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.
West Leechburg firefighters have a new custom-sized engine-tanker with a larger tank
The Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund is made of up firefighters and family members who volunteer their time and energy to help fellow brothers, sisters and departments in need. The fund operates annually on a budget of 1-3% and sustains itself through fundraising and the donations of individuals, fire departments and corporate sponsors. Contributions to the fund are tax deductible.
Philadelphia is receiving $22.4 million to pay for 72 firefighters’ salaries and benefits for three years, President Joe Biden announced
With Thanksgiving around the corner, firefighters and paramedics took to the spirit of giving
The girls, ages 11 and 8, used the funds to give “a hug and a mug” to firefighters, EMS and police
Jermaine Frye, 31, had been hospitalized after a recent on-duty injury; he later went into cardiac arrest at his home
Firefighters distributed food, water and medicine to those affected by Matthew Hurricane
Jerry Lachance biked over 2,000 miles and was hosted by fire stations across the county during his month-long trek
The company awarded 20 responders who have suffered serious injuries sustained while on duty
After a nonprofit offered to pay off her mortgage, Fiona Fahy requested the funds go toward building homes for veterans instead
The sisters, ages 11 and 8, spent much of the spring and summer selling lemonade; proceeds go toward a treadmill for the firefighters’ gym
Brian Staska, a part-time firefighter, said he was overwhelmed by the show of support during a fundraiser this weekend
Ten teams of 10 competitors each vied to see which could pull the 55,000-pound fire truck 75 feet across the finish line the fastest
Tom Albert was seriously injured during a training exercise when a hose threw him more than 30 feet in the air
Each team will attempt to pull a 55,000-pound rig as fast as they can to raise money for the Texas Special Olympics
The 32-year veteran walked 439 miles in 11 days last year to raise funds for children of fallen first responders
Unlike the costlier alternative of a helicopter, the drones can be deployed in seconds for a search and rescue mission
Volunteer firefighter Marty Schiraldi shredded his thumb and two fingers during a carpentry accident
Proceeds from the project will fund a Ga. teen battling a rare form of cancer
Fire chief seeks federal grants to pay for additional personnel
The Columbus Dispatch reports the firefighter was wearing a reflective vest and other safety equipment when he was struck
The Assistance to Firefighters Grant will pay for a new 2017 fire engine
The application period will open Oct. 11. See the changes that have been made to this year’s AFG.
The firefighter used a garden hose to battle the fire before crews arrived
Grant writers can use these tips to make sure their applications are read and fully understood
Town representative believes the new personnel will result in a “better community”
After their last engine was T-boned, the volunteer department raised enough funds to replace the 20-year-old vehicle
The play tells the story of a FDNY captain struggling with writing an unprecedented number of eulogies for eight of his firefighters who died on 9/11
IAFC is accepting nominations until Sept. 2 for firefighters or EMTs who are in financial need due to a severe injury
The new tool allows paramedics to administer lifesaving treatments while CPR continues
Firefighters will collect toiletries, cleaning products, bottled water and other goods for those impacted by the flooding
Kenneth Walker and his family received over $150,000 in donations after their home was burned down by a former coworker
Firefighters were deployed to Baton Rogue with donated relief supplies from Lowe’s