SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Flags are flying, pools are filling up, and grills are heating up, a sure sign the Fourth of July is almost here. For many families, it’s a favorite time to host friends and relatives, but local fire officials say a few simple choices can make a big difference if an emergency happens. “We typically do it every year” A local mom, Madison Michel, said her family’s annual get-together is already in the works.