By Derek Schlennstedt
Santa is swapping his sleigh and reindeer for a fire truck as he attempts to make his way around Monbulk and the Yarra Ranges before Christmas.
This year Monbulk CFA has an ambitious plan to help the big man in red visit every street in Monbulk by Christmas Eve.
The brigade and Santa will begin making their rounds on Christmas Eve in order to reach as many streets as possible.
Monbulk CFA third lieutenant and the man who will be donning he big red suit, Dave Grewcock said the brigade had been organising the Santa run for decades and that this year marked 30 years.
He said the brigade loved seeing the joy on children’s’ faces when Santa arrived in their street.
“We do the whole of Monbulk and start at 2pm Christmas eve at Monbulk Seville road,” he said.
“I love it; the kids love it and look forward to it, and they.
“You see kids who you visited twenty years ago with their kids.”
“Year after year you see those families grow, and it’s a bit of a kick to see them still in the area, and enjoying a visit from Santa with their own children.”
“It’s a Christmas tradition and it’s great to bring some Christmas cheer.”
This year the brigade’s Facebook page (Monbulk Fire and Rescue) will be updated regularly with details of where Santa will be visiting and what street he’s on.
Mr Grewcok wished everyone a merry Christmas, from the Monbulk CFA and urged kids to keep their eyes and ear out for Santa visiting on the Christmas truck.
“Wishing everyone a merry Christmas from everyone at Monbulk CFA and have a safe Christmas and merry new year.”
