Funds will help furnish, improve stations, provide fire, police equipment
Like most firefighters these days, members of the City of Milton Fire Department will work 24-hour shifts when the department begins operations in mid-May. And when the 27 firefighters, nine lieutenants and three captains who will make up the force are not responding to calls, their assigned fire station will serve as their home-away-from home during their lengthy tour of duty.
That means the stations need to be outfitted with many of the same comforts we are used to in our own homes – beds, couches, chairs, kitchen utensils, entertainment equipment, lawn maintenance equipment and much more.
The City of Milton has acquired three fire stations from Fulton County, but just like buying a home, the buildings come unfurnished and unequipped. So a group of city volunteers – part of the Milton Volunteer Pacers, or MVPs – are soliciting donations to help firefighters feel at home during their down time.
“These men and women are public servants in the truest sense of the term,” said volunteer Jan Fowler, who is leading the fund-raising drive. “They work long, hard hours during which they may be called upon to put their lives on the line to keep our families and belongings safe. They deserve to have the most comfortable surroundings we can provide.
“At the same time, we realize Milton as a new city has many needs and only a limited budget,” Fowler continued. “We felt this was something the community could rally around to provide.”
Cash donations are preferred but new furnishings and equipment will also be accepted, Fowler said. In addition to furnishings and equipment, donations also will be used to fund renovations, landscaping and general repair at the stations. Long-term, donations to the public safety fund will be used for future improvements and address fire and police equipment needs.
All donations are tax deductible; the city will provide contributors with necessary forms. Checks can be made payable to the City of Milton and sent to: Public Safety Fund, Milton City Hall, 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107G, Milton, GA 30004. For information on furniture/equipment donations, e-mail Fowler at jfowler770@comcast.net. PLEASE SEE CURRENT LIST BELOW!!!
***EDITOR’S NOTE***This fund is NOT to be confused with the Milton Fire / Police Fund set up by Magnolia Media. To find out more about this fund, please see http://www.accessmilton.com/Articles/CharitableFund.php
Milton Firehouse Furnishings Needed
Day Room
Recliners – 8
TV’s – 2
VCR / DVD Player – Taken care of!
Tables – 4
Bookcases – 2
Lamps -4
Pictures – OPEN
Sofa and / or Loveseat OPEN
Additional Chairs – Open
Office
Desks – 4
Chairs – 4
File Cabinets – 4
Bulletin Boards – 4
Dry Erase Boards – OPEN
Paper Shredder – 2
Office / Desk Supplies – OPEN
Sleeping Quarters
Long Twin Beds (Comm.Grade) – 8
Lockers – OPEN
Side Tables / Night Stands – 8
Alarm Clocks – 8
Lamps – 8
Small TV – OPEN
Cleaning Equipment / Supplies
Mops – OPEN
Brooms – OPEN
Mop Buckets – OPEN
Cleaning Rags – OPEN
Yard Equipment
Mower – 2
Weedeater – 2
Blower – 2
Garden Hoses – 4
Kitchen / Dining
Refrigerator (35″ wide max) – 2
Stove – OPEN
Washer / Dryer (elec) – 2
Large Ice Machine – 2
Microwave (23″ wide) – 2
Dining Table & Chairs – 2
Dishes – 4
Glasses (plastic) – 2
Toaster and/or Toaster Oven – 2
Flatware – 2
Iron Skillets (12″ & Larger) – 4
Pots & Pans (Heavy Duty) -2
Bakeware (cookie sheets / etc) – 2
Corning Set – 2
Cooking Utensil Set – 2
Prep Set (Measures / bowls) – 2
Kitchen Towels / Potholders – 4
Can Opener – 2
Coffee Maker (Comm. Grade) – 2
Kitchen Knive Block set – 2
Cutting Boards – 2
Dishdrainer – 2
Collander – 2
Crockpot – 2
Tea Pitchers – (Plastic) 4
Large Trash Can – 2
Small TV – 2
Miscellaneous
Outdoor Gas Grill – OPEN
Exercise Equipment – OPEN
Toolbox & Tools – OPEN
Outdoor Furniture – OPEN
Ping Pong Table – OPEN
Waste Baskets – OPEN
Wall Clocks – OPEN
And anything else fellow Miltonians can offer! Thank you!!!
