The Davenport Fire Department has joined the public safety campaign known as “Keep the Wreath Red,” which promotes fire safety as thousands of Davenport residents decorate for the holidays.
Davenport firefighters will place a wreath decorated with a string of red lights at Station 3, 3506 N. Harrison St., on Thursday, Dec. 1. If Davenport Fire crews respond to a home fire, firefighters will replace one of the red light bulbs with a white bulb, a news release says.
“The wreath is a visual reminder that the holiday season can be a dangerous time for fires in the
home. Those who pass the fire station will have a subtle reminder that a home fire is always a possibility,” said Fire Chief Mike Carlsten. “The hope is that the wreath will subconsciously prompt a reminder to our citizens to practice holiday fire and home heating safety.”