"One of the firemen came around and asked us, 'Do you want a ride to the reception in the fire truck? We're sorry that we can't take the whole party, but we can take the two of you,'" Stone, 31, told ABC News in an interview. "We both jumped at that opportunity."
Leonardi, 30, described the firefighters as “gracious and wonderful.”
“I thought it was the best thing ever, and they were so incredibly nice,” she said.
Michael Trick, chief of the fire department, praised his crew.
"I'm very proud of our volunteer fire department and the men and women who are a part of it," Trick told ABC News. "We were able to assist and make their memorable day just a little bit more special."
This afternoon, the AVFD was dispatched to West Avon Congregational Church for a bus fire. On arrival, crews found a...
Posted by Avon Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday, June 10, 2017
A Facebook post the department shared about the situation went viral, with thousands of people liking the post and sharing it with their own friends. People from across North America also sent the firefighters kudos in the comments.
"Hope this helps people to understand that firefighters go to work never knowing what their day will bring," a man wrote from Ontario, Canada. "This was a happy one. I am sure they are few and far between. Thank you for your courage and your kindness. Stay safe."
“You guys turned a wedding day fiasco into one of the best memories this couple will have,” a Pennsylvania woman wrote. “Your community is lucky to have you.”
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