If your smoke alarm keeps waking you up for no reason, here's what's going on -- and the maintenance that can stop it.

When replacing batteries, opt for lithium batteries, which typically last up to 10 years, matching the lifespan of most smoke detectors. It’s essential to check the manufacturing date on the unit. If ...

Smoke detectors have a lifespan of seven to ten years. After this period, their internal sensors deteriorate, leading to ...

One important caveat to keep in mind: the sensors used to detect carbon monoxide (CO) in the home degrade after 7 years. That ...

Throwing smoke detectors away in household trash or recycling poses its own fire hazard, according to the Department of Fire ...

However, as smoke alarm companies discovered, temperature plays a big role in how batteries perform. Hotter temps create less electrical resistance and amp up battery activity, while colder temps do ...

No one tells you what those different beeps or on-off lights on your smoke detector mean. Here's what you need to know.

The Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) Fire Services Division was awarded a $500,000 grant from the Federal Emergency ...

State Fire Marshal Jon Davine and the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts are teaming up this month to draw attention to ...

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 ...

While house fires are a common occurrence, they do pose a significant risk during the cooler months of the year.

The Golden Fire Department handed out hundreds of free smoke detectors Saturday alongside volunteers from the American Red ...