The funds are mainly used to offer financial support to career firefighters and their families in moments of severe hardship or loss such as death.

There are several methods available for donating. Visit our Contributions page to find various options including direct deposit, Venmo, or instructions for mailing in your contribution

Financial assistance to career firefighters and their families during times of extreme hardship and/or loss such as death.

Certainly, all contributions to the Howard Heroes Fund are eligible for tax deduction. You can locate our tax identification number on the contributions page.

Discretionary disbursement limits are determined by the financial health and stability of the fund. Before any disbursement, a board caucus is conducted.

Based on the circumstances of the career firefighter and/or his/her family hardship and/or loss.

Yes, if financial assistance is needed following a catastrophic injury or in the unfortunate event of a line-of-duty death, the firefighter or their family should submit their application directly.

Contact the Howard Heroes Fund at Clayton.Belle@howardheroesfund.org or call 410.730.2000.

The Howard Heroes Fund was established by the Howard County (Maryland) Professional Fire Fighters Association and is the primary collaborative organization that supports the Howard Heroes Fund. Additional support is also received from the men and women of Howard County (Maryland) Department of Fire and Rescue Services and their families.

Contact the Howard Heroes Fund at Clayton.Belle@howardheroesfund.org or call 410.730.2000.