Teen credits kindergarten fire drill for escape JACKSON — The way a local teenager escaped a recent fire without injury due to lessons learned in kindergarten fire safety programs highlights what Fire Prevention Week is all about, according to Jackson Fire Department Chief John Brown. “He told me he remembered what we taught him: If you wake up and smell smoke, roll out of bed and crawl on the floor to get out,” Brown said. “That right there was enough to solidify everything we’ve ever done.” The Jackson Fire Department marked the 75th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week Tuesday night...
