By Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith

In a house fire, are you safer sleeping with your bedroom doors open or closed? See the dramatic, life-saving difference a door can make.

Flash Max 911 the Fire Safety Superhero and the La Plata Volunteer Fire Department team up in this heart-pounding video to ‘slam home’ the life-saving message of closing bedroom doors to slow the spread of fire, heat, and smoke in a home fire. Flash Max also explains two other key points that can help your family survive a home fire.


David M. Higgins II, Publisher/EditorEditor-in-Chief

David M. Higgins II is an award-winning journalist passionate about uncovering the truth and telling compelling stories. Born in Baltimore and raised in Southern Maryland, he has lived in several East...