Your home’s first line of defense against fires and smoke are its smoke detectors. These devices pick up on smoke in the air and alert you to its presence. The idea is that the alarm will activate and ...

When it comes to smoke detectors, proper placement is key. Here's where to install them for better fire safety. Smoke alarms aren't just noisy gadgets that chirp when your toast burns. They're ...

Protecting your home and loved ones often comes down to preparedness. While fire extinguishers, emergency plans and locks are ...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Every day, seven lives are lost to home fires. But officials say having working smoke alarms can reduce the risk of death by half. That’s why the American Red Cross is ...

BEDFORD (WSLS 10) - As Bedford County's fire marshal investigated two deadly fires in less than a week's time, he found no evidence of working smoke detectors in either home. Now fire companies across ...

While distributing and installing the smoke detectors was the primary goal, Hotz said one person in each group was designated to give a short fire safety talk. He said speakers were to tell people ...

WAUKESHA, Wis. - The Waukesha Fire Department and American Red Cross teamed up to install dozens of smoke detectors on Saturday, Sept. 28. Firefighters said working smoke detectors can cut the risk of ...

Michael Gendek had a sense of relief Saturday as volunteers updated the smoke detectors in his family’s second-story Jeannette apartment. Since the family moved into the Harrison Avenue rental ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Smoke detectors are often an afterthought, but the devices are important to saving lives. Hundreds of people made their way to the American Red Cross on April 11 for Sound the ...

WAUKESHA, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Fires serve as a great reminder of the importance of having working smoke detectors. The Waukesha Fire Department and the Red Cross came together to make sure homes in ...