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Fallen Firefighters Relief Fund

Founded in 1998 to aid the families of two Orange County Fire Authority firefighters lost in the line-of-duty, The Fallen Fire Fighters Relief Fund has donated over $70,000 to families in immediate need. The fund, supported by Orange County citizens and employees of the Orange County Fire Authority, has time and again stepped forward with immediate relief to ease the grief and hardship of these catastrophic losses. The Fund is completely tax exempt and incurs no administrative costs so that 100% of funds received can be utilized as aid when necessary.
Administration of the Fund is through the Orange County Professional Firefighters Association under the Fund’s own by-laws and governing committee. In time of need, there is a stepped criteria for the amount of funds released with the highest priority being Orange County Fire Authority firefighters, followed by other Orange County firefighters, state, and national trust funds upon request. During the period of September 11 through October 16, 2001 all funds collected were directed to the Fire Department New York and its related trust funds.
The Fallen Fire Fighters Relief Fund now has four major funding sources; Fallen Fire Fighter Golf Tournament, Fallen Fire Fighter Fishing Derby, payroll deduction (United Way), and the Antique Fire Extinguisher collection project. In addition, professional firefighters and fire associations throughout Southern California are among the largest contributors to the Fund (reaffirming that we take care of our own) with a number of corporations providing assistance and sponsorship on a year round bases.

Donation Details

Direct Donations - Printable Receipt (pdf)
Direct cash (check or credit card) donations are encouraged to the Relief Fund. You may make the donation by check, cash, or product and services for future fund raising events. All your support is tax deductible to the fullest extent the law allows. You may call our office M-F at 949-486-3631 to make arrangements for your transfer.

Extinguishers - Fire Station List (pdf)
All 62 fire station of the Orange County Fire Authority have antique brass fire extinguishers mounted on their lobby wall to except your donations that will be sent on to our office for deposit into the Relief Fund account. These are intended to be the repositories for your neighborhood fire station and are always ready to accept your support for the families of fire fighters lost in the line-of-duty.

Firefighter Auction - Location TBA
A ‘Firefighter Auction’ is where Orange County’s finest walk the stage and are auctioned off to the highest bidder for dinner and a date. It is a frantic fun filled event that borders on grand hysteria for the ladies and the firefighters participating. All funds raised go directly to the Relief Fund.

Golf Tournament - Returning Soon
Going into our fifth year with this event we will again be at the Black Gold course located in Yorba Linda. Come enjoy a great day on the links with Orange County firefighters and those who support this great cause. The Fallen Fire Fighters Golf Tournament is held in early summer to take advantage of the cool but sunny May-June Southern California climate. The day begins with a hosted lunch followed by the exciting shotgun start. Throughout the day you are provided liquid refreshment at the major turns to assist you in your slices and hooooooks. After your 18 holes of challenging golf you are welcomed back to the clubhouse for an awards dinner and tall tales of the links.
This is one tournament you don’t want to miss; a good cause, fantastic golf, and the best of friends. Yes it is a great day!

United Way Payroll - Deduction Form (pdf)
The United Way of Orange County has certified and supports The Fallen Fire Fighters Relief Fund for direct contribution or payroll deduction programs. This is the fastest and simplest way to support the Relief Fund on year-round bases.

You can print the form from this site and return it to your payroll department. Just fill in the lower left hand portion that directs your contribution to: Agency Name The Fallen Fire Fighters Relief, Agency Code FAL100 and you will join the hundreds of Orange County citizens in support of the families of firefighters who have passed in the service of your county.