Your home’s first line of defense against fires and smoke are its smoke detectors. These devices pick up on smoke in the air and alert you to its presence. The idea is that the alarm will activate and ...

Installing a hard wired smoke detector is an essential safety measure for any home. It provides peace of mind and could be a lifesaver in the event of a fire. Installation involves connecting the new ...

The hazards of smoke inhalation are often underestimated, yet twice as many people die from breathing smoke from fires than die from burns, and smoke and deadly gases from a fire spread farther and ...

The reason for the concentration of alarms in or near sleeping areas is obvious: Fires may have a chance to spread before a sleeping resident is aware of them. According to the Fire Administration, ...