HUTCHINSON, Kan. — It’s Fire Prevention Week and that means the Hutchinson Fire Department will be busy educating residents, including children, about the importance of fire safety.

Hutchinson Fire Chief Steven Beer talked about some of the upcoming activities:

 

There is a special activity this week at the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, which will include the Hutchinson Fire Department:

 

What are some of the things they’re teaching children when it comes to fire safety?

 

So what happens when the smoke alarm goes off? He gives some sobering thoughts when it comes to getting out of your home when a fire breaks out. He says you only have two minutes to get out:

 

If you have any questions about safety, call the fire department at 694-2871.