Special Safety Message
December kicks off our annual
“Keep the Wreath Red”
campaign to remind our community to decorate safely during the holidays. Each West Chicago fire station will display wreaths decorated with red lights. The wreaths will remain lit throughout the month of December. If a decoration-related fire occurs during this time, a red light will be replaced with a white bulb to notify our community of the fire.
Safe decoration practices include using light strands free of frayed or pinched wires, using only heavy-duty extension cords that are not daisy chained, and keeping real trees watered and fresh. Click the green button on the right for a Holiday Fire Safety Checklist and watch the Christmas tree fire safety video on the right from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
If you are using candles in your home, please take extra precautions to prevent accidental fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), candles account for 4% of home fires nationwide annually and are the second leading cause of bedroom fires. Candles must be attended at times, clear of combustible materials, and in secured holders. Consider using flameless candles. For more info, click - Candle Fire Safety
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