The NFPA’s recommendation for smoke alarm placement is that you have one in each bedroom, one outside of each sleeping area, and one on each floor. So for a typical two-story home, that’s one ...

The Fairmont Fire Department is now offering free smoke alarm inspections, battery replacements and smoke alarm installations ...

The NFPA reported that between 2009 and 2013, 21% of deaths in home fires occurred when smoke detectors were "present but did not operate." It's important to keep this in mind if you're planning ...

More than 24 hours after a deadly house fire in Baltimore's Waverly neighborhood, firefighters returned to the scene for a neighborhood sweep.

As winter approaches, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) warns that heating equipment is a leading cause of home ...

This document was prepared to organized information regarding testing frequencies for fire detection and alarm systems ... and Ventilating Systems (NFPA-90A), as well as the 2007 Edition ofthe ...

The wind-driven fires in Los Angeles, California serve as a stark reminder of the importance of having a fire escape plan in ...