BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Fire Department will hold a ceremony on Friday, Sept. 13, to honor eight firefighters who acted heroically during the 2023 Bakersfield Christmas Parade.
The event will take place at 9 a.m. at Station 1, 2101 H Street, Downtown Bakersfield.
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On Dec. 7, 2023, a vehicle struck pedestrian at the start of the parade, causing multi-casualty incident.
Five off duty Bakersfield City Firefighters and three Kern County Firefighters stepped in to help. The firefighters quick response rendered first aid to individuals injured during the crash.
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The Bakersfield Fire Department invites the community to attend the ceremony and to celebrate the firefighters for protecting and serving the public.
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