Citizens Help Raise $50,000 in Burn Foundation Drive

Fire officials announced today that Gwinnett residents donated a total of $52,158.92 to the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation during three Saturdays in May, when local firefighters joined in the 21st annual Give Burns the Boot drive.

The Gwinnett County Department of Fire and Emergency Services joined 100 other fire departments across the state of Georgia to collect donations throughout May.

The Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation supports burn centers, camps and prevention programs throughout the state. Funds collected through the drive benefit residents and firefighters who experience severe burn injury. Ten percent of the total amount collected will go back to Gwinnett County fire department for smoke alarms and education materials.

“The amount of money donated by Gwinnett County residents demonstrates public support of our department and an overall commitment to providing a fire safe community,” said Fire Chief Bill Myers. “I’d like to say a special thank you to everyone who participated in the Give Burns the Boot drive.”