With the holidays, December is a busy time for anyone, but the Nichols Fire Department was particularly busy this year with events happening almost every weekend. In addition to the community events listed below, the department responded to 30 emergency calls! Below is a review of our December at the department with recaps of all of our events. If you’re interested in becoming involved with any of these events, join the Nichols Fire Department here.
Trumbull’s Three Department Christmas Party
Every year, the three fire departments of Trumbull—Long Hill Fire Department, Trumbull Center Fire Department, and Nichols Fire Department— get together for a holiday party. This is a time for the members of all the departments to socialize with each other and to strengthen the bonds between departments. Family members are also encouraged to join the party and to get to know everyone within Trumbull’s fire departments.
This year the party was held at the Pinewood Lake Clubhouse and food and drinks were provided by the departments. The party is 100% planned by the members to ensure that it is something that the members will enjoy.
Jingle Bell Run
Another annual tradition in Nichols is the Jingle Bell Run hosted by the Nichols Improvement Association. The Nichols Fire Department boosts morale by stretching an American flag over the participants and promotes safety by helping to control traffic by closing intersections and blocking traffic. This is something that connects the department to the community and boosts community involvement.
Popcorn Ball Toss
The Nichols Fire Department Popcorn Ball Toss is one of the major yearly events that the department holds. This year, it was held on December 14th and followed the three routes throughout the Nichols district. Members collected toys to be donated to Trumbull Social Services while delivering popcorn balls to the community. Santa was also on the fire trucks and was able to visit the children!
This is an event that members and the community look forward to every year. Family members get involved to assist in toy collection. The popcorn ball toss is proof of the department’s commitment to the community.
Members’ Christmas Party
Every year, members of the Nichols Fire Department get together on the last drill night before Christmas and have a Christmas party. The volunteers are able to get together to discuss the year and what they want in the next year and can join in on a white elephant gift exchange.
Boot Drive
On December 21st, the members of the Nichols Fire Department held a boot drive for Captain Jason DeManche. Captain DeManche is searching for a living kidney donor to complete a kidney transplant due to his kidney disease. The members of the department have come together in a remarkable way to help raise money and awareness for Captain DeManche. The boot drive raised over $9,500 for Captain DeManche and his family. If you are interested in learning more about organ donation or wish to donate money, please click this link to learn more on our website. You can also use the QR code/username below to donate directly via Venmo. Be sure to mention that it’s for Captain DeManche in the description of the donation.
December in Review
Overall, the Nichols Fire Department has been very busy within the Nichols community and within its membership. If you’re interested in getting involved in the fire department, but aren’t sure where to start, our website is a great first step. You can fill out an application here. Joining the Nichols Fire Department is a great and fulfilling way to serve and protect your community.
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