For the 25th year, Orange volunteer firefighters and Auxiliary members will once again help Santa visit some of the good boys and girls in town. Sponsored by the Orange Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary, the fundraiser has a few new rules this year.
“Every year, our firefighters bring Santa and gifts to families around Orange,” said Jillian Gagel, president of the Orange Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. “Children and adults look forward to seeing the fire trucks with lights and sirens coming down the street to their front door and Santa hopping off the truck and visiting the family. They talk, take photos and create lasting memories. And while all these smiles are being delivered, the Auxiliary is raising money for the fire department.”
Santa will arrive on Dec. 14 between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. But before he arrives, his elves need some help from families who wish to participate. Organizers ask that these guidelines be followed:
– Gift drop-off day is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 23 at Fire Station #2, located at 355 Boston Post Rd. Please arrive no earlier than 30 minutes before starting time.
– There is a fee of $19 per gift/recipient.
– Each gift must be individually wrapped in your favorite holiday paper with an overwrap of plain brown paper.
– The name and delivery address of the recipient must be clearly printed on the outside of each gift. This is to ensure the right gift gets to the right person.
– Because of all the gifts Santa has to carry, no gifts too large or too heavy. Have all the gifts for your visit with you on gift drop-off day.
Contact the Auxiliary for special directions if you have a large party or a large number of gifts.
– Parking for drop-off day is in the rear of the fire station. Firefighters will be there to assist you. The line is located inside the fire station. Use the rear door marked enter.
– Santa has set up his own email in Orange. Use OVFDSantasHelper@gmail.com if you need to contact us. However, emailing him does not guarantee you a spot on the delivery route. Sign-up is on gift drop-off day and is on a first-come, first-served basis.