Augusta Firefighters Collect Donations for Burn Families
The Augusta Fire Department's annual boot drive benefits the Burn Foundation of America, which supports families of burn patients.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Philanthropy
The Augusta Fire Department is holding its annual boot drive from Friday, November 6, through Sunday, November 8, collecting donations for the Burn Foundation of America. Firefighters are stationed at 7 Brew on Walton Way near Wheeler Road and near the food court entrance of Augusta Mall.
Why it matters
Firefighters regularly respond to emergencies involving burn injuries, and the drive lets them support burn patients' families beyond the initial emergency. The fundraiser gives Augusta residents a direct way to contribute to that support locally.
The department raised nearly $30,000 during last year's fundraiser and hopes to exceed that total when the three-day drive concludes. Donations go directly to the Burn Foundation of America, and this year's final totals have not yet been announced.
The players
Augusta Fire Department
The Augusta Fire Department is the municipal fire service serving the city of Augusta, Georgia, and organizes the annual boot drive.
Burn Foundation of America
The Burn Foundation of America is a nonprofit that provides housing, meals, and clothing to families of burn patients while their loved ones receive treatment.
The details
Firefighters approach vehicles in the drive-thru at 7 Brew and collect donations, while children reach from backseats to place money into boots. Donation stations at both locations display QR codes for the Burn Foundation of America, and 7 Brew employees spread word of the fundraiser while taking orders.
Timeline
Friday, November 6, 2026: Boot drive begins at donation locations
Sunday, November 8, 2026: Boot drive ends
Market Landscape
The boot drive is a local extension of the Burn Foundation of America's model, which funds housing, meals, and clothing for families whose loved ones are treated in burn units. Fire departments often pair emergency response with community fundraising, and this drive follows that pattern in Augusta.
Augusta residents can donate to the Burn Foundation of America by stopping at 7 Brew on Walton Way near Wheeler Road or the Augusta Mall food court entrance through Sunday, November 8. Donation stations display QR codes, so contributions can also be made by phone.
The takeaway
Small in-person donations at local drive-thrus and mall entrances can add up to meaningful support for families navigating burn treatment. Checking whether a local fire department runs a similar drive is a simple way to contribute.
What happens next
The boot drive concludes Sunday, November 8, 2026, and final fundraising totals are expected after it closes.
Further reading
Explore more local giving stories in the Philanthropy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WJBF News Channel 6.
