Fire departments win 27th annual Wichita/Sedgwick County Battle of the Badges

Wichita and Sedgwick County firefighters won the 27th annual Battle of the Badges.  It’s the third straight year the fire departments have lifted the trophy, beating out law enforcement and EMS in the competition. With first responders’ efforts and donors’ generosity, the Red Cross of South Central and Southeast Kansas collected more than 1,400 donations from Dec. 13 through Jan. 2, 120% of its goal for the blood drive. “Every 2 seconds someone in the United States needs blood. That’s a staggering statistic that impacts our lives every single day,” said Wichita Fire Capt. Chris Fleming, who is also a member of the Battle of the Badges committee. “Without the work of the Red Cross and volunteer donors across Kansas, blood would not be available when it is needed most.”
Source: KSN-TV