The Hannibal Fire Department and IAFF Local 1211 send Santa Clause an invitation to visit the Hannibal Community at the fire house each year. On December tenth, Santa took time out of his busy pre-Christmas schedule to stop by Fire Station Three to talk with the local kids. Santa gave them the opportunity to tell him what they would like for Christmas and to pose for a personal picture together. Mrs. Clause sat close by and offered candy to each of the boys and girls. Firefighters served cookies, popcorn, soda, and hot chocolate after each child's visit. As soon as all of the children had spent time with Santa, he made his list, checked it twice, and was gone as quickly as he had arrived. HFD Firefighters would like to give special thanks to Santa, Mrs. Clause, and Ms. Elf; as well as to the generous local sponsers, whose support helped make the event a success. (December 2011)