Are you really maintaining your fire alarm system? Fire alarm systems are expected to help protect people, property, and assets. But you can’t tell if they’re fully operational just by looking at them ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- The South Shore high-rise where an extra-alarm fire broke out Thursday failed a fire alarm inspection just three days earlier, CBS 2's Sabrina Franza has learned. Records show the ...

The fire alarm industry is full of rules. I’ve previously explained each of the six categories of rules, which apply, respectively, to manufacturers, what to install, how to install, to individuals, ...

HOLYOKE -- The deadly New Year's Day fire at 106 North East St. will be on the minds of councilors tonight as a committee discusses building code requirements aimed at preventing another tragedy. The ...

Homeowners call contractors when they need expertise. Unfortunately, not all contractors have the knowledge consumers expect of them, and it can turn into a homeowner headache years later. Jeff ...

In 2003, United States fire departments responded to 2,189,500 false alarms, excluding good intent and smoke scare calls. Everyday throughout the United States, fire departments respond to numerous ...

JUST IN MINUTES AGO FROM THE OMAHA MAYOR’S OFFICE. THEY SAY THE FIRE SYSTEM AT CITY VIEW PASSED THE INSPECTION TODAY. THAT MEANS THEY WILL NOT POST A NOTICE TO VACATE THE APARTMENT BUILDING ON FRIDAY.

CHICAGO (WBBM) -- The South Shore high-rise where an extra-alarm fire broke out Thursday failed a fire alarm inspection just three days earlier, CBS 2's Sabrina Franza has learned. Records show the ...

POCATELLO — The overarching narrative surrounding the fire that gutted Highland High School’s music departments, gym and cafeteria in April is that it could have been much worse. But fire ...