EMTs and firefighters are often assaulted while performing their duties.
Our newest program "Self Defense for EMTs and Firefighters" provides a complete overview of what force a first responder may legally use to defend themselves, and when. It also offers appropriate hands-on techniques that are easily learned. More...
Access and view FSF training on the FSF Training page.
The Firefighters Support Foundation awards grants to under-funded fire departments to buy equipment to help prevent first responder and public fire-related injuries and deaths. More...
Congratulations to the following Fire Departments on receiving their grants!
- Scotts Hill Volunteer Fire Department - Scotts Hill, Tennessee
- Greenfield Fire Department - Greenfield, Massachusetts
Read more about FSF's grants to Scotts Hill, Greenfield, and other fire departments. More...
FSF’s full-length training program “Bombs/Bomb Response/Suicide Bombers” is included in the Federal Aviation Administration’s official training catalog. The program is listed as course number FAA 71000004, titled “Responding to Bomb Threats and Bombing Incidents,” a briefing in the Security and Hazardous Material section.
For more information, visit the FAA Academy Training Catalog at http://www.academy.faa.gov/catalog/
The Firefighters Support Foundation is also focused on fire safety and emergency care for the public. More…
Welcome to the Firefighters Support Foundation, Inc.
The Firefighters Support Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization dedicated to assisting firefighters and rescue personnel perform their jobs effectively and safely, aid underfunded agencies, assist families of fallen firefighters in their greatest time of need and to help prevent fires through public awareness.
With your help, our mission is accomplished in four ways; Advanced Training, Equipment Donations, Survivors Assistance, and Public Education Campaigns.
The Firefighters Support Foundation provides advanced, life-saving materials and training, FREE of charge, to THOUSANDS of firefighters and rescue personnel nationwide EVERY YEAR.
Our goal is to bring the experience and guidance of leading edge instructors and thinkers in the field and distribute them free to public safety professionals across the country in a vital effort to help save lives. More…
FSF is a strategic partner with Fire Engineering for delivery of our training content.
Fire Engineering magazine and FireEngineering.com are the leading sources for current professional firefighting and EMS material.
Did you know that after your home fire alarm sounds, you and your family might have to only two minutes to escape safely?
Find out how advance preparation can save you, your family, and pets from injury and even loss of life in case of fire.
Many fire and rescue departments in the U.S. are under funded and volunteer-based. Additionally, many wildfire fighters are volunteers, and need to supply much of their own equipment
To assist these groups, a percentage of our funds are used to donate much needed tools and safety equipment. More…
A portion of our revenues provide financial assistance to the survivors of firefighters and paramedics killed in the line of duty. These donations are a heartfelt gift of thanks for their sacrifice and go a long way to help the families in their time of need. More…