RUFF Charity

04/10/2026

If you need free smoke alarms please sign up !

The Racine Fire Department and the American Red Cross of Wisconsin will be installing free smoke alarms in Racine homes on Saturday May 16th from 9:30 am until 2 pm. If you or someone you know lives in Racine and needs smoke alarms please sign up using the QR code on the flyer or go to:

https://www.redcross.org/local/wisconsin/about-us/our-work/home-fire-campaign/smoke-alarm-request.html

04/10/2026

Calling all bowlers !!

Don’t forget to get your team signed up for the PFFW Annual Bowling Tournament hosted by Racine Local 321.

Join us on April 25th from 1–4 PM at Castle Lanes in Racine for a great afternoon of bowling, food, and fun.

$30 per player includes 3 games, shoes, pizza, and 2 drink tickets.

This is a 9 pin tap tournament and registration is limited to 24 teams of 4, so spots will fill fast. Registration deadline is April 11 and entries are first come, first served.

Send team information to [email protected] to register.

Castle Lanes
5615 Castle Ct
Racine, WI 53406

Get your team together and come out for a great time.

03/24/2026

Please help out at this awesome event !!

For the 2nd year, the American Red Cross of Wisconsin is partnering with the Racine Fire Department for a one-day smoke alarm event called Sound the Alarm. Our event this year will be on Saturday May 16th from 8 am until 2:30 pm.

Last year 44 volunteers installed 206 alarms in 77 homes.

Please consider donating 6.5 hours of your time to help us make Racine safer !

Free coffee, and snacks will be provided by RUFF Charity in the morning, and a boxed lunch from Lee's Deli will also be provided !

Use the QR code on the flyer to sign up or go to:

https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=public_shift_listing&view_id=1&zip_code=53402®istration_id=21796913

02/25/2026

🎳🔥SUPPORT RACINE FIREFIGHTERS CHARITY – APRIL 25, 2026! 🔥🎳

The Professional Firefighters of Wisconsin Bowling Fundraiser is proudly hosted by Racine Firefighters L-321 and the Racine United Firefighters Charitable Foundation (RUFF) on April 25th, 2026 at Castle Lanes in Racine — and we’re asking our community and local businesses to get involved!

RUFF is a registered 501(c)(3) supporting Racine Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 321 and helping our community in times of need.

💥 Ways You Can Help:
🎳 Sponsor a bowling lane – $100
🎁 Donate a raffle prize or gift certificate ($25–$50 value)
🛍 Donate a Silent Auction item

Every contribution helps us continue serving Racine beyond the call of duty.

✅ All donations are tax deductible. Receipts available upon request.

If you’re interested in supporting this event, please message RUFF Charity or email [email protected].

Thank you for always standing with Racine Fire Fighters L-321 and helping us give back to the community we proudly serve. ❤️🚒

02/19/2026

Please consider supporting the Berens Family as they navigate this difficult time.

Bob Berens was a proud member of the South Shore Fire Department, where he… Berens Family needs your support for In Memory of Bob Berens, Firefighter and Hero

01/29/2026

We're excited to announce that Racine Local 321 will be hosting this year's PFFW Annual Bowling Tournament and fundraiser! Join us on April 25th from 1-4 PM at Castle Lanes (5615 Castle Ct, Racine, WI 53406) for a fun-filled event.

To register email team info to [email protected]

11/15/2025

Our awesome team from Racine Professional Firefighters Local 321 took home two trophies today at the House of Harley-Davidson chili cook-off !!

We were the 2nd place winners chosen by the judges, and of course took home the spirit award again this year !!!

11/15/2025

Don't forget to join your Racine Firefighter's Charity today for some awesome chili at the House of Harley-Davidson chili cook-off !! The event is from 11 until 3 today.

Come hungry, leave happy !!

11/11/2025

Please join us this Saturday at The House of Harley-Davidson's chili cook-off !!
While you are there you will enjoy lots of chili, but don't forget to stop by the 2024 chilli cook-off champions from the Racine Professional Firefighters Local 321 team !!

🔥 It’s going to be a HOT one, folks! 🔥

We’ve got 17 local teams ready to show their culinary skills!

📣 Introducing the 2025 House of Harley-Davidson Chili Cook-off Teams 📣
🌶 Axemen MC Wisconsin Chapter 1
🌶 Brew City FOOLS
🌶 Greenfield Fire-Rescue
🌶 Hales Corners FD
🌶 House of Harley-Davidson Sales Dept.
🌶 Caledonia Fire Department
🌶 MFD Engine 39
🌶 Milwaukee Junior Fire Institute
🌶 Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Association Local 215
🌶 MFD Recruits Class 8.4.25
🌶 Milwaukee Fire Bell Club
🌶 Milwaukee HOG
🌶 ProVisor Inc.
🌶 Racine County HOG
🌶 Racine Fire Department (DEFENDING CHAMPIONS)
🌶 Tri-Our Chili (Local Triathlon Team)
🌶 Veterans America

🎶 Live music by Phil Norby
🚒 100% of proceeds support local firefighter charities

Come hungry. Leave fired up. Don’t miss it!
📅 November 15th
⏰ 11 AM – 3 PM
📍 The HOUSE | 6221 W Layton Ave; Milwaukee, WI
🔗 https://houseofharleydavidson.com/events

09/24/2025

Please consider supporting the Racine Fire Bells ! They provide rehab resources at fire calls to most, if not all Racine and Kenosha County Fire Departments.

09/24/2025

Please consider supporting John from South Shore FD as he battles cancer.

Support the Omelina Family in their Time of Need With the family's permission, this is the official support page for Lieutenant John Omelina. Lieutenant John Omelina has proudly served the South Shore Fire Department for 21 years, the last 10 as a Lieutenant. Throughout his career, John has bee...