The Fayette County Department of Fire and Emergency Services and the City of Fayetteville Fire Department would like to thank the citizens of Fayette County for the generosity expressed during the recent Georgia Firefighter's Burn Foundation Boot Drive. The three-day total exceeded $11,000.

Funds collected through the boot drive will be used to help support the Burn Foundation's year-round mission: to educate the public in burn awareness and prevention, to support medical facilities in the care of burns in Georgia, and to assist burn survivors in their recovery.

Several Fayetteville businesses provided invaluable support to our firefighters during this event. The Wal-Mart Supercenter, The Home Depot, and Tinseltown Movie Theater, all located in the Fayette Pavilion, provided collection locations which made this event possible. Lunch, supper and refreshments were provided to over 70 firefighters over the three-day period by Fayetteville Publix, Domino's Pizza. Papa John's Pizza, and Chick-fil-A. Many thanks to each of these participating businesses for their support of our efforts.

Jack J. Krakeel
Director, Fayette County Department of Fire and Emergency Services

Alan L. Jones
Fire Chief, Fayetteville Fire Department

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