A photo of a boy handing out ice cream sandwiches to firefighters has received a lot of social media attention and brought much-needed smiles.
Recently, firefighters of the Baltimore County Fire Department (BCoFD) were working to put out a house fire in Fullerton, Maryland, when a little boy approached them with a box of cold ice cream sandwiches in an effort to provide some relief on that hot summer day. Not only did the boy take the time to hand out the cold treats, but his parents brought out a fan in an attempt to cool off the first-responders.
In a show of gratitude, the BCoFD posted a photo and message on social media:
This young man provided ice cream sandwiches to #BCoFD crews working a #Fullerton house fire on a recent hot summer day. His family also brought out a fan to help firefighters cool off. #gratitude #community EA
In the short time since the post, the response has been remarkable. People are applauding the boy and his parents for their thoughtfulness. One person commented, “What a thoughtful child. Thank you BCoFD for acknowledging him and kudos to the parents for raising a caring child.” Most of the sentiments were similar to this comment: “Way to go!! Some positive news for a change.”
With the increasing momentum of this heartwarming story, Elise Armacost, the Department's spokesperson said, "We never cease to be touched and amazed by the support from our communities.” She continued, “It’s gratifying to know that people appreciate our work.”
With all of the horrifying tragedies shrouding our country recently, this photo and story of a little boy’s kindness reminds us that there is still good in the world.
Did you know?
The Baltimore County Fire Department provides fire, rescue, and EMS services to more than 830,000 residents in Baltimore County. Interestingly, it also includes the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. The BCoFD is one of the largest collective fire services in the United States, consisting of 25 career and 29 volunteer stations. There are approximately 1,000 career responders and 3,000 volunteer responders.
