This years "Firefighters Toy Brigade" is under way. Members of the public are encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys to any Sacramento City, Sacramento Metro, West Sacramento or Roseville Fire Station or to locations at the Sacramento County Courts. These toys will be given to the children who are patients of the Shriners Hospital for Children here in Sacramento.

This is the second year that local Firefighters have taken up this cause. Thousands of children are seen at Shriners every year, and for obvious reasons; toys are a big part of their rehabilitation. Local Firefighters have a natural relationship with these children, especially those who are being treated for burn injuries.

Last year Firefighters from our region visited the hospital and delivered the toys to many of the Shriners Kids. It was a great day, and we are all looking forward to doing it again this year!

There is much more information available at the following website; www.firereserves.org