Find out how one fire department is getting donations to its wish list

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08/21/2012

Fire Prevention Week 2012 is fast approaching.

Want more support for your Sparky Wish List? Check out Sparky’s interview with Lt. Robert Hendrigan of the Brockton Fire Department and see how he got his community to increase their support the department’s outreach programs.

If you want to follow Lt. Hendrigan's lead, use the tools provided to customize a flyer that you can distribute or create a news release to send to your local newspaper, radio or TV station to let them know how your community can support your public education needs.

If you have been successful in promoting your wish list and would like to share tips for other fire departments, please email us.

Visit Sparky’s web page to find more tips on getting donations from your local community.

Posted by Lauren Backstrom on 08/21/2012 at 10:23 AM in Sparky's Wish List | Permalink

Technorati Tags: Brockton MA Fire Department, donations, Fire Prevention Week, FPW, NFPA, Sparky's Wish List

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This is such a great idea! Our firm was happy to take advantage of Sparky's wish list this year to benefit the Gwinnett County Fire Department. Thanks for organizing this.

Posted by: Harrington Group, Inc. | 08/21/2012 at 12:37 PM

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