No one tells you what those different beeps or on-off lights on your smoke detector mean. Here's what you need to know.

You know you should install smoke and CO alarms indoors, but do you know what the beeps they make mean? Learn about these sounds to keep your household safe.

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 daylight saving time ending and clocks set to “fall back” an hour on Sunday, Nov. 2, the Firefighters Association of the ...

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 ...

CHECK YOUR ALARMS  When was the last time you changed your smoke alarm battery? The end of daylight saving time is a good ...

The local chapter of the American Red Cross continued distributing and installing smoke alarms Saturday. Volunteers installed smoke alarms in mobile homes in Holts Summit. "I know as a Red Crosser ...

When you turn back clocks this weekend, don’t forget this life-saving step. The Red Cross says it could mean the difference ...

Some firefighters in our region have noticed a concerning lack of smoke alarms inside of people’s homes. Having a smoke alarm installed in your home is a simple and lifesaving process but many homes ...