For FDNY firefighter Darren Harris, a dog was not an option as a family pet. His daughter was terrified of dogs, and needed an alternative friendly companion.
Winter in central New York is officially here, and so are the scary, snow-related accidents. Crews rescued a woman from her car this morning in Ithaca after she collided with a plow truck.
The next time you see a sign for a chicken barbecue or fundraising dinner from a local fire department, you may want to stop. You'll be helping out a lot more than you probably realize.