New Lenox Fire Protection District Hopes To Keep The Wreath Red

NEW LENOX, IL – Once again this year, each of the New Lenox Fire Protection District’s four fire stations will have a large wreath on the front of them with all red lights. These wreaths are not just decorations for the holidays; the district said they are there for a purpose.

“The red wreaths serve as a reminder for all New Lenox residents to be safe when decorating this
holiday season,” Dan Turner, deputy fire chief, said in a release.

The wreaths are part of the Keep the Wreath Red fire safety campaign, a statewide program that reminds everyone to practice fire safety during the holiday season, the district said.

“The wreaths feature decorative red lights, and for each fire caused by holiday decorations, the [fire district] will replace one red bulb with a white bulb,” said Turner.

The wreaths will be on each of New Lenox's fire stations from Friday, Nov. 29 through Jan.
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The fire district offered residents several holiday safety tips:

• Unplug holiday lights before leaving home or sleeping
• Do not overload extension cords
• Be careful with candles and open flames
• Use flame-retardant decorations
• Ensure lights are in good condition and Underwriters Laboratories listed
• Keep natural trees watered; do not rely on chemical sprays to make your tree flame resistant
• Remember to check all smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in your home