Gear Up Foundation was born after the events of September 11, 2001, with a quiet commitment: to honor the fallen and protect those still serving. Today that commitment crosses borders.
Since then, we have shipped trucks, respiratory equipment, suits and training to underfunded departments in the U.S. and Latin America.
Every issue of First Alarm dedicates space to the memory of those who gave their lives that day and to those who keep answering, in any country, to the first alarm.
Operational truck donations to rural departments.
Suits, helmets, boots and respiratory equipment.
Vehicles and basic medical equipment.
Workshops and certifications for volunteer firefighters.
Prevention programs in schools and neighborhoods.
Coordinated shipments to over 11 countries.
2001
Founded after 9/11.
2008
First international truck donation
2015
Expansion across Central America.
2022
Regional training program.
2026
Launch of First Alarm Magazine.
Years of service
Trucks donated
Gear sets delivered
Countries reached
Every read, subscription, purchase and advertiser helps fund gear shipments to stations that need them.
