Charitable Giving
Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company was founded with a mission to support the widows and orphans of fallen firefighters. Over the years, the company’s charitable giving has transitioned into an effort of prevention and safety.
Today, through the company’s self-titled “Heritage Program,” Fireman’s Fund awards grants to U.S. fire departments for equipment, training and community education programs. Some grants are also given to fire and burn prevention organizations.
Since 2004, Fireman's Fund has donated more than $28 million to over 1,800 local fire departments across the country.
Independent insurance agents/brokers that sell Fireman’s Fund products direct these grants to support fire stations in their communities. Company employees can also nominate fire departments for grants.
Fireman's Fund has won numerous corporate responsibility awards for this grant program, including the 2008 American Business Award for Best Corporate Social Responsibility Program.
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