La. fire department receives grant for extinguishers, detectors

Fire officials say it's something the entire city can benefit from and can set a new standard

WAFB

BAKER, La. — Your home being engulfed by flames is a nightmare for any homeowner. Now, the Baker Fire Department is making that less likely by putting fire extinguishers and smoke/carbon monoxide detectors in every home in the city.

"I feel it's a good thing. It probably could've prevented what happened here. And a lot of people are fortunate and don't even think of things like that until it's too late, " said Joseph Girouard, whose family home burned down 20 years ago.

There are 5,000 homes in Baker and Fire Chief Danny Edwards said the plan is coming together because his department received a $115,000 grant in September from FEMA to fund the initiative. He said this is something the entire city can benefit from, and can set a new standard.

Full story: Baker Fire Dept. receives grant for extinguishers, detectors

WAFB 9 News Baton Rouge, Louisiana News, Weather, Sports