Kidde Safety

Founded by Walter Kidde, a pioneer in early smoke detection and fire suppression, Kidde is one of the world's largest manufacturers of fire safety products. Each day, we work to expand upon our legacy of innovation, providing advanced solutions to protect people and property from fire and related hazards. In 1917, Walter Kidde founded the Walter Kidde Company, which produced the first integrated smoke detection and carbon dioxide extinguishing system for use on board ships. This invention marked just one of many firsts that would help make the world a safer place to live and define a 100-year history of industry leadership.

Beginning with the first integrated smoke detection and carbon dioxide extinguishing system for use onboard ships in 1918, Walter Kidde pioneered an industry devoted to making our world a safer place to live. Walter Kidde was driven not only by entrepreneurial instincts, but also by an unending pursuit of solutions to the world's challenges. After opening his own construction office in New York in 1900, Kidde went on to serve on the New Jersey State Highway Commission, overseeing the construction of the first traffic circle at Camden and the design of the first cloverleaf intersection.

Kidde is one of the world's largest manufacturers of fire safety products. Kidde is a part of Carrier, a world leader in HVAC, Refrigeration, and Fire & Security solutions. At Kidde, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and its related hazards. And for more than 90 years, industry leaders, the military, airlines, firefighters, businesses and millions of homeowners have turned to us to do exactly that. We are committed to Service Excellence and the Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) operating system.

Powered by sealed-in, 10-year lithium batteries Kidde's new Worry-Free smoke and carbon monoxide alarms use one battery for the life of the alarm to provide 24/7 fire safety protection, eliminating the hassles of low battery chirps and battery replacement. Additionally, the smoke alarms also have location-based attributes which makes it easy to select the right alarm for the right location in your home. The Worry-Free CO alarms are the first and only UL-listed carbon monoxide alarms proven to provide a decade of protection- up to twice the lifespan in other available alarms.

Sure, safeguarding your home and family from a threat that you can't see, smell or taste may sound like a tall order. But if you know the risks and choose the right products, it's actually pretty easy. That's where Kidde comes in. Take a look around for information, helpful tips and solutions - everything you need to arm yourself against a silent killer. Carbon monoxide (CO) alarms monitor your home 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and are designed to provide accurate readings for the life of the alarm.