In a house fire, the people inside have just minutes to escape — and their lives can often be saved from properly installed and maintained smoke alarms throughout the home. The National Fire ...

Small flashing red lights and chirping sounds every 30 to 60 seconds can mean it’s time to change a smoke alarm’s battery. Some models may have a green flashing light or announce “low battery,” so ...

Many Americans have misconceptions about smoke alarms, including how many they need and how often they should be tested and replaced, according to a recent study commissioned by the NFPA. Many ...

In a house fire, the people inside have just minutes to escape — and their lives can often be saved from properly installed and maintained smoke alarms throughout the home. Daylight saving time is ...

It’s that time of year again when days grow shorter, nights longer and, for most of the U.S., clocks “fell back” an hour this morning. This twice-annual time change serves as an excellent reminder to ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Firefighters are offering a reminder as we get ready to move the clocks ahead!The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York says you should replace old smoke alarms as well as ...

Having a smoke alarm in the home 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 basement. Where ...