The DeKalb Fire Department (DFD) released a series of holiday safety tips on Monday in hopes of keeping DeKalb fire free this season. The DFD’s list of holiday fire prevention tips were created to protect DeKalb residents from the dangers of holiday...

The DeKalb Fire Department has started its annual Red Wreath Program in hopes of quelling holiday incidents. The program, which began in 1986, is designed to focus on fire and home safety during the holidays, according to a Monday news release. The wreaths,...

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...

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,...