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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 ...

Did you know your smoke detectors are regulated by U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission? That’s because some smoke detectors contain a small amount of radioactive material called americium 241. Look on ...

You'd think the worst part of owning a home would be something obvious - like exploding insurance premiums, or the HOA's six-week inquisition over an "unauthorized" basketball hoop (glad we all ...

There’s never a bad time to invest in home fire safety, and the best place to start is checking your home’s smoke alarms to ensure they’re working properly. These invaluable devices protect you and ...

Local fire officials are urging residents to inspect their home smoke and carbon monoxide detectors immediately following a recent wave of fire calls across Old Bridge Township. Emergency responders ...