San Luis Fire Department to host third annual Community Pancake Breakfast

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The San Luis Fire Department is inviting the community to come out, connect and enjoy a fun and tasty morning at their third annual Community Pancake Breakfast.

The event is designed to bring families together with a mix of free food and entertainment. Including games, raffles, a dunk tank and opportunities to interact with local firefighters. SLFD says the goal goes beyond serving breakfast. It's about building stronger relationships with the people they serve.

“What inspired us was to give back to the community in a way that’s not through emergency response," Sal Estrada, a SLFD Fire Captain and Paramedic, said. "Meet us in a more informal setting and really get to know us and the department.”

Firefighters say events like this help create more personal connection with residents. Allowing them to see a different side of the department aside from emergency situations.

“We are here just to show the community that they’re more than welcome to have free pancakes," Beatrice Ortiz, a SLFD Emergency Medical Technician, said. "Get to know our department, get to know all of us and it’s a great time. It’s a great experience.”

The Community Pancake Breakfast will take place tomorrow at Fire Station One. The event is free and open to the public, with food, family-friendly activities and plenty of opportunities to meet your local firefighters.