Firefighters Take the Ice for Toys for Tots Charity Game in Mays Landing
Photo by Cardiff Volunteer Fire CompanyMembers of the Cardiff Volunteer Fire Company pose in their fire hockey jerseys on the ice before the Police vs. Fire Toys for Tots charity game in Mays Landing.
Photo by Cardiff Volunteer Fire CompanyCollection boxes for the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program set up at the rink, filled with donated toys from players and attendees.
Photo by Cardiff Volunteer Fire CompanyA close-up of a Toys for Tots donation box highlights the requirement for new, unwrapped toys collected throughout the holiday season.
Photo by Cardiff Volunteer Fire CompanyDonated toys, including games and children’s playsets, fill a collection bin as part of the charity hockey event.
Photo by Cardiff Volunteer Fire CompanyPolice officers and firefighters from multiple departments gather at center ice with donated toys following the conclusion of the Toys for Tots charity game.
Members of the Cardiff Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 traded turnout gear for hockey jerseys on Dec. 20, 2025, as they took part in a Police vs. Fire charity hockey game benefiting the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program in Mays Landing. The friendly matchup brought together first responders from across the area with a shared goal of supporting local children during the holiday season.
All participants donated new, unwrapped toys to the annual campaign, helping ensure families in need could enjoy a brighter Christmas. While the firefighters came up short on the scoreboard, organizers said the true victory was the strong turnout, community support, and generous toy donations collected through the event.
The game capped off a busy holiday season for Cardiff firefighters, who balanced emergency response duties with community outreach efforts. Department members thanked the police officers, volunteers, and spectators who supported the event and contributed to the Toys for Tots drive, emphasizing that community involvement remains a cornerstone of the volunteer fire service.
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