The 2011 Albuquerque Fire Department “Fill the Boot” Drive will be held from Monday June 20th through Saturday June 25th. The IAFF Local 244 and the Albuquerque Fire Department will carry on the tradition again this year in support of Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Across the Country Firefighters have been committed to a cure through the annual MDA “Fill the Boot” campaign. The IAFF’s efforts play a vital role in supporting those families who are afflicted with any one of the 43 different types of Neuro-Muscular Disease. The Families of MDA depend on us in order to continue their MDA Summer Camps, the clinics they attend at UNMH and helping with the repairs of durable medical equipment, i.e. car lifts, wheel chairs, leg braces, etc.
There are no time restrictions for “Fill the Boot”. All units and crews are encouraged to take advantage of this once a year event. All units will be assigned pre-approved locations and are allowed to frequent these locations at any time during the drive. The donations will be collected by MDA staff.
Support Divisions and Civilian Staff schedule:
All Support Divisions and Civilian Staff are allowed to take advantage of this full week of Fill the Boot at the discretion of your Division Officer to any of the approved locations. All support staff, civilian employees, family members, guests and off duty fire fighters are invited to participate.
*All locations will be identified in a forthcoming memo from Fire Administration.
