Sirens blaring, lights blazing and fire fighters with lollies in bared hands – the annual ‘lolly drop’ returned to Collinsville and Scottville last week after an 11-year hiatus and everyone in the community was thrilled to see it back.
Organised and funded by the Fire Station Social Club and with kind donations from Mamma Varity sweet shop, the annual event received the support it needed to reinstate this much-loved Christmas tradition.
Lieutenant Ashley Murphy and two other Auxiliary fire fighters were joined by members of the local ambulance and police services, all volunteering their time last Saturday to throw handfuls of lollies out to excited children who lined the street.
Lieutenant Murphy said the idea began when the fire station posted a picture of their fire truck dressed in tinsel on social media and they were overwhelmed with the response.
“So many people reminisced about the old days,” he explained.
“The lolly drop used to mean a lot to the local community, so we were pleased to bring it back.”
Watching the children’s faces as they drove down the street was a highlight for all the volunteer emergency service workers.
“The kids were so excited because they could hear the lights and the sirens coming their way,” said Lieutenant Murphy.
“Throwing the lollies on the footpaths and seeing the smiles on all the faces was a definite highlight for us all.”
The ‘lolly drop’ team: Fire Fighter Billy Bilson, Anthony Sehl from Queensland Ambulance Services, Ross Petersen from Queensland Police, Lieutenant Ashley Murphy and Fire Fighter Lizzy Hill. Photo supplied
Santa hats on and ready to go!
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