The Forsyth County Fire Department will collect donations for its annual boot drive at intersections throughout the county for the next three Saturdays: May 1, 8 and 15.
Money raised from “Give Burns the Boot” goes to the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation, which funds several programs, including a summer camp for children who have suffered severe burns.
Proceeds also go toward educational programs.
More than 100 fire departments throughout the state participate in the drive.
About 5 percent of the total collected will be returned to the county for local fire safety and burn prevention programs.
In a statement, Fire Chief Danny Bowman praised the generosity of local residents.
“Forsyth County is a very generous community,” he said. “We are always appreciative of the support the boot drive receives.”
Money raised from “Give Burns the Boot” goes to the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation, which funds several programs, including a summer camp for children who have suffered severe burns.
Proceeds also go toward educational programs.
More than 100 fire departments throughout the state participate in the drive.
About 5 percent of the total collected will be returned to the county for local fire safety and burn prevention programs.
In a statement, Fire Chief Danny Bowman praised the generosity of local residents.
“Forsyth County is a very generous community,” he said. “We are always appreciative of the support the boot drive receives.”