In the spirit of the holiday season, fire and EMS agencies across the world are actively engaging with their communities, not only to spread cheer but also to enhance safety awareness. These organizations are embracing the festive period with a series of heartwarming activities. From toy drives, to educational campaigns, their initiatives engage the communities they serve to spread good will.
Firefighters, paramedics and EMTs are showing a different facet of their roles as community builders and supporters, by filling ambulances with toys for tots, lighting up the bay with apparatus light shows and reducing the risk of holiday dangers.
Share your organization鈥檚 light show, holiday cheer or community risk messaging with us at editor@ems1.com. Happy holidays!
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Spreading holiday cheer
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— FDNY (@FDNY)
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Pittsburgh EMS held the 5th Annual Tracey Lynn Worthy toy drive to honor a paramedic gone too soon.
— Pittsburgh EMS (@PghEMS)
This year's recipient was Maddies GEMs, an organization that supports mothers who've experienced loss through miscarriage, stillbirth, or any other factors from birth to age five.
FDNY EMS Division 9 & the Bureau of Training brought holiday cheer to hundreds of children & their families. Over the past few weeks, they鈥檝e been collecting toys for the Child Center of New York to donate to kids & families who can use a little help during the holidays.
— FDNY (@FDNY)
馃巹: Dropping the puck helps bring Christmas cheer to New York kids! hit the ice to collect more than 1,000 toys and over $2,000 to benefit a local community center鈥檚 holiday assistance program. Rea more here:
— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial)
Nov 26th the 11th Annual Toys for Tots Event took place in Abbotsford. participated, bringing an full of toys and gifts to donate. Over 1500 participants attended resulting in 2400 toys being collected and $52,500 was raised.
— A. Paramedics Of BC (@APBC873)
馃巺: All aboard the Pembroke Pines Santa Express!
— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial)
Pembroke Pines, FL Local 2292 sponsors popular event to benefit local families making over 400 stops delivering toys and gifts during the holiday season.
TODAY FFs picked up gifts in Potomac to deliver to dozens of families across in conjunction w/ KINDH (Kids In Need During the Holidays) & associated Community Engagement partners - thanks to thoughtful & generous KINDH contributions - it鈥檚 Season of Giving
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO)
Toy drive going on now at heartland! Come by and say hi
— Peel Paramedic Assoc (@ParamedicAssoc)
We love seeing the EMS-themed decorations! Do you have any in your home or station? We'd love to see them. Post your pics on social media and tag us, or DM us a photo.
— EMS MEMORIAL (@EMSmemorial)
Happy Holidays, everyone!
But wait鈥攖here鈥檚 myrrh! We couldn't let have all the fun. We decided to keep the holiday magic going with our own light show at Station 336!
— Northwest Fire (@NorthwestFire)
We might be biased, but we think we sleighed it.聽馃浄
The sun is setting on today鈥檚 toy drive with Your and ! 90 mins left We鈥檙e at Lot 13 on Stadium Way
— #LAFD Talk (@LAFDtalk)
Thank you to our community for their incredible generosity in supporting Toys for Tots! Your contributions will make the holidays brighter for countless children. ImageTrend and City of Lakeville, Minnesota - Fire Department wish you a wonderful holiday season!
— ImageTrend (@ImageTrend_LLC)
A Christmas tradition for more than 25 years: Members of Engine 44 bring Santa Claus and toys to to brighten up the night for the children and families. Members of the act as Santa鈥檚 little helpers, bringing toys for the families.
— FDNY (@FDNY)
Just another ordinary day at the office鈥� Actually, the penance for challenging the team to fill 5 LARGE toy collection boxes for our toy drive! We did it!!! So they dressed up this way!! Thanks Ken Simpson and for being such great sports!!
— MedStar EMS Alerts (@MedStarEMSInfo)
Community safety messaging
馃尣Stay safe this holiday season馃尣
— MontgomeryCo(MD)Fire (@mcfrs)
Deck the halls . . . with safety!
Day 10 of the 12 Days of Holiday Fire & CO Safety! Baby, it's cold outside! Staying warm this winter means practicing fire safety. Space heaters, wood stoves & fireplaces are all great ideas until an accident happens. Keep at least 3 feet between your heat source & combustibles.
— Peterborough Fire (@PtboFireRescue)
馃敟馃巹 Did you know unattended cooking is the leading cause of fires around holidays? 馃敟馃巹
— Travis County Emergency Services (@TravisCountyES)
鉁� Keep items that can catch fire away from the stove
鉁� Never leave cooking unattended
鉁� Set timers if you鈥檙e baking or roasting
Our Elf on the Shelf is not just an expert at hiding, but also a certified Call, Push, Shock! hero! 馃専馃憦
— Ambulance Victoria (@AmbulanceVic)
Why not give the ultimate Christmas gift and give back to the community by becoming a responder? Find out more here:
Winter holidays are a time for families and friends to get together. But that also means a greater risk of fire. Follow Sparky鈥檚 Holiday Fire Safety Guide to ensure a happy and fire-safe holiday season. For more holiday safety tips, visit .
— NFPA (@NFPA)
馃巹To prevent tree fires, should remind their community to:
— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial)
鉁旓笍 Keep trees well-watered.
鉁旓笍 Keep trees away from any sources of heat.
鉁旓笍 Turn off decorative lights before going to bed or leaving the house.
Stay safe this holiday season!
