The San Diego Regional Fire Foundation Received a Grant for $200,000 for Paramedic Scholarships
The Prebys Foundation provided $5.89 million to 24 organizations as part of their commitment to ensuring San Diego County youth (age 16-26) are thriving and actively engaged in their communities.
San Diego Regional Fire Foundation Announces 2024 Grants and Recognition for Local Fire Safe Councils
$250,000 in grants awarded to 24 local Fire Safe Councils throughout the San Diego region SAN DIEGO, May 30, 2024 – Today the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation announced it will be funding 24 Fire Safe Councils (FSCs) with grants totaling $250,000 to aid in wildfire prevention and preparedness, including community education to make their […]
$378,958 in grants awarded to 13 Fire Safe Councils in the San Diego River Watershed.
The San Diego Regional Fire Foundation and the San Diego River Conservancy are pleased to announce $378,958 in funding for 13 Fire Safe Councils in the Conservancy’s watershed area and a new chipper for the Alpine Fire Protection District.
Cadet Programs! Home Fire Safety! School Programs! Girls Empowerment!
We are supporting and empowering youth through a variety of programs focused on culturally diverse underserved communities. We’re working to grow the next generation of first responders who, through their diverse backgrounds, can better address the needs of their communities.
San Diego Regional Fire Foundation Awards Over $123,000 to 18 local Fire Safe Councils
San Diego County has more Fire Safe Councils (FSCs) than any county in California. FSCs play a crucial role in keeping our region safe from wildfires. On May 31, the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation awarded $123,610 in grants to 18 of our local FSCs funding the critical work they do.
Celebrating Zachary
Escondido first responders that saved his life visit him on his second birthday. In January 2022 in the midst of COVID, Zachary was having trouble breathing. From a scary morning to a happy ending, the prompt response of the Escondido Fire Department saved his life. To celebrate his second birthday, the firefighters paid him a […]
Firefighter Emotional Wellness Grant Presented
The Trauma that Firefighters Experience on a Daily Basis Has Long Lasting Implications. “Firefighters, police officers and first responders who serve our communities are continually impacted by mental and physical stressors during emergency incidents. Suicide is claiming far too many lives in our professions and this generous gift to our fire agency will bolster our […]
Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape.
Students at The Classical Academy TK-8 Developed and PRACTICED a Home Fire Escape Plan during National Fire Prevention Week The San Diego Regional Fire Foundation and the Escondido Fire Department partnered with the Classical Academy to help students and their families be prepared for a fire in their home when sometimes all you have is […]
$31,000 of SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED!
Each day throughout San Diego County, 700 9-1-1 calls are made for medical and other emergencies. Fire Chiefs are telling us that one of their top needs is to grow the ranks of paramedics and firefighters. To respond to this need, the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation recently provided $31,000 in scholarships to 7 individuals […]