Local Firehouse Subs hosts event for International Firefighters’ Day

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Families across Yuma County got the chance to look inside a fire truck and meet with firefighters Saturday afternoon.

Firehouse Subs held the Touch-the-Truck event at their restaurant, located at the Big Curve, at noon, with Rural Metro Fire participating in the event.

During the event, kids not only explored the inside of a fire truck, but also honked the horn and were shown the equipment firefighters use, like a helmet and a face mask.

In addition, kids each received two different plastic firefighting helmets, one with the Firehouse Subs logo and the other with the Rural Metro Fire logo, as well as a sticker.

The event coincided with International Firefighters' Day, a day where people honor the courage, dedication and selfless service of firefighters around the world.

"Not only do we do things for our firemen and first responders, but we also do little things for the kids as well. So I feel like it shows that we're also like family oriented," said Sadie Yaramata, the General Manager of the local Firehouse Subs.

The event lasted until 4:00 p.m.