What's New at Boise Fire Fighters Local 149

Updated On: Aug 28, 2011 (20:53:00)

The Mission of the Boise Firefighters Local 149 Burnout Fund is to provide immediate informational and financial assistance to families and individuals who are impacted by fire and other disasters in the City of Boise.

Many years ago, the Boise Firefighters Union recognized the need for assisting families and individuals with the overwhelming task of dealing with the aftermath of a house fire and other disasters that we as firefighters respond to. To address this need, the Boise Firefighters Union organized the Burnout Fund in 1965.

We respond to provide victims with resources for their urgent food, shelter and clothing needs. The Boise Firefighters Union works to partner with other local agencies to increase a victim’s benefits and to help provide information to quickly start the recovery process. Our Burnout Fund is funded through private and corporate donations and through fundraising activities such.

go to www.boiseburnoutfund.org to donate

Firefighters Link with Leukemia Lymphoma Society for Stair Climb

Posted On: Aug 27, 2011 (15:37:20)
Since 2007, teams of fire fighters from the Boise Fire Department have traveled to Seattle for the Annual Leukemia Lymphoma Society Scott Fire Fighter Stair Climb.

This years team was made up of more than 30 fire fighters, with 5 of our fire fighters finishing in the top 100. The group from Boise this year finished 5th in the team competition led by Mark Austin (with a personal best time of 12:52:54), Kyle Rajsich (14:03:01), and rookie climber Matt Lutz (14:46:78). Even more impressive than our team times and personal records was our teams ability to fund raise. Boise Fire Fighters raised just over $23,000 for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society placing them 5th for overall fundraising as well.

Fire fighters participating in the event must wear full fire fighter protective equipment including breathing air from their self contained breathing apparatus and climb 69 stories (1311 steps) in the Columbia Building in downtown Seattle, Washington.

Fill the Boot for MDA

Posted On: Aug 27, 2011 (14:47:02)
Boise Firefighters braved the heat to Fill the Boot for the Muscular Dystrophy Association Friday August 12th and Saturday August 13th. Fire fighters across the state and around the country participate in this event annually and since 1954 have collected nearly 275 million dollars. This years event was a total success, raising $44,507 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association's Idaho Chapter.