New alarms help protect Springfield kids who can’t hear smoke alerts

Springfield families with deaf or hard of hearing children are receiving new bed shaker smoke alarms through a statewide fire safety partnership.

'They are essential': How smoke detectors are evolving

AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.
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Specialized smoke alarms handed out by Springfield school, fire officials

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Local fire and school officials in Springfield handed out specialized smoke alarms for children ...

Business news: Smoke alarm donation and PNW names new business dean

The 2025 Alumni Association Hall of Fame recipients are: Jack Campbell, retired Chesterton teacher and coach; Fotini Pahos, retired CHS instructional aide; Jeff Van Drie, retired Chesterton High ...
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Know Your Smoke Alarm: Here's What the Different Lights and Sounds Mean

When you move into or buy a new home, no one hands you a guide to how the smoke detectors work. They "chirp," which really means shriek loudly, and you occasionally have to put new batteries in them.
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Sioux City Fire Rescue: Change your clocks, check your smoke alarm batteries and expiration dates

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - It’s that time of year again! Time to change your clocks back for Daylight Saving Time. It’s also time to check your smoke alarms. “This is a great reminder that every time we have ...