BOCES 2 CTE SkillsUSA students expressed gratitude to local firefighters in a sweet way as part of SkillsUSA Week.
In early February, student leaders made a visit to Station One of the Spencerport Fire District on SkillsUSA’s Give Back Day with goodie bags in hand. The students thoughtfully selected candies for each of the 86 volunteer firefighters.
Each bag included curated candies, individually carrying a message to the firefighters:
•LIFE SAVERS: To remind you of the many times you’ve been one
•Smarties: To give you wisdom for those split-second decisions
•Hershey’s Kisses: To show our love for you
•Gum: To help everyone stick together
•Tootsie Roll: You have to roll with the punches
•Peppermint Patty: Helping you keep your cool
•Mounds: For the mounds of courage you show
•Laffy Taffy: To remind you that laughter is a great stress reliever
The students were greeted by Fire District Commissioner Dave Spencer and Deputy Chief Tom Meier, who planned to distribute the goodie bags to their crew. To return the students’ kind gesture, Spencer and Meier offered the students a tour of the firehouse sharing the history of the building, along with details of the role of a firefighter and their equipment.
While giving thanks, students also found the time to be further inspired by the public service efforts of their community. After being invited to climb into the firetrucks, some students expressed interest in joining the volunteer forces, and Spencer and Maier were welcoming and detailed on how to get involved.
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