Parkersburg firefighters partner with Operation Warm to offer warmth this winter season

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Parkersburg firefighters are working with Operation Warm for the second year in a row. People who need a coat can get one at Parkersburg Fire Station 1 on December 19 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Operation Warm is a nonprofit that gives warm coats to people in need during the colder months.

“It’s all on a first come first serve basis. December 19th, we will be holding our date at Parkersburg Fire Station 1 from 9 to noon. So anyone who’s in need can come down and grab a coat,” Lt. Seth Foutty said.

“We had a great turnout last year and it’s nice to see all the people who participated in it and what it means to some who are able to get coats through that. So we just want to continue this every year if possible,” Foutty said.

Foutty said he enjoys seeing the support the community gives.

“It means a lot to us to be able to make an impact for some people here and also to see the community kind of rallying behind causes like that, being able to help others out,” Foutty said.

People can donate by dropping off a coat at the fire station on Blizzard Drive. You can also visit this website to view the donation page through Operation Warm.

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