Hall County Fire Rescue was recognized on May 8 for raising the most money statewide during the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation’s annual “Give Burns the Boot” campaign.
The achievement highlights strong community involvement and support for burn survivors and fire safety initiatives. The funds collected will help provide aid to burn survivors, support burn centers, promote fire and life safety education, and fund Camp Oo-U-La, a summer camp for children who have experienced burn injuries.
Deputy Fire Chief Bryan Cash said, “Every dollar raised comes directly from Hall County citizens. No corporate sponsors. No grants. Just residents who believe in their local fire department and the mission of the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation.”
Over three days, firefighters stationed at roadways and intersections across Hall County collected $63,493 from passing motorists using a fire boot to gather donations. Every dollar donated goes directly to supporting programs run by the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation.
Cash also said, “This level of community support does not happen by accident. It reflects the relationship the department has built with the people we serve. When the community shows up for us year after year at this level, it tells us something important about the trust they place in us.”
Since 2016, Hall County has ranked among the top fundraising departments nine out of ten years and has raised nearly $700,000 for the foundation.
In related news about Hall County schools: enrollment dropped by 1.9% in the 2022-23 school year compared to the previous year; total enrollment was 33,586 students; Hispanic students made up 51.1% of students; white students were second most represented at 36.5%; Black students comprised 7.9%; multiracial students were at 3.2%, according to data from Georgia Department of Education.
