The smoke detectors impacted by this recall are the Apollo America Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors with model ...

As we reported in our guide to smoke alarms, the typical time to escape from a house fire has fallen from 17 minutes in the 1970s to about three minutes today. Every minute matters, and the latest ...

Since then, the wide adoption of home smoke alarms is one of the greatest success stories in the history of fire safety. Between 1975 and 2000, the percentage of homes with smoke alarms rose from ...

Having the best smoke detector for your home isn't just a good idea; it's essential for keeping everyone and your home safe and sound. Fire alarms come with various features, and some can respond ...

These smoke alarms may malfunction, meaning they won’t alert people to smoke — and, by consequence, to a potential fire — like they should. According to a CPSC press release, Three61 as of ...

However, it requires a hardwired connection. All smoke detectors use one of two types of sensors to detect fires. Ionization-type sensors are best at detecting fast-burning fires, while ...

On Saturday, June 7, more than 150 fire departments, statewide, are installing free smoke alarms and offering fire safety ...

Research shows that properly installed and maintained smoke detectors significantly reduce the risk of fire-related injuries and fatalities. One of the most important factors in fire safety is ...

COLUMBUS — The State Fire Marshal wants people to ensure their smoke alarms are working properly and reminds them to heat their homes safely as cold weather approaches. • Test alarms by ...

RELATED: Two Memphis families grieving after house fires less than an hour apart it is important to remember to have a working smoke detector in your home. Sarah Breazeale, Executive Director for ...

Midland Fire Department is offering a free program that provides smoke alarms, alarm installation, and home fire safety checks. MFD has joined the MI Prevention statewide fire safety campaign ...

to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign — Smoke alarms: Make them work for you! — that runs Oct. 6-12. The campaign is designed to educate everyone about the importance of ...