Hilton Head Island Jobs Contact Us Government Business & Development Our Island Public Safety How Do I... Subscribe Home Fire Rescue Fire & Life Safety About Our Fire Rescue Emergency Medical Services Fire & Life Safety Education Calling 911: What to Expect Open Burning Smoke Alarms Home Fire Safety After a Fire Safety Tips Public Service Announcements Hurricane Information Flood Hazard Awareness Ready HHI Fire Code Enforcement & Investigations Programs & Services Career Opportunities Frequently Asked Questions Keep the Wreath Green Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue needs your help to "Keep The Wreath Green" this holiday season. Fire Rescue has a wreath which is illuminated with green bulbs, at Fire Station Three (next to First Presbyterian Church on William Hilton Parkway). If a fire occurs during the Holiday Season, one of the green bulbs will change to red. This includes preventable fires such as cooking, smoking, space heaters, candles, etc. The wreath serves as a reminder of the safety precautions that should be taken during this Holiday Season and throughout the year. The goal is to keep the wreath green. The wreath will remain lit Thanksgiving through January 2, 2022. Fire Safety Tips for a Safe Holiday Season Decorations and Lights Check all your illuminated decorations to make sure they are in good condition. Light strands that have frayed or cracked wires should be thrown away and replaced with UL approved devices. Do not place indoor cords under carpets or throw rugs. Outside lights should be approved for outdoor use. Never use indoor lights outside. Never use more than the listed amount of light sets per extension cord. Read the manufacturer's instructions carefully and do not use more than the number of light sets recommended in one circuit. Never use electric lights on a metallic tree. Always turn off decorative lights when leaving your home. Trees Artificial trees should have a listing label. Some unlabeled plastic trees can burn extremely fast. If using a live tree, keep it watered frequently. The needles should not come off in your hand. The tree should be deep green in color and the trunk should be sticky with sap. Place your tree away from heat sources like fire places. Candles When using candles, always make sure candles are not close to combustible materials such as curtains. Make sure all candles are out before leaving the house. Fireplaces Make sure your fireplace is in good working order and the chimney is free from creosote build-up. Christmas wrappings and tree branches should not be burned in the fireplace. Their intense and rapid burning can cause chimney fires and flames to extend out of the firebox into your home. Space Heaters Never use heaters around water. Water increases the chances of electric shock. Unplug your heater when it is not in use. Don't use your heater as a dryer. Keep clothing and other combustible materials at least 3 feet from your heater. Don't place a heater in a doorway, hall or walkway where it's likely to get bumped. Don't' leave space heaters unattended. Smoke Alarms As always, check your smoke alarms and make sure they are in good working order. Change your batteries twice a year. We wish you a safe and happy holiday season. Website Policy Social Media Public Use Policy Employee Portal Contact Webmaster Hilton Head Island 1 Town Center Court Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 843-341-4600 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday Stay Connected