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Your membership dues entitle you to many benefits which help protect you and your family. Learn more about getting the most out of your benefits.

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FirefighterAid is supported entirely by donations. Your support allows us to care for Firefighters and their families when they need us most.

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Save the Date!

4th Annual Motors for Minds

Join us for the 4th Annual Motors for Minds, a firefighter charity car show benefiting our mental health programs. Spend the day enjoying incredible cars, great food, and community connection—all while supporting an important cause.

More details coming soon, including early bird registration, sponsorship opportunities, and vendor information.

Vendors or sponsors interested in being part of this impactful event are encouraged to contact event founder Justin Loftis at motorsforminds@gmail.com

Date: Saturday, May 2nd, 2026

Location: El Monte Park in Lakeside, CA

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Our Stories

Sergio Rivera

God has been so good and watching over Sergio and Sofia. We cannot thank you all enough for the love and support of our family during this time.

– The Rivera Family

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"Not only did the FirefighterAid help my family while I was in a coma, they helped me recover back to my job with full, caring support. No one knows what the FirefighterAid is truly capable of until you are in real need for help. I can not imagine my recovery with out them. YOU GUYS ARE ANGELS. THANK YOU!...."
Dre Dominguez-SDFD
"Lakeside Fire Protection District would like to thank you for your exceptional guidance during the recent tragic passing of Firefighter / Paramedic Corey Palmore. The promptness with which you contacted us ensured we did not miss a single step in the processes we would have to negotiate that week...."
Bernard Malloy II (Captain at the Lakeside Fire Protection District)
"Thank you so very much for remembering me at Thanksgiving. In spite of all that's going on, we still have a lot to be thankful for...."
Tressie Alvernaz- Surviving Spouse

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide charitable assistance to Firefighters in crisis and to promote awareness of Firefighter health and safety issues and the impacts they have upon their families and communities.

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