Jacksonville Firefighters Launch Fundraiser to Benefit The Wounded Warrior Project

  The Jacksonville Association of Fire Fighters has teamed up with its state organization, the Florida Professional Firefighters, to raffle off this beautiful 16’ fishing boat.

 
The Boat of Heroes is a 16' custom made vee hull skiff designed and built by John Ploegert, owner of The Boggy Creek Boat Company and a Jacksonville Firefighter.  The Boat of Heroes is rugged enough to withstand the test of time and real world use.  The hull is solid fiberglass and the deck, transom, and structure is composite cored.  There is no wood used in the construction process.   Every ounce of fiberglass and resin is hand layed to assure quality and consistency.   There is no chop used during any stage of construction.  The winner of the boat will also receive the trailer, 75HP Yamaha motor, GPS/Fish Finder, and trolling motor.

  Starting in June, the Boat of Heroes will make its way around the State of Florida, appearing at various veteran, military, and firefighter functions.  The raffle will end Sunday, August 24th, in Jacksonville.

  Proceeds from this great fundraiser benefit The Wounded Warrior Project, a 501C-3 organization based out of Jacksonville Florida.  The WWP assists wounded veterans as they come home from overseas.  The WWP provides recreational outings, as well as mental and physical rehabilitation for these wounded heroes.

  Tickets are $5 each.  You may also take advantage of our special offer- 5 tickets for $20.  You may purchase the tickets online by visiting the fundraiser’s official web site, www.theboatofheroes.com, or by clicking on the link below:

For one ticket click below

 

For the special offer 5 tickets for $20 click below

 

 To inquire about hosting the Boat of Heroes at your event, please contact Mark Treglio, event coordinator, at (904) 219-8657.

The Jacksonville Firefighters would also like to thank the following sponsors for their charitable donations:

The Boggy Creek Boat Company, (904) 472-3591
Liberty Mutual, Mark Walters, (904) 268-0503
Schuman Trailers of Jacksonville, (904) 356-2849
Union Centrics Web Design

 

 

Jacksonville Fire Fighters Launch Day Planner to Benefit the March of Dimes

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  Jacksonville Fire Fighters have introduced a new day planner that they hope will raise money for the Jacksonville March of Dimes.

  The Jacksonville Fire Fighter Day Planner comes complete with a 12 month calendar, as well as pages for notes and contacts.  The day planner will also feature historical tidbits on the history of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department as well as exciting photos from major incidents in Jacksonville.

  The planner will feature the color coded shifts for fire fighters but will be a great addition for anyone who is very busy.

  Each day planner sells for $10.  All proceeds from the sales of the planner will benefit the March of Dimes, an organization dedicated to finding a cure for premature births, birth defects, and low birth weight. 

  To order your Jacksonville Fire fighter Day Planner, click here….

 

Jacksonville Firefighters Launch “Vial of Life” Program

Jacksonville Firefighters are now introducing a new plan to aid them in the treatment of the citizens they serve.
The “Vial of Life” flyer is simply an informational sheet you can download off the Jacksonville Firefighters Local 122 web site, www.jfrd.com. This form leaves spaces for people to fill in their names, past medical history, medicines you currently take, and anything you are allergic to. These are vital questions that go answered when firefighters are trying to treat someone who is unable to communicate with rescue personnel.
The “Vial of Life” campaign benefits firefighters and the public greatly in that a higher level of life saving treatment can be rendered during emergencies. Many times, firefighters arrive on scene to find someone unconscious and not breathing. They have no way of obtaining any information. They do not know if the patient is allergic to anything or what medicines they are on.
By printing the new flyer and filling out, you are taking the first crucial step in what could be a life saving move. Simply fill out the form and leave it with your medicines or in a place where it would be noticed by responding firefighters. Upon arrival to an emergency scene, firefighters can read the flyer that was placed with your medicines and treat you accordingly.
The “Vial of Life” flyer is free of charge courtesy of the Jacksonville Association of Firefighters. To download a flyer, click on the link here.

 

Jacksonville Firefighters are teaming up with other firefighters from all over Florida to promote the new “Florida Salutes Firefighters” specialty tag.
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