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Ask the Patch Pro: Experts Answer Your Fire Safety, Prevention Questions
Our panel of experts are waiting in the comments to answer your questions about fire safety in the latest installment of Ask the Patch Pro.
It's time for another edition of Ask the Patch Pro, where each week we tackle a different topic and open up the comments section for questions. Our team of experts stop in to help you out and answer your questions.
This week we're talking about fire safety. What regulations should you follow if you're having a bonfire? How often should you change or check your smoke detectors? What basic fire safety tips should your children know and when?
Patch wants to help you get your questions answered, but we needed some help.
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We've compiled a team of experts to help us out. Meet the experts:
- Elena Sabin: American Red Cross Regional Preparedness Education Specialist
- Steven Brown: Assistant Fire Chief Central County Fire Rescue
- Scott Avery: Chief Administrative Officer O'Fallon Fire Protection District
- Matt LaVanchy: Assistant Fire Chief Pattonville Fire Protection District
If you consider yourself a local expert and would like to be added to the list, let us know! jordan.lanham@patch.com
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