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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Three out of five fire deaths happen in homes with either no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms, but experts stress these deaths are preventable with a high-quality ...

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 ...

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

The National Fire Protection Association announced that “Smoke alarms: make them work for you!” is the theme for Fire Prevention Week Oct. 6 to 12. This year’s focus on working smoke alarms ...

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 ...

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 ...

The fire destroyed the home and is under investigation, although it's not considered suspicious. The home lacked working smoke detectors, prompting fire officials to urge residents to check their ...