ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Gates Professional Fire Fighters and Dispatchers IAFF Local 3792 hosted their annual Operation Warm event, donating 27 brand new coats to children in need at Hope Hall School.

The local union, one of the many organizations committed to ensuring every child has a warm coat before winter, purchases the coats and selects the school where students will receive them. This year, Hope Hall School was chosen, continuing a decade-long partnership.

"The community gives us so much as career firefighters and dispatchers, and we find it important to give back to our community," said Brandon Statt, President of Gates Professional Fire Fighters & Dispatchers. "We love giving back in the way that we do in emergency services, but further, we love giving back in a happy way to

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