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We are thankful for those who stand behind our fire fighters and help make our programs possible. If you have made a pledge on the phone or would simply like to contribute, please click the link below.
Dear Fire Fighter Supporters and Friend
I would like to take the opportunity to thank each and everyone who is supporting us through the purchase of our Proud Supporter Decals. The Nashville Fire Fighters Association represents approximately 1500 Fire Fighters and EMS, retired Fire Fighters and EMS, & widows of Fire Fighters and EMS in Nashville. Our members are employed by the city of Nashville. We represent the Association and operate as our own entity separate from the city. For your information, we are not a charity but a non-profit Professional Organization. Therefore your decal purchases are not tax deductible as a charitable contribution for Federal Income Tax. Through the purchase of your decals, you are enabling The Fire Fighters and EMS to carry on with the many outstanding programs and other member benefits of the Nashville Fire Fighters Association. The Fire Fighters and EMS of our nation are rated as having one of the most hazardous occupations in terms of death and injury. Working with citizens of Nashville and Davidson County, perhaps we can change these statics.
If you have any questions please feel free to call me at (615) 401-6133.
Sincerely,
Addis Kendall, President
Nashville Fire Fighter's Safety Programs:
PROUDLY SPONSORING Camp Hope pediatric burn camp.
Since 1989, this overnight summer camp has provided young burn survivors with an environment in which to experience physical and emotional healing. The mission and work of this camp is near to our hearts as firefighters and has a profound effect on the children who attend. We have witnessed first-hand, the tragedy of children who have experienced severe burn injuries and are honored to be part of the amazing endeavor.
MAINTAINING our Disaster Relief Fund to assist families who have lost their homes to fire or natural disaster.
Coats For Kids: Providing local underprivileged children with brand new warm winter coats in Davidson County.
PROVIDING fire safety activity materials and literature for Nashville and Davidson County schools in support of Fire Safety Week.
CONTRIBUTING to Camp Horizon which is designed to serve the needs of children who are current and recent cancer treatment patients. Camp Horizon is a unique children’s oncology camp, Camp Horizon not only provides a summer camp get away for patients that have or are in the process of battling cancer, but also a week of camp for their Special and Important Brothers and Sisters (SIBS.)
SUPPORTING multiple local community athletic and outreach programs which provide opportunities for participation and engagement for underserved youth.
American Cancer Association, American Red Cross and Salvation Army
Programs to Create Awareness: For the safety of the public, Fire Fighters and EMS
Supporting Efforts: To improve benefits for retired Fire Fighters and EMS
Supporting Efforts: To improve benefits for Fire Fighters and EMS injured during the official performance of their duties
Provided Hearing Impaired Smoke Detectors: To qualified households in Davidson County.
Create Awareness: Of Fire Fighter and Ems injuries, occupational illness & the many hazards Fire Fighters and EMS are exposed to.
Coats For Kids
Did You Know: That over 41,000 or 31% of children live in poverty in the city of Nashville, Tennessee?
Winter is right around the corner, and Nashville Firefighters don’t want the children in our communities to be left out in the cold. Team up with Local No. 140 today, and give the gift of warmth to a child in need.
The Firefighters Coats for Kids Foundation provides brand new coats to children living in poverty.
Far beyond warmth, a new coat can free up tight family resources for other basic necessities such as food and shelter, and promotes enhanced well-being and higher self-esteem. By recieving a new winter coat, a child feels valued and proud. To a child in poverty, this is more than a coat. For some, this may be the very first new coat that child has ever recieved.
The Nashville Firefighters work on these programs while off duty and do not receive payment.
Their goal is to cut down on the accidents and deaths caused by fire. Perhaps with your support, they will achieve this goal.
By helping us, you are supporting the men and women who make Nashville a safer place to live and raise our families.
As fire fighters, we realize that we may need to go beyond the call of duty.
That is a call we proudly rise to answer.
