Fire Chief Jim Maxwell and Principal Diane Bonarigo help a student at Jackson School try on a new winter coat at the school this morning.
IAFF Local 896 gave out about 90 winter coats to students at the school.
UPDATE: Here's some additional info about the coat distribution:
City of Batavia firefighters, Local 896 distributed 90 brand new 100-percent American Made winter coats to children grades K-1 at Jackson primary. This is the second year firefighters have partnered with the national not-for-profit Operation Warm. More than $3,600 was raised to provide the coats. Local 896 would like to thank all who supported this great program. It truly is more than a coat. The coats give children a sense of pride having something brand new and all their own. New coats also promote a healthy lifestyle for children during the winter months and having a positive impact on school attendance.
Firefighter Adam Palumbo
Firefighter Chuck Hammon stretches out his arms to show a student how to test the fit of his new coat.
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This is why Batavia has the best fire department. They are awesome people. Thank you for all that you do.