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2007 “FILL THE BOOT” Campaign

2007 “FILL THE BOOT” Campaign. 2007 “FILL THE BOOT” Sponsored by Montgomery County Career Fire Fighters L1664, Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service and MDA. What Is The MDA?.

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2007 “FILL THE BOOT” Campaign

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  1. 2007“FILL THE BOOT”Campaign

  2. 2007 “FILL THE BOOT” Sponsored by Montgomery County Career Fire Fighters L1664, Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service and MDA

  3. What Is The MDA? • Muscular Dystrophy Association, MDA, is a national voluntary health agency dedicated to conquering more than 40 neuromuscular diseases that affect millions of Americans of all ages • Some of the more notable forms of MD are: Duchenne and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. • More information at www.mda.org

  4. What Does The MDA Do With The Money Raised??? • $25 = Flu Shot • $85 = One minute of research • $100 = One support group session • $650 = Sends 1 child to summer camp • $2000 = cost of wheelchair, leg braces or communication equipment

  5. Fire Fighters History With The MDA • IAFF adopted the MDA as its charity of choice over 50 years ago • Fire Fighters today are the largest national sponsor of the MDA • Last year Fire Fighters across the country and in Canada raised a record breaking $23.5 million for the MDA • More information at www.iaff.org click on IAFF-MDA

  6. Top 10 Departments Last Year Houston, TX L341 with $511,000 Fairfax, VA L2068 with $364,453 LA, CA (county) L1014 with $356,619 San Antonio, TX L624 with $203,182 Philadelphia, PA L22 with $188,104 Palm Beach L2928 with $181,554 Austin, TX L975 with $151,583 Phoenix, AZ L493 with $131,064 Tulsa, OK L176 with $127,677 Columbia, SC L793 with $124,804 ALL done with “On Duty” Personnel!!!!!!!

  7. Montgomery County’s History With The MDA • Montgomery County Fire Fighters have participated in “FTB” for over 25 years. • Raised over $750,000.00 • Montgomery County’s best year collecting was in 2004 with over $74,000.00 collected, Off Duty • Montgomery County Fire Fighters have been leading the way in money raised in the state of Maryland this century

  8. Montgomery County’s History Continued • On a more personal level Montgomery County was the home of Mattie J.T. Stepanak, a world renowned poet, champion of peace and spirited teen. Mattie passed away at the age of 13 from Mitochondrial Myopathy. In his short 13 years Mattie wrote 5 Best Selling books of poetry, was a close personal friend of former President Jimmy Carter, Oprah Winfrey, Larry King and many others. Mattie also appeared on many talk shows such as GMA, Today Show and others.

  9. Mattie was a National Goodwill Ambassador to the MDA Mattie was also a member of the I.A.F.F. and many other I.A.F.F. Locals across the country Mattie’s mother still resides in MC and suffers from the same disease that took the life of Mattie and 3 other of her children.

  10. L1664 and MCFRS was honored to grant Mattie’s last wish of riding on a fire truck for his last ride. Mattie was given a Fire Fighter’s funeral in M.C., E271 carried Mattie to his final resting place. Jerry Lewis, MDA National Chairman, recognized Montgomery County Fire Fighters for making Mattie’s funeral a celebration of life for a very special person.

  11. 2007 Fill-the-Boot Campaign • As a result of the efforts of L1664 President John Sparks and DFRS Chief Tom Carr ALL Montgomery County Fire Fighters will be allowed to participate in the annual Fill-the-Boot campaign for MDA while “ON DUTY”.

  12. What Does This Mean???? • 34 fire stations plus support services will be allowed to collect • “Fill the Boot” will be held on 3 days • Collecting hours will be extended • MORE $$$$ raised for the Muscular Dystrophy Association!!!!!!!

  13. “FILL THE BOOT” Dates • August 29 – A Shift • August 30 – B Shift • August 31 – C Shift

  14. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue ServiceFIRE CHIEF’S GENERAL ORDERNUMBER: 07-17July 23, 2007 • Fire Chief General Order has been issued explaining the parameters for this year’s campaign as it affects ON DUTY participation.

