🚒 Supporting Volunteer Fire Departments
Invest in the Heroes Who Protect Our Communities.
The Skybelle Foundation rewards volunteer firefighters who choose to get their EMT/Paramedic certification that they don’t already have. Once they receive their dual certification, they must remain with the fire department who registers them with the foundation for 2 years, respond to at least 25% of the station’s total calls per year, and maintain all training required to keep their certifications. After 2 years, the Skybelle Foundation will then reward them with a $2,500 check.
The Skybelle Foundation is NOT retro-active to current volunteer firefighters who currently have a dual certification, and any firefighters that are employed full-time at any other fire department DO NOT qualify.
$2,500
Per Certified Firefighter
2yr
Active Service Requirement
500K+
Volunteer Firefighters in USA
70%
U.S. Fire Depts. are Volunteer
Our Mission
Empowering the Volunteers Who Protect Us
Volunteer fire departments protect more than 70% of America’s communities — often with limited resources and tight budgets.
The Skybelle Foundation was founded to help provide more dual-certified emergency responders and to help with the recruitment and retention of volunteer fire departments. We reward volunteer firefighters who choose to become a certified EMT/Paramedic.
Through our foundation, Fire Chiefs register their departments, then they register their volunteer firefighter. Once the volunteer firefighter registers to start their EMT/Paramedic classes, or if they are currently enrolled, the Chief will provide Skybelle Foundation with that information (school, technical college, etc.). Upon receiving the EMT/Paramedic certification, the Chief will provide the foundation with that state certification number. After a firefighter remains active for two years, the Foundation pays them directly — $2,500 as a reward for their commitment.
All state certification numbers will be verified.
Why This MattersEMT/Paramedic certified volunteer firefighters are better equipped to respond to medical emergencies, cardiac events, and trauma on scene — often before ambulances arrive. Every dollar we invest in training translates directly to lives saved.The Process
How the Foundation Works
A simple four-step process from department registration to firefighter payout.
Step 01
Register Your Department
Fire chiefs create an account in the Skybelle Foundation portal — free, instant approval, no waiting.
Step 02
Add Your Firefighters
Add each firefighter’s name and details to your department roster through the online portal.
Step 03
Submit EMT Certification
Upload the firefighter’s EMT certification number and date. The two-year countdown begins immediately.
Step 04
Receive $2,500 Payout
After two years of active service, the firefighter receives a $2,500 direct payment from the Skybelle Foundation.
The Reward
$2,500 for Every Certified Volunteer Firefighter
We believe volunteer firefighters deserve to be rewarded for their commitment to keeping communities safe. After completing their EMT/Paramedic certification and serving actively for two years, each firefighter receives a direct $2,500 payment.
$2,500
Fire Chief Portal
Simple Dashboard for Fire Chiefs
Our online portal makes managing your department’s participation effortless. Register once, then add and manage your firefighters at any time.
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“There is no program like this that we have ever heard of. The Skybelle Foundation is doing something truly unique for volunteer firefighters across America.”
— Fire Chiefs & Volunteer Firefighters Across the Country
Our Impact
Building Safer Communities, One Volunteer Firefighter at a Time
The Skybelle Foundation was created to reward firefighters in their efforts to further their training and education to provide additional emergency care for their communities that they serve. The Foundation hopes it will help with recruiting and retention of Volunteer Firefighters all across America.
Our goal: reward every EMT/Paramedic certified volunteer firefighter who completes two years of active service.
Support the Mission
Help Us Reward More American Heroes
The Skybelle Foundation runs entirely on the generosity of supporters. Every dollar donated goes directly toward the $2,500 payout fund for EMT/Paramedic certified volunteer firefighters.
With over 70% of U.S. fire departments staffed by volunteers, the need is enormous — and your contribution makes a direct, measurable difference. Help support those who risk their lives to save you family and pets.