RALEIGH, N.C. — Fire stations throughout Raleigh are competing for the prestigious title of the Capital City’s best-decorated firehouse.
Using their own funds, firefighters have begun stringing lights and hanging wreaths to bring the festive spirit to life, WTVD reported.
“I’m not sure there’s a breed out there more competitive than firefighters,” Raleigh Professional Firefighters Association President Andy Davi said. “We had no idea how many Griswolds worked for the Raleigh Fire Department, but quite a few came out of the woodwork.”
Davis mentioned that, given the many tragedies firefighters often face, this holiday decoration competition serves as a much-needed distraction and provides a significant boost to morale.
“We spend a third of our lives away from our families. So, you know, decorating for Christmas, sometimes we miss out on that at home. A lot of times we’ve missed Christmases at home,” Davis said. “We miss the family get-togethers. So, having this type of celebration here at work really means a lot to the guys and girls.”
Some stations added QR codes to guide passersby to the online competition, aiming to boost their votes.
