Many residents in the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District  have already taken advantage of our reflective address sign program. If you’ve noticed green, red, or blue address markers installed around the city and rural areas, those are part of this initiative. They make a tremendous difference when minutes truly matter. The color of your sign isn’t random —it communicates critical information to firefighters before we even reach your home. Our engines carry 1,000 feet of supply hose . Measuring...

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 in our own...

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 reduce fire growth...