SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE FIRST RESPONDERS
Your generous support and contributions will enable us to provide On-Site Rehab Service to the Nashville Fire Department, Metro Nashville Police Department, OEM and other First Responders in the Nashville, Tennessee area.
About Us
History of Box 55 Association
Chief John D. Ragsdale of the Nashville Fire Department organized the Nashville Fire Buff Club in 1952. Throughout the 65 plus years of service, the mission of our club has remained the same: To serve the men and women of the Nashville Fire Department.
We now provide Rehab Services to all First Responders including Fire, Police, EMS, OEM and any other First Responder in need of rehab 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. We are staffed with 100% Volunteers and operate on donations that we receive.
Currently, Box 55 responds to all working fires and by special request to other emergency situations such as search and rescue, SWAT, Haz-Mat, major MVA’s and other extended operations. Box 55 is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization of volunteers and operates solely on donations and contributions.
How do we Operate
Refreshments are served out of a customized 18 foot response truck. This truck is equipped with a 40 gallon water tank for hot or cold water, an 18 cu. ft. refrigerator/freezer, a propane grill with a two burner stove, a microwave, all aluminum cabinetry and 2 coffee makers. This vehicle also carries misting fans, lighting, a generator, folding chairs, a kerosene heater and a cooler of cold drinks and snacks.
Box 55 members are alerted by pager and respond 24 hours, 7 days a week when needed. Based on protocol, one or two members drive the rehab unit to the incident scene, while other members will arrive in their personal vehicle.
A monthly meeting is held every third Thursday at Nashville Fire Department Headquarters to address the needs of the organization and to provide training. Visitors are always welcome to attend.
As the demands and definitions of rehab continue to change, Box 55 is dedicated to changing and growing with them. Our goal—to respond quickly when called and to provide rehabilitation and re-hydration to the fire department—remains the same.
LAW ENFORCEMENT
We are dedicated to assisting our First Responders in any way we can.
We also assist the Law Enforcement as well. We are on-call 24/7/365 to respond to Police, SWAT, major MVA’s and other extended operations.
The services we provide are an invaluable asset to the Men and Women that are working to keep our communities safe
Thank you
Whether you help through monetary donations, volunteering your time or spreading our mission through word-of-mouth, Thank You.
We couldn't accomplish our goals without the help of supporters like you.
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