Q: I changed the batteries in my smoke detector, but when I tested it afterward nothing happened. The batteries are new, but the smoke detector is very old. I know that it’s hard-wired into my home’s ...

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 ...

Recently, our smoke alarms began to have false alarms, even after we replaced the batteries. In looking for a solution to the ringing, we discovered that smoke alarms need to be replaced after 10 ...

Push the button and bear the piercing sound at least twice per year, advise experts who stress the importance of testing smoke alarms. Most people probably agree, but actually doing it is the hard ...

LAMONT, Calif. (KERO) — Through their Home Fire Safety Campaign, the American Red Cross and the Kern County Fire Department are teaming up to increase home safety in high-risk communities like Lamont.

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The only way to know your smoke alarm is functioning and ready (except for letting your turkey burn in the oven) is to test it. And tests don't just confirm that smoke detectors have power -- they can ...