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FFCF Est. 1991 · 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Home About ▾ Our Mission Board of Directors The Brigade FAQs Programs Request Aid ▾ How to Apply Individuals Organizations Fire Departments Contact Donate ✕ Home About Us → Board of Directors → The Brigade Programs Request Aid Contact Donate → 🔥 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Serving America Since 1991 When Disaster Strikes, Hope Doesn't Need To. FFCF delivers direct aid to fire and disaster victims, funds volunteer fire departments, and supports life-saving prevention programs across all 50 states. ❤️ Donate Today Request Aid Our Story → 1991 Founded 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt All 50 States Served Direct Aid to Victims Firefighters with community Firefighter with family Firefighter community education 🎍 35+ Years of ServiceHelping families rebuild since 1991 [X,000+] Families Helped 35+ Years of Service All 50 States Reached [$X M+] Aid Distributed What We Do Three Ways We Make a Difference From emergency relief to prevention — FFCF meets families, firefighters, and communities where they need us most. 01 Aid to Victims & Families Direct financial help for families hit by fire or disaster — covering housing, medical, food, and more. HousingMedicalFood & ClothingScholarships 02 Volunteer Fire Dept. Grants Funding the gear, equipment, and training that keep volunteer firefighters safe and ready to serve. Turnout GearEquipmentTrainingMaintenance 03 Fire Safety & Prevention Education, smoke detectors, burn camps, and hospital support — the best way to help victims is to prevent fires. EducationBurn HospitalsSmoke DetectorsAEDs Firefighter with family FFCF volunteers and brigade members across the country Our Story Helping Those Who Help Others Founded in 1991 by retired NYFD Fire Patrolman Frank Tepedino, FFCF has grown into a nationwide organization — with a volunteer brigade that finds those in critical need and ensures aid reaches them directly. "The destruction a fire brings to a family is devastating. A little comfort in their time of need is so crucial." — Frank Tepedino, President & Founder Learn Our Full Story → Real Impact Voices of Those We've Helped From individual families to fire departments and hospitals. ★★★★★ "With teary eyes trying to hold it together… You have no idea the blessing you brought upon my family. I used the money toward my rent. I can't thank you enough." Tiffany King Fire Survivor Individual ★★★★★ "Thank you for the grant to replace our protective turnout gear destroyed in a house fire. We could not continue to operate without donations such as yours." Rick Browning, Asst. Fire Chief Faught Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Paris TX Fire Dept. ★★★★★ "Your generous support helps us provide life-saving services to children and families in our community. Rainbow Babies ranks in all 10 U.S. News medical specialties." Joseph F. Calger, Director UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, Cleveland OH Hospital Who We Serve Are You in Need of Aid? We serve three communities. Find your path below. Family Individuals & Families Fire victims who need help with housing, medical bills, and rebuilding their lives. Apply for Aid → Nonprofit volunteers Charities & Organizations Nonprofits working in fire prevention, burn care, and disaster relief. Request Funding → Volunteer fire department Volunteer Fire Departments Underfunded departments that protect communities and need equipment or training. Apply for a Grant → Your Donation Changes Lives Every dollar goes directly toward helping fire victims get back on their feet. No family should face the aftermath alone. ❤️ Donate Today Get in Touch

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Firefighters Charitable Foundation

Helping Victims of Fire & Disaster

The Firefighters Charitable Foundation provides funding that:

* Assists fire and disaster victims, and supports Volunteer Fire Departments.

* Funds fire safety programs, first aid education and helps children in need.

* Delivers aid directly to victims through FFCF and other charitable organizations.

Why You Should Support FFCF

The destruction a fire or disaster brings to a family's hopes and dreams is devastating. The lucky ones escape a fire uninjured only to find all their possessions have been destroyed. They cannot replace their many years of sacrifice and struggle to regain all that was lost. A little comfort in their time of need is so crucial to their state of mind.

How Your Donation Will Help

Your donation will help us to aid the thousands of victims across the country needing some of life's basic necessities. Our support services are only made possible through the generosity of caring and concerned people like you!

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FFCF Helping victims of fire & disaster rebuild their lives — through direct aid, volunteer support, and community education — since 1991. f 𝕏 ▶ Organization Our Mission Board of Directors The Brigade Programs FAQs Get Involved Donate Request Aid Volunteer Contact Us Contact 📍One West St, Farmingdale, NY 11735 📞516-249-0332 📠516-249-0338 © 2026 Firefighters Charitable Foundation Inc. All rights reserved. 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · EIN: [Insert EIN]