Prairie Village Police credit new tool for saving driver in fiery crash

PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kan. – A Prairie Village driver pulled from his burning truck is recovering at an area hospital thanks to recently added equipment to police patrol cars.

The Prairie Village Police Department recently switched out its household fire extinguishers with ColdFire extinguishers, an investment that made all the difference in Monday morning’s crash. Continue reading

Two Prairie Village police officers given ‘Lifesaving Award’ for rescue of man from burning truck

Two Prairie Village Police officers were honored Monday with the department’s Lifesaving Award for their actions in saving a victim in a burning pickup truck in April.

Officers Joel Colletti and John Shipman had responded to a call of a vehicle crash on west 79th Street early in the morning. Prairie Village Police Chief Wes Jordan recounted the situation they faced in his presentation of the awards before the city council: Continue reading

Eco-Friendly Fire Extinguishers – Keeping Your Home or Business Safe

Keep Safe with Eco-Friendly Fire Prevention

Are you prepared for emergencies, like a kitchen fire or a disaster at your place of business? Does your emergency plan include the proper way to give information to a 911 operator? If you don’t have an emergency plan, then it’s like planning to fail those who live in your home or work in your business location.

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