Smoke alarms aren't just noisy gadgets that chirp when your toast burns. They're essential, life-saving devices required by law in most homes around the country ...

Why are you reading about smoke detectors, may you ask? Well, for one, they can save your life — indicating the onset of a fire at home. According to the “Smoke Alarms in US Home Fires” report by the ...

Smoke alarms need to be present in quantity to be effective. There are a lot of objects in your home you may not even think about until one of two things happens: Either it malfunctions, or you need ...

Last year, Red Cross volunteers installed 7,850 free smoke alarms in households across the state. This year, volunteers are needed to install 1,400 smoke alarms during the month of March as part of ...

FINDLAY, Ohio (WTVG) -A fire can destroy everything in a home in just two minutes, but working smoke alarms can help prevent it from taking someone’s life, according to the Red Cross. The American Red ...

The Alabama Fire College and Calera Fire Department are teaming up to help keep families safe, raising awareness about fire ...

Detroit – With the holidays around the corner, safety in the kitchen is more important than ever. For starters, make sure those smoke alarms are up and working. Nearly three out of five home fire ...

The Southern Arizona Chapter of the American Red Cross, in partnership with students from the University of Arizona College ...

Ken Turner, Western and Central New York regional disaster program director for the American Red Cross, discusses the Sound the Alarm initiative at the American Red Cross’ Jamestown office. County ...

The Red Cross will be doing home visits in Kihei and Central Maui this month to promote home fire safety and install free smoke alarms. Home visits will take place in Kihei neighborhoods from 9 a.m.

For those in Orland needing a smoke alarm, the American Red Cross encourages setting up an installation by contacting 916-993-7070.