Santa Is Taking Requests In Bel Air

BEL AIR, MD — The Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company is taking Santa requests. The deadline to ask for Santa to pay a visit to your neighborhood is midnight on Nov. 13.

"We anticipate a record year for visits," the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company said in a statement.

Because of the sheer volume of requests, it may take a few days for the fire company to respond as the Bel Air firefighters coordinate Santa's schedule with the North Pole.

"Remember, we are volunteers and chose to continue a great tradition this year," the fire company said in a statement, adding: "It takes a great deal of manpower and coordination to make these happen...so please be patient as we schedule your dates, and please be as flexible as possible."

Here is the form to request a visit.

Under the "Event Type," select "Santa Detail" from the dropdown menu.

Those who want to be sure Santa comes to their neighborhood should select multiple dates as well as a primary contact for the community, according to the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company, which will be making the list and checking it twice.

Photo of Santa courtesy of the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company.