2013“FILL THE BOOT”

Campaign

2013 “FILL THE BOOT” Sponsored by

Montgomery County Career Fire Fighters L1664,

Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service and MDA

What Is MDA?

• Muscular Dystrophy Association, MDA, is a national voluntary health agency dedicated to conquering more than 40 neuromuscular diseases that affect millions of Americans of all ages.

• One of the more notable forms of MD are: Duchenne and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

• More information at www.mda.org

What Does MDA Do With The Money Raised???

• $30 = Flu Shot• $70 = One minute of research• $100 = One support group session• $800 = Sends 1 child to summer

camp• $2000 = cost of wheelchair, leg

braces or communication equipment

Fire Fighters History With MDA

• IAFF adopted the MDA as its charity of choice in 1954

• The IAFF is the largest national sponsor of the MDA

• Since 1954, Fire Fighters across the U.S. and in Canada have raised over $500 million for the MDA

• More information at www.iaff.org click on IAFF-MDA

Top 11 IAFF Locals in 20121. Fairfax, VA L2068 with $569,5302. Houston, TX L341 with $502,2503. CDF, CA L2881 with $436,3244. Dallas, TX L0058 with $425,7385. LA, CA (county) L1014 with $267,2536. Eastern, MO Local 2665 with $263,0777. San Antonio, TX L624 with $216,5518. New Hampshire Local A0028 with $182,4769. Chicago, IL Local 0002 with $180,01310. Philadelphia, PA L22 with $172,91911. Montgomery County, MD L1664 with $145,441

ALL done with “On Duty” Personnel!!!!!!!

IAFF L1664’s History With MDA

• Montgomery County Fire Fighters have participated in “FTB” for 29 years.

• Raised over $1.9 Million dollars.• Montgomery County’s best year collecting was

in 2009 with $254,102.00. • Montgomery County L1664 has ranked in the

IAFF top 15 for money raised the last 6 year’s.• L1664 is also leads the way for money raised

in the state of Maryland.

IAFF Local 1664’s History Continued

On a more personal level Montgomery County

was the home of Mattie J.T. Stepanak, a world renowned poet, champion of peace and spirited teen. Mattie passed away at the age of 13 from Mitochondrial Myopathy.

In his short 13 years Mattie wrote 5 Best Selling books of poetry, was a close personal friend of former President Jimmy Carter, Oprah Winfrey, Larry King and many others. Mattie also appeared on many talk shows such as GMA, Today Show and others

• Mattie was a National Goodwill Ambassador to the MDA.

• Mattie was also a member of the I.A.F.F. and many I.A.F.F. Locals across the United States and Canada.

• Mattie’s mother still resides in MC and suffers from the same disease that took the life of Mattie and 3 other of her children.

L1664 and MCFRS were honored to grant Mattie’s last wish of riding on a fire truck for his last ride. Mattie was given a Fire Fighter’s funeral in M.C., E727 carried Mattie to his final resting place. Former MDA National Chairman, Jerry Lewis recognized Montgomery County Fire Fighters for making Mattie’s funeral a “celebration of life for a very special person”.

Summer Camp

L1664 and MCFRS visit summer camp each year, providing entertainment and dinner for the

kids.

Summer Camp

Summer Camp

Summer Camp

2013 Fill-the-Boot Campaign

As a result of the efforts of past L1664 President John Sparks and past Fire Chief Tom Carr ALL Montgomery County Fire Fighters are allowed to participate in the annual Fill-the-Boot campaign while “ON DUTY”.

What Does This Mean????

• All fire stations, plus support services will be allowed to collect

• More “boot” on the streets• Regularerlly scheduled activity for the 3

collecting days are cancelled• MORE $$$$ raised for the Muscular

Dystrophy Association!!!!!!!

“FILL THE BOOT” Dates for 2013

• August 28 – B Shift• August 29 – C Shift• August 30 – A Shift

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue ServiceFIRE CHIEF’S GENERAL ORDER

NUMBER: 13-05August 7, 2013

Fire Chief General Order has been issued explaining the parameters for this year’s campaign as it affects ON DUTY participation.

Fire Chief General Order• On Duty MCFRS personnel, both career and

volunteer, will wear their Class C uniform • ALL On Duty personnel who participate in “FTB”

activities MUST wear traffic safety vest and ALL portable radios must be worn by personnel.

• Apparatus must be positioned safely to avoid impeding traffic, and must be located to facilitate response to incidents

• Hours for “FTB” will be from 0800 to 2000 hours

“FILL THE BOOT” Goal for 2013

$226,800.00

How Do We Reach Our Goal????

• All personnel need to be dedicated and willing!!!!• Our job is to save lives, participating in “FTB” is

saving lives!!!!! • DFRS has given us the tools to put over 800 boots

on the street during the 3 day campaign.• DFRS has suspended all normal daily activities so

our goal can be accomplished• To reach our goal of $226,800, each shift needs

to meet their goal.

Reaching Our Goal

• IF every FF collects ONLY $300 a day per station- our goal is met.

• It is understood that some stations may not meet this goal and many may surpass it.

• Stations will have to be creative in picking the best location (s) to collect at, many stations should be able to collect at their firehouse, some may have to travel to a nearby intersection. If a station has several busy intersections - divide them between the 3 shifts or station units

Reaching Our Goal

Other ways to meet your station goal is for neighboring stations to work together at busy intersections.

Check with business’s in your area to see if a boot can be placed in their store for the 3 days.

Recruit off duty FF’s, family members and friends to come out and help.

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX!!!!!!

Collecting Tactics

• Collect only on RED light cycles!!!!!• No one under the age of 16 is allowed to be in

the street collecting!!!!!• Collection time: 0800 to 2000 hrs (Use your

best judgment as when to start and finish)• Collect only on RED light cycles!!!!! • Units may need to take their money with them

on an incident if no one is left at collection site!

