“Keep the Wreaths Red” Program

The Lisle-Woodridge Fire District is again participating in a Holiday Fire Safety campaign called “Keep the Wreaths Red”.  During the month of December, all five of the Lisle-Woodridge stations will have on display a large wreath with red lights affixed to it.  The lights will remain red throughout the holidays, unless there is a fire in the District that is found to be caused by any part of a holiday decoration or display.  For each occurrence of this nature, a white light would replace a red light.  The wreaths will be on display through January 1, 2011.

“The program was actually started in the 1970's by one of Lisle-Woodridge Fire District’s former Chiefs, now retired, Chief Emeritus Paul Boecker.  The effectiveness and popularity of this campaign has grown to the point where countless other fire departments throughout the state now participate year after year,” said Bureau Chief Jim French.

While fire safety should be practiced every day of the year the Fire District stresses the importance of holiday fire safety due to the large number of residential fires that occur during this time.  This program is a constant reminder for citizens to use proper care when putting together their holiday displays, including lights, electrical cords, candles, Christmas trees and other decorations.

For more information about the “Keep the Wreaths Red” program or holiday fire safety in general, contact the Lisle-Woodridge Fire District’s Fire Prevention Bureau at 630-353-3030.