The Woodford County Fire Department firefighters will be out at intersections over the next two weekends, raising money in the annual WHAS Crusade for Children. Begun in 1971, the county fire department has raised $240,000 since then and averages $12 – $15,000 each year.
“I think this is a great cause,” Department Chief Melvin Montgomery said. “The money we collect comes back here and goes to special needs classes in our schools.”
Montgomery said the fund works like a grant, with teachers making specific proposals and then receiving funding.
Firefighters will be at three intersections: the Bypass and Lexington Road intersection next to Woodford Feed; Kroger at the gas stations; and Rose Hill and Main streets. They will be there from 3 to 6 p.m. on Fridays and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.
At the conclusion of the Crusade, fire departments from around the state will travel to Louisville for a celebration and turn in their funds.
As Chief Montgomery says, drive carefully, watch for firefighters and have coins and bills ready to drop in firefighter boots.