Stockton Firefighters, Stockton Police, and other local agencies partner with MakeAWish Foundation to make Eric a Firefighter for a day.

Eric has had an extended and difficult struggle with brain cancer. He could have asked for any wish in the world and he asked to ride with the Fire Department in his home town of Stockton. MakeAWish reached out to Stockton Firefighters to help make this wish true.

Stockton Firefighters surprised Eric one morning after 'responding to a structure fire' in his neighborhood. Eric loaded onto a fire engine, brought to the downtown firehouse, and outfitted with his own gear. After a police escort and tour of the City, Eric returned to the firehouse where he responded to a real fire and saved the day. Months later, Eric was pinned by Stockton Fire Chief Erik Newman when declared him a Honorary Stockton Firefighter for life.

We would like to thank MakeAWish, The Stockton Police Department, all of the other agencies that made this happen, and especially the community and Stockton citizens who came out and celebrated Eric's wish come true.