Collecting Tactics

• Spacing of Members; Never let a driver think you are not going to get to them!

• First Car in Line; Most important person you will approach…..

• Collect only on RED light cycles!!!!• Never Write-Off Any Vehicles; Buses, Other

Government Vehicles, Pedestrians, Bicyclists• Don’t Stop; “FTB” is only 1 day a year keep-

going!!!!!!!!!!!

Collecting Tactics

• Be polite and courteous when approaching cars; “Please help FF’s fight MD”, “Support your FF’s and the MDA”. Beware some may not want to give DO NOT FORCE ANYONE!!!! Thank those that do give!!!!

• Interaction with public; This is a good time to mention proper use of seatbelts, car seats, etc.

• If time allows, explain what you are doing. • Wearing your helmet helps!!!!• Collect only on RED light cycles!!!!

Collecting Safely

• Safety Vest / Portable Radios• Sunscreen / Sunglasses• Notify Others When Light Turns Green• Rotate Crews Back to Firehouse• Hydration• Food• Breaks

“FILL THE BOOT” Support

• Light Duty personnel may be reassigned to assist at various stations

• Off Duty FF’s are encouraged to help at their stations

• Family and friends are also welcome to come out and help

• Capital One Bank has free coin counting- to find a branch near your station visit www.capitalonebank.com

“FILL THE BOOT” Support

• Designated personnel will pick up any money/deposit slips from stations after 2000 hrs. Stations may be asked to secure money until the next morning.

• MDA banners, posters & stickers will be provided to station to be used by all 3 shifts

• MDA families will be visiting stations the week before Fill the Boot.

Station Goals

• Station goals are based on each FF on the shift collecting $300 per day.

• Example: Station 4 works 6 FF per day = $1,800 X 3 shifts = $5,400.00 total for Station 4

• Example: Station 29 works 11 FF per day = $3,300.00 X 3 shifts = $9,900.00

• Any Off Duty FF’s, family or friends that help reach a stations goal will only reduce the time needed to meet our overall goal.

Station Goals Per Shift Battalion 1

• Station 1 8 FF/Day X $300/FF = $2,400• Station 2 5 FF/Day X $300/FF = $1,500• Station 12 8 FF/Day X $300/FF = $2,400 • Station 15 8 FF/Day X $300/FF = $2,400• Station 16 9 FF/Day X $300/FF = $2,700 • Station 19 7 FF/Day X $300/FF = $2,100• Station 24 9 FF/Day X $300/FF = $2,700

Battalion 1 goal / shift = $16,200 X 3 shifts = $48,600

Station Goals Per Shift Battalion 2

• Station 6 7 FF/Day X $300/FF = $2,100• Station 7 4 FF/Day X $300/FF = $1,200• Station 10 8 FF/Day X $300/FF = $2,400• Station 11 5 FF/Day X $300/FF = $1,500• Station 20 3 FF/Day X $300/FF = $900 • Station 26 3 FF/Day X $300/FF = $900 • Station 30 6 FF/Day X $300/FF = $1,800• Rescue 1 2 FF/Day X $300/FF = $600 Battalion 2 goal / shift = $11,400 X 3 shifts =

$34,200.00

Station Goals Per Shift Battalion 3

• Station 3 14 FF/Day X $300/FF = $4,200• Station 8 14 FF/Day X $300/FF = $4,200• Station 23 11 FF/Day X $300/FF = $3,300• Station 28 6 FF/Day X $300/FF = $1,800• Station 31 11 FF/Day X $300/FF = $3,300• Station 33 6 FF/Day X $300/FF = $1,800

Battalion 3 goal / shift = $18,600 X 3 shifts = $55,800.00

Station Goals Per Shift Battalion 4

• Station 4 6 FF/Day X $300/FF = $1,800• Station 5 5 FF/Day X $300/FF = $1,500• Station 18 7 FF/Day X $300/FF = $2,100• Station 21 6 FF/Day X $300/FF = $1,800• Station 25 11 FF/Day X $300/FF = $3,300• Station 40 5 FF/Day X $300/FF = $1,500• Rescue 2 9 FF/Day X $300/FF = $2,700Battalion 4 goal / shift = $14,700 X 3 shifts =

$44,100.00

Station Goals Per Shift Battalion 5

• Station 22 6 FF/Day X $300/FF = $1,800• Station 9 4 FF/Day X $300/FF = $1,200• Station 13 6 FF/Day X $300/FF = $1,800• Station 17 9 FF/Day X $300/FF = $2,700• Station 14 6 FF/Day X $300/FF = $1,800• Station 35 9 FF/Day X $300/FF = $2,700• Station 34 9 FF/Day X $300/FF = $2,700Battalion 5 goal / shift = $14,700 X 3 shifts =

$44,100.00

“FILL THE BOOT” Awards

All shifts and stations that meet or exceed their goal will be presented an award by the

President of L1664, Fire Chief and MDA.

Eagle’s Club

• The Eagle’s Club located on Shady Grove Road in Gaithersburg is the collection site again this year.

• Off-duty FF’s participating in Fill-the-Boot are welcome to stop by to help count funds and have dinner.

MDA Coordinator

• Any questions regarding the 2013 “Fill the Boot” Campaign should be directed to Donnie Simmons, L1664 MDA Chairman, at:– (Cell)301 252-9313– donald.simmons@montgomerycountymd.gov– L1664 Office 301 762-6611

"Fire fighters are my heroes. They have given selflessly of their time and resources to help MDA, and it never ceases to gratify me that so many of you care so much about “my kids.”

- Jerry Lewis