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About Us:
The Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin Charitable Foundation (PFFWCF) is working to create fire safe communities and support those impacted by fires statewide. Our Mission is to champion community risk reduction initiatives; promote fire safety and prevention; and deliver meaningful support to burn survivors. fire fighters and communities. Our vision is for all those we serve to be healthy, safe, and supported in their lives and in their communities.
2024 Accomplishments:
Burn Survivor Support Program
Our commitment to burn survivors was exemplified this year through impactful programs and milestones:
-30th Anniversary Burn Camp: We welcomed 55 burn survivors to the Summer Camp for Burn Injured Youth, creating a supportive and empowering environment.
-Young Adult Leadership Retreat: 13 young adults gathered in Wisconsin Dells to build leadership skills and connect with peers who share similar experiences.
-National Representation: A teen camper and volunteer staff member participated in the IAFF Young Adult Burn Summit in Maryland.
-Doc Schneider Memorial Scholarship: We proudly awarded the inaugural scholarship for burn survivors, fostering educational opportunities.
-First Burn Camp Alumni Reunion: Camp Timber-lee hosted this historic event, reuniting past participants.
-UW Burn Center Commitment: Our $100,000 pledge was fulfilled, culminating in the naming of the Burn Center Family Lounge, supported by proceeds from the 5th Annual Burn Ball.
Fire Safety & Prevention Program
2024 was another year of significant strides in fire prevention and education:
-Fire Safety Education: The 27th annual Fire Safety Newspapers in Education initiative reached over 400 communities and thousands more through digital and social media channels.
-Smoke Alarm Installations: We completed our FY2021 campaign by installing 5,500 smoke alarms and 200 specialized alarms for deaf and hard-of-hearing populations, while launching distribution of 5,000 more under FY2023.
-Fire Safety Recognition: Honored exceptional leaders at the 34th Annual Fire Safety Recognition Luncheon at the Overture Center in Madison.
-Sprinkler Awareness: A Madison Area Parade Home featured installed fire sprinklers, documented in a comprehensive guide to educate homeowners and builders.
-Coalition Strengthening: Continued development of the Wisconsin Smoke Alarm Fire Education Coalition and the Wisconsin Fire Sprinkler Coalition to advocate for safety initiatives.
Fire Fighter Support Program
We enhanced our efforts to support firefighters and their families in meaningful ways:
-Mental Health Advocacy: Launched our 5th Annual Wisconsin Fire & EMS Mental Health Survey with Rogers Behavioral Health Research Center and trained over 300 first responders in peer support.
-PFFW Member Assistance Program (MAP): Relaunched under our umbrella to better serve mental health needs.
-Disaster Assistance Toolkit: Since 2017, we’ve helped raise and disbursed over $888,000 to firefighters and families in need.
-Honor Guard Support: Continued backing the PFFW Honor Guard through more than 75 activations throughout this year, rendering tribute and honor to our fallen brothers & sisters; assisting departments throughout Wisconsin; and properly displaying and showing respect towards the colors we fly and proud profession we serve in.
-Memorial Preservation: Sustained support for the Wisconsin Fire & EMS Memorial, ensuring its place as a lasting tribute to our heroes.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT!
HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!