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.
Ahead of Oct. 28, share your organization’s impact with local media outlets and reach out to local companies for support
Honor the sacrifices and the legacy left by 9/11 responders by marking the anniversary with community service, education and self-care
343 FDNY firefighters, plus one New York fire patrolman, were killed in the terrorist attacks, along with dozens of other public safety personnel
With a grant, Frank Siller leads his organization to fill a multimillion-dollar gap in financing at least 1,700 housing units
Centerville’s Colton Adams got a warm welcome and is recovering after an amputation
The Grammy winner plans to give $1 from each ticket sold for her recently announced tour to the nonprofit that supports fallen responders’ families
The “Food for Frontline Workers” program made it possible to deliver more than 150,000 meals to frontline workers, including FDNY EMS members
North Catawba Fire and Rescue’s Brian Fagen has had five blood transfusions and four surgeries since the incident, which took place at gathering with friends
Corey Cole Jr. admitted to stealing an estimated $315,000 from the Lehigh Township Fireman’s Relief Association
The team offered first responders and evacuees the option to grab a free hamburger or hot dog, as well as other refreshments
OSF HealthCare, Advanced Medical Transport, the Peoria Fire Department and others have also been donating medical gear
Caylie Valenta started the Andy Valenta Melanoma Foundation to honor her 33-year-old husband who died three months after his melanoma diagnosis
The funeral service follows on Friday after a gathering that included family, the mayor and friends with the Fight for Firefighters Foundation
Oleg Klepach discussed his search-and-rescue work with the nonprofit organization Project Joint Guardian
Terry Shaffer is recovering, and a fundraiser to help him and his family with medical bills has surpassed $100K
“What I noticed about the Ukrainians is everyone’s trying to do something to help protect their country,” said Dan Freiberg, who volunteers with Team Rubicon
A Penn. fire department donated a red engine and a blue-and-white rescue truck
Proceeds from T-shirt sales and a raffle will go to Assistant Chief Paul Hayes, who is recovering from being struck by a vehicle last month
The Highview Fire Department and Louisville Metro Police Department have been raising funds for Sean Colyer
Dozens of departments brought jackets, boots, helmets, air packs and more to the Oronoco Fire Department
The Bruceton-Brandonville department has been looking to try different kinds of fundraisers and “thought this would be a fun one,” said President Dylan Bowers
“I don’t think there’s a single firefighter that watches what’s happening in Ukraine right now and doesn’t feel a little heartsick,” said Greg Zimmerman
Departments in California, Florida and Ohio have been collecting PPE, medical supplies, food and more
A fundraiser has drawn more than $32,000 for volunteer firefighters Jason Smith and Tyler Morris
Two departments recently wrapped up efforts to collect and send bunker gear, air tanks and tools
This week’s photo is part of a slideshow showcasing the heroic actions of Ukrainian firefighters as their country remains under attack from Russian forces
San Miguel Engineer and Army veteran Eric Hille is raising funds, gathering volunteers and collecting equipment
The children of active, retired or fallen firefighters are eligible for this merit-based scholarships
Michael Bynum was responding to a crash on an icy Tennessee bridge last month when the semi hit him
Firefighters throughout the U.S. have been sending items to New Ukrainian Wave-Passaic, a nonprofit handling shipping and distribution
From freelancing to insurance, there are several factors that should impact go/no-go deployment decisions
The foundation, established to honor a firefighter who died on 9/11, will distribute the funds to fellow nonprofits, including Kidsave, in an effort to help children
It’s one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs in the fire service
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