  15. Fire Chief General Order L1664 will provide the DOC’s and LFRD Leadership with the location each station will be conducting their “FTB” On Duty MCFRS personnel, both career and volunteer, will wear their Class C uniform ALL On Duty personnel who participate in “FTB” activities MUST wear traffic safety vest and ALL portable radios must be worn by personnel. Apparatus must be positioned safely to avoid impeding traffic, and must be located to facilitate response to incidents Hours for “FTB” will be from 0800 to 2000 hours

  16. 2007 “FILL THE BOOT” Goal for Montgomery County Fire Fighters $200,000.00

  17. How Do We Reach Our Goal???? • All personnel need to be dedicated and willing!!!! • Our job is to save lives, participating in “FTB” helps save lives!!!!! • DFRS has given us the tools to put approximately 1000 FF’s on the street • To reach our goal of $200K each station would need to collect $6,000 over the 3 days.

  18. Reaching Our Goal • That works out to $2,000 a day per station • It is understood that some stations may not meet this goal and many may surpass it • Stations will have to be creative in picking the best location (s) to collect at, many stations should be able to collect at their firehouse, some may have to travel to a nearby intersection. If a station has several busy intersections - divide them between the 3 shifts or station units

  19. Reaching Our Goal • Other ways stations can reach their goal is to; collect an extra $1 for each meal, distribute “FTB” mobiles to local business in your area, deliver donation letters to local business, your other-half’s place of work, to your neighbors. THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX!!!!!!

  20. Collecting Tactics • Collect only on RED light cycles!!!!! • No one under the 16 will be in the street collecting!!!!! • Collection time: 0800 to 2000 hrs (Use your best judgment as when to start and finish) • Collect only on RED light cycles!!!!! • Stations will need Large container to hold the $$ • Units may need to take there money with them on an incident if no one left at collection site

  21. Collecting Tactics • Spacing of Members; Never let a driver think you are not going to get to them! • First Car in Line; Most important person you will approach….. • Collect only on RED light cycles!!!! • Never Write-Off Any Vehicles; Buses, Other Government Vehicles, Pedestrians, Bicyclists • Don’t Stop; “FTB” is only 1 day a year keep- going!!!!!!!!!!!

  22. Collecting Tactics • Be polite and courteous when approaching cars; “Please help FF’s fight MD”, “Help FF’s help Jerry’s Kids”, “Support your FF’s and the MDA”. Beware some may not want to give Do Not force anyone!!!! Thank those that do!!!! • Interaction with public; This is a good time to mention proper use of seatbelts, car seats, etc. • Explain what you are doing • Wearing your helmet helps!!!! • Collect only on RED light cycles!!!!

  23. Collecting Safety • Safety Vest / Portable Radios • Sunscreen / Sunglasses • Notify Others When Light Turns Green • Hydration • Food • Breaks • At Intersection • Rotate Crews Back to Firehouse

  24. Collecting Support • Any questions/complaints should be handled by the station officer or contact Donnie Simmons at 301 252-9313.

  25. “FILL THE BOOT” Support • Light Duty personnel will be allowed to assist at various stations • Off Duty FF’s are encouraged to help at their stations • Family and friends are also welcome to come out and help • Chevy Chase Bank has free coin counting • Will be opening a savings account at Chevy Chase Bank

  26. “FILL THE BOOT” Support • Designated personnel will pick up any money/deposit slips from each station after 2000 hrs • MDA banners, posters & stickers will be provided to all station to be used by all 3 shifts • Schedule a MDA family station visit

  27. “FILL THE BOOT” Awards • Station that collects the most, based on per capita, will receive a $1,500 award and trophy • Station that collects the 2nd most, based on per capita, will receive a $1,000 award • Station that collects the 3rd most, based on per capita, will receive a $500 award • The Shift, 2A, 31B, 8C, and all those that help that shift collect the most, based on per capita, will receive a plaque for their station and receive a meal provided by DFRS

  28. “FILL THE BOOT” Awards • Once the top 3 stations are determined, each of those stations will be asked to submit a wish list of items to be purchased in the amount range of their award for their station. Items to be purchased must be something that everyone in the station can benefit from. The final approval of items to be purchased will come from President Sparks, Chief Bowers and myself.

