Adding Wi-Fi doesn’t always turn out to be as smart as it sounds. A smart smoke detector turns out to be dumber than I thought, even with Wi-Fi added. Smart smoke detectors will let you know if a fire ...

Massachusetts State Fire Marshal Jon Davine speaks at a event at the Easthampton Fire Department to remind people to make sure they have working fire detectors. CAROL LOLLIS / Staff Photo Sign up for ...

A functioning fire alarm system is critical for safety, yet many building managers and owners find themselves struggling when a component fails. The immediate need to replace a part can be stressful, ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The drop in temperature has local firefighters expecting the worst. "Whenever the weather changes we see an increase in our call volume because people are using unconventional ...

Local code amendments can significantly alter fire alarm requirements. Wiring regulations may require more resilient Class A circuit configurations with specific ...