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We Do More
Than Save Lives!
Tampa Fire Fighters would
like to thank everyone who has supported our donation drives
throughout the years. With the generosity of our friends,
we have been able to provide the
community throughout the Tampa Bay area with programs designed to
educate the public about the many aspects of fire prevention and
safety. Through our non-profit (501c3) charity, Tampa Fire Fighters
continue to support local area programs and services which have
included but are not limited to the following:
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Notice
Concerning Phone Solicitations
Tampa
Fire Fighters / IAFF Local 754 does not utilize phone
solicitations to raise funding for our community projects
and charities. Please be aware that if anyone calls your
home and identifies themselves as being associated with
Tampa Fire Fighters or IAFF Local 754 in an attempt to
solicit a donation, that individual is misrepresenting
themselves and their activities. Tampa Fire Fighters / IAFF
Local 754 funding sources currently consist of support via
mail out to previous individual sponsors and corporate
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Camp Hopetake
Hopetake (ho-pee-toc-ee)
is the Florida Seminole Indian Word for "children".
Tampa Fire Fighters Local
754 in conjunction with Tampa General Hospital's Burn Unit is in
the 17th year of sponsoring, organizing, and hosting a camp for children that have been seriously
burned. We work as staff members and financially support the
camp known as Camp Hopetake . This summer camp is for
previously burned children of all ages. Hopetake gives these
young victims from all over the state a chance to get together for
a week long adventure in Ellenton, Florida. For many of our
seriously burned children, coping with the social and emotional
scars associated with their injuries can be overwhelming.
Hopetake provides a safe
and supportive environment for our kids to share their feelings
and interact with one another in a non-threatening atmosphere.
They spend the week with other seriously burned children, nurses
and staff from the burn unit, and Local 754 firefighters. Their
week includes a wide variety of activities including:
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Crafts
- Games
- Movies
- Demonstrations including
Sky Diving, Tampa Fire Rescue Search Dogs, Martial Arts and
more.
- Bowling
- Horseback Riding
- Hay Rides
- Additional activities
The camp is provided free
of charge to all attendees. This includes transportation to and
from the camp and all expenses incurred while at the camp. The
camp is somewhat unique in that these special children are
provided air conditioned quarters and full medical supervision by
nurses from the burn unit at Tampa General Hospital and Tampa
Fire-Rescue paramedics.
Play Safe Play Smart
A program for all
kindergarten classrooms throughout Hillsborough County which
teaches fire prevention and fire safety. This is done with the
help of our teachers. Coloring books and video tapes are purchased
to make the program more interactive for the young students.
Toys for Tots
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Together with the Marine Corps. Reserve and members of
the United States Postal Services, the Tampa
Fire Fighters are able to help make the Toys for Tots a
successful program for the children at Christmas.
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Jerry's Kids, MDA
When you see us out on
your street corners with our boots, we are collecting money for
Jerry's Kids to help in the fight against the terrible disease of
Muscular Dystrophy.
Paint your Heart Out
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Tampa Fire Fighters proudly participate in the Paint Your
Heart Out program together with our friends in Tampa
Bay. This programs helps those who are less capable of
maintaining the outward appearance of their homes. |
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Learn to Swim
Program and Special Olympics
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As you know, living in Florida, there are many
accidental deaths caused each year due to drowning.
With your donations, the Tampa Fire Fighters are proud
to present the Tampa Recreational Department with
kick-boards and other swimming equipment which is used
to teach children to swim. Not only does this
provide recreation but teaches a potential life
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Make a Wish Foundation and
Explorers Program
Thanks to
your help, the Tampa Fire Fighters are able to assist both of these
special programs.
Tampa
Fire Fighters Local 754 also sponsors the following programs on a
reoccurring basis...
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The
Tampa Firefighters Museum
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Take
a Child to Work Day, Local 754 provided kids
with over 130 lunches this year.
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Smoke
Detector program which provides hundreds of
free life saving smoke detectors to the public
each year.
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Canteen
relief truck which helps support emergency
personnel during extended emergency scene
operations and even provides refreshment for the
general public during large outdoor public
education and open house events.
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