Western Mass. fire officials gathered at the Easthampton Public Safety complex on Oct. 29 to draw attention to a wave of smoke alarms that are nearing the end of their 10-year useful lifespans.

Grand Junction Fire Department officials stress importance of battery changes and safety planning during fall season ...

Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 2, and officials urge people to use the occasion to check batteries in smoke ...

Small flashing red lights and chirping sounds every 30 to 60 seconds can mean it’s time to change a smoke alarm’s battery. Some models may have a green flashing light or announce “low battery,” so ...

With the end of Daylight Savings Time just around the corner, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts are reminding residents to ...

SOMERS, Conn. (WTNH) – As we set our clocks back one hour this weekend for daylight saving time, it means it’s time to check your smoke alarm batteries. Somers Fire Chief John Roache joined News 8 for ...

A change in fire safety codes in Massachusetts 10 years ago means that a wave of smoke alarms is nearing the end of their useful lifespans. Fire officials in the state are warning residents that due ...

As of January 1, 2026, changes to the Ontario Fire Code will require increased carbon monoxide (CO) alarm detection in residential occupancies and care occupancies.