Fire safety is always on the mind of the Shelbyville Fire Department. 

Shelbyville Firefighter Matt Lewis says meeting with your family can make the difference. 

Of course, Lewis never wants your home to catch fire. He says there are many things you can do to make your home safer. 

Shelbyville Fire Department also says you should prepare yourself and the local fire department when you are burning yard debris and garbage on your property. 

Lewis also says Shelbyville Fire Department offers special signs to make sure they can properly spot your house should they ever need to come to it. 

Lewis appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show from studios in downtown Shelbyville.