The first time most people hear the quiet chirp of a smoke detector in the dead of winter, it feels like a minor nuisance. It’s easy to press a finger to the base, silence the sound and carry on. But ...

Massachusetts State Fire Marshal Jon Davine speaks at a event at the Easthampton Fire Department to remind people to make sure they have working fire detectors. CAROL LOLLIS / Staff Photo EASTHAMPTON ...

COLUMBUS — As Ohioans prepare to move their clocks ahead one hour for daylight saving time on Sunday, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal reminds everyone to ensure their ...

BRISTOL - Springing ahead for Daylight Saving Time means longer days and that gives you plenty of time to switch out your smoke alarm batteries. Bristol, Tennessee fire crews say you should test your ...

Waukesha Fire Department offers free smoke alarms and installation services as part of Community Risk Reduction Week.

Massachusetts fire officials say it’s time to replace smoke and fire alarms purchased a decade ago after a change in fire codes. They urge residents to check the manufacturing date printed on the back ...

STOW — State Fire Marshal Jon Davine and the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts are teaming up this month to draw attention to a wave of smoke alarms that are nearing the end of their useful ...

On the morning of Nov. 3, when you change your clock back for the end of daylight-saving time, the Fremont Fire Department urges everyone to change the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon ...