EmberCast 2- Project Fire Buddies: How Firefighters Are Supporting Children & Family Beyond the Call
In this Embercast episode, brought to you by the Fire Investigation INFOCUS Podcast, hosts Chasity Owens and Scott Kuhlman sit down with Illinois firefighters and investigators Bob and Zig to discuss Project Fire Buddies
— a powerful nonprofit connecting fire departments with families of children facing chronic or life-threatening illnesses.
What began as one firefighter’s compassionate gesture has grown into a nationwide movement with 150+ chapters across 14 states, bringing joy, hope, and practical support to families through hospital visits, gift drops, home accessibility upgrades, vehicle repairs, and unforgettable experiences like behind-the-scenes days at Wrigley Field.
Listeners will learn how departments can start their own Project Fire Buddies chapters, how the funding model works, and how anyone — firefighter or civilian — can make a difference through donations, volunteerism, or merch purchases.
Whether you’re in the fire service, emergency response, or simply passionate about giving back, this episode shows what it truly means to serve your community beyond the emergency call.
👉 Learn more, donate, or start a chapter: projectfirebuddies.org
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