MANCHESTER, NH - Manchster firefighters from the International Association of Firefighters IAFF 856 came together to support a young child being granted a wish from Make-A-Wish New Hampshire.

The child who lives on the west side of Manchester was granted the wish of a new pool which was recently installed by Empire Pool.

Off duty firefighters came together to upgrade the experience and built a deck on the side of the pool, and provided the electricity needed for the mechanical parts of the pool.

More than a dozen current and retired firefighters from IAFF 856 started the deck early Friday morning at the child’s home. Crews began cutting the lumber provided at a reduced rate by Mast Road Lumber.

One Source Construction LLC which is owned by firefighter Craig Robichaud donated their time as the contractor helping coordinate the team of experienced carpenters. All the firefighters donated their time free of charge.

By mid day the crews took a short break for lunch provided by Wrap City and then got back to work finishing the project by early afternoon.

Firefighter Mike Meehan, a licensed electrician donated all the electrical services for the installation at the house.

Every year members IAFF 856 raise funds and offer services that support Manchester families.

Make-A-Wish New Hampshire is a nonprofit organization dedicated to granting the wishes of children diagnosed with critical illnesses across the state. Since its inception, Make-A-Wish New Hampshire has been committed to bringing hope, strength, and joy to these courageous children and their families during challenging times.
Founded on the belief in the transformative power of a wish, the organization operates with the mission to create life-changing experiences that provide emotional and physical healing. Each wish granted is tailored to the unique dreams of the child, whether it's meeting a favorite celebrity, traveling to a dream destination, or experiencing a special adventure.

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