Phoenix Rising Recipients
Each month, one department is selected to receive the Phoenix Rising Initiative donation. These cleaning supplies are critical for departments and firefighters to safely and effectively remove the carcinogen and toxins they are exposed to from their gear and equipment. At minimum, the donation is valued at $600 and consists of at least one case of Responder Wipes {256-384 wipes in total depending on wipe size}, 1.25 gallons of CitroSqueeze Gear Clear, 1.25 gallons of SC-14 equipment cleaner, two bottles of Responder Wash Charcoal Body Cleaner, 300 gloves, 3 rolls of duct tape, and gear transport garbage bags. At times, the monthly donation may also include a
soft mount Circul-Air extractor. This is a commercial grade front loading washing machine designed specifically for the fire service to use when cleaning their turnout gear. To be able to provide departments with access to these supplies is essential to ensuring their gear, equipment, and bodies stay free of contaminates, thus keeping their health and safety a top priority.
Congratulations to all our recipients, welcome to the Phoenix Family!
February 2025:
On February 17, 2025 at their monthly training meeting, the Pine Level Fire Department received the Phoenix Rising Initiative donation for February 2025. Located in Johnston County NC, PLFD has 37 firefighters that are a mix of paid and volunteers who respond to over 2,500 citizens in their immediate district as well as being first-in for part of I-95 and a railroad exchange. The donation, valued at $650, included 24 cartons of Responder Wipes {384 total wipes}, 1.25 gallons of CitroSqueeze turnout gear cleaner, 1.25 gallons of SC-14 equipment cleaner, 100 gear transport garbage bags, 300 protective gloves,
3 rolls of duct tape, and 2 bottles of Responder Charcoal Body Wash.
This donation was made on what would have been our very own 780’s 51st birthday.
January 2025:
On January 4, 2025, at their 2024 awards banquet, the 50-210 Fire Department received the very first Phoenix Rising Initiative donation. The donation, valued at $750, consisted of a case of Responder Wipes {384 wipes in total}, 6.25 gallons of CitroSqueeze Gear Clear, 1.25 gallons of SC-14 equipment cleaner, and two bottles of Responder Wash Charcoal Body Cleaner. The 50-210 Fire Department is located in Johnston County, N.C. and is staffed with full-time, part-time, and volunteer firefighters.
This donation was made in memory of Chief Nathan Burgess, who passed away from occupational throat cancer on November 12, 2023. He served with the 50-210 Fire Department for 25 years and the Raleigh Fire Department for 21 years.