Multiple Public Safety agencies from Shelby County convened in Shelbyville today to participate in Santa Protectors.  Firefighters, Sheriff’s Deputies, Police Officers, EMA Personnel, and 9-1-1 Communication Professionals joined forces to provide Christmas to almost 30 children within the community. These children were nominated to participate by the county schools and selected based on need.

The children enjoyed breakfast before climbing into emergency vehicles and forming a parade from Fire Headquarters to Walmart.  Accompanied by emergency personnel, the children shopped for Christmas presents with funds received from local organizations and county citizens. After they loaded their carts, they finished the parade by returning to the fire station for lunch and a visit from Santa.

Katie Weber, the wife of Firefighter Nic Weber and a teaching assistant at Hendricks Elementary, states, “This is one of my favorite days of the year.”

While Ms. Weber sees children in need throughout the year, she loves participating in the event. She said that she loves seeing all of the children’s eyes light up and the smiles that the volunteers and children both display on this day.