Fire Prevention Week is here. The Mound firefighters and I, along with thousands of firefighters across North America, are visiting schools and other sites in the community teaching the basics of ...
What are the most important types of fire safety equipment for homes? Smoke Alarms: Your First Line of Defense A smoke alarm detects fire at its earliest stage, so it is a critical component of any ...
Fire Calls May 2 At 8:34 a.m., firefighters were called to the 7200 block of Lake Ridge Drive for a smoke alarm going off in a home. The homeowner reported a smell of smoke. Upon arrival of Chief ...
The Decatur County United Fund recently announced that the organization raised $669,732 in their 2024 fundraising campaign, exceeding their 2024 goal of $555,000 by more than $114,000. JCBank and ...
A homemade battery pack on an e-bike was the likely cause of a fire at a 100-unit apartment building in South Friday morning. The fire department was alerted to the fire at 425 Broadway by the ...
The best smoke detector can provide an important first line of defense from fire. We recently put the top smoke detectors to the test. See which ones performed best.