Don't ignore that smoke detector on the wall. Here are the best places to install one for improved fire safety.

When the laser sensor in the detector senses sufficient smoke, an alarm signal is initiated at the fire control panel monitoring the detector. At that point, proper steps can be taken to identify the ...

How to Silence the Smoke Detector If you can't immediately identify the reason for the alarm and are certain there's no fire, you can usually turn off the smoke detector with a simple button press.

You can replace hard-wired smoke detectors yourself if you can reach them and if you’re skilled enough to replace a light fixture. Otherwise, hire a security system company or an electrician.

This leads to a handful of reader questions: 1. How does the fire alarm system installation company get stuck with testing and cleaning duct smoke detectors?

The London Fire Department is taking a door-to-door approach to fire safety this summer, launching a new campaign aimed at making sure every home has a working smoke alarm.