And tests don't just confirm that smoke detectors have power -- they can also tell you if you need to switch out batteries before your alarm throws a high-pitched fit.

The Walker Fire Department is working to bring awareness to the importance of smoke detectors after a fire quickly spread through a home Monday morning. (July 15, 2025) ...

The Walker Fire Department is working to bring awareness to the importance of smoke detectors after a fire quickly spread through a home Monday morning.

The fire that took two lives earlier this month in Independence serves as a reminder: Make sure your home has working smoke detectors. Check them periodically and keep the batteries fresh.

While the cause of the fire that killed nine people at the Gabriel Assisted Living Facility in Fall River remains under investigation, officials believe the smoke was a deadly factor and are urging… ...

"Smoke is the most dangerous part of any fire. It's the most damaging part of any fire and smoke kills more people than fire does every day in America," Chief Jeffrey Bacon said. "Listen to your ...

“This is a good reminder to have working smoke detectors in your home, so you can be alerted to [a fire], especially while residents are sleeping,” KFD wrote.

The cause of the deadly blaze in the town of Fall River, south of Boston, remains under investigation.

Generally, Cincinnati's housing and fire codes require smoke detectors. Tenants are responsible for maintaining them and replacing the batteries.