Your home’s first line of defense against fires and smoke are its smoke detectors. These devices pick up on smoke in the air and alert you to its presence. The idea is that the alarm will activate and ...

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Q: My home has hard-wired smoke detectors. How often do I need to replace them, and what kind of replacements do I need? Can I do it myself, or do I need a professional? And if I need a pro, what kind ...

"When was the last time you checked the batteries in your smoke detector?" It's a question Gallatin firefighters are asking the public during the holiday season. Heading into the new year, Gallatin ...