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IAFF Local 3 Foundation

Supporting Those Who Serve Pueblo

Every day, the firefighters and emergency medical personnel of IAFF Local 3 answer the call when our community needs them most.

The IAFF Local 3 Foundation exists to support those first responders and their families when they face hardship, illness, injury, loss, or unexpected challenges of their own.

Through charitable assistance, wellness initiatives, educational opportunities, fundraising, and community partnerships, the Foundation works to ensure that no Local 3 member or family faces life’s most difficult moments alone.

Our Mission

The mission of the IAFF Local 3 Foundation is to support the firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and families of IAFF Local 3 through charitable assistance, wellness initiatives, education, and community partnerships.

How We Help

Member and Family Assistance

The Foundation provides support to Local 3 members and their families during times of crisis, hardship, or unexpected need.

• Serious illness or injury
• Death or family tragedy
• Unexpected financial hardship
• Emergency family needs
• Recovery and wellness support
• Access to community resources

Health and Wellness

Firefighting and emergency medical work place significant physical and emotional demands on first responders and their families. The Foundation supports programs that promote long-term health, recovery, and resilience.

• Behavioral health resources
• Physical wellness initiatives
• Injury and illness recovery
• Family support programs
• Peer support and resilience
• Firefighter cancer awareness and prevention

Education

The Foundation supports educational opportunities that strengthen Local 3 members, their families, and the community they serve.

• Scholarships and tuition assistance
• Continuing education
• Professional development
• Fire and EMS training
• Educational support for families
• Community safety education

Community Partnerships

The Foundation works with local businesses, nonprofit organizations, sponsors, and community leaders to expand its charitable impact.

• Corporate sponsorships
• Community fundraising
• Nonprofit collaboration
• Public safety outreach
• Youth and family programs
• Volunteer service projects

Foundation Events

Foundation events bring firefighters, families, businesses, and community supporters together while raising funds for the Foundation’s charitable mission.

Firefighter Ball and Benefit Gala

An annual evening recognizing Pueblo’s fire service while raising funds through sponsorships, auctions, dinner, and community participation.

Charity Golf Tournament

A community golf event featuring team registrations, business sponsorships, raffles, and prizes.

Firehouse Family and Safety Day

A family-friendly event offering firefighter interaction, apparatus displays, safety education, demonstrations, and children’s activities.

Pueblo Firefighter Chili Cook-Off

A public cooking competition featuring firefighters, local restaurants, businesses, and community teams.

Firefighter Memorial 5K

A community race honoring firefighters and emergency medical personnel while promoting wellness and supporting the Foundation.

MDA Fill the Boot

A firefighter-led fundraising campaign supporting the Muscular Dystrophy Association and families affected by neuromuscular diseases.

Why Your Support Matters

Firefighters and emergency medical personnel dedicate their careers to helping others during their most difficult moments.

The IAFF Local 3 Foundation ensures that these first responders and their families have support when they experience hardship themselves.

Every donation helps fund charitable assistance, wellness programs, educational opportunities, and initiatives that strengthen the Local 3 fire service family.

Get Involved

Support the IAFF Local 3 Foundation by:

• Making a donation
• Sponsoring an event
• Becoming a community partner
• Attending a fundraiser
• Volunteering
• Sharing the Foundation’s mission

Standing Behind Those Who Stand Ready for Pueblo

Your support helps preserve the tradition of solidarity, compassion, family, and service that defines IAFF Local 3.

Together, we can ensure that those who serve our community never face life’s challenges alone.