And tests don't just confirm that smoke detectors have power -- they can also tell you if you need to switch out batteries before your alarm throws a high-pitched fit.

Working smoke alarms allow occupants to get outside their house during a fire, firefighters say.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - You can get free smoke alarms if you live in the city of Memphis. You may qualify for a free one if you own the property you live on, and you do not have a working alarm.

Arlington Heights residents can make an appointment to have a firefighter come to their home to install or inspect a smoke alarm, at no cost. The service is available through the Arlington Heights ...

At least 27 of the people killed in the Texas floods were at a century-old summer camp. One former attendee explains what the camp meant to generations of girls.

Independence Fire Chief Jimmy Walker provided an update Monday on a deadly July 4th house fire and the importance of working smoke detectors.

A working smoke alarm helped prevent a potentially devastating apartment fire earlier this month, according to the Tucson Fire Department.

Residents and their pets evacuated safely after being alerted by functioning smoke alarms.

Tens of thousands of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms were recalled because they may fail to notify owners when detecting smoke or carbon monoxide.

Best smoke detectors of 2025 Kidde Smart Smoke Detector Throughout our testing we found Kidde smoke detectors to perform especially well when it comes to fast smoke detection.

The Marlborough home that was destroyed in what turned out to be a fatal house fire on Monday, May 12, did not have any working smoke alarms, fire officials said Tuesday.