Ecorse firefighters bring Christmas spirit to those in need by delivering dozens of presents to local families

House after house, kids bolted to the front porch and smiled ear-to-ear, red and blue lights flashing in their faces as fire sirens blared. Myalinda Rivera was so excited it appeared like she was ready to explode as Santa Clause approached her home. She was likely a little confused about why he traded in his sleigh and eight tiny reindeer for an Ecorse Fire Truck and a handful of firefighters, but the excitement was front and center regardless. “My favorite part is when the little girl gave me a piece of candy,” she said, as her brother Edwin shouted in excitement about presents.