Burns are the second leading cause of accidental death for children one to four years and the third leading cause of death for all those under age 19. Burn injuries are emotional as well as physical, requiring many adjustments for growing and maturing children. Firefighters purchase special items as requested by the staff of the burn care facilities. These are usually non-medical items that are not covered by insurance. This has included pediatric wheelchairs, exercise equipment, and a teddy bear or fire truck just to cheer up a child.
The truth is that contributions to these organizations—or their fundraisers—will have no effect on the level of protection police and fire departments provide. In recent years, The DeBary Volunteer Firemen’s Association has mailed out a fundraising mailer. We elected not to do any direct in-person fundraising to your doors in 2022, but we are hoping that as many DeBary residents and businesses as possible will choose to support us in 2003. The Annual Ice Fishing Derby – For many years the Washington Fire and Rescue Squad, Inc has held an ice fishing derby over a weekend in mid February, on all legal lakes and ponds in Washington.
Engine #1, while still in service, is 37 years old and needs to be replaced due to concerns with reliability of a truck that old. This fire truck needs to be replaced; however, there are two problems. First, our current station will not accomodate the newer, larger-frame trucks so the new fire station is vital. The current Fire Station is almost 37 years old and needs major updates. We have been working together for the past several years fundraising for a new station that will include room for a full-service community center.
The Fire-Truck Pull Contest is a fun and exciting way to unite the fire department and the community while raising funds. Invite teams from local businesses, schools, and organizations to participate in the contest, and require an entry fee to compete. Organize a Fireman’s Auction to raise funds for the fire department while offering unique experiences and goods to attendees. Gather donated Protfitable fire department fundraising ideas or services from local businesses that relate to firefighting or can benefit the community.
Engage your community with an educational and entertaining Fire Safety Trivia Night that raises funds for your local fire department. Plan and organize trivia questions related to fire prevention, firefighting, department history, and general fire safety. Host the event at a suitable venue like your firehouse or a community center or collaborate with a local establishment like a pub, restaurant, or cafe. Charge teams a participation fee and limit team sizes to encourage fair competition.
In the end, announce winners in various categories, and consider giving a portion of the ticket sales to both the fire department and a local charity. For the past two decades, Ignite the Spirit has assisted more than 800 families of the Chicago Fire Department who needed support. You can help us continue this vital mission by contributing just $4 a month. If you’d like to help the GSFR support their brothers and sisters in Maui, you can order a t-shirt by
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