Special to the Herald
The Seminole County Fire Department (SCFD) worked to collect more than 1,000 toys for its 8th annual toy drive to provide local children with gifts on their
Christmas wish lists.
This was a partnership with the Sharing Center in Longwood and XL 106.7 FM’s Baby DJ.
Seminole County’s high-water Acela Truck (aka Santa’s sleigh) was filled with toys then driven to the Sharing Center in Longwood around 1 p.m.
Lieutenant Marcus Gombs has organized the toy drive every year.
“I remember growing up and how hard it was for my parents to give us a good Christmas as there were bills to pay. This is just one small way our Department gives back to the community we serve to help eliminate some of the stress,” said Gombs.
In addition, the Toy Drive was a recipient of a $1,500 grant from the Walmart Spark Good Local Grant from store #1374 in Altamonte Springs. The Firefighters were able to purchase nearly 200 extra bikes because of the grant.
About the Seminole County Fire Department (SCFD): Founded in 1974, the Seminole County Fire Department has proudly served a countywide population in Seminole County, Florida of nearly a half-million residents with 20 fire stations. SCFD is ISO Class 1 rated, an Internationally Accredited Agency with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) and CAAS Accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services. SCFD provides emergency services to the unincorporated areas of the County and in the Cities of Altamonte Springs, Winter Springs, and Casselberry. The Department has first response agreements in place with the Cities of Lake Mary, Longwood, Sanford, and Oviedo. Follow SCFD on social on Facebook (@SCFD.1974), Instagram (@seminolecountyfd) and Twitter/X (@SCFDPIO). For more information, visit seminolecountyfl.gov/firedepartment.
