The Sierra Vista Fire and Medical Department is in the middle of its 54th annual Christmas toy drive, but donations are coming in slower than usual this year. With just eight days left until delivery day, firefighters say they don't have enough toys for the 750 children they're planning to serve.

"It seems like things are a little slower this year. I think the economy has affected some people. I think probably the shutdown to some extent, but I have confidence and faith that we start ramping things up," said Don Foster, fire marshal with Sierra Vista Fire & Medical Services.

The toy drive ensures about 750 kids in Sierra Vista have a present to open this holiday season. Foster says that's the same number of children as last year, but they're seeing many new faces.

"We're seeing a bunch

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