​Our Story

Eastside Firefighters Benevolent Fund was established in 2011 as a 501c3 nonprofit and our membership includes all current and retired members of IAFF Local 2878 and is governed by a Board of Directors who volunteer their time.  Our Benevolent Fund serves the communities of Issaquah, Sammamish, North Bend, Carnation, Fall City, Snoqualmie, Duvall, Fire District 10, Fire District 27 and Fire District 38.

​The Benevolent Fund was created to meet the following needs:
  • Charitable needs of our communities
  • Educational services to citizens regarding fire safety and prevention
  • Relief to victims of fires or other catastrophic emergencies
  • Aid to those in crisis with a heavy emphasis on community projects that assist those who may need extra help due to unforeseen circumstances.

We rely heavily on donations to finance our programs and projects, and the off-duty volunteer participation of our members to make all our programs operate.  In addition, we rely heavily on the monetary contributions of our partners to help us be successful.

If you would like to partner with us for a community project or know of someone in our service area that needs assistance please contact us to see how we can work together for a safer and better community.
Our mission is “Giving back to the communities we protect” 
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​​Eastside Firefighters Benevolent Fund President Dave McDaniel accepts an $800 donation from Pearl Hendricks for the life jacket loaner station program.  Pearl raised the money on her own through presentations to community groups about the program.  Pearl is the daughter of Eastside Fire Lieutenant and Benevolent Fund Director Ryan Hendricks and his wife Heidi Hendricks also pictured.

​The money will go toward materials for construction of more loaner stations at area waterways, and to purchase more new life jackets.  Way to go Pearl! 
Firefighters generously volunteered their time off-duty to complete a ramp construction project for a disabled woman living in Fire District 38.  She needed a ramp in order to use her wheelchair to enter and exit the front entrance of her home.  The Eastside Firefighters Benevolent Fund provided the funds for materials, and off-duty crews spent two days building this ramp to assist her. 

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Our programs are entirely funded by donations from the community and by corporate sponsors. 
Without this support we could not continue these important programs. 
We are grateful for any donations that you are able to contribute. 

​BENEVOLENT FUND PROGRAMS