The First Responders Relief Fund was recently launched to provide much-needed relief to first responders through advocacy, research, outreach, and education.
At the October 18 Chamber Breakfast, Chamber Board Member, Jim Hamilton the mission
of the First Responders Relief Fund and the relief they are currently providing. Hamilton and his team have been making trips to the Bahamas to survey the damage sustained by Hurricane Dorian and to help reestablish first response efforts.
âąÂ Assessing each departmentâs damage and needs
âąÂ Completing a full assessment and determine priority
âąÂ Rebuilding damaged buildings with volunteers
âąÂ Replacing and deliver needed equipment destroyed by a hurricane
âąÂ Completing fire and rescue training
âąÂ Offering mental health counseling to first responders and families
With the help of volunteers, they are rebuilding any damaged buildings, replacing and delivering needed equipment and with the help of mental health professionals, offering mental health counseling to first responders and their families.
You can learn more about the fund at www.FRRELIEF.org and https://donorbox.org/bahamas-fire-rescue-relief-effort.
