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Since 1891, New Orleans Fire Fighters
have protected the City of New Orleans with unwavering courage and
loyalty. Hurricane Katrina dealt a near devastating blow,
destroying fire houses and equipment throughout the city,
transforming the already difficult job of fighting fires into a
Herculean task, each and every day.
The Fire Fighters suffered enormous
losses of equipment. A compromised city infrastructure imposes
additional hardship on the 600 men and women who protect us.
This is about public safety and
supporting those who risk their lives every day for us.
The Fire Fighters need your support.
Of the city’s thirty-two fire houses,
seventeen suffered extensive damage due to flooding and wind
damage.
New Orleans Fire Fighters reports for
work at 7 a.m. for a 24-hour shift followed by 48 hours off. They
work a 56-hour work week. When they report for their 24-hour shift
at the fire houses, many fire fighters are forced to sleep in
trailers.
The Foundation is asking the public to
help restore some of the fire houses. The following fire houses may
be adopted by individuals, businesses, neighborhood groups, etc.
Engine 7
- 1441 St Peter
Engine 36
- 5403 Read Road
Engine 25
- 2430 S Carrollton Ave
Engine 21
- 3940 Paris Ave
Engine 14
- 200 S Robinson Street
Engine 12 - 5600 Franklin Ave
Engine 11
- 2312 Louisiana Ave
*The New Orleans
FireFighters Foundation is a 501-3C non-profit organization and all
donations are tax deductible.
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