2022 Holiday Traditions: What is your firehouse / department doing? (send us your pictures, videos, events, and stories)
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E 320/L 167 GOES TO ST MARY'S HOSPITAL
FDNY brings holiday cheer to kids at St. Mary’s Hospital
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Posted on December 5, 2022
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Children at St. Mary’s Hospital in Bayside on Dec. 2 were treated with holiday cheer through a special visit from members of the FDNY for a special celebration. The firefighters were joined by multiple costumed guests, including Santa Claus and Mr. Met.
Photo by Bruce AdlerSanta Claus arrived from the hospital’s roof to spread holiday cheer to the hospital’s young patients. A choir of Bayside High School students were on hand to entertain those in attendance by performing holiday songs. Presents were also given out to the kids.
Photo by Bruce AdlerAccording to Damian DeMolina of Ladder 167, it’s been a tradition for at least 20 years for the FDNY to bring cheer to the kids at St. Mary’s Hospital for Children through a drive-by from fire trucks and bringing Santa Claus along to entertain the kids. This year marked the first time the event was held since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Photo by Bruce AdlerDeMolina said the event originated from one member of Ladder 167 coming to the hospital and bringing presents to the kids. It wasn’t long before more members of the fire house joined the member in delivering smiles and presents to the children of St. Mary’s. Over time, it evolved into the kind of event it is now.
Photo by Bruce Adler“[Seeing the kids’ joy] is what it’s all about,” DeMolina said. “Their faces as soon as they hear the jingles come over the radio, it’s priceless. It really hurt our hearts the last two years being unable to do it. It’s tradition. You wouldn’t want to miss it for the world.”
Photo by Bruce AdlerAccording to Ladder 167 Lt. Vincent Sottile, the firefighters look forward to cheering up the kids through this event. In addition to purchasing gifts themselves, the fire department also collects gifts donated from local businesses. He also noted that the holiday cheer they bring isn’t just limited to the kids.
Photo by Bruce Adler“The staff looks forward to us coming for this too,” Lt. Sottile said. “We’re just trying to make it bigger and bigger and bigger for the kids.”
Photo by Bruce AdlerOne staff member from St. Mary’s, Claire Mahon, noted how the event has grown over time since she started working for the hospital seven years ago. She said community involvement has noticeably increased with each passing year.
“I think the event was on a bigger scale [before COVID-19], but I think even just having anything on a smaller scale after COVID is so beneficial,” Mahon said. “I’m just excited for the kids and the staff as well. We look forward to seeing how the kids react to it. The anticipation and the excitement for the kids [when they actually see Santa Claus], to see the laughter and the smiles, it’s great. It gets better and better every year.”
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Children at St. Mary's Hospital in Bayside on Dec. 2 were treated with holiday cheer through a special visit from members of the FDNY for a special
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HOLIDAY TRADITIONS
Nycfire.net invites all members to submit pictures of holiday activities of their Dept. or organization. This year or past years are welcome. We would like to wish all members and friends a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday and a safe and Happy New Year.
Nycfire.net invites all members to submit pictures of holiday activities of their Dept. or organization. This year or past years are welcome. We would like to wish all members and friends a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday and a safe and Happy New Year.
Sparky better get the approved helmet!E 320/L 167 GOES TO ST MARY'S HOSPITAL
View attachment 27429 FDNY brings holiday cheer to kids at St. Mary’s Hospital
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Children at St. Mary’s Hospital in Bayside on Dec. 2 were treated with holiday cheer through a special visit from members of the FDNY for a special celebration. The firefighters were joined by multiple costumed guests, including Santa Claus and Mr. Met.
View attachment 27431Photo by Bruce Adler
Santa Claus arrived from the hospital’s roof to spread holiday cheer to the hospital’s young patients. A choir of Bayside High School students were on hand to entertain those in attendance by performing holiday songs. Presents were also given out to the kids.
View attachment 27432Photo by Bruce Adler
According to Damian DeMolina of Ladder 167, it’s been a tradition for at least 20 years for the FDNY to bring cheer to the kids at St. Mary’s Hospital for Children through a drive-by from fire trucks and bringing Santa Claus along to entertain the kids. This year marked the first time the event was held since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
View attachment 27433Photo by Bruce Adler
DeMolina said the event originated from one member of Ladder 167 coming to the hospital and bringing presents to the kids. It wasn’t long before more members of the fire house joined the member in delivering smiles and presents to the children of St. Mary’s. Over time, it evolved into the kind of event it is now.
View attachment 27434Photo by Bruce Adler
“[Seeing the kids’ joy] is what it’s all about,” DeMolina said. “Their faces as soon as they hear the jingles come over the radio, it’s priceless. It really hurt our hearts the last two years being unable to do it. It’s tradition. You wouldn’t want to miss it for the world.”
View attachment 27435Photo by Bruce Adler
According to Ladder 167 Lt. Vincent Sottile, the firefighters look forward to cheering up the kids through this event. In addition to purchasing gifts themselves, the fire department also collects gifts donated from local businesses. He also noted that the holiday cheer they bring isn’t just limited to the kids.
View attachment 27436Photo by Bruce Adler
“The staff looks forward to us coming for this too,” Lt. Sottile said. “We’re just trying to make it bigger and bigger and bigger for the kids.”
View attachment 27437Photo by Bruce Adler
One staff member from St. Mary’s, Claire Mahon, noted how the event has grown over time since she started working for the hospital seven years ago. She said community involvement has noticeably increased with each passing year.
“I think the event was on a bigger scale [before COVID-19], but I think even just having anything on a smaller scale after COVID is so beneficial,” Mahon said. “I’m just excited for the kids and the staff as well. We look forward to seeing how the kids react to it. The anticipation and the excitement for the kids [when they actually see Santa Claus], to see the laughter and the smiles, it’s great. It gets better and better every year.”
FDNY brings holiday cheer to kids at St. Mary’s Hospital – QNS
Children at St. Mary's Hospital in Bayside on Dec. 2 were treated with holiday cheer through a special visit from members of the FDNY for a special
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