Early smoke alarms were like a silent“sentinel”, relying on simple photoelectric sensing or ion detection technology to emit an ear-piercing beep when the smoke concentration exceeded the limit.

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Tens of thousands of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms were recalled because they may fail to notify owners when detecting smoke or carbon monoxide. According to a release from ...

“Every home needs working smoke alarms on every level, but people aged 65 and over are at greatest risk in a fire. If you or a loved one need help installing or maintaining your smoke alarms ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Sound the Alarm is a national event held every year by the American Red Cross. Their goal is to install 50,000 smoke alarms nationwide within 30 days. “We chose Shreveport ...

Daylight saving end the perfect time to check smoke alarms, state’s fire service says Daylight saving is set to end on Sunday, with Tasmanian homes to wind back their clocks one hour for a sleep ...

If your smoke alarm beeps regularly when there is no smoke or fire, it might mean you need to change the battery or replace the alarm. We recommend long-life photoelectric smoke alarms.

As it works alongside old Nest Protect alarms, the First Alert Smart Smoke & CO Alarm has been designed to be easy to install so you don’t have to replace anything and instead, can just add to ...

Nest After around a decade of Nest Protect Smoke & CO Alarms dominating the market, Google is moving away from the established platform to partner with First Alert. The company announced today ...

The JCFD suggests testing smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors monthly. The JCFD stated that carbon monoxide detector batteries should be replaced at least once a year, and the entire unit ...

According to the Red Cross, working smoke alarms can cut the risk of dying in a home fire by half. The Red Cross’s “Turn and Test” campaign encourages people to install smoke alarms on all ...

CUMBERLAND — More than 200 local homes will receive new smoke alarms, thanks to a partnership between the Allegany Garrett Counties Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association and Lowe’s. The 10 ...

Over 60 Greenwood families signed up for the program. “When the Red Cross comes out, we install free smoke alarms, but we also do the educational piece.