Smoke detectors are a life-saving measure for alerting people about a fire, especially during the night. The shrill noise is engineered to wake up even the deepest sleeper. “There are times when the human body just can’t smell the smoke,” said Boyden Fire Chief Chris Starkenburg. (Photo/Submitted) BOYDEN FIRE DEPARTMENT Front row left to right: Cobi Jones, Jacob Guse, Natashia Guse,…
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