Having a reliable and efficient smoke detector in your home can be a lifesaver. Here are our top five recommendations.

Periodically inspecting your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors is necessary to confirm their functionality. So how often should you do it?

With the devastating news out of St. Paul about a home fire where four children age five and under died, one child is awake, and one child and the mother remain unconscious, it makes you examine what ...

When it comes to fire safety, complacency can be a killer. People intend to test their smoke detectors monthly, or change their batteries — or even get detectors in the first place. But too many ...

CR's testers say these models from First Alert, Kidde, Siterwell, and Universal Instruments are great at protecting you and your loved ones from harmA good detector should respond to flames, ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Corpus Christi Fire Department is expanding its efforts to prevent house fire tragedies by offering and installing free smoke detectors for residents in need. The ...

The Arkansas State Fire Marshal's Office has reported a troubling increase in fire-related deaths, with 52 fatalities ...

The ability to sense carbon monoxide (CO) with a smoke and CO detector can mean the difference between life and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 400 ...