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Lloydminster, AB/SK – The Lloydminster Fire Department received a generous donation of 450 plush teddies from Northern Factory Workwear. The bears will play a crucial role in providing comfort and solace to children affected by traumatic events, including vehicle collisions, house fires and medical emergencies.
The plush bears, aptly named "Trauma Teddy," will serve as faithful companions, providing a sense of security and reassurance to children in distress. Firefighters will be equipped with these bears, enabling them to offer immediate comfort to children involved in accidents or other traumatic incidents. These bears will not only bring smiles to their faces but also serve as a bridge to establishing trust and building positive relationships between the Lloydminster Fire Department and the young ones the department aims to help and protect.
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“As first responders, we understand the profound impact that traumatic incidents can have on young children. Witnessing or experiencing such events can be deeply distressing, leaving lasting emotional scars. We recognize the importance of initiatives that help children cope with trauma and build resilience. Through collaborations like the one with Northern Factory Workwear, we can create a support system that aids in the healing process and shows children that they’re not alone in their time of need.”
Bill Heesing, Assistant Fire Chief, Lloydminster Fire Department
“As a family business, we firmly believe in the power of community support. Through initiatives like donating trauma teddies, we can provide comfort and solace to children during difficult times, and create a stronger, more compassionate community that fosters resilience and supports one another through difficult times.”
Pam and Neal Beznoska, Owners, Northern Factory Workwear
About Lloydminster Fire Service
Lloydminster Fire Services, established in 1930, is comprised of full-time and paid-on-call firefighters. The department has a full-time fire station operating 24-7, which allows readiness to provide emergency and non-emergency services. Emergency service responses include residential and industrial fires, urban and wetland fires, motor vehicle collisions, and water and ice rescue services. For more information about the Lloydminster Fire Department, including fire bans, visit Lloydminster.ca/Fire.
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