Durham Fire Department Collects Toys In Exchange For Fire Truck Rides

This holiday season, Durham children will again have a little extra something to smile about thanks to an annual campaign by the City of Durham Fire Department (DFD).

The DFD is launching its 2008 Toys-4-Rides Campaign by giving free rides on their fire engines in exchange for new, unwrapped toys for children of all ages. On Saturday, December 13, and Sunday, December 14, citizens are asked to bring toys for children of all ages to either Fire Station #1, located at 139 E. Morgan Street, or Fire Station #2, located at 1001 Ninth Street, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Those who are unable to attend during the 2008 Toys-4-Rides Campaign, but still wish to participate, are encouraged to take toys to any local City of Durham Fire Station during business hours, from now until December 21.

The collected toys will be distributed to children in need throughout Durham County during the month of December. The DFD’s Toys-4-Rides is held in conjunction with the U.S. Marine's Toys-4-Tots Program.

For additional information on the 2008 Toys-4-Rides Campaign, contact Angelica Stroud, community relations coordinator and public information officer for the DFD, at (919) 560-4233, extension 242 or via e-mail at Angelica.Stroud@durhamnc.gov.