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 ...

Installing a hard wired smoke detector is an essential safety measure for any home. It provides peace of mind and could be a lifesaver in the event of a fire. Installation involves connecting the new ...

The sound and frequency of a smoke detector's beeping helps indicate what the problem is, from a false alarm to needing a new ...

October is Fire Prevention Month, and volunteers with the Rotary Club, the Red Cross and Thornton Fire Department spent their day on Saturday making sure residents were ready.

Volunteers fanned out from the Howard Elementary area Saturday morning to distribute and install smoke detectors to homeowners and renters who may not have any in their residences. Fire Marshall Fred ...

The American Red Cross of Northern New England is teaming up on Saturday with local fire departments to offer free smoke alarm installations for residents in need during ...