With donations down this year, the Long Beach Fire Department's crews and civilian staff have increased their personal donations to the annual Spark of Love toy drive, including a $10,000 gift from the firefighters union to the non-profit campaign."As a sign that the men and women of the Long Beach Fire Department do not just talk the talk but also walk the walk, fire crews and civilian staff have not only been collecting toy donations but have been making donations of their own. Many of our members have worked in the city for years and are proud to serve the Long Beach community on a daily basis. Now they have chosen to give not only their service but also out of their own pockets to help bring joy to those less fortunate during this holiday season," said Long Beach Firefighter and Fire Department Spokesman Josh Johnson.
As well as toy donations by the fire crews to the donation boxes located in their stations, Local 372 (the Long Beach Firefighters Association) made a donation of $10,000, Johnson said. The money will be used to buy larger ticket items such as bikes and other necessities not normally collected.
The Long Beach Fire Department made a plea to the community last week in light of severely reduced donations to the gift program this year. The public has answered that call for help, Johnson said, and gifts and donations have been flowing in just in time for Christmas.
"The Long Beach Fire Department would like to extend a hearty thanks to all who rose to the challenge and came forward to help make this time of year just a little bit brighter for those less fortunate in the community," he said.
i really commend the l.b.f.f. for the great things that they have done for lb. i work for them @ gall's long beach uniform. our firefighters men/women both work very hard to protect our city. what they do for their community and the less able familes are great. i hope that all of you keep this up and if there is anything i can do besides provide the uniforms, please let me know. keep up the good work and have a very merry christmas and happy new year.
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