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SPRING INTO ACTION

Join us this season as we share what it means to be prepared so you can SPRING INTO ACTION if you find yourself in a fire emergency.

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SAFETY TIPS

CITIZENS
Readiness Starts With You

When a crisis happens, hesitation costs time and lives. Preparation creates confidence. Here’s how you can build your confidence:

Practice Fire Prevention Habits. Never leave cooking unattended, do not leave candles burning, check electrical cords, and keep heaters 3+ feet away from other objects.

How this helps: Fewer preventable fires = fewer dangerous responses.

Install & Maintain Smoke Alarms. Install alarms in bedrooms and common areas then test monthly and replace batteries yearly.

How this helps: The sooner you detect a fire, the sooner you can call 911. A smaller fire = a faster rescue and safer conditions for your first responders. 

Create & Practice a Home Escape Plan. Have 2 exits from every room, choose a meeting spot outside, and practice!

How this helps: When families evacuate quickly and account for everyone, firefighters can focus on extinguishing the fire instead of conducting search operations.

Keep Fire Extinguishers Accessible. Store them in kitchens, garages, and near grills – then learn PASS (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep).

How this helps: Small fires can sometimes be contained before spreading, reducing property damage and danger to crews.

Teach Children How to Call 911. They should know how to find and access a phone, dial 911, and to relay their information.

How this helps: The sooner you are able to call for help -> the sooner help can arrive -> the lesser danger your firefighters will be in.

FIREFIGHTERS
Preparedness Through Repetition

Firefighters must remain ready at all times - they are trained to move fast, and years of practice make their response automatic.

Ongoing Training & Drills. Regular live-burn exercises, search-and-rescue simulations, EMS refreshers, and scenario-based drills keep skills sharp and reaction times fast.

Physical Fitness & Conditioning. Firefighters maintain strength, endurance, and mobility to handle heavy gear, extreme heat, and physically demanding rescues.

Equipment Inspection & Maintenance. Daily apparatus checks, gear inspections, hose testing, and tool maintenance ensure everything works instantly when seconds matter.

Pre-Incident Planning. Reviewing building layouts, hydrant locations, and community assessments helps crews respond efficiently and strategically.

Mental & Emotional Preparedness. Support programs, stress debriefings, and resilience training helps firefighters stay focused and ready despite the psychological toll of the job.

DONORS
Let’s Protect Those Who Protect Us

What most people do not see is the long-term cost of a firefighter’s job. They accept the risk to protect all of us. You can help protect them.

When you give to the First Responder Center for Excellence, you support research and education focused on firefighter health and safety.

That means better information, better prevention, and stronger support for the people doing the job.

Donors who support the First Responder Center for Excellence are directly supporting programs that protect the health, safety, and longevity of our nation’s firefighters and first responders.

Firefighters face higher rates of occupational cancer. The job puts serious strain on the heart. The mental load builds over time. 

Your generosity helps fund:

  • Training & Education
  • Resources & Program Development
  • Outreach & Awareness
  • Organizational Sustainability

CITIZENS

Check out our downloadable resources to learn how to be more prepared!

FIREFIGHTERS

Check out the important statistics below!

How Can You Become a Donor?

We’re Glad You Asked!

This spring, we are asking you to SPRING INTO ACTION.

When the alarm sounds, firefighters do not hesitate. They move.
Your support of the First Responder Center for Excellence strengthens firefighters’ health, resilience, and readiness nationwide. When seconds matter, their readiness protects us all. But readiness comes at a cost. The physical wear builds over time. The mental strain grows with repeated exposure to trauma. Firefighters carry what they see and experience long after the call ends.

Choose How YOU Want to Support!

Become a Monthly Donor

Monthly donors make readiness possible by allowing firefighters to train and receive the support they need all year long. Preparedness is not seasonal, and support shouldn’t be either. Your monthly commitment helps keep firefighters strong, resilient, and ready between the calls.

FIND OUT HOW TO BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR

Make a One Time Gift

When seconds matter, firefighters act immediately. A one-time gift is a powerful way to Spring into Action and support the health and wellbeing of those who protect our communities every day. You may never run into a burning building, but you can help someone who does.

SPRING INTO ACTION AND DONATE TODAY

Become an Event Sponsor

Behind every strong firefighter is a network that supports their mental health. Our event sponsorship levels allow your organization to directly support firefighter health, safety, and readiness while gaining meaningful brand visibility and aligning with a mission that matters.

SUPPORT INITIATIVES LIKE THE 2026 MENTAL WELLNESS SYMPOSIUM

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 Citizens. Prepared Firefighters. Protected Communities.

Spring Into Action Today!