VIDEO: Wilkes-Barreโs Fire Department is connecting with the community through an old school method: Trading cards. Dozens of people packed the fire department headquarters to hear about the release of the cards. The project is a joint effort between city officials and the firefightersโ union. Itโs all part of the departmentโs community outreach program to bring the cityโs firefighters and EMTs closer to the people they serve.
โSo we have younger individuals in the community that, ya know, they might think that they canโt do this kind of job, but, ya know, being able to interact with the community kind of gives them that kind of hope, like okay, hope and inspiration,โ Firefighter and EMT Candice Hartman told 28/22 News. The first person to collect all 81 cards will win prizes, like a tour of the fire station and a free t-shirt.
