Fundraising
The fundraising topic is designed to provide you with resources to help fund your fire department or raise funds to aid your members and community.
The Louisville Volunteer Fire Department is using AFG funding to replace SCBA bought in 2003 and 2009
Somerset and Friedens Fire Department merger will improve daytime staffing and provide more recruitment and fundraising opportunities
South Sioux City voters overwhelmingly approved a measure to use sales tax revenue for hiring firefighters
Investigators said the parking operation was likely in violation of county rules on gifts and exchange of money for official actions
The 13-year-old, who has a congenital heart condition, has already collected several shirts and patches during his extended hospital stay
Michigan State Police are investigating but have not been able to recover the funds, which has been missing since October
A fundraiser has been set up to help support the fire sergeant and his family
A fundraiser has been launched to support the Altamahaw-Ossipee Fire Department paramedic and his family
Officials say the washers and dryers will help reduce firefighters’ cancer risk and save the department thousands of dollars
Supplies including flashlights, bandages, gauze and items to make a tourniquet were donated by local emergency agencies and businesses
The GoFundMe campaign seeks to raise $5,000 for the daughters of Orange Fire Marshal Tim Smith, who died in a crash while returning from a call
A county animal response team taught participants pet first aid and how to use pet oxygen masks
The department is also selling its old tanker truck to raise money for new equipment
The strength competition, hosted by Arnold Schwarzenegger, helped raise money for California fire departments
Fire officials say the levy would provide funds to hire more firefighters and paramedics, ensuring more consistent coverage
All proceeds from the auction will be donated to the funds set up for the families of two fallen and one injured Lubbock first responders
Firefighters who have been battling Australia’s wildfires sat courtside at the event that was part of Tennis Australia’s Rally for Relief
Understanding the types of equipment that are acceptable to donate and who to contact to start the process
We are all encouraged to “make it a day ON, not a day OFF,” doubling-down on our community efforts
A grant of more than $21,000 will allow the department to purchase a LUCAS device
Wheeling Hospital donated 12 vests worth about $9,000 to the Wheeling Fire Department
The department said the donation, along with a recent FEMA grant, will help them replace aging and broken firefighting equipment
A fundraiser for former Firefighter Brett D’Appollonio and his family raised more than $10,000 in four hours
An assistant fire chief said firefighters received threats after a petition against the hunting tournament/fundraiser spread online
Paramedic Daniel Thomasson sends the flags to the departments and families of every first responder killed in the line of duty
First responders fundraised for EMT and Nurse Sharon Hartwell so she could fulfill her dreams of traveling
Two firefighters from the Norwalk Fire Department personally assisted each child in finding a new coat and even helped ensure they got the proper size as part of Firefighters for Operation Warm
The firefighters were directed to the “Project Breathe” program after saving a puppy who suffered smoke inhalation
The firefighters raised $3,500 to buy coats for children in need
The video was made to spread awareness about a fundraiser for fallen Union Grove Yorkville Firefighter Brian Serdynski’s family
Fire and EMS personnel collected gift cards and Christmas presents for the family, and are helping them move into a new house
Competing fire, EMS and police agencies aim to collect the most donations in the holiday bell-ringing campaign
LifeCare Alliance receives referrals from fire departments and healthcare providers to assist frequent 911 callers with basic needs
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