Aliquippa Fire Chief Dave Foringer gave some tips to residents  on how to prevent fires yesterday, he said, check your smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers to see if they are operating properly, don’t stack anything in the area of your hot water tank or furnace.  According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, one tip that stands out is “Keep your stoves clean, there are a lot of grease fires.” Center Township Fire Lt. Chris Shaffer said that the department went to the Central Valley Schools, both  McDonald’s, and all the day care centers during the first week and presented programs on fire prevention.  Shaffer said the department was very busy.