HUTCHINSON, Kan. — It is always a friendly competition for a great cause. The annual Battle of the Badges blood drive gets underway later this month in Hutchinson.

During the annual event, the Hutchinson Fire Department and local law enforcement compete to see who can recruit the most blood donors.

The event runs Jan. 28 through Jan. 30 at the First Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Sherman. Two local mobile events will also be held on Feb. 2.

The drive schedule is:

Jan. 28 — noon to 7 p.m.

Jan. 29 — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Jan. 30 — 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The mobile donations on Feb. 2 will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Nex-Tech Wireless, 1441 E. 30th Ave., and Advance America, 921 E. Fourth Ave.

To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.