We've seen several devastating house fires across the Tri-States over the last few months.
In some cases, families lose everything, especially during fires in rural areas where water can be limited and response time can be longer.
However, firefighters say most of these life-changing fires can be prevented with residential fire sprinklers. They're almost unheard of in the Tri-State area but some homeowners have them and Quincy firefighters are increasingly educating the public about how they can save lives and reduce extensive property damage.
"Watching those fires that happen in the rural part of Adams County," Liberty, Illinois, homeowner Ken Sparrow said. "That's what got me thinking about it."