Fire and carbon monoxide incidents move fast, but your alarms do not have to be guesswork. If you match the right type of ...

Properly installed smoke detectors are often the first line of defense against a house fire, keeping the homeowner informed and ready to take action. However, it's important that the smoke detector ...

Juan has been a home inspector for 10 years and runs a successful home inspection company in Richmond, VA. He loves inspecting homes, but his real passion is educating home owners and newer inspectors ...

When a fire starts at the far end of your home, the first alarm to sense smoke is rarely the one outside your bedroom. If ...

Smoke alarms aren't just noisy gadgets that chirp when your toast burns. They're essential, life-saving devices required by law in most homes around the country ...

In the February 2024 issue, I introduced the what rules – the category of rules that tell us what to install in a building, typically segmented by occupancy classification and maximum allowable ...

The Bridgeport Fire Department is reminding residents “smoke alarms save lives” by offering free smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for those who need them. For the month of October, fire departments ...

Massachusetts State Fire Marshal Jon Davine speaks at a event at the Easthampton Fire Department to remind people to make sure they have working fire detectors. CAROL LOLLIS / Staff Photo Sign up for ...