![The Port Acres Public Action (PAPA) community group conducted a community fund-raising event to purchase teddy bears for use by Port Arthur fire and police departments.](/sites/theexaminer.com/files/styles/article_420/public/2022-02/PA%20fire%20dept.jpg?itok=KhWMcrK3)
The Port Acres Public Action (PAPA) community group conducted a community fund-raising event to purchase teddy bears for use by Port Arthur fire and police departments.
First responder tools of the trade: Teddy bears
Port Arthur fire and police units have some new and innovative equipment to serve the community: Teddy bears, arguably the most soothing and cuddly tools used in public safety.