During last week’s budget planning session, the Surry County Fire Chiefs Council, represented by Chief Jonathan Sutphin of Westfield Volunteer Fire Department…
A contingent of fire officials from around the county shared with the Surry County Board of Commissioners a plan to help deal with firefighter shortages.
Christmas continued for an extra day last week for several youngsters in the Westfield community and their families as volunteers and members of the Westfield Volunteer Fire Department delivered toys and meals.
The delivery was the culmination of a month-long collaborative effort between the fire department, Westfield’s Family Dollar Store and the Westfield Baptist Church. Originally scheduled for Christmas Eve, deliveries were delayed until Saturday due to Thursday’s heavy rains.
According to firefighters, children in several neighborhoods were eagerly anticipating the flashing lights of fire trucks, signaling the arrival of gifts. Excited youngsters accompanied by family members crowded around to greet volunteers and to express their appreciation.
By Dean Palmer Special to the News
Firefighters and volunteers will be leaving the Westfield Volunteer Fire Department station at 10:45 a.m. Christmas Eve day to deliver toys, coats and food to area Westfield community youngsters and their families.
The fifth annual Westfield Volunteer Fire Department community toy drive is now underway and this year’s effort will include coats, hygiene items and meals for the child’s family.
“We continue to have people and groups hear about this and want to be a part of what we’re doing,” Westfield Fire Chief Jonathan Sutphin said. “We appreciate everyone who is taking part and we’re hoping that it will continue to grow.”