Wildfires; Fire preparedness starts with an escape plan and ‘go bags’ for family and pets. Updated: ; Jun. 04, 2021, 10:22 a.m. | Published: ; Jun. 03, 2021, 6:44 ...

Of the 76 fatal fires in 2016, which resulted in 109 deaths, the State Fire Marshal's Office reported smoke alarms were only clearly present in 27.6 percent.

He said he can remember multiple situations when having an escape plan saved lives. "I remember one particular fire had a pretty large family, a mom, dad, probably four or five kids.

She and her husband also developed an escape plan in case there’s another fire. Fire inspector Tyler Tjeerdsma says everyone should have a plan. “Take your children up to the bedroom.

Sparky, the mascot for the San Antonio Fire Department, is teaming up with the Spurs Coyote to help you learn about fire safety at home. Here’s how to create a fire escape plan in the event of a ...

CENTENNIAL, Colo. — When South Metro Fire Rescue teaches kids about fire safety in schools, students like 9-year-old Aelwen Holden are eager to do their part. "That day when I go home, we start ...

Fire fighters recommend families have an escape plan in case of a blaze and hold drills to practice how the plan works. If a fire sparks in your home, Oshtemo Fire Lt. Eric Burghardt said you only ...

We don’t talk a lot about having that fire escape plan, but fire officials say it’s important to think about it in case of an emergency, especially for families that have young kids. This is ...

COLORADO AND PUEBLO — Sunday marks the anniversary of Fire Prevention Week with this year's campaign “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.™” The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and ...

Map out the escape plan from every room. If possible, create two ways out of each room. If a window is an escape route, make sure everyone knows how to open it, and how he or she will climb out.

Officials stress importance of having home fire escape plan 02:55. PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Every second counts in a house fire. There's no time for confusion or hesitation.

In the wake of a fire that injured 12 people, including 4 police officers, the Detroit Fire Department is asking people to be prepared in case of an emergency by creating a fire escape plan.