House fires tend to increase during the fall and winter months, with December and January often being the peak. Smoke alarms should be installed on every level of a home, tested monthly, and replaced ...

Having a firm grasp on home fire safety and fire prevention can be the difference between a serious emergency and a harmless scare. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, over 350,000 house fires ...

Next week, Oct. 5-11, is Fire Prevention Week and we would be remiss if we didn’t take this opportunity to thank our local firefighters for all that they do to keep us safe. We would also like to ...

We practice fire drills at school and at work, but does your family know what to do when your home smoke alarm goes off? New survey data from Nationwide Insurance finds only one in five parents ...

The disconnect between the urgency of fire safety and actual household preparation points to a fundamental challenge in home safety education. Traditional approaches (pamphlets, static demonstrations, ...

As a family gathering place and a hub for culinary creativity, the kitchen can easily become a common source of household fires. Grease fires, stovetop mishaps, and electrical malfunctions can ...

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Do you know how to safely exit your home if there was a fire? A group of Sioux City elementary kids got some hands-on learning Tuesday morning for Fire Prevention Week. Third ...

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Due to a heightened fire risk across the Siouxland area, Woodbury County Emergency Management is encouraging the public to be extra aware of fire safety. “Mild temperatures ...