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.
Impact
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
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.
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
Recent News
For many children, a first responder isn’t just someone they see in a police car, fire engine, or ambulance—they’re Mom. Dad. A stepparent. A grandparent. An aunt or uncle. Growing up in a first responder…
When most people hear the word hypervigilance, they picture someone scanning rooftops, constantly looking over their shoulder, or reacting dramatically to every unexpected sound. While those things can happen, hypervigilance is often much quieter -…
If you’ve worked in emergency services long enough, you’ve probably heard someone say, “I’m burned out.” Maybe you’ve even said it yourself. Long shifts, mandatory overtime, staffing shortages, endless paperwork, and call after call can…
