The Herald-Dispatch

How Often Should You Test Your Fire Alarm? A Homeowner’s Guide

This post was paid for by an advertiser. The Herald-Dispatch newsroom was not involved in its creation. Every homeowner knows that safety starts at home, and fire alarms are one of the most critical ...
CNET

Have You Tested Your Smoke Alarm Lately? You Should -- Here's How

The only way to know your smoke alarm is functioning and ready (except for letting your turkey burn in the oven) is to test it. And tests don't just confirm that smoke detectors have power -- they can ...
WAPT

Daylight saving time ends: test your smoke alarms to stay safe

As daylight saving time ends on Sunday, Nov. 2, the American Red Cross is urging you to test your smoke alarms while turning your clocks back.“Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire ...
KWQC

Muscatine Fire Department reminds residents to change clocks and test smoke alarms

MUSCATINE, Iowa (KWQC) - Muscatine fire officials are encouraging residents to not only adjust their clocks for Daylight Saving Time but also check and replace the batteries in their smoke and carbon ...
Campus Safety Magazine

Cut Your Risk of Dying in a Home Fire by More Than Half by Installing, Maintaining Smoke Alarms

Working smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by 60%, according to the latest report from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The majority of civilian home fire deaths ...

Proactive Fire and Security Maintenance Becomes a Priority for Texas Property Owners

SPRING, TX, UNITED STATES, January 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Across Texas, property owners are taking a closer look at how fire and security systems are maintained long after installation. As codes ...