Responders First · Station Programs

Fundraising
Program

We supply fire and police stations with curated emergency and safety products. Stations sell them to their communities through Zeffy. Every dollar raised goes into a restricted fund for that specific station — zero taken off the top.

100%

Of proceeds to the station

Platform fees via Zeffy

Product categories available

The Process

How It Works

Three steps from setup to station fund. No upfront cost to the station, no hidden fees, no administrative burden.

RF Supplies the Inventory

Responders First provides the station with curated emergency and safety products — flashlights, fire blankets, emergency road flares, survival kits, and more. No purchase required from the station. RF handles procurement and fulfillment.

Station Runs a Zeffy Campaign

RF sets up a dedicated Zeffy storefront for the station. The station shares the link with their community — neighbors, HOAs, local businesses, social media. Buyers purchase items directly online. Zeffy charges zero platform fees, so 100% of every sale goes to the fund.

Funds Go to a Restricted Account

All proceeds are deposited into a restricted fund specific to that station, held through Friends of West LA (FOWLA), our 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor. Funds are only accessible by that station for approved purchases — equipment, supplies, station improvements.

Available Products

What We Supply

Every item is chosen for its practical value to the community — safety products families actually want and can use. Stations can run campaigns with any combination of items.

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Mini LED Flashlight

Compact keychain LED with 4 lighting modes including COB High and Strobe. Up to 800 lumens, magnetic base, portable design. A practical everyday carry item that sells at any community event.

General Inventory

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LED Flashlight

$15

Full-size tactical LED flashlight. High-output with multiple modes. Durable, weather-resistant, and suitable for home emergency kits. Popular with HOA and neighborhood safety programs.

General Inventory

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Emergency Road Flares

$19

LED road flares for vehicle emergencies, roadside safety, and natural disaster preparedness. Reusable, weatherproof, and visible from long distances. Ideal for LA communities in wildfire-prone corridors.

General Inventory

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Fire Blankets

$39

1m × 1m fiberglass fire blanket. Flame retardant and fireproof to 1,100° Celsius. Certified EN13501 and AS/NZS. Essential home safety item — especially relevant in LA’s fire risk environment. 10-unit inventory per station.

Limited: 10 per station

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Emergency Kits

$99

16-in-1 professional survival kit with multi-function pliers, fire starter, compass, stainless steel tools, and waterproof zipper pouch. Complete go-bag for outdoor emergencies, power outages, and evacuation scenarios.

Restockable Inventory

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General Donation

Pay what you can

Community members who want to support the station directly can add a general donation to any order. 100% goes into the station’s restricted fund alongside product sales. No amount is too small.

Any Amount

Our Platform

Why Zeffy?

Most fundraising platforms charge 3–10% in processing and platform fees. Zeffy is a nonprofit fundraising platform that charges zero platform fees — processing is covered by optional donor tips to Zeffy itself, not taken from the campaign.

For Responders First station campaigns, this means every dollar a community member spends goes into that station’s fund. A $99 emergency kit raises exactly $99. A $39 fire blanket raises exactly $39.

Fees deducted from station campaigns

Zero Platform Fees

100% of every purchase goes directly to the station’s restricted fund. Zeffy is sustained by optional tips from donors, not from campaign proceeds.

Accepts All Payment Types

Credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and more. Mobile-optimized for on-the-spot purchases at station events, neighborhood meetings, or shared links.

Per-Station Storefronts

Each station gets its own dedicated campaign page with their badge, description, and item inventory. Funds never commingle between stations.

Real-Time Reporting

RF and station captains can view live sales dashboards showing units sold, revenue raised, and payment breakdowns at any time.

The Restricted Fund

Where the Money Goes

Every campaign raises money that belongs exclusively to that station. Here’s how the fund lifecycle works from first sale to station purchase.

Sale Processed via Zeffy

Community member purchases an item through the station’s Zeffy storefront. Payment processes instantly, confirmation emailed to buyer. Zero fees deducted.

Proceeds Deposited to FOWLA

Zeffy remits proceeds to Friends of West LA (FOWLA), Responders First’s 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor (EIN 26-1693591). Funds are tagged to the specific station’s restricted account.

Station Submits a Purchase Request

When the station is ready to spend, the captain or designee submits a purchase request to RF specifying the item, vendor, and amount. RF reviews for eligibility.

RF Fulfills the Purchase

Upon board approval, RF purchases the item on behalf of the station using restricted fund dollars and delivers or ships directly to the facility. The station never handles the money directly.

Station 84 — Active Campaign

LAFD · Woodland Hills

$198

Total raised to date

Platform fees deducted

View Station 84 Campaign →

Fiscal Sponsor

All funds held by Friends of West LA (FOWLA), a 501(c)(3), EIN 26-1693591. Station funds are fully restricted and may only be used for approved station purposes.

Currently Active

Station Campaigns

All six campaigns are live on Zeffy. Share your station’s link with neighbors, HOAs, local businesses, and community groups — every purchase goes directly into your station’s restricted fund.

LAFD · Station 92

Fire Station 92 Fund

Support LAFD Station 92 with purchases of emergency and safety products. All funds raised go into the Station 92 restricted account.

Open Campaign on Zeffy

LAFD · Station 84

Support LAFD Station 84

Support LAFD Station 84 in Woodland Hills. $198 raised to date from community members purchasing emergency kits and safety supplies.

Open Campaign on Zeffy

LAFD · Station 59

Support LAFD Station 59

Help fund station improvements and equipment for LAFD Station 59. Items include emergency kits, fire blankets, flashlights, and road flares.

Open Campaign on Zeffy

LAFD · Station 43

Support LAFD Station 43

Community fundraising campaign for LAFD Station 43. Every purchase of safety and emergency products goes directly into the Station 43 restricted fund.

Open Campaign on Zeffy

LAFD · Station 37

Support LAFD Station 37

Back LAFD Station 37 through the purchase of community safety products. Proceeds fund station-specific improvements and equipment purchases.

Open Campaign on Zeffy

LAFD · Station 62

Support LAFD Station 62

LAFD Station 62’s community fundraising campaign. Support the station by purchasing emergency preparedness products for your home and family.

Open Campaign on Zeffy

Note

Is your station not listed? Apply through Responders First to get a campaign set up on Zeffy. RF handles the storefront creation, inventory coordination, and fund management. Your station just shares the link.

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