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Need your help. Over 50 firefighters have lost their homes and possessions from the CAL fires


This year, California has experienced some of the most devastating and deadly firestorms in history. But did you know that over 50 firefighters lost their homes and possessions to these fires while continuing to protect communities and properties from wind swept blazes?

You can help. Please show your support for firefighters who sacrifice so much for the safety of our communities, for your safety.

The Fire Family Foundation, the charitable hand of Firefighters First Credit Union, offers financial help to firefighters and their families in times of need due to disaster, an illness or a death. 100% of your contribution goes directly to support the Fire Family.

On behalf of all firefighters, thank you.

Donations can be made:
·         online at www.FireFamilyFoundation.org
·         on facebook at www.facebook.com/firefamilyfoundation
·         or mailed to the Foundation office: 815 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041

About Fire Family Foundation
Established in 2008, Fire Family Foundation is committed to providing financial assistance to fire families in need, scholarships, wellness, and financial education while supporting fire charities nationwide. Firefighters are in service to all of our communities. They show up when we need  assistance, generally in some of our most vulnerable times. Through medical emergencies, fires and national disasters, we depend on firefighters to help us. We believe in helping them and their families to the extent possible during their times of need. The Foundation is committed to these men and women who unselfishly give so much of themselves, often at great risk of impact to family life.  

Media Contact:
Kelly Ramsay
323-550-2216
                                                                                                kramsay@firefirstcu.org

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