Learn More About Smoke Alarms - NFPA
A smoke alarm has both the sensor to monitor for smoke and the speaker that makes the sound to notify the home occupants. When referring to the devices found in most homes, smoke alarms is the correct term to use.

Smoke Alarms in US Home Fires report | NFPA
This report discusses the presence, operation, and reason for failures of smoke alarms in reported home fires.

Smoke Alarm Types | NFPA
What are interconnected smoke alarms, and do I need them? Smoke alarm interconnection means that the alarms are connected so that if one alarm sounds, all the alarms in the home will sound. Interconnected smoke alarms are more likely to alert occupants of a fire anywhere in the building.

Smoke Alarm Use in the United States - NFPA
The State of Smoke and CO Alarms in U.S. Homes When working smoke alarms are present in your home, the risk of dying in a home fire is cut by 60 percent, according to the latest NFPA research. But how often are smoke alarms used in the United States, are they used properly, and what are people’s perceptions of them?

Low Frequency Fire and Smoke Alarms | NFPA
Research has shown that low-frequency alarms are more effective at waking children, older adults, and those with hearing loss

Smoke and CO Alarms for People Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
This free resource includes simple tips and facts on smoke alarm safety. for those who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Free NFPA Smoke Alarms at Home Tip Sheet. Get it now.
Download this NFPA tip sheet with valuable information on using smoke alarms at home. The free resource includes simple tips and facts on smoke alarm safety.

Changing clocks and smoke alarm batteries | NFPA
The long-standing “Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries” encourages the public to change their smoke alarm batteries when changing their clocks.

Is it safe to remove a hardwired smoke detector without ... - Reddit
As a fire alarm service tech, I can easily say the most common call we get is "smoke detector chirping with a low battery". Close to 10 times out of 10, it's actually a CO detector that's plugged in behind your couch that's been forgotten for a decade.

How To Maintain Smoke Detectors | NFPA
Learn how to properly maintain smoke detectors to ensure safety and compliance with NFPA guidelines.