How to resolve AdBlock issue? SARATOGA SPRINGS — During the month of April, the Saratoga Springs Firefighters will be honoring National Autism Awareness Month through their campaign to promote Autism Awareness. The normal day-to-day uniform for the Saratoga Springs Fire Department will be changed from the traditional blue button-up shirts to royal blue shirts with artwork incorporating Autism Awareness.
Shirts similar to those worn by the firefighters on duty will be sold throughout the month of March and beginning of April, with all proceeds raised from sales to be donated to Aim-Autism. Aim-Autism is an organization that is committed to helping individuals and their families by raising funds for schools and organizations that provide education and the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy program for those on the Autism spectrum.
Firefighters will also be participating in various training sessions during the month of April focusing on how to best provide for those with Autism and their specific needs. This training is not just limited to treating the medical needs of those on the Autism spectrum, but also how to improve interactions on calls related to fires, alarm activations, searches, rescues, and how to be a part of a support system when firefighters are assisting family members on calls.
In recent years, 1 in 44 children will be diagnosed with an Autism spectrum disorder. The goal of this month is to allow firefighters to learn how to provide the best services possible to the public.
Contact Saratoga Springs Firefighter Chris Stewart at 518-338-2664 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions.
