BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Imagine coming to the Kern County Fair, knowing that every ride you take, every corndog you eat, every game you play -- is all paid for in advance.

The fair is all about making memories with loved ones. For the Madueno family, their night at the fair is all that more special thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

The Bakersfield Fire Department follows the motto of protecting and serving the community. The Kern County Fair is no exception, especially when it comes to helping families who have gone through some of the toughest years of their lives.

"Every year we collaborate with Make-A-Wish for our program called "Firefighters Creating Memories," where we take local recipients of Make-A-Wish in the Kern County area and we take the families out for a night at

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