OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) – Public safety workers in Oshkosh will do battle this weekend.
The 11th annual police department versus fire department charity hockey game is set for 3 pm Saturday at the 20th Avenue YMCA.
Police Officer Kate Mann says all proceeds will benefit Project H.O.M.E.
“Helping homeowners that are low-income with doing maintenance around their home at a low cost.”
Mann says it also helps the public safety workers grow in the professional setting.
“Really helps build that comradery, getting to know each other outside of work. That really helps build relationships for when you are in life-threatening situations, so you know who you’re working with.”
She notes that was on display when the agencies worked together to help a man on an overdose call.
“He snapped out of it and became combative. Not only were officers wrestling around with him, but the firefighters hopped in to assist us.”
Furthermore, Mann says the game feeds into a friendly competition.
“It’s a really fun rivalry. We try to see who’s going to win each year, usually it’s the firefighters, but we’ve gotten them one year. I think a couple years ago, we won.”
Tickets are available at the door for $5 apiece. There will also be raffle tickets and jerseys from previous years for sale.
