Shepherdstown Fire Department Shares Vital Safety Tips
Safety tips suggested for National Fire Prevention Month
The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, October 23, 2025
By Staff
As part of National Fire Prevention Month, Lieutenant John Sines from the Shepherdstown Volunteer Fire Department emphasizes the importance of fire safety practices for local families. He advises residents to regularly check smoke detector batteries during Daylight Saving Time changes and to maintain an emergency exit plan, including a designated meeting place outside. Sines also highlights the significance of feeling doors for heat before opening them and the need to crawl low to escape smoke. The message is critical for communities like Shepherdstown, where local safety and preparedness can save lives.
