A smoke alarm sitting quietly on a ceiling may look harmless, but behind that plastic cover lies a ticking time bomb of risk if it’s expired or malfunctioning. Every year, thousands of home fires ...

The devices are essential, and it’s well worth considering the newest models.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When it comes to smoke detectors, proper placement is key. Here's where to install them for better fire safety. Smoke alarms ...

Smoke alarms save lives, but if they shriek every time you sear a steak or run a hot shower, you are more likely to silence or disable them than to trust them. The real fix is not to lower your guard, ...

With daylight saving time beginning this weekend, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine is reminding residents to check their smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms when they ...