Members of the Exeter Township Volunteer Fire Department took part in the annual “Shop with a Firefighter” program along with other volunteers.

Exeter Township Volunteer Fire Department members joined other volunteers Dec. 4 at Boscov's East for their annual "Shop with a Firefighter" event at Boscov's East. From left, firefighters Zander Boardman, Connor Freiwald and Giovanni Arias get ready to hit the help a youngster shop for his family and himself. (COURTESY OF EXETER FIRE DEPARTMENT)

COURTESY OF EXETER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Exeter Township Volunteer Fire Department members joined other volunteers Dec. 4 at Boscov’s East for their annual “Shop with a Firefighter” event at Boscov’s East. From left, firefighters Zander Boardman, Connor Freiwald and Giovanni Arias get ready to hit the help a youngster shop for his family and himself. (COURTESY OF EXETER FIRE DEPARTMENT)

The department partners with Boscov’s to provide 20 Exeter School District students with a gift card to shop with a firefighter. The students shop for their family and themselves at Boscov’s East to help make their holiday brighter.

Exeter Township firefighters joined other volunteers at Boscov's East for their annual shop with a firefighter event. (COURTESY OF EXETER FIRE DEPARTMENT)

COURTESY OF EXETER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Exeter Township firefighters joined other volunteers at Boscov’s East for their annual shop with a firefighter event. (COURTESY OF EXETER FIRE DEPARTMENT)

NorthStar United Methodist Church members along with state Sen. Judy Schwank and Rep. Mark Gillen joined the group, which featured an appearance by Santa himself.

Chief Christopher Jordan said he doesn’t have to twist arms to get members to participate.

“They look forward to it every year,” he said.

After the event, crews enjoyed a meal at Exeter Family Restaurant.