The Rockford Fire Department is offering free smoke alarm installations to local residents as part of a statewide safety initiative. The program, part of the 2nd Annual Statewide Smoke Alarm Blitz, ...

Massachusetts fire officials say it’s time to replace smoke and fire alarms purchased a decade ago after a change in fire codes. They urge residents to check the manufacturing date printed on the back ...

Replace smoke alarms after 10 years and CO alarms according to the manufacturer’s instructions (usually after 5, 7, or 10 years depending on make and model) Choose new smoke alarms from a well-known ...

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, October 5-11. “Home ...

Many Massachusetts smoke alarms will need replacing in the coming months, fire officials warned Tuesday. The state Department of Fire Services said that Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and the Fire Chiefs ...

The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, fire departments and organizations across Illinois are teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association, the official sponsor of Fire Prevention ...

From cell phones and tool batteries to portable chargers and smoke detectors, lithium-ion batteries can be found in pieces of technology used on a daily basis. According to Stephen Beemer, ...

From smart smoke detectors to speakers that can listen for alarms, I've rounded up the best fire defenses your home should have.

October is Fire Prevention Month, and volunteers with the Rotary Club, the Red Cross and Thornton Fire Department spent their day on Saturday making sure residents were ready.