This event will be rescheduled because of frigid weather expected Saturday. The Red Cross will install smoke alarms for residents who already signed up, but volunteers will not go door to door ...

Installing a hard wired smoke detector is an essential safety measure for any home. It provides peace of mind and could be a ...

Both windows and doors can create drafts (or let in smoky air) that mess with a smoke alarm's sensor and can lead to being less accurate. Install smoke alarms on inner walls away from openings ...

HOLYOKE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Five Holyoke homes are now safer, thanks to the city’s free smoke alarm installation program, which is in partnership with the American Red Cross of Massachusetts.

I put smoke detectors to the ultimate test -- by simulating real fire smoke in my own home -- so you don’t have to. Choosing the best smoke detector for 2025 is essential for home safety.

2. Pick a Power Source Hardwired smoke and carbon monoxide detectors tie into your home’s wiring—professional installation is required—and usually have backup batteries. Battery-only ...

For this guide, I interviewed three fire safety experts and tested dozens of smoke detectors for sensitivity, audibility, and ease of installation, using an aerosol spray to mimic real smoke.

Did you know the Stephenville Fire Department offers free smoke alarm checks and installation? If you or someone you know is in need of smoke alarms, don't hesitate to reach out to us. It's a simple ...

GBMFD received a federal grant worth just shy of $30,000 that will enable the department to provide and install smoke alarms at no cost to residents in Green Bay, Allouez and Bellevue. It's all ...

The non-profit announced on Monday that it is looking for volunteers to help install hundreds of free smoke alarms in local families' homes during the event. Sound the Alarm is a part of the ...