Firefighters Raise $5,160 for Captain Shane Dougan
Attendees of a fire service conference in North Little Rock raised money to help a fire captain rebuild after his Sheridan home was destroyed.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Philanthropy
About 200 firefighters from more than 18 states raised $5,160 for North Little Rock Fire Department Captain Shane Dougan, whose Sheridan home was destroyed by fire on November 1. The fundraiser was organized during the First in Fire Conference at the North Little Rock Event Center.
Why it matters
The fundraiser shows how the fire service community responds to members affected by personal loss. Funds raised will support Dougan as he works to rebuild his home.
The raffle raised $5,160 for Dougan from roughly 200 firefighters attending conference events from more than 18 states. Total rebuilding costs and the remaining funding gap were not disclosed.
The players
Shane Dougan
Captain of the North Little Rock Fire Department whose Sheridan home was destroyed by fire.
Fire Innovation and Mayhem Rescue
Organization that donated items used in the raffle benefiting Dougan.
The details
Conference organizers Ryan McCormick and John Fullbright learned of the fire before the First in Fire Conference and organized a fundraiser for Dougan. Fire Innovation and Mayhem Rescue donated items used in a raffle that generated the $5,160 total.
Timeline
November 1, 2026: Fire destroyed Dougan's Sheridan home.
November 4 to 7, 2026: First in Fire Conference held at the North Little Rock Event Center.
Philanthropy Context
Peer fundraising inside the fire service often follows a member's home loss, with departments and conference networks pooling donations and in-kind items. The First in Fire Conference drew firefighters from across the country, and its organizers used that gathering to direct support toward Dougan.
Donations to the rebuilding effort can be made through an online fundraiser for Dougan. Readers interested in supporting the rebuild can contribute directly to that campaign.
The takeaway
Community fundraising can provide meaningful support when a first responder faces a household loss. Readers who wish to help can look for official online fundraisers tied to the affected family.
Further reading
Explore more Philanthropy stories to see how communities support residents after personal losses.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KLRT - FOX16.com.
