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David Zucker, senior philosophy major, changes the batteries in the smoke detector at this apartment, a common practice that residents should do frequently according to the DeKalb Fire Department.

DeKalb Fire Department provide smoke detectors to residents

By Eric Beesley | January 31, 2011

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...

Residence halls catch up with fire safety

By Katherine Orr | September 14, 2010

The residence halls are finally catching up with fire safety as sprinklers are installed in the rooms. Dave LaBanc, director of facilities and operations , said sprinklers have been installed in three out of the five residence halls. "The residence halls...