Q:  Can you put your Tax ID number on the website?

A:  No.  We have decided not to include this number on our website to protect our organization from any scams, etc.  Please contact us if you need our tax ID number.

Q:  Are we affiliated with IAFF Local union 1311?add text, images, video, widgets, etc...

A:  No.  We are a non-profit organization operating independant of the union to raise funds to help career firefighters, paramedics, and emergency medical technicians. 

Q:  Do retired members qualify?

A:  Sure.  All active and retired members of the B.Co.F.D. and their families are eligable. 

Q:  Who decides how the funding is allocated and how?

A:  We currently have a board of five individuals.  They will decide how the funds are used based on individual cases.  The bottom line is that everyone has to die of something and we certainly cannot give everyone money.  In a case where a member is in need of help we will provide as much assistance as our resources allow.  If additional funds are needed, then a fundraiser specifically for that individual could be set-up.  For example, a shift decides to organize an event to help a brother or sister who is battling a serious illness/injury.  The individuals running the event can use the BCoFFF's non-profit status to obtain the necessary permits and solicit donations from individual and coporate donors (which would be tax deductible).  Any deposited funds would be encumbered to that particular brother/sister.  

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