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Keep The Wreath Red: A Holiday Season Safety Reminder
Each December, you’ll see bright red wreaths hanging proudly at all three of our fire stations . They may look festive, but they carry an important message. Our goal is simple: keep every bulb on every wreath glowing red throughout the entire month. If we respond to a fire in December that’s caused by holiday decorations, we replace one red bulb with a white one. Each white bulb serves as a reminder that holiday decoration fires are real, preventable, and can impact families
Dec 52 min read


The Most Overlooked Firefighting Tool in Your Home: A Door
When we talk about fire safety, most people think of smoke alarms, escape plans, and having a meeting place outside the home. These are all critical. But there’s another powerful safety tool that often gets overlooked — simply closing your doors . You know how important it is to have working smoke alarms, escape plans, and a designated meeting place in case of a fire. But did you know that closing your doors in your home is also important for your safety ? Closed doors can re
Nov 281 min read


Stay Safe While You Deck the Halls
📸: Pexels The holiday season is a time for warmth, celebration, and gathering with family and friends — but it’s also one of the busiest times of year for home fires . Each year, fire departments across the country respond to fires caused by candles, electrical decorations, and heating equipment. With a few smart precautions, you can keep your celebrations safe and bright. 🌲 Christmas Tree Safety Choose a fresh tree with green needles that don’t fall off easily. A dry tre
Nov 132 min read
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