An expert shares the best spots to put a smoke detector in your home to ensure your household is safe in the event of a fire. Installing a smoke detector is crucial to maintaining a safe home ...

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

Having a smoke alarm in the home often brings a certain sense of security along with it. But a smoke alarm in the living room may not go off in time if a fire breaks out in the kitchen or a basement ...

Properly installed smoke detectors are often the first line of defense against a house fire, keeping the homeowner informed and ready to take action. However, it's important that the smoke detector ...

Smoke alarms need to be present in quantity to be effective. There are a lot of objects in your home you may not even think about until one of two things happens: Either it malfunctions, or you need ...

PARKERSBURG — The American Red Cross Central Appalachia Region wants to remind everyone of the dangers of home fires, which claim seven lives every day in the U.S., during Fire Prevention Week, ...

The best smoke detectors are loud and reliable, alerting you to a fire in an emergency. During testing, X-Sense and First ...

When you move into or buy a new home, no one hands you a guide to how the smoke detectors work. They "chirp," which really means shriek loudly, and you occasionally have to put new batteries in them.

As daylight saving time ends on Sunday, Nov. 2, the American Red Cross is urging you to test your smoke alarms while turning your clocks back.“Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire ...