The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District announced it will host a special fill the boot fundraising event to assist those impacted by the Maui wildfires.
During a “fill the boot”, firefighters volunteer their time and hold out their fire boots and collect money from patrons who want to contribute to a particular cause–in this case, Maui wildfire victims.
According the to District, they will host an event in the City of Concord and in the City of Walnut Creek on August 31.
- 9:00 am to 12:00 pm – Downtown Walnut Creek in Broadway Plaza
- 4:00 pm – Music in the Park at Todos Santos Park in Concord.
There will be a Haka performance by Local 1230 Firefighters during the “music in the park” event.
About the United Professional Firefighters of Contra Costa County, Local 1230
The United Professional Firefighters of Contra Costa County are dedicated to professionalism, service, and camaraderie. Our members provide highly personal, dedicated, and professional services to the residents and visitors of Contra Costa County. The United Professional Firefighters of Contra Costa County is governed by an executive board of firefighters in the positions of Secretary-Treasurer, Vice Presidents, agency representatives, and under the current leadership of President Vince Wells.
We are a non-profit organization that represents the sworn men and women of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, El Cerrito Fire Department, Kensington Fire Protection District, Moraga-Orinda Fire District, and the Rodeo-Hercules Fire District. Our organization works by protecting the rights of our members, providing them with legal representation, negotiating for adequate benefits and competitive wages, and supports our community through charitable donations to local programs and charities.
For more information on Local 1230, click here
For more upcoming events in Contra Costa County, visit our events calendar
