Sleepy Hallow Kindergartener Abigail Smith has been named the Amarillo Fire Department’s Fire Chief for a Day
Abigail has been battling brain cancer and has spent the last 3 months going through chemo.
Amarillo Fire Department Captain Kyle Joy.
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She will be spending the day riding in one of the fire trucks, taking a ride in the Lifestar Helicopter and will be getting special recognition from Mayor Ginger Nelson.
Capt. Joy about how the Chief for a Day candidates are picked.
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Andrew Smith, Abigail’s father, about this special announcement for his daughter.
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Abigail is the 4th participant in the Fire Chief for a Day since the program started this time last year.