When functioning, smoke alarms can decrease the risk of dying in a home fire by as much as half, officials said.

With Daylight Saving Time about to end for the year and clocks falling back an hour on Sunday, the Burlington Fire Department recommends that all smoke alarms that do not ...

Officials in West Virginia and Ohio recommend homeowners check and change batteries on detectors this weekend. Daylight ...

Eliminates the need for regular smoke alarm battery replacement. Reliable option in areas prone to power outages. Lithium batteries for smoke detectors can last 8-10 years.

However, for optimal performance, it's important to regularly test and replace the smoke detector 9V battery as needed to ensure reliable operation and uninterrupted protection against fire hazards.

The Clinton County Firefighters Association says daylight savings time on Sunday is a good time to change batteries in smoke alarms and CO2 detectors. The National Fire Prevention Association ...

Over the last 10 years, an average of 20 people died in Illinois annually from accidental carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. The ...

Nearly 60% of home fire deaths occur in properties with no working smoke alarms or alarms that fail to operate due to missing ...

Replace smoke alarm batteries at least once a year. If your smoke alarm has a sealed 10-year battery, test it to ensure it is operational. Test smoke alarms monthly by pressing the “test” button.

(WAFB) - Residents are being reminded to check their smoke alarms during the upcoming time change. Daylight saving ... If the wrong battery is used, a smoke alarm may not work properly.