Not all smoke detectors are equal, and the type of smoke detector installed in many homes might not sound off in all fires. Smoke alarm manufacturers sell alarms with two types of technology.

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. – American Red Cross and local fire officials are teaming up to “Sound the Alarm” for more effective smoke detector use. Beginning April 1, a new state law requires all new or ...

Last week, volunteers installed smoke alarms provided to residents of Oxnard by the American Red Cross and the Oxnard Fire Department. Calling the program “Sound the Alarm,” the new devices came with ...

Hello! I'm the Chief Investigator for the 7 News I-Team. If you have a story idea, please email me at Ed.Drantch@wkbw.com Consider this. What would happen if there was a fire in your home and your ...

It's easy to cram your home full of smart gadgets, with smart lights, smart thermostats, smart speakers, smart smoke detectors, and a whole lot more. That can turn into technology overload, ...

Check your smoke alarms. Universal Security Instruments is recalling about 180,000 smoke and fire alarms that may not activate properly and fail to alert people to a fire, according to the Consumer ...

It’s well worth considering the newest models from First Alert and Kidde.

I have been eyeing the OneLink Safe and Sound for a few months now, and I decided to pull the trigger a few weeks ago and see what it’s like in day to day use. My house is seven years old, so I’ll be ...

EASTON, Pa.- The American Red Cross Pennsylvania Rivers Chapter and the Easton Fire Department will team up Thursday to install free smoke alarms for city residents. The Sound the Alarm campaign ...