Fire Prevention Week Oct. 3-9 stresses safety

MEEKER I “Many homes in Meeker may not have any smoke alarms, not enough smoke alarms, alarms that are too old, or alarms that are not working,” said Fire Chief Steve Allen of the Meeker Volunteer Fire Department.“We want residents to understand that working smoke alarms are needed in every home, on every level (including the basement), outside each sleeping area and inside each bedroom. And, if a smoke alarm is 10 years old…