Since 2010, St. Paul Fire Foundation has raised over 1 million dollars in support of St. Paul’s Firefighters.
Here are a few notable contributions the Foundation has made to support the St. Paul Fire Department and first responders
We partnered with Sheild616 to provide the St. Paul Fire Department with 30 bullet-proof vests for emergencies, such as an active shooter event.
Supply LUCAS automatic CPR devices to all 13 St. Paul Fire Department paramedic ambulances
Offer heart screening to all firefighters
Partnered with Health Partners on a Firefighter sauna study
Provided every firefighter with hoods that block 99% of carcinogenic particulates
Updated and refurbished the gym at Station 6
In the news:
SPFF partners to fund body armor
A Decade of Accomplishments
10 AEDs
Placed AEDs in St. Paul elementary schools and park and recreation centers
75 Intubation Kits
Provided “Greenline” stainless fiber optic intubation kits in medic rigs
1000+ Fire Hydrants
Started the fire hydrant flag program. 1000 of the 7000+ hydrants in the city
New Workout Equipment
Purchased new workout equipment for 3 St. Paul Fire Stations
$30,000
Donated $30,000 to the Department of Human Rights Equal Economic Opportunity for the EMS Academy
1 Vehicle Purchased
Purchased Ford E350 Type II BLS Ambulance 51/Bariatric Unit for the department
In the Next 3 to 5 Years
Make cancer and cardiac screenings available to all St. Paul Firefighters
Equip all St. Paul Fire Department ambulances with power stretchers
Upgrade and standardize all workout equipment in 13 SPFD fire stations
Provide new mattresses and pillows in all SPFD stations
Provide protective PPE or bullet proof vests to all St. Paul Firefighters