When replacing batteries, opt for lithium batteries, which typically last up to 10 years, matching the lifespan of most smoke detectors. It’s essential to check the manufacturing date on the unit. If ...

Small flashing red lights and chirping sounds every 30 to 60 seconds can mean it’s time to change a smoke alarm’s battery. Some models may have a green flashing light or announce “low battery,” so ...

Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, and as residents turn back their clocks, fire officials are reminding the public to change ...

CHECK YOUR ALARMS  When was the last time you changed your smoke alarm battery? The end of daylight saving time is a good ...

Nearly a decade of free smoke alarms is making Galesburg homes safer. Here’s how to request one and keep yours working.

With daylight saving time ending and clocks set to “fall back” an hour on Sunday, Nov. 2, the Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is calling on all New York ...

As North Carolinians prepare to turn back their clocks one hour this weekend for the end of Daylight-Saving Time, the Office ...

We’ve all been there. It’s 2 a.m. and you hear an eardrum-piercing beep. Your first reaction is to cover your head with a pillow and pretend it never happened. Eventually the slow chirping takes ...

We put smoke alarms and heat alarms through rigorous tests in accordance with the British Standard to find the best and safest for your home. Smoke alarms need to sound quickly when they detect smoke ...

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico -- Daylight saving time ends Sunday, and the Las Cruces Fire Department is encouraging residents to install new batteries in their smoke alarms when setting clocks to ‘fall back ...