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WILDFIRE DISASTERS: WAYS TO SUPPORT

Words alone cannot express our gratitude for your support.

Our charity is dedicated to helping the families of firefighters injured and killed in the line of duty or experiencing crisis.

You may direct 100% of your contribution to our special Wildfire Fund or choose to support our charity’s overall mission.

Thank you for being a hero to our heroes.

In the aftermath of devastating wildfires, LAFD Captain II, Chris Stine, President of the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighter’s Fund thanks the compassionate and caring residents and corporations for a powerful show of support for LAFD Firefighters and their families.

Several members of the LAFD family suffered great loss themselves, when their homes burned to the ground in this unprecedented firestorm. But L.A. is showing up, like never before, for the heroes who now need a helping hand.

Thank you for being a hero to our heroes.

On Set: “9-1-1”

LAFD Canines in Palisades

Los Angeles firefighter Greg Balandran running in the LA Marathon raising money for charity

Marathon Hero

T-Shirts to Raise Funds

South Boston fundraiser benefits LA wildfire recovery

When devastating wildfires ripped through Los Angeles, leaving dozens of firefighters displaced and their communities in ruins, two Boston-bred brothers knew they had to act. Matthew and Martin Mullen, LA Fire Department veterans with deep roots in South Boston, rallied their hometown to support their fellow firefighters on the West Coast. >>> Read more

After Battling the January Wildfires, L.A. Firefighters Face the Challenge of Rebuilding

Beginning Jan. 7, thousands of firefighters across Los Angeles County valiantly battled the Palisades, Eaton and other fires that ignited across the region, using everything in their power and training to quench the fires until they were 100 percent contained around Jan. 18. While we call firefighters our heroes, they are also our neighbors. Several […]

South Boston fundraiser to benefit LA wildfire recovery

Boston supports LAFD. It’s been a little over a month since the LA Fire Department put out more than a dozen fires that took more than two dozen lives and destroyed 16,000 structures. >>> Read More

Kelly and Mark Roll Out the Red Carpet for LAFD Heroes

TV hosts Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos kept the excitement of “Hollywood’s Biggest Night” going well into the next morning with their nationally televised post-award telecast, ‘Live’s “After the Oscars® Show.” The cohosts took to Hollywood’s famous Dolby Theatre stage to celebrate the 97th Oscars in front hundreds of fans. The pair also paid tribute […]

East Coast Student Raises Funds For LAFD Firefighter Victims

On January 7th, David Kaplan headed home after playing golf and saw flames as he drove up Sunset Blvd in Pacific Palisades. Once home, he and his wife Janet Rifkin watched as water scooping airplanes dropped water on the flames and went back to the ocean to scoop more. This fire was close and burning […]

The Academy Awards: Honoring First Responders with Humor and Respect

A Night to Remember The Academy Awards is known for glitz, glamour, and unforgettable moments. But this year, the spotlight shone brightly on a group of everyday heroes – the first responders. Invited to the prestigious event, these brave individuals embarked on a journey of preparation that culminated in a standing ovation that lasted longer […]

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About the Charity

Founded more than a century ago, the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighter’s Fund is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to helping the families of firefighters injured or killed in the line of duty or facing other crisis.

Firefighters dedicate their lives to helping others. They rush into burning buildings, dangle from helicopters, jump into raging waters, climb into trenches, and race to the frontlines of disaster, all to protect the rest of us.

But when the unthinkable happens, where do firefighters turn for help? The Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighter’s Fund. Helping our valiant firefighters in times of trouble is simply not possible without your kind and generous donations.