The Dearborn Firefighters Burn Drive, a non-profit Organization, has been in existence for more than twenty years. It holds various events and fundraisers throughout the year. The monies raised are used to purchase toys and medical equipment for Children's Hospital, Detroit Receiving, Oakwood Hospital Children's Unit and U of M Trauma Burn Center. Shortly before Christmas, Burn Drive volunteers visit each of the hospitals, along with Sparky (Burn Drive mascot) and Santa to distribute toys to the children. Additionally, they pass out food baskets to Dearborn families in need.

The Burn Drive also contributes to the Dearborn Goodfellows, ACCESS, Just For Dearborn, food banks and various other charitable organizations throughout the year. They have purchased and distributed "Knox Boxes" for seniors and the physically challenged, which allows easy access for fire/EMS units during emergencies. As a demonstration of lifetime commitment to the community, Dearborn Firefighters Local 412, through the Burn Drive, were the first State Firefighters Local to create endowment funds at Children's Hospital, U of M Trauma Burn Center, Oakwood Hospital (Dearborn) and Detroit Receiving.

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS

• Christmas Benefit at Cheli's Chili
• Annual Car Raffle
• Corn Give-Away at Homecoming
• Children's Toy Benefit
• Santa at the Fire Safety House
• Other events in cooperation with various sponsors

For more information call: Lt. Steve Worden 313-478-6761

If you are interested in making a donation, make checks or money orders to: