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Fairfax County Fire Chief Richard  Bowers helps a child with a coat during the Firefighters and Friends annual coat distribution day Oct. 27 at Penn Daw Station 11. More than 1,600 new coats and over 500 new books were distributed to 70 schools, shelters and nonprofits in Fairfax County and Alexandria.

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Keeping Children Warm

Firefighters distribute coats, books to local charities.

“We believe a new winter coat gives children the freedom and confidence to play more, learn more and do more.” — Firefighters and Friends founder Capt. Will Bailey

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