Lake George Fire Protection District spreads Christmas Cheer
With sirens blaring and lights flashing, units from Lake George Fire Protection District rolled up to houses of unsuspecting children who received several wrapped gifts collected during the toy drive to help families whose budgets are strained.
Not only were the children greeted by members of the Fire District, but Santa himself and his elf. The children were overwhelmingly surprised and thanked everyone over and over.
Not only does the fire department provide gifts for several families, but they also put together and deliver gift baskets to the elderly in the district. Toys are collected from various locations in the district and the Coat and Toy Drive, Stuff a truck event at Woodland Park Wal-Mart.
“I love seeing the faces of the children when we greet them. It’s something we do every year to help spread a little joy to our neighbors in the district,” said Chief Susan Bernstetter.
Elf and Santa with Ridgeway boys and mother.
Luca and Alec Peel with Santa and Elf.
Back Row left to right – Jr. Firefighter Sean Mogon, Firefighters Kerry Bynes, Ron Howland, Bill Martin, John Mogon, Mr. & Mrs. Peel, Front – LGFPD Chief Susan Bernstetter, Firefighter Clara Peterson, Elf, Firefighter Kelly St. Clair, and Santa with Luca Peel (6) and Alec Peel (8).
LGFPD Chief Susan Bernstetter, Firefighter Ron Howland, Elf, Santa, Jesse Ridgeway (10), Firefighter John Mogon, Justin Ridgeway (8), Jr. Firefighter Sean Mogon, Firefighters Bill Martin, Kelly St. Clair, Kerry Bynes, Clara Peterson, and mother Tammy Ridgeway.