Hall County Fire Rescue (HCFR) received top honors Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at the annual Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation awards banquet for raising the most money statewide during the foundation’s annual “Give Burns the Boot” campaign.
Hall County Deputy Fire Chief Bryan Cash said this week, “Every dollar raised comes directly from Hall County citizens. No corporate sponsors. No grants. Just residents who believe in their local fire department and the mission of the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation.”
County Government officials said through a press release that over a three day period, HCFR collected $63,493 at various locations across Hall County. Firefighters were stationed at roadways and intersections, collecting donations in a fire boot from passing motorists. Hall County has ranked among the campaign’s top fundraising departments for nine of the past 10 years, raising nearly $700,000 for the foundation since 2016.
Every dollar donated goes directly to the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation, which provides aid to burn survivors, supports burn centers, promotes fire and life safety education and funds Camp Oo-U-La, a life-changing summer camp for children ages 7 to 17 who have experienced burn injuries…