About GTFF

We Are Always Ready To Serve Those Who Serve Us

Born from the vision of newly retired heroes, the Greater Tucson Fire Foundation (GTFF) started in 2010 with a vital mission: to champion the long-term health and wellness of firefighters. Facing the stark reality that cancer is the leading killer of firefighters and that mental health challenges are an escalating crisis, GTFF stands as a beacon of support for physical and mental wellbeing.

From its grassroots efforts with community fundraisers to evolving into a powerhouse nonprofit, GTFF is now the lifeline for firefighters in southern Arizona, ensuring they not only face the flames but also thrive beyond them. With 94% of every donation fueling this cause, your support can light the way to a healthier, brighter future for our firefighters and their families. Join us in safeguarding our heroes’ tomorrows.

How The

GTFF Works

We operate on a set of principles that have driven our organization to make a significant impact in our communication so far!

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Collaboration

We hold quarterly meetings with our full board of trustees to assess current unmet needs for firefighter health and wellness, approve special projects and allocate funding.

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Communication

Our executive board meets every month to stay on top of the day-to-day operations of the foundation. Oftentimes these meetings are held electronically.

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Integrity

Due to the often time-sensitive nature of some requests, our Board Chair and Vice Chair may authorize funding to cover treatment(s) between board meetings within the overall guidance granted to them by the board of trustees.

Our Programs

Our Impact

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Cancer Prevention

When firefighters sign up for their careers, they know many of the well published risks the career choice carries. However, few realize the extent of the cancer risk until well after they have started their careers.

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Cardiac Wellness

Heart disease is a leading killer of firefighters. The Greater Tucson Fire Foundation has provided ultrasounds and other cardiac screening for at-risk firefighters.

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Mental Health

A healthy mind is just as important as a physically fit body. Therefore, the foundation has worked to remove the barriers to receiving quality mental health care from culturally informed providers.

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Peer Fitness and Injury Prevention

The Fire Foundation’s Peer Fitness and Injury Prevention Program support the physical health of our Firefighters. The Fire Foundation continues to provide fitness training and education for Firefighters throughout Southern Arizona.

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Firefigheters Beyond Borders

Launched in 2013 by Greater Tucson Fire Foundation’s Board of Trustees and Patty Vallance (of blessed memory), the Firefighters Beyond Borders program connects our Firefighters in Arizona with the Firefighting community in Israel to support one another in times of need.

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HERO Program

Hardship can strike at a moment’s notice, and firefighters are no different. That’s why we created the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) program to lessen the economic impacts of acute medical hardship.

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