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618-635-2139 | Fire Department Non-Emergency
The Staunton Fire Protection District, along with many other fire departments all across Illinois and the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association, are asking for your help to keep the wreath red this holiday season. Outside of the fire station, located at 215 S. Wood, hangs a wreath that will be light with red lights. Anytime a fire within our district occurs and the cause is determined to be related to Christmas lights or decorations one of the red lights will be turned to white, this includes the wreath on this website. The wreath serves as a constant reminder to use safe practices while installing or displaying holiday decorations. This is the 18th year that SFPD has particpated in this effort, during the last 16 years only two fires have been contributed to Christmas decorations within the SFPD district.
A few Suggestions to Help Make this Holiday Season Safer:
A few Suggestions to Help Make this Holiday Season Safer:
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| • | Ensure that an artificial tree is labeled as fire-retardant |
| • | Always unplug Christmas tree lights before leaving home or going to sleep |
| • | Never use lit candles to decorate a tree, and place them well away from tree branches |
| • | Safely dispose of the tree when it begins dropping needles. Dried-out trees are highly flammable and should not be left in a house or garage, or placed against the house |
| • | Keep the use of extension cords to a minimum |
| • | If extension cords must be used, make sure they are free of cracked or split insulation, have appropriate grounding plugs in place |
| • | Keep all electrical wiring out of walkways or places where they may become pinched or worn |
| • | Don't mount lights in any way that can damage the cord's wire insulation (i.e., using clips, not nails) |
| • | Read the packaging for all lights to be sure you are not overloading your electrical circuits |
| • | Check the electrical wiring often for possible problems |
| • | Do not use candles on or near combustible decorations |
| • | Do not leave burning candles unattendedKeep a live tree well watered and check the water level often |
It is with great sadness that Staunton Fire Protection District announces that Inactive Firefigther Pete Passetti has passed away at the age 85 on December 14, 2011. Pete was an active member of the Staunton Fire Department since 1959. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton, IL
http://www.williamsonfh.com/
http://www.williamsonfh.com/