Staying safe behind the wheel during the cold months can be challenging. According to a press release from the DeKalb Fire Department, drivers can avoid many dangerous problems by planning ahead. Drivers should have maintenance checks on their cars as...
Local fire departments are offering a way to keep homes safer from fire. According to a press release, the DeKalb Fire Department will be making smoke detectors available to all residents who don't own them and will install them free of charge. "The initial...
The DeKalb Fire Department released winter fire safety tips for the home on Jan. 21. According to the release, 82 percent of all fire deaths occur in the home and deaths caused by winter fires are particularly preventable. The release suggests installing...
Beginning Thanksgiving Day the DeKalb Fire Department will display three wreaths at all three fire stations. The wreaths will have red bulbs on them, for every holiday related fire emergency firefighters will replace a red bulb with a white one. The "Red...
People who are looking forward to the upcoming holidays should keep fire safety in mind. "Holidays are there for enjoyment," said DeKalb Fire Chief Bruce Harrison. "We are just trying to make sure there are no holiday disasters." During the holidays,...
A fire at 1:10 a.m. Thursday caused $1,500 in damage at 627 Lucinda Ave., according to a DeKalb Fire Department press release. According to the release, the fire units that arrived found burning siding on the front of the structure between the front step...
The DeKalb Fire Department is still investigating a structure fire that occurred Tuesday night at 903 Grove St.DeKalb Fire Chief Bruce Harrison said the initial cause of the fire was said to be intentional in nature. No injuries were reported as the house...
About $15,000 in damages was caused by a structure fire in the 1400 block of Cambria Drive. DeKalb Fire Department arrived to the scene at 10:01 p.m., taking 20 minutes to get the fire under control, according to a DeKalb Fire Department press release....
"Relationships, trust and planning are the words that motivate me," said DeKalb Fire Department Chief Bruce Harrison. After being an active department member for over 20 years, Harrison, who believes he is simply "just the face" of the state-recognized...
DeKALB | Many boys grew up wanting to be a pro sports player, a policeman or a firefighter, but never actually stick with that dream. For a couple hours Monday, I got a chance to be a firefighter with the DeKalb Fire Department. Instead of taking my career...
