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.
Grants, up to $25,000, will support community relief, community outreach, training, specialized equipment and vegetation mitigation and fuels reduction
From a firefighter sponsorship program to themed dinners at the firehouse, check out these out-of-the-box strategies for raising your department’s profile in the community
The Calendar of Heroes returns in 2026 with a fresh focus on fitness, diversity and fundraising featuring the department’s firefighters, EMTs and paramedics after a three-year hiatus
The East Cleveland firefighters union’s GoFundMe post stated they were unable to receive the new fire engine and the current one is “beyond repair”
The Maui County Fire Department will receive two tankers and two brush trucks due to funding from a non-profit, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez
Two volunteer fire departments in Raleigh County are asking for funding to meet the growing demands for service
Show your gratitude to those who serve on the front lines of your community
Honor the sacrifices and the legacy left by 9/11 responders by marking the anniversary with community service, education and self-care
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
Share your wish list with your community via social channels; you may be surprised at the generosity of your fellow citizens!
The best way to help firefighters working wildfires is a simple “thank you”
Voters in Missoula approved a fire levy to increase staffing, purchase equipment and build a new fire station
343 FDNY firefighters, plus one New York Fire patrolman, were killed in the terrorist attacks, along with dozens of other public safety personnel
Record-setting number of climbers raises $110,000 for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation at 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in Green Bay
While Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes was on the Pat McAfee Show, McAfee said he would donate $1 million to the foundation if Skenes breaks the MLB record of 20 strikeouts in a nine-inning game
East Windsor first responders worked to raise funds so the house can be ADA-compliant
Fans in Crown Point said in a post published on April Fools’ Day that too much attention is given to the Chicago Bears for the AED fundraiser
Throughout the years, Lois and Arn Hart have given their time and money to the communities they live in
The Northwestern Lehigh Firefighter Foundation was formed by community members after the deaths of two Community Fire Company firefighters
Waverly Fire and Rescue’s 1934 fire truck used to pump around 250 gallons a minute compared to the near 1,500 gallons in newer models
The Eminence Area Volunteer Fire Department is raising funds after it lost all seven of its fire trucks and nearly all of its equipment in the fire
Service CU is donating $100 for every Boston blocked shot, and $1,000 for every Boston shutout to cover heart disease and cancer screenings for first responders
West Leechburg firefighters have a new custom-sized engine-tanker with a larger tank
Philadelphia is receiving $22.4 million to pay for 72 firefighters’ salaries and benefits for three years, President Joe Biden announced
The firefighter was an accountant for the Ocean Springs Firefighters Association with direct access to the funds
The “Buck Up for Unity” campaign involves restaurants in Unity Township supporting seven departments
Frank Siller remembers the courage of his brother Stephen and the families the Tunnel to Towers Foundation has helped
A majority of first responder agencies lack necessary funds for purchasing equipment and technology
Hawaiian-led fundraiser has been launched for Maui County first responders to assist with housing, medical expenses, and replacement of lost items
Fire apparatus from Salem and Wenham, along with full sets of PPE and SCBA will ship out to first responders in the war-torn country
