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The mission of the First Responders Foundation is to serve and honor all our First Responders, Veterans and their families; build appreciation and respect for their work; and enhance public safety.

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1200+ hours of Behavioral Health Services provided to Police, Fire, Dispatchers, EMS, and Frontline Medical Workers

10,000+ appreciation lunches distributed to Police, Fire & Dispatchers since 2009

1,190 gallons of hand sanitizer distributed in partnership with Patriarch Distillers

66 Service Dogs placed with First Responders & Veterans through JAVELAN

Featured Programs
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First Responders Support Team

First Responders Support Team (FRST)

Support team of trained clinicians supporting the mental and emotional well-being of first responders.

JAVELAN Service Dogs

Funding and training for service dogs for veterans and first responders in need. Establishing lifelong support for our nation’s heroes and their service dogs.

Honor or Remember a First Responder

National Society of Saint Florian and Saint Michael

Society established to recognize our nation’s heroes. Anyone can nominate a first responder for this prestigious award.

Our Supporters
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Recent News

When to Call 911

Here in Omaha, our first responders work around the clock to keep us safe. Every day, 911 dispatchers, firefighters, paramedics, and police officers answer calls for help. Many of these are true emergencies where seconds…

Driven to Serve: How Mike Kraus Has Expanded Hope Through JAVELAN

When he’s not managing the daily demands of serving as COO for three thriving automotive repair shops, Mike Kraus devotes his time and energy to supporting Veterans and first responders through his leadership of the…

From Badge to Beacon: Detective Shawna McClure’s Lifelong Mission to Serve Those Who Serve

For 25 years, Detective Shawna McClure (Retired) dedicated her life to serving and protecting her community as a law enforcement officer. Her distinguished career began in 1996 with the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office, where she…