Baltimore City Fire Department giving out free smoke alarms for people hard of hearing

The Baltimore City Fire Department is giving out free Lifetone HL Smoke Alarms to residents who are deaf or hard of hearing.

'Bed shaker' alarm installed in suburban homes of deaf, hard of hearing

Last week, a "bed shaker alarm" was placed into a Buffalo Grove home to alert a child in the case of a fire. The "bed shaker" alarms are used for those who are deaf or hard of hearing in case of a ...
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Protect & Prevent: Time change is your cue to check alarms

As clocks fall back and daylight hours shift, the seasonal time change offers more than just a reminder to reset your ...

State marshal, fire chiefs raise awareness on expired smoke alarms

Western Mass. fire officials gathered at the Easthampton Public Safety complex on Oct. 29 to draw attention to a wave of smoke alarms that are nearing the end of their 10-year useful lifespans.

NC fire marshal encourages smoke alarm checks amid Daylight Savings time change

Daylight Saving Time ended on Sunday, Nov. 2, when clocks went back an hour, and the North Carolina OSFM is encouraging residents to check smoke alarms.

Public reminded to check smoke alarms with overnight time change

Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 2, and officials urge people to use the occasion to check batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms.