Stamford Professional Fire Fighters Teach Tennis to City Youth

From Stamford Professional Fire Fighters Association:

Stamford Professional Fire Fighters, in conjunction with the Stamford Youth Tennis Academy helped teach tennis instruction to the city’s underserved youth, as part of Family Fun Day in Cummings Park.

Led by fire fighter Kyle Houser, members of the Stamford Professional Fire Fighters Association played tennis with local youth. Fire Fighter Houser said he hopes fire fighters can serve as role models for young people.

“Many of these children don’t get the chance to meet and interact with fire fighters,” said Houser. “We want Stamford’s youth to feel comfortable talking to us, so that when they are in need of assistance they know we will always be available for them.”

Earlier in the summer, the professional fire fighters also put forth an effort to assist in cleaning up Cummings Park. The fire fighters supervised a group of kids and helped remove litter and debris to increase a sense of responsibility and pride in their community.

Our fire fighters are proud to spend time with Stamford’s youth and help teach them recreational and life lessons,” said Stamford Professional Fire Fighter Association President Brendan Keatley. “We look forward to more opportunities to inspire and mentor Stamford’s youngest citizens.”

Photo courtesy of the Stamford Professional Fire Fighters Association.