It's hands-on, and it's outdoors. The adrenaline junkie crashes on Christmas Day, however. This year she's planning a few days of rest and relaxation at her sister's ranch in Blue Lakes. But that's a few weeks off. She and her fellow firefighters are in high gear with the Toys for Kids program, which always needs donations.
People can put toys in barrels that are placed outside every fire station.
Or, donate money or toys where firefighters set up shop inside local malls. Griffiths said every dollar, and every toy, stays local and is accounted for. The most popular toys donated are stuffed animals. She said she could use fewer of those, and more items geared toward older kids, such as sports equipment, arts supplies, portable stereos and beauty supplies for girls. To find out more about the program, Griffiths can be reached at 543-3500.