The sound and frequency of a smoke detector's beeping helps indicate what the problem is, from a false alarm to needing a new ...

However, as smoke alarm companies discovered, temperature plays a big role in how batteries perform. Hotter temps create less ...

October is National Fire Prevention Month. Local fire departments emphasize the importance of people checking their smoke alarms.

“One message for fire prevention week is test those smoke alarms,” said McLeieer. “Many fire departments across the state of ...