“I had two people who were beginning to tear up because they were just so excited and that it was the light at the end of the tunnel,” said student EMT Rachael Ramirez, a senior majoring in sociology. “This vaccine for many brings a lot of hope. So many people have suffered and so many people are still suffering, so anything I can do to help, I will.”

On February 6th UC Davis Fire Department (UCDFD) personnel gathered bags full of valentine decorations and joined our friends at the UC Davis Medical Center for a special crafting event. Fire Engineer Corrie Beall planned and coordinated the event for the second year in a row to bring smiles to kids currently receiving treatment at the UC Davis Children's hospital. Along with making valentines for the kids participating in the craft time, UCDFD fire personnel made cards for others throughout the hospital to be delivered.

The UC Davis Fire Department is taking the next step in proactive prevention by making Stop the Bleed kits available for on campus departments and highlighting the importance of being prepared for bleeding control.