Shhhh, it's a surprise...
Incident #: Date of Incident: 12/18/2012 Issuing Officer: AC Schaeffer
Narrative:
This afternoon, Spokane Station 2 Firefighters and many off-duty members will be delivering brand-new winter coats to more than 550 needy school children in Stevens Elementary School (1717 East Sinto) in conjunction with Firefighters Coats for Kids Foundation, a new community outreach program designed especially for Firefighters across North America. Thanks to secret Santa helpers at Stevens Elementary, the coats have been ordered in just the right size, and in a variety of styles and colors, so that children may enjoy a unique coat that fits properly. Fire trucks will make a special delivery to Stevens Elementary where Spokane Firefighters will personally fit each child with a new coat, helping them to write their name in the interior tag which reads, “Made Especially for You.” Beyond warmth – one of the most basic necessities – Spokane Firefighters hope a new coat will bring pride to children and relief for struggling families, just in time for the holidays. Firefighters will be handing out the coats to the kids at 2pm during a surprise assembly at Stevens. Media is welcome, but remember… it’s a secret!!!
Firefighters Coats for Kids Foundation is a division of Operation Warm, the largest non-profit distributer of new coats in the U.S. The new program has recently garnered the support of the International Association of Firefighters, (IAFF,) who encourage their membership of over 300,000 to participate. In the four months since inception, IAFF Firefighters have reached over 23,000 impoverished children across 15 states. Washington State Firefighters are the first to launch on the West Coast with one of the largest efforts, thus far.
Damage:
N/A
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