In an emergency, knowing how to effectively use a fire extinguisher can mean the difference between safety and disaster. When a fire ignites, quick action is crucial to protect yourself and others.

Water, sand, and carbon dioxide-based fire extinguishers are commonly used, but you’re probably familiar with blowing out a candle using your breath. Counter-intuitively, we also blow on a fire ...

A new Intergovernmental Support Agreement has been signed with Rock Island, Illinois to address a potential safety issue ...

An Indy Ridge apartments resident had left the kitchen while cooking and, hearing the smoke alarm, came back to a grease fire, Independence Fire Chief Jimmy Walker said Wednesday night. The resident ...