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 ...

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

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.

Turning back the clocks means firefighters and safety experts are reminding everyone to double-check their smoke alarms.

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.

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.

Small flashing red lights and chirping sounds every 30 to 60 seconds can mean it’s time to change a smoke alarm’s battery. Some models may have a green flashing light or announce “low battery,” so ...

Hooman Shahidi, SimpliSafe’s Chief Product Officer, discusses the company’s future under GTCR ownership, its relationship to Everon, and how the acquisition supports continued growth in the security ...

A dreaded problem strikes homes of all kinds every night: A smoke alarm, once quiet during the day, suddenly chirps a blaring siren, often when everyone is in their deepest sleep. There's no sign of a ...

You know you should install smoke and CO alarms indoors, but do you know what the beeps they make mean? Learn about these sounds to keep your household safe.

In an era of strained police resources, the privatization of unverified alarm response may be the answer to easing tensions with law enforcement and delivering peace of mind to customers. The security ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Officials with the American Red Cross of Greater Arkansas announced that they will install free smoke alarms in homes across Pine Bluff. According to a spokesperson, the effort is ...