SPOKANE, Wash. -- Do you have properly maintained smoke alarms in your home? Here are some safety tips to make sure your smoke alarms are ready to protect you and your family in case of an emergency.

New Hampshire State Fire Marshal Sean P. Toomey recently reminded the public about the importance of working carbon monoxide alarms in every home. In the event of an alarm activation, residents should ...

SPOKANE, Wash. – Fire Prevention Week is underway with the theme being "Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work For You!" Smoke alarms play a critical role in early smoke detection, allowing families valuable ...

During Fire Prevention Week, the American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Region reminds everyone that home fires claim more lives in a typical year than all natural disasters combined. To help ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Oct. 12—Area students learned all about the importance of maintaining smoke alarms as part of fire prevention, thanks to ...

LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — As the weather transitions to Winter and the holiday season begins, the American Red Cross is reminding families to stay safe this Thanksgiving with tips on how to prevent ...

Smoke alarms are supposed to be in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on each level of every home. But in many homes, they’re sitting on a table with the battery ripped out after being ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Here's a quick fire safety tip for Fire Prevention Week. Smoke detectors can save lives, but according to a study from All Star Home, 39% of Americans have unplugged their smoke ...

Philadelphia firefighters are continuing outreach efforts this week after a series of deadly fires. Members of the fire department went door-to-door on Monday, Feb. 9, in Somerton to provide tips on ...

With warmer weather and longer days approaching, people throughout Michigan are emerging from their winter cocoons to focus on long-neglected projects like spring cleaning, home repairs, and yard work ...

Fire in an informal settlement in Kenya. Donwilson Odhiambo/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images In many African communities, fire hazards are a concern due to the materials used for building and ...