Townsend Area Volunteer Fire Department
Serving the Peaceful Side of the Smokies
DONATE & SUPPORT
The TAVFD depends upon donations, contributions and fundraising activities to support operations. Consider making a one-time or recurring donation to the TAVFD. Sustaining membership fees may also be paid online. We may also periodically seek assistance in funding specific Departmental needs.
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The TAVFD is a tax-exempt 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.
Did You Know ... ?
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​It costs about $5,000 to outfit each firefighter in the necessary protective gear (coat, pants, boots, helmet, hood and gloves).
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Each breathing apparatus to protect a firefighter's respiratory system costs over $5,000.
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A single attack hose, with its nozzle, costs about $1,000. On a fire two or more such lines are required.
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A new fire engine or tank truck costs $200,000 or more.
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It costs over $16,000 per year to provide adequate insurance for the fire department.
The TAVFD does not directly receive or process your credit card information. We use PayPal and Stripe as our secure payment processors.
MAKE A DONATION
(Do Not Use for Sustaining Membership)
BECOME A SUSTAINING MEMBER
OPTION 2
VIA PAYPAL SUBSCRIPTION
Via PayPal (Credit card) - A PayPal account is not necessary to make a donation.
Via Stripe (Credit card)
A PayPal account is necessary to make sustaining member payments. These payments automatically renew each year unless you cancel your sustaining membership.
OPTION 4
VIA STRIPE SUBSCRIPTION
OPTION 3
VIA OUR BILLING SYSTEM