these safety staples have finally caught up with the fire risks posed by modern furniture. The most important update to the smoke alarm safety standards (known as the UL 217, 8th edition), which ...

The modern hacker wields a number of tools that operate on the principle of heating things up to extremely high temperatures, so a smoke alarm is really a must-have piece of equipment. But in an ...

Additionally, modern furnishings made of synthetic materials, like plastic and particleboard, burn faster than traditional solid wood. To stay safe, consider dual-sensor smoke detectors like the ...

As daylight saving time approaches, the New Orleans Fire Department is reminding residents to take a moment to ensure their ...

You may want to get rid of some clothes or reorganize your home, but one thing you should do is check your smoke detectors. Bangor Assistant Fire Chief Chandler Corriveau said it’s the perfect ...