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Why Donate to Monrovia Volunteer Fire Rescue?

Why Donate?

On behalf of Monrovia Volunteer Fire Rescue, we would like to thank you for even considering us as a recipient of your generosity. There are a variety of reasons that people support our organization. One of the top reasons is that our community wants their fire department to have the latest and greatest equipment and apparatus so that when the time comes for them to call on us, they know we are ready. Others donate because their loved ones were firefighters or because we have served their loved ones before.

When you donate to Monrovia Volunteer Fire/Rescue, 100% of your donation goes to supporting our mission. We are 100% volunteer from top to bottom. When you donate $1, not only do you receive the benefit of a tax deductible donation, we spend $1 on equipping our members with the tools, training and apparatus they need to serve you.

Did You Know...

According to the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) it costs around $35,000 to train and equip each new Firefighter/EMT. With rising costs of goods. a growing community, and limited resources Monrovia Volunteer Fire Rescue continues to rely on our community for support through donations of various kinds.

Monrovia Volunteer Fire Rescue responds to more than 2,000 calls a year, making us one of the busiest volunteer departments in north Alabama. Still, we continue to provide quick response times and arrive to 100% of calls 100% of the time for 6 years running.

what it costs to wear the gear
Hand & Power Tools – $200 to $6,000
Helmet – $350
Nomex Hood – $150
Turn Out Jacket – $1,300
Fire Gloves – $80
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) – $6,500
Radio Comms – $8,100
Turn Out Pants – $800
Turn Out Boots – $350
Face Mask & Voice Amp – $700
Fire Ladder – $700 – $2,500

How much does it cost for this firefighter to save your home?

30,000
Cost to Equip
5,000
Initial Certifications
600,000
New Fire Apparatus
70,000
Tools & Equipment
15,000
Medical Supplies
120,000
Annual Maintenance

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