HICKORY PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION
🔥 Standing Strong with Our Firefighters 🔥
The brave fire fighters of our nation hold one of the most hazardous occupations in terms of injury and loss of life. 💔🚒
By working hand-in-hand with the citizens of our community, together we can help change these statistics. 🙌❤️
✨ This semi-annual event empowers us to continue supporting meaningful projects that are close to the hearts of fire fighters everywhere.
Dear Fire Fighter Supporters
I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you who is supporting us through our fundraising program. Your purchase of these ticket vouchers shows not only your support for your fire fighters, but for your community as well.
Since 1978, the members of the Hickory Fire Fighters Association who are local firefighters have proudly served their communities in an effort to save lives and protect property. Our association represents the Professional Fire Fighters in their efforts to take a proactive approach to fire safety laws and community. ty programs throughout Catawba County. While our association is not a tax deductible charity, it is a nonprofit organization; however, please be assured the Hickory Fire Fighters and the communities they serve will benefit from your support. Without your help, our programs could not exist.
As firefighters, we realize that we may be needed to go beyond the call of duty. That is a call we proudly rise to answer. Through our fundraising efforts, you are enabling us to carry on with many outstanding programs that are close to the heart of the Hickory Fire Fighters Association. The fire fighters of our nation are rated as having one of the most hazardous occupations in terms of death and injury. Working with citizens of Hickory and the Uniform Area, perhaps we can change those statistics.
Thank you again for your support.
John A. Warren
President
Hickory Fire Fighters Association
💪 Projects You Help Support:
🎗️ CAMP CELEBRATE
→ A healing weekend camp for burn survivors ages 7–15, with swimming, canoeing, arts & crafts, and the chance to connect with others who share similar experiences.
🧥 FIREFIGHTERS COATS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION
→ Providing brand-new, made-in-the-USA winter coats to children living in poverty through our partnership with Operation Warm, bringing warmth and hope to those in need.
🖍️ FIRE SAFETY COLORING BOOKS
→ Distributed during Fire Prevention Week, these educational books teach vital safety lessons like “Stop, Drop, Cover & Roll” and “How To Get Out Of A Home Fire” to elementary school children.
🏥 JAYCEE BURN CENTER – UNC HOSPITAL
→ Supporting the top burn center in the state, offering critical care for injured Fire Fighters and helping families with travel and other expenses during treatment.
🚨 SMOKE DETECTOR PROGRAM
→ Making free smoke detectors available to families in need across Catawba County — helping save lives with early warning systems.
🎓 HICKORY FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP & COMMUNITY SUPPORT
→ Partnering with schools to offer scholarships, assist with local youth programs, and volunteer time and labor to improve our neighborhoods.
🧸 HUG A BEAR PROGRAM
→ Every fire truck carries stuffed animals to comfort children in traumatic situations — helping calm fears and bring a little peace in a scary moment.
📚 READING WITH CHILDREN
→ Fire Fighters visit classrooms to promote fire prevention and boost literacy, reading with students to support their overall education.
🤝 FIREFIGHTER RELIEF FUND
→ Helping Fire Fighters who are injured or facing hardships with financial support so they can focus on healing and caring for their families.