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NewsFOX 13 Tampa BayOctober 25, 2026Hillsborough County

First responders host fourth annual family fun day at Raymond James Stadium

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Local emergency crews hosted the fourth annual First Responders Family Fun Day at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, offering children and families interactive vehicle displays, a helicopter demonstration, and activities to build community relationships. The free event aims to provide casual interactions between youth and emergency personnel before high-stress 911 calls occur.

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Why It Matters

Attendees gain free access to emergency equipment, vehicles, and direct interactions with personnel from multiple local agencies, helping reduce fear during future emergency situations.

Key Facts

  • Local emergency crews hosted the fourth annual First Responders Family Fun Day at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday.
  • Participating agencies included Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, and the Tampa Police Department.
  • The event featured interactive displays such as emergency vehicles, fire trucks, a helicopter display, a specialized firefighter obstacle course, a bounce house, and a pumpkin patch.
  • The Tampa Police Department joined the roster of participants this year to offer expanded access to area families.
  • The free annual event was established four years ago by Hillsborough County Firefighters Local 2294 and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
  • Organizers have not yet announced official dates, locations, or final overall attendance counts for next year's gathering.

Who's Mentioned

locationRaymond James Stadium“Location of the First Responders Family Fun Day”OrganizationHillsborough County Sheriff's Office“Co-organizer and participating agency”OrganizationHillsborough County Fire Rescue“Participating emergency agency”PersonTina Pepin“Representative of the Pepin Family Foundation”PersonBrandon Yates“Vice chair of Hillsborough County Firefighter Charities”OrganizationHillsborough County Firefighters Local 2294“Co-organizer of the event”OrganizationTampa Police Department“Participating emergency agency”OrganizationPepin Family Foundation“Event contributor”OrganizationHillsborough County Firefighter Charities“Event organizer”PersonJuanita Benjamin“Secretary for Hillsborough County Firefighters Local 2294”PersonAndres Wells“Tampa Police Department pilot”