ROXBURY, NJ - The Roxbury Fire Department is once again bringing Christmas cheer to the township: Its volunteers will be driving Santa around on fire trucks as the firefighters visit neighborhoods throughout Roxbury.“This annual tradition is one of the most cherished parts of our year, and we cannot wait to spread holiday magic to families of all ages," said Roxbury Co. 2 Fire Captain Jim Lovenberg.Company Two will bring Santa through Landing, Port Morris and Mooney Mountain on Saturday, Dec. 13, beginning at 9 a.m....
ROXBURY, NJ - The Roxbury Fire Department is once again bringing Christmas cheer to the township: Its volunteers will be driving Santa around on fire trucks as the firefighters visit neighborhoods throughout Roxbury.
“This annual tradition is one of the most cherished parts of our year, and we cannot wait to spread holiday magic to families of all ages," said Roxbury Co. 2 Fire Captain Jim Lovenberg.
Company Two will bring Santa through Landing, Port Morris and Mooney Mountain on Saturday, Dec. 13, beginning at 9 a.m.
Company Three will bring Santa to Lower Berkshire Valley and parts of Kenvil north of Route 46 on the same day, starting at noon.
Company One will begin its Santa ride through Succasunna, Kenvil south of Route 46 and the Flats of Ledgewood on Saturday, Dec. 20, starting at 8:30 a.m.
The rain or snow date for Company Two and Company Three will be the following weekend on Dec. 20.
Additionally, Company One will be taking reservations for Santa to visit homes for a $50 donation. Reservations for this special visit will go live on Black Friday. Please check Company One’s social media pages for updates and instructions.
“As always, we will have a GPS tracker on Santa, so families can follow his route in real time and make sure they don’t miss the big moment,” Lovenberg said. “Please look for the link on your respective company’s Facebook page.”
The Santa runs have been a longstanding tradition for the Roxbury Fire Department and are something the volunteers look forward to every year, Lovenberg said. “There is nothing quite like seeing the smiles on children’s faces, waving to families bundled up on their porches and sharing the simple joy and excitement that the holiday season brings,” he said. “Participating in this tradition reminds all of us why we love serving our community and why these moments matter so much.”
“For anyone who has ever wondered what it is like to help others in a meaningful way, we invite you to consider joining the Roxbury Fire Department as a firefighter, an EMT or even both,” said Lovenberg. He noted that all required training is fully covered, and all protective gear is provided at no cost.
“If you have the heart to help and the desire to serve your neighbors, we would be proud to welcome you,” said the captain. “Please click here for more information on how to get involved.”
Lovenberg said the members of Roxbury Fire Department “are excited to continue this wonderful tradition,” adding he and his colleagues "hope to bring joy, warmth and a little extra Christmas magic to everyone in our community. We look forward to seeing you along the route and wish all of Roxbury Township a safe and happy holiday season.