Don’t let that annoying low-battery chirp in your smoke detector lead to a decision that could put your life at risk. Removing or disabling a smoke detector is a dangerous mistake. Instead, Consumer ...

Smoke alarms save lives, but if they shriek every time you sear a steak or run a hot shower, you are more likely to silence or disable them than to trust them. The real fix is not to lower your guard, ...

Rhode Island Fire Marshal Tim McLaughlin knows people have a million things on their to-do lists. But the five minutes it takes to check on smoke and carbon monoxide detectors is worth it – it could ...

Smoke alarms save lives if used and placed properly. Here are some suggestions to make sure your smoke alarms are giving you the best protection from fires. At a minimum, place one on each level of ...