Optical-based smoke alarms use light instead. They are slightly better at detecting the large smoke particles created by slow ...

Around 3:19am a Whiteford woman woke up to the sound of a fire alarm, forcing her to quickly evacuate. "Smoke alarms save lives," the Maryland State Fire Marshal said in a release. By the time crews ...

Through its "Sound the Alarm Program," the American Red Cross is saving thousands of lives by installing fire alarms.

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 ...

INCLUSIVE. THIS DEVICE IS CALLED A BED SHAKER, AND IT’S DESIGNED TO WAKE YOU UP IN CASE OF A FIRE BY DOING EXACTLY WHAT IT SOUNDS LIKE. SHAKING YOUR BED. FIRE. WAKE UP. THIS ISN’T A GENTLE MASSAGER ...