BOSTON (WHDH) - Boston firefighters made an early morning call Monday, and it was a call they were happy to respond to.
The big-hearted fire crew met 10-year-old Levi from New Hampshire to whisk him away to his pre-operation appointment at Children’s Hospital.
“Around 6 a.m., 6:30 this morning, he was outside in front,” Boston firefighter Jamie Arroyo said. “He was excited to see us, (and) we were excited to see him.”
Levi, a huge fan of firefighters and fire engines, was scheduled to undergo cardiac surgery.
“We went lights and sirens,” Boston firefighter Phil Holda said. “He was getting a pretty big kick out of hitting the siren and going through the traffic and stuff like that.”
Multiple towns in New Hampshire helped out too, escorting Levi from his home in Claremont into Massachusetts.
The firefighters were scheduled to being their 24-hour shift at 8 a.m., but they came in two hours early to put a smile on Levi’s face on a difficult day.
“It’s like one of my favorite things when the kids come out to the firehouse. They’re kind of in awe,” said Boston firefighter Keith Pulley. “They want to see the stool and jump in the seats and stuff like that. I mean, that’s my favorite thing.”
Levi also stopped by Boston City Hall to Meet Mayor Martin J. Walsh, who tweeted out his thanks for the firefighters for their hospitality.
As for the firefighters of E-3 in the South End, they expect to hear back from Levi when his medical procedure is over.
“Come back and visit once he’s all out of the hospital and ready to go,” Holda said. “He’s an honorary member of Engine Three.”
Levi is also a huge New England Patriots fan, so Walsh called up Robert Kraft and Julian Edelman on FaceTime so Levi could say hello.
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