Tampa Firefighters Charity Fund

08/20/2026

The Annual Membership Meeting for TFCF will be held on August 27th at the beautiful Tampa Firefighters Museum at 0900hrs.

08/19/2026

Yesterday we were fortunate enough to visit with some very courageous kids at Tampa General Hospital to spread some SUMMER cheer! The smiles on their faces when they got to pick from a cart full of toys was pretty special, but the surprise of getting to choose one of our many unique Tampa Fire Rescue challenge coins was even better. TFCF is always proud to share the culture of emergency response with our future. We may have even recruited a few new firefighters today!

Thank you to the Tampa Fire Fighters Museum for providing these beautiful coins for us to share with some very deserving kids.

08/18/2026

Getting ready to bring some much needed smiles to some very deserving children at Tampa General Hospital! Stay tuned.

08/13/2026

Even when it’s pouring rain and grey outside, up to 80% of the sun’s UV rays can still pe*****te through the clouds. That means daily sun protection is still a must!

A huge, heartfelt thank you to our amazing sponsor, The Captain Billek Foundation for generously donating the sunscreen once again to our Pediatric Burn Survivor Camp. Your support keeps our kids safe and protected, no matter what the weather is doing.

07/28/2026

TFCF has been working closely with the Firemen’s Benevolent Association of The City of Tampa, Inc and Tampa Firefighters Local 754 to ensure that Captain Bengter’s and his family’s needs are met. Our brother has suffered a critical medical emergency while visiting family in Hawaii. We are currently raising funds for things like lodging and meals for his family while in Hawaii. If you are able, please follow the link below to support this family in need. Thank you. https://buy.stripe.com/9B628r3qi5Zc79g8G6bsc02?fbclid=IwdGRjcATWBf1wZG9mBWZkaWQWULZ1zmgDER2nfxQIo9QwU9YnPDrHNmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5HMFHLlQ7j37KeMRdowZaI4MVsfFHRbAtPQas2H3U5v-u_DNXhpS-L2BRDbQ_aem_OgENMdppbWJzWXWmHqvF8Q

07/28/2026

Our Brother Needs Us

While on a family vacation in Hawaii with his fiancée, Sam, their young daughter, Stella, and his mother, Irina, Captain Benny Bengter suffered a sudden and life-threatening medical emergency.

Benny was rushed to the hospital, where he remains in critical condition. He has undergone multiple surgeries, and his family has remained by his side every step of the way. Benny’s fight is far from over. He continues to require additional surgeries, and the road ahead remains uncertain.

If you’ve ever had the privilege of knowing Benny, you know exactly the kind of person he is.

Benny is an exceptional Fire Captain, a respected leader, a devoted father and fiancé, and the kind of friend who would give you the shirt off his back without ever expecting anything in return. Throughout his career with Tampa Fire Rescue, he has dedicated his life to serving our community, mentoring others, and always putting people before himself. He is deeply respected, genuinely loved, and the type of firefighter every department hopes to have.

Now it’s our turn to stand beside him.

From the moment we learned of Benny’s medical emergency, the International Association of Fire Fighters family immediately came together. Through IAFF District 12 Vice President Walt Dix, IAFF Local 754 was connected with IAFF Local 1463 in Honolulu. Hawaii Fire Fighters Association President Bobby Lee and the members of Local 1463 have gone above and beyond providing on-the-ground support and guidance while Benny’s family navigates this unimaginable situation thousands of miles from home.

Here in Tampa, Tampa Firefighters Local 754 has remained in constant communication with Benny’s family and ensuring his loved ones have one less thing to worry about while they remain focused on Benny’s recovery.

An emergency like this brings an overwhelming emotional and financial burden. Extended travel, lodging, meals, missed work, and the countless unexpected expenses that come with being away from home for an unknown period of time quickly add up.

To help ease that burden, the Firemen’s Benevolent Association of The City of Tampa, Inc, a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization, has established a dedicated fund to assist Benny and his family during this incredibly difficult time.

❤️ If you would like to support Benny and his family, you can donate here:

https://buy.stripe.com/9B628r3qi5Zc79g8G6bsc02

If you would prefer to contribute by another method, including by check or another form of donation, please email [email protected], and we will coordinate directly with the Tampa Firefighters Benevolence.

Every donation, regardless of the amount, will go directly toward helping Benny and his family navigate the challenges that lie ahead.

If you are unable to donate, we simply ask that you continue keeping Benny, Sam, Stella, Irina, and the entire Bengter family in your thoughts and prayers.

The fire service is more than a profession. It’s a family. When one of us is hurting, we stand together.

Today, we’re asking you to stand with Benny.

On behalf of the Bengter family, thank you for your prayers, your generosity, and for supporting one of our own.

Nick Stocco
President
IAFF Local 754

07/25/2026

TFCF was proud to support Tampa Fire Rescue Firefighter/Paramedic Scott Mayville and Team Medic Solutions LLC at today’s University of South Florida Sports Medicine Conference. Scott is always so passionate about sharing his extensive knowledge with others during his service as a Team Paramedic for USF Athletics.

06/23/2026

Thank you so much Tampa Fire Rescue for your continued support. We are so grateful!

06/18/2026

https://www.fox13news.com/video/fmc-n0bztnlx1splcifg

Thank you so much to our friends at FOX 13 News - Tampa Bay for helping us spread the word of our Pediatric Burn Survivor Camp, and of firework safety! If you would like to be a sponsor for this wonderful organization, please email [email protected]

A summer camp gives young burn survivors a safe place to share their stories, build confidence and just be kids again. FOX 13’s Ariel Plasencia reports.

05/20/2026

TFCF is a very proud sponsor of the The Matthew T. Bunch Foundation Dodgeball Event each year and we are thrilled to be a part of such an amazing cause.