So, we're installing alarms and providing fire safety education," O'Connell said. Chicago firefighters spent time with Red Cross volunteers, working to lend a hand getting the smoke detectors up ...

The 'Sound the Alarm' events are part of an effort of the Red Cross Home Fire Campaign, which has helped save at least 2,320 lives since launching in October 2014. Over the course of two weeks in ...

According to the Red Cross, having a functioning smoke alarm reduces the risk of dying in a home fire by 50%. They also mention that the Red Cross home fire campaign has contributed to saving ...