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Teen Becomes Chicago Firefighter for a Day
10 Nov
Summary
- Seventeen-year-old Kayleigh Carpenter experienced a day with the Chicago Fire Department.
- This wish was granted by Make-A-Wish Illinois, marking their 20,000th granted wish.
- Carpenter performed drills, rode a fire boat, and was sworn in as an honorary firefighter.
Seventeen-year-old Kayleigh Carpenter recently lived out her dream of being a firefighter for a day, thanks to Make-A-Wish Illinois. This remarkable event also celebrated Make-A-Wish Illinois' milestone of granting their 20,000th wish. Carpenter's day was filled with exciting activities, including performing drills at Engine 72, extinguishing a simulated fire, and even taking a ride on the department's boat.
The special day concluded at Fire Station Engine 18, where Carpenter was officially sworn in as an honorary member of the Chicago Fire Department. She was also given the opportunity to ascend 55 feet in the air using the station's snorkel. Adding to the excitement, actor David Eigenberg from the TV show "Chicago Fire" made a special appearance to celebrate Carpenter's wish.
