Properly installed smoke detectors are often the first line of defense against a house fire, keeping the homeowner informed and ready to take action. However, it's important that the smoke detector ...

BINGHAMTON (WBNG) -- The Firefighters Association of the State of New York is asking residents to monitor their smoke detectors. According to a release from the FASNY, “Working smoke alarms could make ...

When you move into or buy a new home, no one hands you a guide to how the smoke detectors work. They "chirp," which really means shriek loudly, and you occasionally have to put new batteries in them.