San Diego Regional Fire Foundation Awards Over $120,000 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 […]