Arizona's Professional FireFighters Do More Than Fight Fires
Event Recap: Glendale
GLENDALE FIREFIGHTERS COLLECT HEAT RELIEF ITEMS
Holiday drive brings in over 9,000 pounds of food and necessities
GLENDALE, Ariz. – Glendale Firefighters collected over 9,000 pounds of food and necessities over the Holiday season to help those who are less fortunate. Now the focus will shift to collecting heat relief items such as water, sunscreen and chap stick, as summer months approach. “The Glendale Firefighters necessities drive is ongoing and it has been an excellent way to help the community benefit on behalf of the community, “said John Holland, Glendale Fire Captain and Local 493 Glendale Chapter Vice President. “People usually give credit to the firefighters for our efforts but the credit truly belongs to those who continue to support these endeavors. We’re happy to be part of it,” Captain Holland continued. “The Arizona summer heat can be deadly. As firefighters, we’ll continue to do the most we can to educate the community with heat safety tips but these efforts will certainly help,” said Eddie Smith, Glendale Fire Captain and Glendale’s Hope President.
Holiday drive brings in over 9,000 pounds of food and necessities
GLENDALE, Ariz. – Glendale Firefighters collected over 9,000 pounds of food and necessities over the Holiday season to help those who are less fortunate. Now the focus will shift to collecting heat relief items such as water, sunscreen and chap stick, as summer months approach. “The Glendale Firefighters necessities drive is ongoing and it has been an excellent way to help the community benefit on behalf of the community, “said John Holland, Glendale Fire Captain and Local 493 Glendale Chapter Vice President. “People usually give credit to the firefighters for our efforts but the credit truly belongs to those who continue to support these endeavors. We’re happy to be part of it,” Captain Holland continued. “The Arizona summer heat can be deadly. As firefighters, we’ll continue to do the most we can to educate the community with heat safety tips but these efforts will certainly help,” said Eddie Smith, Glendale Fire Captain and Glendale’s Hope President.