BEYOND THE CALL

Supporting firefighters and first responders through the unseen weight they carry home. Because mental health, family wellness, and long-term support matter long after the sirens stop.

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Firefighters are trained to respond without hesitation. They run toward danger when others are told to get out.

What most people do not see is what happens after the call. The physical strain builds over time. The mental toll grows with every experience. The risks, including cancer, heart disease, and post-traumatic stress, are part of the job.

The First Responder Center for Excellence is working to change that.

Through research, education, and prevention programs, we are helping firefighters stay healthy, resilient, and ready not just for today, but for the long run. Your support makes this possible.

THE HIDDEN TOLL

How Can You Become a Donor?

We’re Glad You Asked!

This summer, we are asking you to look beyond the call.

Your support of the First Responder Center for Excellence helps reduce the long-term cost of the job by funding programs that protect firefighter health, resilience, and longevity nationwide.

Your gift helps fund mental health programs, peer support initiatives, training and education, and research prevention efforts, among many others. Read on to learn more about ways you can support firefighters by giving to the First Responder Center for Excellence.

Choose How YOU Want to Support!

Become a Monthly Donor

Monthly donors make long term-protection possible.

The risks firefighters face are ongoing. The support they need should be too. Your monthly gift helps ensure consistent access to programs that improve health, reduce stress and burnout, strengthen mental resilience, and support firefighters throughout their careers.

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Make a One Time Gift

A single gift can make a meaningful difference.

Whether you serve on the front lines or support those who do, your contribution helps protect the long-term health of the first responder community. This work is about taking care of our own and ensuring no one carries the cost of the job alone.

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Become an Event Sponsor

Behind every firefighter is a network that chooses to support their long-term health and well-being.

Sponsors play a critical role in advancing education, research and awareness across the fire service. Each sponsorship creates meaningful impact while aligning your organization with a mission that protects those who serve.

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How Your Generosity Helps

OUTREACH &
AWARENESS

Expands national awareness around firefighter health risks and prevention by funding:

Conferences and symposiums
Regional workshops
Awareness campaigns
Strategic partnerships across the fire service

This work drives cultural change and prioritizes wellness across the profession.

RESOURCES & PROGRAM
DEVELOPMENT

Helps FRCE create and distribute lifesaving resources, including:

Learning Management System (LMS) courses
FRCE Green Gear Bags
Safety resources
Department implementation guides
Research-backed best practices

Your support ensures departments of all sizes have access to trusted, evidence-based materials.

TRAINING &
EDUCATION

Supports delivery of critical programs such as:

Mental wellness and behavioral health training
Cancer prevention and risk-reduction education
Cardiovascular and diabetes awareness programs
Stress First Aid and peer-support training

These initiatives equip firefighters with the knowledge and tools needed to stay safe, healthy and mission ready.

ORGANIZATIONAL
SUSTAINABILITY

Supports the operational infrastructure required to deliver high-quality programs responsibly and efficiently.

FRCE is committed to transparency, fiscal responsibility, and maximizing the impact of every donor dollar.

Prepared for the call. Supported beyond it.

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