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First In Foundation
Charlottesville–Albemarle 501(c)(3) raising funds for Virginia volunteer fire companies and rescue squads, funding critical equipment (breathing apparatus, rescue tools, safety gear), advanced training, and family assistance after line-of-duty deaths or injuries.
- Cost
- Not stated on the org's own site
- Coverage
- Charlottesville–Albemarle, VA (expanding to neighboring counties and statewide) (Virginia)
- Eligibility
- Volunteer fire companies and rescue squads, and the families of fallen or injured firefighters and EMS personnel
- Last Verified
- October 9, 2026
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