(FOX40.COM) — Back on Dec. 9, Sacramento Fire Department’s Station 30 rescued a five-year-old boy from his burning home. He made a speedy recovery, but the fire destroyed the house — along with all of their Christmas presents.

On Saturday, the crew decided to surprise the family and bring the holiday spirit back to life.

FOX40 went to the fire station to speak with the fire department, as well as the victims of the fire — the mother Whitney Washington and her son, Sir Raymond.

“My heart was just all over the place,” Washington said as she recalled the night of the fire.

Washington told FOX40 the nightmare started with a phone call.

“My daughter’s like, ‘The house is on fire, mom,’ and I’m like, ‘What?’” Washington reflected. “Then she is like, ‘And Sir Raymond is in it.”

As the Sacramento family’s home went up in flames, Sir Raymond was trapped inside.

“They searched for the child,” Sacramento Fire Department’s Spokesperson, Capt. Justin Sylvia said. “He was very difficult to find. He was actually right up against the back of a sink in the living space.”

Washington described the moment of horror and uncertainty as she watched crews carry her unconscious son out of the home.

“All I could do is drop to my knees and ask God to be with my son,” Washington said.

Despite being rushed from the scene in critical condition, after a short stint in the hospital, Sir Raymond made a quick recovery and, on Sunday, returned to Sacramento Fire Station 30 — the home base for the crew that saved his life. While the young survivor bounced back fast, Washington said the family has been staying between hotels and with other family members, since they lost their home — and everything inside — right before Christmas.

“We had decorated the tree, we had wrapped everything up, we were almost done decorating the house that night,” Washington said. “We did lose everything, but, we’re thankful to have him.”

FOX40 asked Sir Raymond what is favorite part about Christmas time is.

“Opening the gifts,” He replied.

So the members of Sacramento Fire Station 30 decided to use their own money and time to bring the Christmas cheer back to the family.

“The crew here at Station 30 decided that they wanted to do something very nice for this family, and that was going out and purchasing gifts for not only Sir Raymond, but the entire family,” Sylvia said. “This is a time of giving. This is what we’re all about.”

Washington said she almost cried when the crew showed up.

“It’s bittersweet. I am so happy to have my son here. I can’t ask for anything else,” Washington said. “We’re grateful to be here to celebrate the holiday season and that my kids don’t have to feel the storm that we’re in right now. They’re able to open presents for Christmas.”

However, the family is still trying to build back. Loved ones started a GoFundMe, which has since captured support across the community.

The family is entering the new year with a lot of change, but a lot of love from neighbors and strangers alike.

“We’re trying to get to a certain goal so that we are able to go back to our normal lives and have our own home again,” Washington said.

At the end of Sunday’s interview, FOX40 asked Sir Raymond if he wanted to share a message to our viewers.

“Merry Christmas!” Sir Raymond said.

For information on how to support the family during this difficult time, the Sacramento Fire Department and the family said you can visit this page.

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