Mt. Morris Fire Foundation, NFP

12/08/2025

🔥 As we approach the end of the year, we want to thank our community for your incredible support! 🔥

The Mt. Morris Fire Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting the Mt. Morris Fire Protection District through equipment purchases, training support, community education, and safety initiatives. Your generosity directly impacts the safety of our firefighters and the residents we proudly serve.

As you consider your year-end, tax-deductible donations, we invite you to partner with us in strengthening our mission. Every contribution, big or small, helps us provide lifesaving tools, training, and resources that make a real difference.

❤️ Ways to Support:
✔ Make a tax-deductible donation before December 31
✔ Share our mission with friends and family
✔ Get involved in future fundraisers and community events

Your support keeps our firefighters and EMS personnel safer, better equipped, and ready to respond when seconds count. Thank you for helping us protect the community we all call home.

🙏 From all of us at the Mt. Morris Fire Foundation, thank you for your continued support, generosity, and belief in our mission.

12/02/2025

As we celebrate Giving Tuesday, we’re reminded how powerful our community truly is. Your generosity helps us provide vital equipment, training, and support to the Mt. Morris Fire Protection District ensuring our firefighters and EMS personnel have the tools they need to keep our community safe.

As the year comes to a close, remember that the Mt. Morris Fire Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, making your donation tax-deductible. Your gift not only strengthens our department, but may also benefit you at tax time.

Every dollar makes a difference whether it’s $5 or $5,000. Thank you for standing with us, supporting our mission, and helping protect the place we all call home.

👉 Donate today and help us finish the year strong!

10/28/2025

Today, on National First Responder Day, we honor and thank the men and women who answer the call—day or night, rain or shine—to keep our community safe.

The Mt. Morris Fire Foundation proudly recognizes our incredible firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics who serve with courage, compassion, and dedication. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to our Officers at Mt. Morris Police Department, the Deputies and Dispatchers at the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, and our neighboring Fire and EMS agencies who stand beside us when the call for help goes out.

Your commitment, sacrifice, and teamwork make all the difference when seconds matter most.
Thank you for being the heroes our community can always count on. ❤️🔥🚒🚓🚑

10/09/2025

A very big thank you to UNION Savings BANK for their generous donation towards building our new Firehouse. It’s because of corporate sponsors like you that will help make this a reality for our great community.

Pictured L-R Front row Brittanie Carr, Amanda Walter, CTFA Sr. Trust Officer, Mary Topel, Deputy Chief Mark Lewis, Christy Eastman, Foundation President Sue Druschel, Foundation Member Ed Baker, Marilyn Miller, Nick Gill, USB President and CEO, Foundation Treasurer Bob DeWolfe and Angie Good, USB Chief Sales Officer and Foundation Secretary.
L-R Back Row Lieutenant David Hoffman, Paramedic Craig Bevan, Meagan Spandet, Fire Chief Rob Hough, FF/Paramedic Ray Darsidan.

07/11/2025

Just an FYI, no concert tonight.

07/04/2025

Happy Fourth of July! We are offering FREE parking in the lot where the new fire station will be built. Please use caution while entering and leaving the lot. We are not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items while utilizing the parking area. Thank you everyone and have a HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!!

06/13/2025

12/03/2024

Did you hear?? TODAY IS GIVING TUESDAY

As a nonprofit organization, the Mt. Morris Fire Foundation receives no fixed annual subsides, and relies on donations from the public. Please consider us in this important day. Donations received will go towards our biggest goal right now of building a new fire station.

Donate now! Http://mtmorrisfirefoundation.com/donate-now.html #/

is the global day of giving taking place today as an opportunity for people around the world to use your individual power of generosity to support organizations you love and desperately need your support.

We hope the Mt. Morris Fire Foundation is one of those! Every single act of generosity counts. Join the global movement of generosity today and make a difference!

11/18/2024

Thank you to the Disciples United Methodist Church for their generous donation! They hosted a potato bar and donated the proceeds to the Fire Foundation for a the new fire station! We are so thankful for community partners like you!

Front Row L-R: Molly Baker, Kit Reynolds, & Marilyn Miller with grandson George Miller and Granddaughter Charlotte Miller.

Back Row L-R: Deputy Chief Mark Lewis, Foundation Trustee FF/PM Andy Bostic, PM Ray Darsidan, Ed Baker, Bruce True, Dick Schmidt, Linda, Orsted, Denise Cheek, Pastor Marcia Peddicord, Howie Herman, Gary Melvin, & Jim Francis and driving the Engine is Jean Moring.

11/14/2024

As we approach the end of the year, please keep Mt. Morris Fire Foundation, NFP in your plans for giving. Through the generosity of you, the Foundation has raised nearly $350,000 towards its two-million-dollar goal for a new firehouse in Mt. Morris. The Foundation is a fully IRS designated 501(c)(3) organization and donations are tax-deductible. You may donate by going to MtMorrisFireFoundation.com and selecting donate now. Or you can mail or drop off a check at the firehouse 15 E. Center St. Mt. Morris, IL 61054

10/07/2024

Some great tips from our Fire Department!

Yesterday marked the beginning of National Fire Prevention Week. This years theme is Smoke Alarms, Make them work for you. We cannot stress enough the importance of smoke alarms in your home. This is a small investment to keep your entire family safe from fire. Here are a few tips:

1.) Install a smoke alarm in every bedroom and outside each sleeping area (like in the hallway) and on each level of your home.

2.) Test your smoke alarm by pressing the test button once a month to make sure they work properly. Then take a few minutes and hold a home fire safety drill.

3.) Make sure that you have smoke alarms that meet the needs of your family, including those with sensory issues and physical impairments like vision or hearing problems.

Did you know that smoke alarms are only good for 10 years? After that they need replace no matter what the battery life is. After 10 years they can no longer effectively sense smoke.

We will be posting all week about fire safety tips so check back each day!