These fire and EMS videos showcase a lot of generosity, Santa Claus, storytimes and even a little fun with emergency vehicles.
Has your department or agency made a fun or helpful holiday video? Post a link in the comments.
1. Santa letters
Like many other fire departments, the Orangeburg (N.Y.) Volunteer Fire Department recently hosted a holiday parade. Check out some decked out emergency vehicles and one super-excited kid.
The department also has been collecting children’s letters to Santa.
https://www.facebook.com/565453540452464/videos/509760020063981/
2. holiday rock
The Richmond Ambulance Authority in Virginia made a rocking holiday video.
https://twitter.com/RAAEMS/status/1471524226532319236
3. a fireside story
The Quincy (Illinois) Fire Department has been posting a series of bedtime stories. Here’s Firefighter Zelton Crose and sign language interpreter Paige Bichsel presenting “Santa Pups.”
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=307452531262398
4. I told you I can play
Speaking of stories for children, here’s one from Douglas County (Georgia) Fire and EMS.
5. fun with a classic
The Waterloo Region Association of Professional Paramedics & the Region of Waterloo Paramedic Services made this awesome video set to a classic holiday song.
6. kindness, actually
A firefighter in Alberta, Canada, took some inspiration from the movie “Love, Actually” for this sweet video from the Okotoks Fire Department.
https://twitter.com/Okotoksfiredept/status/1471842817802706947
7. everyone loves a parade
Star EMS of Pontiac, Michigan, has been sponsoring an annual holiday parade for years. This year, the service had two balloons plus ambulances in the event. It started with a hearty-looking breakfast.
8. season of giving
Firefighters in Alameda County, California, shared this video of a charity event.
https://twitter.com/alcofirefighter/status/1472009974012284928
9. operation stocking stuffer
The Houston Fire Department also hosted a charity event, Operation Stocking Stuffer.
https://twitter.com/HoustonFire/status/1472234009845510145
10. strolling with santa
Can’t get enough holiday parades? Watch Santa walk and wave with some Sea Breeze (N.Y.) firefighters.
safety tips
On the serious side, quite a few fire departments have been posting winter fire safety videos.
One FDNY video includes this catchy tip: Spaceheaters need space. Watch for all the other important tips you may want to share with your community.
https://www.facebook.com/FDNY/videos/288369493234221/
And don’t forget carbon monoxide safety as you celebrate the holidays. Central County (California) Fire shared this:
https://twitter.com/centralcountyfd/status/1471914221810044931
