Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by the horrible tragedy in Charleston, SC.  Information can be found at: http://www.iaff.org/07News/061907Charleston.htm

The IAFF has established the IAFF CHARLESTON FIRE FIGHTERS JUNE 18 FUND to provide financial assistance to the families of the nine fire fighters who lost their lives in Charleston, South Carolina, on June 18, 2007. Contributions to this fund, which are not tax deductible as charitable contributions, may be mailed to the following address: THE IAFF CHARLESTON FIRE FIGHTERS JUNE 18 FUND c/o IAFF General Secretary-Treasurer's Office 1750 New York Avenue, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006