Oct. 31 -- Most fatal home fires happen at night, while we are sleeping, so installing a smoke alarm makes many families sleep easier. But should they? Since the single-station, battery-powered smoke ...

If a fire breaks out in your house tonight, will you hear the alarm? Probably so. But what about your children? In our investigation, we put this life-saving tool to the test. In talking with five ...

The Tulsa Fire Department is giving specially designed smoke detectors to families with deaf or hard-of-hearing children. The detectors work by producing a bright strobe light that deaf people can see ...

Which smoke detector is best? Nothing is more important than your family’s safety. The National Fire Protection Association recommends installing smoke detectors outside of every sleeping area and on ...

Springfield families with deaf or hard of hearing children are receiving new bed shaker smoke alarms through a statewide fire safety partnership.

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 ...

Three out of five fire deaths happen in homes with either no smoke alarms or no working alarms, but Consumer Reports has revealed their top picks to help keep your family and belongings safe. Stream ...

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more The best smoke detectors are a necessity for every home, quickly detecting fire, smoke, and carbon ...