FIREFIGHTERS ARE SUPERHEROES

Today is National Superhero Day which for many at first thought probably brings fantasy characters like Spider-Man and the Guardians of the Galaxy to mind; but I wanted to take a moment to use this occasion to salute real life heroes ... the fire fighters in our world. As the name applies, this profession started out with a focus on keeping towns from burning to the ground (think the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 which destroyed more than 17,000 buildings and killed 300 people) and over the years has evolved so that fire fighters do much more than extinguish burning structures and wild fires. They are now first responders to HAZMAT situations, extract people from vehicle crashes, and provide emergency medical treatment in a variety of scenarios, among other responsibilities. Have you ever thought about how many different ways fire fighters contribute to making communities safe? 

I really hadn't until being invited to participate in a day in the life experience which let me feel what it is like to be on-the-job as a firefighter. My day as a firefighter included a searching inside a smoke-filled building for people to be rescued, extinguishing a car fire, a jaws of life vehicle extraction, an active shooter paramedic scenario and addressing a mock HAZMAT threat. This movie geek was able to live out some real life fire fighter moments as if he was starring in the flick BURN. You don't realize until experiencing it how heavy the gear is and how quick on your feet you have to be both mentally and physically when it comes to this job until going through the same drills the pros do.

Let the firefighters in your community know you appreciate them on this National Superhero Day and throughout the year. Say thank you and express your appreciation for their service by giving your local department a positive shout out on social media. Are you following your local fire department on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter? Most of some sort of social media presence.

Follow Friday #NationalSuperheroDay Salute to Fire Fighters: @FDNY @firenation @UFANYC @LAFD @DetroitFire @MetroDetFire @dfdlegacy @BostonFire @dcfireems @LearyFF @firedeptcoffee @IAFFofficial @OCFireAuthority @usfire @CityofMiamiFire @hawaiianfire #Firefighting #FF pic.twitter.com/FbBLzMN9vA

— A Geek Daddy (@GeekDad248) April 29, 2023

Remember, firefighting is a dangerous profession, with these men and women are putting their lives on the line in service to others. Let your local City Council representatives know you support your local government spending the resources to ensure these people who risk their lives are going into peril with the best tools and resources to accomplish their job. Firefighters need to have the ability to not only get the people they are rescuing out of danger, but also be able to return home to their own families as well when their mission has been accomplished. 

Thanks again to the local departments that let me get a better understanding what is like to live a day in the life of a firefighter at my county's emergency training center. 

NATIONAL SUPERHEROES DAY

Thank you to Marvel Studios for sending a MARVELOUS Guardians of the Galaxy swag pack my way in commemoration of NATIONAL SUPERHERO DAY. My son has already appropriated the cap, t-shirt, stickers, and Funko POPS! that came in. Our family is GEEKED to see the newest Marvel Cinematic Universe film when it flies into theaters next weekend.

Get ready to face the music 🎶 Experience Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, written and directed by James Gunn, only in theaters beginning May 5. Get tickets now: fandango.com/guardiansofthegalaxyvol3

In Marvel Studios Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 the beloved band of misfits are looking a bit different these days. Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. A mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for intense sequences of violence, action, strong language, suggestive sexual content, drug references, and thematic elements. The movie delves into the origins of Rocket Racoon while bringing James Gunn tenure with the franchise to a conclusion. It brings back Cosmo the Spacedog as well as debuts the character Adam Warlock whose introduction into the MCU was teased at the conclusion of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2. Can the Guardians defeat the High Evolutionary to save the galaxy in what could be their final adventure? 

The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 30 minutes. Be prepared to for the Guardians to rock on through the movie which is sure to be filled with stellar music which Guardians of the Galaxy flicks are known for. Is there a specific tune you'd like to hear incorporated into the Vol.3 mixtape of a soundtrack? 

As always, share your thoughts with me about the movie after you see it by giving @Geekdad248 a shout out on Twitter or Instagram. 

Get ready to face the music 🎶 Experience Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, written and directed by James Gunn, only in theaters May 5. Get tickets now: https://t.co/CY6gZRReip #GotGVol3 pic.twitter.com/A6QwPd1urG

— A Geek Daddy (@GeekDad248) April 19, 2023

National Superhero Day Twitter Party

Join me and my buddies from the PJ MASKS crew  for a National Superhero Day Twitter Party on Friday, April 21, 2017 from 11 am - Noon EST.  I'll be co-hosting this fun online event sponsored by PJ Masks and eOne with The Toy Insider.  It promises to be a super-powered hour full of fun, trivia and giveaways.  For a chance to win a prize follow @TheToyInsider, @PJMasksUS & @Geekdad248 plus RSVP that you'll be attending in advance of the party.  Winners will be randomly selected throughout the hour and must be on the RSVP list and actively participating in the Twitter Party using the hashtag #NationalSuperheroDay to be eligible for a prize.  Prizes are available to U.S. residents only.

The Disney Junior animated television series PJ Masks follows three 6-year-olds, Connor, Amaya, and Greg, who are relatively normal kids by day. When darkness sets though they become Catboy, Owlette, and Gekko, and fight crime as the superhero team PJ Masks throughout the night.  These pint-sized heroes won't let anything stand in there way when it comes to saving the day!

Four lucky winners will win a PJ Masks Character Mask and a PJ Masks Dress Up Set during the #NationalSuperheroDay Twitter Party.   The PJ Masks Dress Up Sets feature highly detailed full-body costumes that look just like the hero outfits Catboy, Owlette, and Gekko wear in the show! The costumes comes in sizes 4-6X. Add a plastic PJ Masks Character Masks to the mix and let the imaginary superhero adventures commence.

One lucky grand prize winner will also win a PJ Masks Headquarters Playset and a full assortment of the 2-pack action figures.  The action-packed PJ Masks Headquarters Playset stands more than 2 feet tall and has three character-themed levels filled with engaging kid-powered features. The light and sound PJ Picture Player kets kids choose their mission, and then recreate the action with the high flying zip line, working elevator, surprise trap, hanging cat rings, and pop-out hatch. The excitement continues as kids launch the included Catboy figure and Cat-Car down the winding ramp and sing along to the theme song.  Click here to read The Toy Insiders review of this playset.

Of course you'll want some PJ Masks figures for kids to play with as well with this playset.  Kids can recreate their favorite scenes from the show with the articulated 3-inch PJ Masks Duet Figure sets, each featuring two 3-inch figures. The two-packs feature Catboy with mad scientist Romeo, Gekko and nighttime foe Night Ninja, and Owlette with midnight marauder Luna Girl.

 RSVP now and don't miss out on the fun on April 21 between 11 am and Noon EST. @TheToyInsider will be asking trivia questions, moderating the conversation and announcing winners throughout the hour as my fellow co-hosts @doughmesstic, @jenngaffney,  @suburbanwifedp, & @lovepeacemommy and myself provide some friendly banter.  We'll be having a SUPER time!

Disclaimer:  A Geek Daddy has been financially compensated for promoting and participating in the #NationalSuperheroDay Twitter Party