The Ephraim Fire Department has adorned its station with a wreath lit green the last five holiday seasons, and Fire Chief Justin MacDonald hopes it stays that way. Fire departments across the country use the wreath lit with green lights as a way to promote fire safety during the Christmas season. Each light represents a home spared from a structure fire. Every time there is a structure fire, departments swap out the green light with a red one. MacDonald says the wrong extension cord or Christmas lights can set your house ablaze instead of aglow.
For those that deck the halls with a live Christmas tree, MacDonald reminds people to make sure they stay watered for as long as they are in your home and to put it outside once it becomes too dry.
Picture provided by Ephraim Fire Department
