What are the most important types of fire safety equipment for homes? Smoke Alarms: Your First Line of Defense A smoke alarm detects fire at its earliest stage, so it is a critical component of any ...

People often over-report the number of working smoke alarms that are in their home, which leads to missed education and ...

Fire Prevention Week is here. The Mound firefighters and I, along with thousands of firefighters across North America, are visiting schools and other sites in the community teaching the basics of ...

The American Red Cross is looking for volunteers to help install free smoke alarms for local families in Dinuba. It’s for the ...

Through targeted outreach, Red Cross officials continue working with community partners to connect with families and educate ...

In addition, about 38% of home fire deaths are due to fires in which no smoke alarms are present. A September 2024 Consumer Product Safety Commission survey revealed that while nearly all U.S ...