The start of the new year is the perfect time to double check your home's smoke alarms to be sure they're properly installed ...

Ionization smoke alarms use a battery and two metal plates, called electrodes, to create an electrical circuit. Ions are tiny ...

Keeping your home and family safe from fire and carbon monoxide hazards starts with proper detection. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are essential tools that save lives by providing early ...

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

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 ...

Knowing the different specialities of smoke detectors may save your life. Jan.10, 2008 — -- January is the deadliest month for house fires and fire-related deaths in America, according to the ...

VIRGINIA BEACH-- On Christmas Day 2011, Virginia Beach resident Mike Phillips woke up to the sound of something smashing in the downstairs of his home. When he opened his bedroom door to see what was ...

BARRE, Vt. — When a fire killed a mother and four children here in 2005, there was something peculiar: As firetrucks arrived, the apartment was full of smoke and had a working smoke detector, but it ...