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old glory, open doors, and one curious kid: a morning at el centro’s fire station

October 28, 2025October 14, 2025 by Sharon

Driving toward Walmart with my son, Jared, on a warm Saturday morning, I noticed something shining bright against the Imperial Valley sky—Old Glory flying high above the El Centro Fire Station. “Jared, look!” I said, pointing out the flag rippling proudly in the breeze. His face lit up immediately. “Can we go?” he asked. I … Read more

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Categories Events, Stories Tags Civic Engagement, Community Event, Curiosity, Education, El Centro, El Centro Fire Department, Emergency Services, Family Activities, Fire Safety, Firefighters, First Responders, Imperial Valley, Learning, Paramedics, Public Safety

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