Q: I changed the batteries in my smoke detector, but when I tested it afterward nothing happened. The batteries are new, but the smoke detector is very old. I know that it’s hard-wired into my home’s ...

Massachusetts State Fire Marshal Jon Davine speaks at a event at the Easthampton Fire Department to remind people to make sure they have working fire detectors. CAROL LOLLIS / Staff Photo Sign up for ...

Last week, volunteers installed smoke alarms provided to residents of Oxnard by the American Red Cross and the Oxnard Fire Department. Calling the program “Sound the Alarm,” the new devices came with ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. According to the National Fire Protection Association, smoke detectors should be replaced every 10 years. While working smoke detectors are a must for ...

Push the button and bear the piercing sound at least twice per year, advise experts who stress the importance of testing smoke alarms. Most people probably agree, but actually doing it is the hard ...

Ensure the safety of your home by knowing how often you should replace smoke detectors. When's the last time you tested (or replaced) your smoke detector? Can't remember? Then it sounds like it's time ...

Question: I want to replace my old smoke detectors with new, more sensitive ones especially in my children's bedrooms. What is the best type to buy, and are the 110-volt super-sensitive models ...

Nannette Banichar of Arnold is like a lot of people. She had no working smoke detectors in her home — that is, before Saturday. Tessie Amaranto, executive director of the American Red Cross, Chestnut ...