Firehouse Partners with IAFF in 'The New York Fire 9-11 Disaster Relief Fund'

Firehouse.com, Firehouse Magazine & Firehouse Expos has announced a supporting partnership with the International Association of Firefighters in a major fundraising effort to support the many children, spouses and family members left behind by the firefighters and emergency medical personnel who perished in the World Trade Center tragedy.

Thousands of donation checks collected by Firehouse.com sit in front of a banner expressing America's sentiments, signed by hundreds and sent in by Butler County Fire District #1 in Andover, Kansas. How to Donate via Mail The IAFF has closed the 9/11 Disaster Relief Fund. For more information please visit www.iaff.org. How to Donate Online The IAFF has closed the 9/11 Disaster Relief Fund. For more information please visit www.iaff.org. New York City has set up the Twin Towers Fund to benefit all Uniformed employees, including law enforcement and Port Authority. Click here for information on the Twin Towers Fund. Related: Firehouse.com's Full Coverage of Terrorist Attacks Cincinnati Local Contributes $612,000 Relief Fund Run to New York Raises $170,000 9-11 Donations Become a Flood Community Buys Fire Truck for FDNY Bank Helps FDNY Keep Truckin' Forward: E-Mail This Page to a Friend or Co-Worker Interact: Discuss Topics in the Firehouse Forums

The IAFF will administer the non-profit fund, working with Locals 94 and 854 in New York. Further All donations are tax deductible through the IAFF's 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

The International and its members are mourning the loss of our brothers and sisters," said Schaitberger. "There will be many funds established to help the victims. We are encouraging our members to ask other friends of the fire service to donate to The New York Firefighters 9-11 Disaster Relief Fund. One hundred percent of this money will go directly to the fund to benefit the families to the fallen fire fighters and EMS personnel in New York City."

Please, do not send cash. Cards and Well Wishes should be sent to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

All monies sent in the name of the original fund Firehouse.com was establishing, "The New York Bravest Memorial Fund" will now become part of the The New York Firefighters 9-11 Disaster Relief Fund.

For more information, please call Firehouse.com at (301) 486-7500.

Important Note About Outside Fundraising Efforts
There are numerous, multiple individuals and groups soliciting funds for the 9-11 fund, or similarly named funds, through direct cash transactions, t-shirt and other item sales, etc. The IAFF, Firehouse.com and its affiliate properties cannot endorse these and cannot advise if they are legitimate. If you want to ensure that your donation goes directly to the New York 9-11 Firefighters Disaster Relief Fund of the IAFF, we strongly encourage direct contributions via check, money order, online or wire transfer directly to the Fund.