Knott's Berry Garm offers free admission to active fire and police personnel

As a thank you to all the men and women who assisted in protecting life and property here in Southern California during the recent fires, Knott’s Berry Farm Theme Park is starting their annual Police and Fire Recognition Days a week early.

Starting Friday, November 21 through Sunday, December 21 Knott’s will extend free Park admission to all active fire and police personnel and one guest. Up to six additional tickets can be purchased for only $15 each.

“We owe so much to the men and women who put their lives on the line to protect and serve our communities,” said Marty Kiethley, Knott’s Berry Farm General Manager. “California is threatened year-round by fires such as those we experienced this past week, and it is because of the skill and dedication of these professionals that lives are saved and property protected.”

To participate, active fire and police personnel must present valid, photo fire or law enforcement ID at the Fire and Police V.I.P. gate November 21 through December 21, 2008. Fire or police personnel absolutely must be present. Fire and law enforcement badges and identification cards are acceptable only if accompanied by photo ID. As all IDs must reference specific fire or law enforcement duty, government-only IDs will not be accepted.

Under promotional rules, Knott’s will admit sworn officers, civilian employees and support staff from all city and county fire and law enforcement organizations, plus the following: California Highway Patrol (CHP); County Sheriff; District Attorney; U.S. Forest Service, California Department of Forestry and other wild land fire organizations; correctional facilities (prisons); U.S. Marshals; ATF (Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms); the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); International Border Patrol; Immigration Naturalization Service (INS); ambulance company EMTs; and reserve or volunteer fire and law enforcement members with valid ID. Please note that only individuals with proper photo ID specifically referencing fire or law enforcement duty will be accepted.

The following organizations are not covered by the promotion: retired fire and law enforcement employees; U.S. Armed Forces, including all U.S. veterans; private law firms; reserve or volunteer fire and law enforcement members without valid ID; American Red Cross; California Conservation Corps.; private security firms; and all employees with government-only IDs or without specific fire or law enforcement IDs.

For more information, including operating hours and attraction availability on the day you plan to visit, please call Knott’s Information at (714) 220-5200 or visit us online at www.knotts.com.