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 ...

The Tulsa Fire Department, in partnership with the American Red Cross and ONE Gas, kicked off “Project Life” on Friday. The goal is to prevent fire-related deaths through education and free smoke ...

Why are you reading about smoke detectors, may you ask? Well, for one, they can save your life — indicating the onset of a fire at home. According to the “Smoke Alarms in US Home Fires” report by the ...

When you move into or buy a new home, no one hands you a guide to how the smoke detectors work. They "chirp," which really means shriek loudly, and you occasionally have to put new batteries in them.

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 ...