Southington FD Makes Boy's Day

SOUTHINGTON, CT — Most of the time, an encounter with a firefighters is on a very, very bad day.

But a recent encounter with a firefighter in Southington for one youngster was a very good one, with the Southington Fire Department citing the situation as proof of a wider mission.

On Saturday, a young boy was walking with his aunt on Main Street when they noticed an SFD truck patiently waiting at a stoplight.

The boy waved and, immediatelly, a firefighter jumped out of the truck and presented the youngster a "junior firefighter" hat.

The little boy was more than surprised and the family was all smiles.

According to the SFD, such seemingly benign encounters with the public are, in reality, evidence of a bigger calling for those who serve.

"Our firefighters view the fire service with a broad brush," wrote the SFD in a social media post. "We work tirelessly to help maintain the fabric of Southington. Taking a moment out of a busy shift to brighten the day of our community is especially important."

While not every wave to the SFD will be greeted with free swag, it is a justifiable act and one that firefighters will tell you they appreciate.

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