Editor’s Note: The transcript of this live Q&A has been edited for brevity and clarity.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — From October 6 to October 12, the United States celebrates National Fire Prevention Week to help raise awareness on how to prevent fires. The National Fire Protection Association said this year’s campaign theme was educating people about the importance of having working smoke alarms in their homes.
KXAN anchors Will DuPree and Jala Washington spoke to Travis County Emergency Services District Two Captain Trevor Stokes on the importance of smoke alarms.
Jala Washington: This year’s focus for Travis County is really centered about smoke alarms. So talk to us about why these alarms are so important.
Trevor Stokes:Yes, just some interesting facts. A lot of people don’t realize that, you know, 60% of deaths that occur, can occur when homes do not have smoke alarms. And so what we’re really focusing on is getting residents all across …