Under the new reality of physical distancing and staying home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, having a birthday, especially for a youngster, can take on a whole different look without family, friends, or party.
The Carbon Fire Department is giving youngsters in that community a chance for a memorable birthday. They are doing drive-by birthdays, where the department will do a drive-by in a fire truck with its emergency equipment activated, making for a memorable celebration.
“The Calgary Fire Department has been doing it, and Linden and Acme have done a couple of birthday runs like that so we thought we might as well join the group and put a smile on some kids’ faces,” said Carbon Fire Chief Jody Kranzler.
The department does a drive-by with lights and sirens, and brings their birthday wishes to the kids, and then go back to the firehall. These are at a time when they are not in service.
“It feels pretty good for our guys, they are all pretty anxious to get out and do it for the kids and put a smile on everybody’s face,” said Kranzler. “It’s tough to see anyone out, but when you do see them standing on the sidewalk and giving a wave to us, it makes us all feel pretty good.”
He said those wishing for a drive-by birthday can simply get hold of the department on Facebook, “Carbon Fire and Rescue,” or call the village office and they will help to get a hold of the department.
