This Is Fire Prevention Week

South Dakota firefighters will join fire services across the country in observing national Fire Prevention Week October 9-15.  This year’s theme is “Protect your family from fire.”   State Fire Marshal Al Christie explains the importance of the week… 

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Christie told us what types of things families can do, other than to check their smoke alarm to see if batteries need to be replaced…

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Christie added that this week is also a good time to thank your local firefighters…

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(courtesy Hub City Radio, Aberdeen)