A light in the dark

Published by admin on Wed, 04/01/2020 - 10:09am

The Hampton Fire Department, and fire departments throughout Iowa, lit up its fire trucks last Thursday in a show of solidarity and hope for all those on the front lines in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. GREG FORBES/ HAMPTON CHRONICLE

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Greg Forbes

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Red, white and blue lights cut through a dark, rainy night throughout the area last Thursday.

Fire across the state opened their doors and turned on the lights to their emergency response vehicles for 10 minutes beginning at 7 p.m. The gesture was meant to symbolize hope and unity as emergency responders continue to fight and provide services amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

“All Iowa Fire Departments are encouraged to open their doors and turn on their lights on their trucks as a sign of strength and hope for all,” read a post on the Iowa Firefighters Association Facebook page. “Hope for all who work daily in EMS, fire and law enforcement to be ready and strength for those working around the clock to provide care, those who strive to find the right medicine to help, those in the food/grocery industry to feed us and those trucking daily to keep us going.”

Residents were also encouraged to turn on porch lights or stop by the fire stations and wave.