CLEARLAKE  OAKS, Calif. – Santa Claus will visit Northshore Fire Protection District's Clearlake Oaks firehouse at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19.

The firehouse, Station 75, is located at 12655 Highway 20.

Bring your camera to take pictures of your little ones with Santa.

Big boys and girls, and nonbiting pets also are welcome.

Santa will have with him free gifts for the children.

The firefighters also will have gift paper and See's Candies available for purchase.

Fire officials ask that those coming to visit Santa not block the big front doors of the firehouse when parking in case the ambulance and fire trucks need to respond to emergencies – such as in the case of elves falling off ladders or if the reindeer eat too much fruitcake and become very sick.

Look for the firefighter elf helpers who can help you locate Santa.