(Le Mars) — During this National Fire Prevention Week, now is a good time to check your home, and make certain it is safe against fires. Nearly half of the fires that start in a home are from the kitchen. Le Mars Fire Chief Dave Schipper says the Le Mars Fire and Rescue Department has had to respond to a number of kitchen-related fires.
Schipper offers some tips as to how people can help keep their home safe from fires.
The Le Mars Fire Chief reminds people that to frequently check your smoke detectors and to always make certain the smoke detectors are in working condition.
Schipper reminds families to have two ways of escaping your home in case of a fire, and to practice home fire drills, and to establish a common meeting place that each of your family members know where to gather.
