SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County's Culinary Department hosted its 15th Annual First Responders Luncheon on Tuesday afternoon.
The event is held each year around the anniversary of the September 11th attacks.
"I've never been let down by the staff and the students here they do a wonderful job and we really appreciate what they do for us," said Scranton Fire Department Deputy Chief Dan Hallowich.
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"We showcase my students my program and help them with the understanding you know civic pride and investing in our community it's exciting for us too, proud of them," culinary art instructor Mark McAndrew explained.
Roughly 30 first responders from local agencies were on hand, and around roughly 50 local students prepared the food for this event.
They host the event as a reminder of the vital role our first responders play in our day-to-day lives and to remember the first responders' role during the September 11th attacks.