Become a "I AM the shield for fire"
Empower Volunteer Firefighters
Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of those who risk theirs for our safety. Join us in supporting our local heroes through volunteering, fundraising, and community outreach.
I am the Shield for Fire
What do we Represent?
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A shield for the Volunteer Firefighter.
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A shield from Fire within our community.
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A shield to encourage collaboration amongst the citizen, volunteer firefighter, business owner, elected official, and paid fire administrator for a stronger community and a hostile - free environment for the Volunteer Firefighter.
What do I have to do?
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We will send out surveys on items that may affect the Firefighter, the fire department, and you as a citizen within your fire district
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Ask any question about Fire and our research team will try to locate your answers and get to the facts. The research team will publish the facts so that everyone can see them.
What is the value?
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By participating in our surveys, we can get a clearer understanding of what decisions of our elected officials and paid fire administrators’ policies affect the fire community and the individual firefighter.
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We ensure your voice is protected. We do not make our membership public.
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We do not show who voted for what.
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We do not show who asked a question, made a suggestion, or had an idea. Unless you what your name published.
What do I get out of it?
Your voice heard!
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- You get access to quickly locate within 1 to 3 clicks of the mouse information about your fire organization.
- View survey results. You will receive an email or a text, however you prefer, with one quick link to take you to view results.
- Your time is valuable. We provide the information within 1 to 3 clicks of a mouse, then you get all the facts, the pros and cons, and make your own decision.
- You’ll be able to ask any question about Fire and our research team will try to locate your answers and get to the facts. The research team will publish the facts so that everyone can see them.
- Notice of upcoming information that could affect your local fire district.
- You view what you’re interested in. The website is organized by:
- Your Fire District
- County Level
- State Level
- National Level
What’s in it for me as a volunteer firefighter?
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The most important thing your voice is going to be heard!
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It will give you a place to collaborate with other volunteer firefighters.
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We are looking at different financial aid as we can raise funds to assist in hard times of the Volunteer Firefighter.
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By encouraging the community to be part of the fire department other than on the incident. There’s a lot of ways that communities can help him take some of the workload off of the Volunteer Firefighter. We encouraged them to become part of I am the Shield for Fire .
What’s in it for me as a citizen?
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The most important thing your voice is going to be heard!
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It will give you a place to collaborate with no non volunteer firefighters.
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By encouraging the community to be part of the fire department other than on the incident. There’s a lot of ways that communities can help him take some of the workload off of the Volunteer Firefighter. We encouraged them to become part of I am the Shield for Fire .
I am the Shield for Fire
Community programs
Volunteer Opportunities
Fire Station Support
Assist with administrative tasks, equipment maintenance, and station upkeep to support our firefighters.
Community Education
Help raise awareness by participating in fire safety education programs and community workshops.
Emergency Response Team
Train and prepare to assist in emergency situations alongside experienced volunteer firefighters.
Animal Rescue
Specialized disaster response teams, local animal shelters, and volunteer networks undertake vital missions during fires to rescue, care for, and house animals affected by the disaster.
Shield for Fire GRANDPARENTS
Offer support with childcare for firefighters’ kids during fires, training events, and business gatherings. Should firefighters be engaged in fighting a fire, retrieve the kids from the bus stop.
Shield for Fire TUTORING
Providing tutoring for children of firefighters during their training, meetings, and work sessions. If you're retired or a current teacher, or just really enjoy tutoring kids, this is for you.