We spoke to a fire safety expert and weighed the pros and cons of cost, reliability and installation of hardwired smoke alarms versus battery-operated. Here’s everything you need to know.

Installing a hard wired smoke detector is an essential safety ... Pull out the cover tab to activate the battery in the detector. My alarm came with a sealed battery that didn’t need to be ...

The Agawam Fire Department, in partnership with the American Red Cross, has launched a vital home fire preparedness and safety campaign aimed at protecting residents through the free installation of ...