Public Safety Hosting Blood Drive This Saturday

The Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety this Saturday is asking for the community's help. For the sixth year in a row, local police and fire officials are hosting their "Bucket Brigade Blood Drive," aimed at getting blood donations for the Blood Centers of the Pacific. 

Lt. John Marty called it "a gift of life."

These vital blood donations are used to help replenish diminishing supplies for hospitals and those in need, he said in a statement. Fire departments countywide participate in the annual blood drive.

The blood donation will be set up at the fire station, locate at 5200 Country Club Dr. Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. All donors will receive a special fire department T-shirt, as a thank you from public safety.

Fire departments from Sonoma County are participating in a fun competition — the one with the most donors wins a trophy as a show of community support — so take an hour and come out to help those in need!