CLEARLAKE OAKS, Calif. – The Clearlake Oaks Volunteer Firefighters Association’s members have been busy this holiday season, sharing gifts and cheer with the community.
The group hosted Santa Claus at the Northshore Fire Protection District’s Clearlake Oaks Fire Station on Friday, Dec. 21, where they handed out gifts to local children.
Then, on Christmas Eve, they came to the aid of a Clearlake family, delivering Christmas gifts to the six children on behalf of Santa Claus.
In addition to its charitable works in the community, the association conducts fundraising for the equipment and training needed to run the Northshore Fire Protection District fire and rescue boat, based in Clearlake Oaks. It’s the only fire and rescue boat of its kind on Clear Lake.
Two district volunteers – Keith Leffler and Ted Christensen – and one captain, Rich Haney, operate the boat.
For community members who would like to support the association and its important work in the county, donations can be mailed to the Clearlake Oaks Volunteer Firefighters Association, 12655 E. Highway 20, Clearlake Oaks, CA 95423.
For more information, contact association President Keith Leffler at 707-350-0383.
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