Phoenix Fire Department uses ladder truck to help family wish grandmother 100th birthday amid COVID-19

The Phoenix Fire Department helped a resident of a Phoenix senior care facility celebrate her 100th birthday with her family, despite being quarantined due to COVID-19.

Firefighters used a ladder truck on Monday to help Bea Markow celebrate her big day with her family.

Happy birthday, Bea!

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