Santa, Garfield firefighters bring family Christmas joy with assist from Wallington colleagues

SHOUT OUT: Hitching a ride with their Wallington colleagues, Garfield firefighters brought a family of six a 42-inch television, $1,000 worth of toys and childrens’ clothes, food and more this afternoon.

Photo Credit: */ INFO: Garfield Assistant Fire Chief E.J. Morano*

Jerry DeMarco

12/14/2014 9:54 p.m.

With Engine 3 out of service for repairs, Santa and his firefighting helpers hitched a ride with Wallington Hose Co. 3 to fulfill their annually adopt-a-family tradition.

Amanda Yarmula and Tiffany Saimson helped by wrapping all the gifts.

Mom and Dad were allowed to open one gift — the TV, donate by the Garfield WalMart after store managers learned that the family didn’t have one.

It was a joyful afternoon for the couple and their kids — ages 9, 6, 5 and 2 — as crew members toted box after box into the home.

PHOTOS / INFO: Garfield Assistant Fire Chief E.J. Morano

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