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Many of you are often surprised to realize that the Monroe Volunteer
Fire Department No. 1, Inc. is comprised of
100% volunteers, just as
it was when formed in 1923. While many surrounding emergency service
organizations have been forced to supplement their volunteers with
paid personnel, none of our members receive payment for their
services; not even the Fire Chief. As a result of the dedication of
our volunteer firefighters, we are proud to provide you with the
best services possible, while also reducing your property taxes.
When an emergency call is received, our volunteer firefighters are
alerted and immediately respond from their homes or work to the
nearest fire station. Our volunteers responded to a record-level
600+ emergency calls last year ranging from structure fires to motor
vehicle accidents to hazardous materials incidents, many of which
occur in the middle of the night, on holidays or during hot summer
days and snowy winter nights. Regardless of when your emergency
arises, our volunteer firefighters are pleased to help in your time
of need. To ensure that we are prepared to handle any emergency, our
volunteers complete certified training courses, and freshen their
skills through weekly training sessions. We also teach fire
prevention in the schools and daycares, host an annual open house,
visit disabled children in town, and participate in many other
community and charitable events. We view our work as both challenging and rewarding and we always welcome new members to join our diverse team. We also have a need for non-firefighting support to help us carry out our mission, and would gladly accept any special services you may have to offer, such as computer or mechanical skills.
Another way to show your support is by participating in our annual
fund drive. We rely significantly on your annual donation which
directly benefits you, your family and your neighbors. We greatly
appreciate any amount that your budget allows. In special
appreciation of our Chief's Circle donors ($100+) and Captain's
Circle donors ($50+), whose support is crucial to our success, we
will proudly display your family or business name on our website and
at our open house event. We also welcome your employer match
donations. In the continued spirit of volunteerism, our fund drive
is administered entirely by volunteers. No professional solicitors
are used, which results in your entire
tax-deductible donation
reaching the Monroe Volunteer Fire Department.
Thank you for your support,
George W Lattanzi |
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