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The Brooklin Volunteer Fire Company is a 501(c)3

Click here for IRS confirmation and our EIN

Our mailing address and links to donate from donor-advised funds and other utilities are at the bottom of this page.

 

For those of us in the fire department, 2024 has proven to be a busy and challenging year. We have already responded to more than 180 fire, medical, and other emergency calls this year. That is about 65 more than at this time last year.

 

If you haven't already, please sign up for emergency alerts that arrive via text and email. Many who have already signed up have told us how much they appreciate them. Signing up is also very important to help us reach you when we respond to an emergency at your home or workplace.

 

When we reach you, you can tell us where a key is hidden, give us alarm instructions, tell us who might need help inside, or let us know if it's just the cat playing with your life alert (it has happened). 

 

We urge you to hide a key somewhere with alarm instructions. We can provide a secure lockbox to hold those items if you prefer. Reply to this email to let us know if you want the lockbox.

 

Please also be sure that you know how to reset your alarm and keep those instructions handy for yourself and others in your household. We get quite a few calls where the person there does not know how to reset the alarm after burning some toast, and every system is different, so it is a challenge for us as well—even if you already know the code.

 

It is also important that you ask everyone in your Brooklin household or workplace as well as any caretakers or other keyholders to sign up for emergency alerts as well. You can all use this link: www.brooklinfd.org

 

We are finally beginning the process of replacing our outdated fire engine, with a timeline of 3 years and a cost that will exceed $650,000. We're diligently saving a large portion of donations to help the town make this necessary upgrade, but as you can imagine, raising funds at this level is a challenge.

 

Your support is invaluable. Whether you're a long-time donor or a first-time contributor, every dollar helps keep our community safe. Your generosity helps us equip our dedicated volunteers with the tools to respond effectively when our neighbors are in trouble. Donate right here on this page!

 

We’re not just looking for financial help. We'd love to have you join our team! There's a role for everyone, whether it's helping with paperwork or assisting during emergencies. Whatever your talents or physical capabilities, we can use your help. Please see the box below for specific ways to get involved or go to www.brooklinfd.org/volunteer

 

Thank you—your support fuels our commitment. While we hope you never face an emergency, we promise to be there for you if you do.