The 6th Annual Stop. Drop. Rock & Roll (SDRR) proved to be a big hit again this year at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC), held April 19-21 in Indianapolis, IN. American LaFrance, LLC hosted the benefit party the opening night of FDIC exhibits, bringing in a record-breaking attendance with a record-breaking donation for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF).
“The foundation is ecstatic of the partnership with American LaFrance. SDRR 2007 was a phenomenal event in that the attendance was up from previous years and the event was well received by the attendees and thus successful for NFFF,” said Ron Siarnicki, Executive Director of NFFF.
Attendees were entertained with a live band, food, beverages and a live auction featuring firefighting related items as well as an American LaFrance 175th anniversary celebration package in Charleston, SC and tickets to various sporting events. Chief Billy Goldfedder took the stage again this year as the auctioneer for the evening.
This year SDRR generated $36,710 for the NFFF, a more than 30% increase from last year’s donations. The proceeds will help the NFFF in its mission to recognize the fallen heroes of the firefighting industry and support their families, friends and coworkers.
“Stop. Drop. Rock & Roll donations prove that the fire service community is about family. They continue to support each other and the families of their fallen coworkers and friends,” said Cathy Hedrick, director of Survivor Programs for NFFF.
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About the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Congress created the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) to lead a nationwide effort to honor America’s fallen firefighters. Since 1992, the non-profit foundation has developed and expanded programs that fulfill that mandate. The NFFF’s mission is to honor and remember America’s fallen fire heroes and to provide resources to assist their survivors in rebuilding their lives.
About American LaFrance
American LaFrance has built fire and rescue apparatus since 1832. Today, the company manufactures and distributes a comprehensive line of fire and emergency apparatus including chassis, aerials, ambulances, pumpers, rescues, tankers and wildland vehicles. The company also manufactures a line of vocational vehicles. For additional information, visitwww.americanlafrance.com.
