However, as smoke alarm companies discovered, temperature plays a big role in how batteries perform. Hotter temps create less electrical resistance and amp up battery activity, while colder temps do ...

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

With this many deaths this year, we are making a focused, just an intensified effort to get that message out in the community ...

DECATUR — Firefighters said smoke detectors helped save the lives of three adults who were alerted in time to flee a blaze ...

During Fire Prevention Week (October 5-11), the American Red Cross of Iowa reminds everyone of the dangers of home fires, which claim seven ...