Firefighters, Sparky the Dog and Smokey the Bear demonstrating prevention messages.
The Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation Burn Relay in San Luis Obisbo County had two goals this year; raising money for the foundation and teaching fire safety. It was very apparent that both of these goals were met as firefighters gathered at the Farmers’ Market in San Luis Obispo Thursday night after a day of visiting schools throughout the county.
They were joined by Action News’ own Tony Cipolla and Sheri Small teaching fire safety to more than 6,000 kids across the county.
AARBF would like to send a special thank you to each of the participating agencies: Arroyo Grande Fire, Atascadero City Fire, Camp Roberts Fire, Cayucos Fire, Grover Beach Fire, Morro Bay Fire, Paso Robles Departments of Emergency Services, Oceano Fire, San Luis Obispo Fire, San Miguel Fire, Santa Margarita Fire, Templeton Fire, Diablo Canyon Fire, Hearst Castle Fire, CAL FIRE/San Luis Obisbo County Fire, Cambria Fire Department, Diablo Canyon Fire. This event would not be without the continued support of the Chiefs in each of these communities. We would also like to personally thank Captain Steve Knuckles of the Morro Bay Fire Department, Bill Murphy, Chief Rikki Heath, and Es Berliner with CAL FIRE for their continued dedication to organize and execute such a wonderful event.
Firefighters were able to raise nearly $13,000 for the foundation! To view photos please visit click here.
