Fire Chief James E. Leblanc told viewers that 68 people in Louisiana have died from fires this year and said none of those homes had working smoke detectors. He urged parish residents to ensure homes have functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and to contact local fire departments for help obtaining and installing them.

Leblanc outlined a series of seasonal precautions: keep space heaters at least 3 feet from combustibles and avoid sleeping with them on; never refuel generators in enclosed areas; keep fireplace embers covered when you sleep; keep live Christmas trees well watered and avoid leaving decorative lights on when away from home; avoid overloading electrical outlets and use outlets or power strips with built-in trip protection; practice escape routes with children and designate an outdoor meeting spot; and keep a kitchen fire extinguisher within reach.

"As of today, 68 lives have been lost in the state of Louisiana due to fires. And out of those 68, none of them had working smoke detectors," Leblanc said on the program, emphasizing detector installation and volunteer assistance for elderly residents.

The chief also encouraged residents who lack detectors or need installation assistance to contact their local fire department or volunteer fire departments, which he said can help install detectors for elderly residents. The show did not provide a specific funding source for detector distribution nor a deadline for any local distribution program.

No formal actions, ordinances or funding commitments were announced on the program. Hosts closed the segment by urging viewers to follow local fire departments' guidance and to take immediate steps to ensure working detectors and safe practices over the holidays.