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Guns N Hoses On Ice:
Every December, the St. Louis City Fire Department
challenges the St. Louis City Police Department in the annual
Guns ‘N Hoses On Ice hockey game. The teams compete for
the Impact Cup Challenge trophy, but the biggest winners are
the Burns Recovered Support Group and Missouri Children's
Burn Camp, as they have received over $17,000 in proceeds
from this benefit!
The idea for Guns ‘N Hoses On Ice originated with Dan
Hartney of the St. Louis City Fire Depart-ment during the
summer of 2000. Since then, Dan has worked tirelessly with
his friends at the fire and police departments to make sure
this fundraiser is a huge success.
Approximately, over 400 enthusiastic fans
attend each game. In 2003, former St. Louis Blues players,
Kelly Chase and Tony Twist, played and helped add to the excitement
of the game.
 Fill
the Helmet:
Many of the fire departments in Missouri support Burns Recovered Support Group by participating in the annual Fill the Helmet campaign. The first fundraiser was conducted in 1997 and involved 13 fire departments, primarily in the county of St. Louis, and raised $11,891. The campaign has grown to include fire departments throughout the state and has generated over $700,000 in support of the mission of BRSG.
Most departments hold their fundraiser the first weekend in May; however, there are departments that conduct their campaigns at other times of the year. The majority of departments have some form of boot/helmet block, while others have barbecues, pancake breakfasts, car washes and other types of fundraising events.
The money raised by BRSG is used to help burn survivors and their families, help fire departments throughout the state with prevention/education programs and help the burn centers that take care of those who have suffered a burn injury. The money raised comes back to the communities we live in.
BRSG thanks Patton-Bridgeton Terrace Chief Steve Arnold for suggesting that we do Fill the Helmet back in the fall of 1996. Steve helped get the campaign off to a strong start by serving as chairman at its inception. Steve is now co-chairman of the campaign along with Assistant Chief Eric Kiehl of the Hazelwood Fire Department.
Fill the Helmet is important to BRSG in attaining its goals. Become involved with this fundraiser and help BRSG continue with its diverse programs.
St. Louis City Firefighters Sand Volleyball Tournament:
The firefighters of the city of St. Louis hosts a sand volleyball
tournament during the fall that benefits Missouri Children's
Burn Camp. Teams are composed of firefighters, healthcare
professionals and others. Captain Mark Chrun of the St. Louis
City Fire Department founded this competitive fun-filled event.
The firefighters have a barbecue to provide food. A silent
auction and raffle are also major parts of this special day.
 BurnAid
Golf Classic
Since 2003, the St. Louis Area Sprinkler Contractors and
Sprinkler Fitters Local #268 have sponsored the BurnAid Golf
Classic. This event has been established to fund programs
and services to benefit Missouri Children's Burn Camp.
Denny Webb started this annual event and continues to spearhead it's sucess.
As part of the tournament, the Sprinkler Fitters Local #268 has donated an additional
$25,000 each year.
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