Heroic First Responders Keep The Christmas Spirit Alive

FAIRFAX, VA—In the spirit of Christmas, kind acts go a long way. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue personnel go a long way to help citizens already, but often their actions go a step further.

That was the case recently last weekend first responders from the Fairfax Center station responded to a call. They arrived on scene after a Fairfax resident fell from a ladder while installing Christmas lights. Fairfax Center firefighters and rescue personnel not only rescued the injured resident but took the time to hang up the remaining lights around the house.

The first responders not only wanted to relieve the burden for the family, but spread some holiday cheer. Better yet, the resident was taken to the hospital and has minor injuries.

The family certainly won't forget this act of kindness by firefighters Arthur Claiborne and Kathryn Buist, technician Adam Bartman and Lt. Matthew Nacy, as well as the first responders taking the resident to the hospital.

Do you have a heartwarming story to share during the holiday season? Send an email to emily.leayman@patch.com.

Left to right: Firefighter Arthur Claiborne, technician Adam Bartman, firefighter Kathryn Buist, Lt. Matthew Nacy. Image via Fairfax County Fire and Rescue