Seminole County Fire Rescue celebrates 50th anniversary by giving back to the community

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SANFORD, Fla. — The Seminole County Fire Department is celebrating its 50th anniversary all week by giving back to the community.

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On Monday, SCFD toured Seminole communities, where they promoted police-community bonds and shared safety tips with residents.

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They were also out Friday at The Geneva School in Casselberry, where they collected student-made teddy bears to donate to children transported to the hospital.

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SCFD participates in nearly 700 community events per year, reaching more than 130,000 residents.

Families can catch them Saturday at the North Branch Library in Sanford for hero-themed story time and activities.

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