Operation Santa Sleigh to return to the Miami Valley this year

DAYTON — Operation Santa Sleigh is set to make its return this year in Dayton.

First responders across the area are gearing up to participate in an annual Christmas event, according to a release from the City of Trotwood.

On Friday, December 23rd caravans of first responders will visit Children’s Hospitals and Veteran’s Hospitals, with emergency lights flashing, to spread holiday cheer simultaneously throughout seven different cities in Ohio.

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Light Ohio Blue will be organizing the event with help from the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police, Buckeye State Sheriff’s Association, Ohio State Highway Patrol, and the International Association of Fire Fighters.

This will be the third year local crews celebrate this event.

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