  29. “FILL THE BOOT” Awards • All awards will be presented to the winners by a representative of L1664, MDA and MDA.

  30. Per Capita • The per capita will be based on the number of personnel assigned to a shift at a station X’s 3 • Example: Station 4 works 5 per day X 3 = 15 divided by the total $ collected over the 3 days for the top station award • Example: Station 29A works 14 per day divided by the total collected for that day for the top shift award. • Any Off Duty Members, family or friends that help will not count in the per capita. It benefits to have as much outside support as possible!!!!!

  31. Station Per Capita Break Down Battalion 1 • Station 1 7/Day X 3 Days X $285 = $6,000 • Station 2 8/Day X 3 Days X $250 = $6,000 • Station 12 10/Day X 3 Days X $200 = $6,000 • Station 15 6/Day X 3 Days X $333 = $6,000 • Station 16 5/Day X 3 Days X $400 = $6,000 • Station 19 6/Day X 3 Days X $333 = $6,000 • Station 24 5/Day X3 Days X $400 = $6,000

  32. Station Per Capita Break Down Battalion 2 • Station 6 6/Day X 3 Days X $333 = $5,999 • Station 7 5/Day X 3 Days X $400 = $6,000 • Station 10 8/Day X 3 Days X $250 = $6,000 • Station 11 5/Day X 3 Days X $400 = $6,000 • Station 20 3/Day X 3 Days X $666 = $5,999 • Station 26 3/Day X 3 Days X $666 = $5,999 • Station 30 5/Day X 3 Days X $400 = $6,000

  33. Station Per Capita Break Down Battalion 3 • Station 3 14/Day X 3 Days X $142 = $6,000 • Station 14 6/Day X 3 Days X $333 = $5,999 • Station 23 11/Day X 3 Days X $181 = $5,999 • Station 29 14/Day X 3 Days X $142 = $6,000 • Station 31 9/Day X 3 Days X $222 = $5,999 • Station 33 5/Day X 3 Days X $400 = $6,000

  34. Station Per Capita Break Down Battalion 4 • Station 4 5/Day X 3 Days X $400 = $6,000 • Station 5 5/Day X 3 Days X $400 = $6,000 • Station 18 6/Day X 3 Days X $333 = $5,999 • Station 21 5/Day X 3 Days X $400 = $6,000 • Station 25 11/Day X 3 Days X $181 = $5,999 • Station 40 5/Day X 3 Days X $400 = $6,000 • Rescue 2 9/Day X 3 Days X $222 = $5,999

  35. Station Per Capita Break Down Battalion 5 • Station 8 14/Day X 3 Days X $142 = $6,000 • Station 9 5/Day X 3 Days X $400 = $6,000 • Station 13 5/Day X 3 Days X $400 = $6,000 • Station 17 9/Day X 3 Days X $222 = $5,999 • Station 28 5/Day X 3 Days X $400 = $6,000 • Station 35 9/Day X 3 Days X $222 = $5,999

  36. MDA Coordinator • Any questions regarding our 2007 “Fill the Boot” Campaign should be directed to Donnie Simmons, L1664 MDA Chairman, at; • Station 30 A Shift, 301 299-4300 • (Cell)301 252-9313 • donald.simmons@montgomerycountymd.gov • L1664 Office 301 762-6611

  37. "Fire fighters are my heroes. They have given selflessly of their time and resources to help MDA, and it never ceases to gratify me that so many of you care so much about “my kids.”     - Jerry Lewis                    MDA Chairman

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