How can I help firefighters in Australia?

Donating directly You can also donate specifically to the families of firefighters who have died fighting the blazes. In New South Wales, the Rural Fire Service lets you donate to the RFS as a whole, or to specific brigades. You can donate through bank transfer, credit card or cheque.

Where can I donate to help Australia fires?

Here are two more resources people can give to and know their donations will make a direct impact in Australia. Go to fundraise.redcross.org.au/ to donate to Australian Red Cross’ Disaster Relief and Recovery. Go to wires.org.au to donate to WIRES, an organization committed to helping the wildlife in Australia.

Is the RFS a charity?

NSW Rural Fire Service Brigades and Donations Fund The NSW RFS Donations Fund is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission and, like many of its brigades, holds Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status which makes any donation received over $2.00 tax deductible.

How do I donate to Rural Fire Service NSW?

To make a donation directly to your local brigade, simply contact your local brigade or your local Fire Control Centre. You can also use the credit card link below for many brigades….Deposit funds directly

1. Account Name: NSW Rural Fire Service.
2. Bank: Westpac.
3. BSB: 032-001 Account No: 171051.

How do I donate to fire relief?

To contribute to the Disaster Relief, Recovery and Resilience Fund please contactthe League of California Community Foundations directly. United Way of Northern California is accepting donations, offering help and supporting programs to assist with relief and long-term recovery operations.

What is the best charity to donate to for Australian wildlife?

The Good Cause Co. has evaluated some of Australia’s most well known animal charities to help answer this question: Animals Australia, Lort Smith, RSPCA Australia, Humane Society International, PETA Australia and Four Paws Australia.

How do I donate to CFS?

Donations can be made via the following methods:

1. Website Donation via Credit Card. Clicking the ‘donate’ link on our website to make an online Credit Card donation – https://cfsfoundation.org.au/donate.
2. Phone Donation via Credit Card.
3. Mail us a cheque.
4. Direct Deposit to our Bank Account.

How can I help my local fire department?

Contact your local department to find out what other needs they may have.

1. Teaching fire safety to children.
2. Installing smoke alarms in area homes.
3. Maintaining the department’s web site and social media efforts.
4. Distributing disaster preparedness materials.

Do RFS call for donations?

As a general policy, the NSW RFS does not seek donations over the telephone. Any member collecting on behalf of the Service should be in full uniform and be able to readily identify themselves.

Does Red Cross help fire victims?

As a lifeline for people facing the most difficult crisis of their lives, the Red Cross supports victims of fires, floods and other natural or man-made disasters. In fact, Chapter employees or volunteers respond to a local emergency – most often house or apartment fires – an average of once every 16 hours.

How can I help local firefighters?

Here are a few ways that you can show your support for your local fire department.

1. Join!
2. Donate: The fire department is always in need of training material, supplies, and equipment.
3. Educate: The next best thing you can do is educate yourself and your family about fire prevention.