Every year, countless lives are lost in home fires because there were no operating smoke detectors in the home. A report published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in 2024 reported ...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Every day, seven lives are lost to home fires. But officials say having working smoke alarms can reduce the risk of death by half. That’s why the American Red Cross is ...

Volunteers are still needed for the Sound the Alarm smoke alarm installation drive scheduled for Saturday. Mayor Kim Ecklund said about 90 homes will receive up to four smoke alarms, but there aren’t ...

CADILLAC— The Red Cross’ annual ‘Sound the Alarm’ project will soon be underway. The Red Cross will be in Michigan neighborhoods sharing information on the importance of smoke alarms. The northern ...

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The public has an opportunity to get some help placing smoke alarms throughout the home to protect from fires through the Smoke Alarm Initiative. It will focus on the ...

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Fire extinguishers, emergency plans and locks are essential, there's another line of defense that is frequently overlooked: ...

Installing a hard wired smoke detector is an essential safety measure for any home. It provides peace of mind and could be a lifesaver in the event of a fire. Installation involves connecting the new ...

A 4-1/2-year-old child who is hard-of-hearing can sleep more securely now that Buffalo Grove firefighters equipped his family’s home with one of the state’s first “bed shaker” smoke alarm systems. The ...

CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - Firefighters will install smoke alarms for free for Carbondale residents. The program goes along with the Carbondale Fire Department’s participation in a statewide smoke ...

Scranton plans to bolster its stock of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for an ongoing program offering free installation of the potentially lifesaving devices. The city seeks sealed bids from ...