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All Departments Administration Corrections Development Services Facilities Management Human Resources Information Technology Library Services Management and Budget Services Natural Resources Management Neighborhood and Human Services Parks and Recreation Public Safety Public Works Veterans Services Waste ServicesAt the conclusion of "Keep the Wreath Green," Escambia County Fire Rescue placed 12 red bulbs on the wreaths between Dec. 1 and Dec. 31, 2025, with each red bulb representing a residential or commercial structure fire with damage.
Escambia County Fire Rescue encourages residents to continue to practice fire safety every day and help prevent fires in their homes. To learn more, visit MyEscambia.com/firerescue.
ECFR added the 12th and final red bulb to the wreath following a structure fire Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 4:34 a.m. in the 10000 block of Chemstrand Road. Firefighters arrived at a single-story wood-framed residence showing heavy flames and smoke. The fire was aggressively attacked and brought under control by 5:12 a.m. One patient was treated and transported to an area hospital by Escambia County EMS.
The structure is a total loss due to the significant damage. ECFR investigated and determined that a space heater caused the fire.
During the month-long "Keep the Wreath Green" fire safety campaign, five-foot wreaths were displayed at 18 county fire stations and five city fire stations, as well as Escambia County's Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building downtown, the Escambia County Public Safety Building, Pensacola City Hall and Cordova Mall. Each time firefighters responded to a residential or commercial fire with damage, a green light bulb was replaced with a red one to remind citizens of the dangers posed by fires in residential and commercial buildings.
Escambia County Fire Rescue would like to encourage residents to practice space heater safety and know the potential risks associated with home heating equipment. Click here for tips on how to heat your home safely.
For information about obtaining a home smoke alarm, call Escambia County Fire Rescue at 850-595-HERO (4376) or 850-436-5200 for City of Pensacola residents.
For fire safety tips and other updates from Escambia County Fire Rescue, follow Escambia County Fire Rescue on Facebook and Instagram.
The 2025 wreath finishes with 12 red bulbs
Chemstrand Road structure fire
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