Charities Committee

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The Maple Ridge Fire Department Charities Committee began their fundraising efforts in 2002.  The firefighters hold four major events each year. 

Firefighters for Families Food Drive

Every December firefighters and members of the Youth Academy spend a day outside each of the major grocery stores in Maple Ridge and collect food and cash in support of the Friends In Need Food Bank and the Christmas Hamper Society. 

Head Shave for Cancer

All of the emergency services in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows work together on this event during the annual Home Show in May.  Members of the Maple Ridge Fire Department, Pitt Meadows Fire Department, RCMP, Ridge-Meadows Search and Rescue and BC Ambulance Service obtain sponsorship to shave their heads.  Visitors to the Home Show also make donations, bid on spectacular raffle items and also have the opportunity to have their head shaved for a cash donation.

Car Wash for the Burn Unit

The August car wash supports the Burn Unit at Vancouver General Hospital and Children's Hospital.  Firefighters wash 300 - 500 vehicles each year at this event in the Haney Place Mall parking lot which is converted into a "drive through" car wash.

Boot Drive for Muscular Dystrophy

Firefighters in Canada have supported MD since 1954 with various fundraising efforts.  The Boot Drive is a nationally recognized event held each fall.