Behind the Badge
Anaheim Fire & Rescue brings trees, decorations, and gifts to local families
0With a van nearly bursting with gifts, artificial Christmas trees, ornaments, stockings, and more, Anaheim Fire & Rescue firefighters headed into the city to surprise four deserving families. “This is the Christmas spirit,” Fire Captain Chris Valente said. “The department can give back to kids that might not be as fortunate.” The firefighters carried the heavy bags of toys, the 6-foot tree, and the rest of the goodies up to the Palagio family’s second-floor apartment. Avigail Palagio opened the door to a chorus of “Merry Christmas” from two Anaheim Fire & Rescue firefighters, an engineer, and a fire captain, as…
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