Keep the Wreath Red
 
By Deputy Chief Chris Howell
December 2, 2022
 

The Keep the Wreath Red Campaign has been used by Fire Departments and
Fire Districts for over 25 years to raise awareness of the increase of fires during
the Holiday Season. Because of the use of flammable decorations, candles, and
cooking of Holiday Foods, there is an increasing number of house fires in the
United States.

During the Holiday Season, Fire Stations now display Wreaths decorated with
Red lights only.

Every time a fire occurs within the community due to the holidays, a red bulb
is replaced with a white bulb to remind residents to practice Fire Safety during
not just the Holidays but at ALL times.

The Pingree Grove & Countryside Fire Protection District has placed Wreaths at
all of our inservice Stations, and lets keep the Wreath Red.