Santa Monica Firefighters and their families passed out gifts during the Santa Monica Firefighters Local #1109’s annual “Share of the Holiday” at the Third Street Promenade on Saturday, December 20. The Firefighters gave out 64 wrapped gifts to a select group of children from the neighborhood. Hundreds of people came by and picked up SMFD hats and other goodies during the event.
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