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Active Campaigns

Every dollar you give goes directly to the frontlines funding the equipment, technology, and programs that keep our firefighters ready and our communities safe.

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Helicopter Restoration Program

Restoring critical air support assets to keep our skies safe during wildfire season and emergency response.

San Bernardino County covers over 20,000 square miles making aerial firefighting assets absolutely essential. Our helicopter fleet provides rapid deployment, water drops, and aerial reconnaissance that ground crews simply cannot replicate. This campaign funds the full restoration of a key rotary wing aircraft that has been grounded due to aging components and avionics upgrades needed to meet modern safety standards. Restored to service, this helicopter will dramatically improve our response capability during peak wildfire season.

$0 raisedGoal: $120,000
0% funded

Your Impact

  • Restore one grounded helicopter to full operational status
  • Upgrade avionics to current FAA safety standards
  • Extend aircraft service life by 15+ years
  • Reduce aerial response time across the county
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Wildfire Response Technology

Equipping firefighters with next generation tools and communication systems to combat increasingly severe wildfires.

As wildfires grow larger and more unpredictable, the technology our crews rely on must keep pace. This campaign funds cutting edge communication systems, thermal imaging cameras, real time GPS tracking, and drone based reconnaissance tools that give incident commanders a decisive advantage in the field. With better situational awareness, our teams can make faster, safer decisions protecting both lives and property across San Bernardino County.

$0 raisedGoal: $100,000
0% funded

Your Impact

  • Deploy thermal imaging cameras to all front line units
  • Upgrade radio communication systems county wide
  • Introduce drone based aerial reconnaissance capability
  • Provide real time GPS tracking for all field personnel
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CommunityActive

Youth Empowerment Programs

Inspiring the next generation through fire safety education, mentorship, and Explorer cadet programs.

The future of public safety starts with today's youth. Our Youth Empowerment Programs bring fire safety education directly into schools, run hands on Explorer cadet programs for teens interested in fire service careers, and provide mentorship from active firefighters. These programs not only build the next generation of first responders they teach life skills, leadership, and community responsibility that benefit every young person who participates.

$0 raisedGoal: $50,000
0% funded

Your Impact

  • Reach 2,000+ students with fire safety education annually
  • Fund Explorer cadet program for 50+ teens per year
  • Provide mentorship from active San Bernardino County firefighters
  • Award scholarships to cadets pursuing fire service careers
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