YOUR DONATIONS MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Make Payable To:
Harvest Volunteer Fire Department P.O. Box 65 Harvest, AL 35749
Online Donation
You can donate easily and securely with a PayPal account or with a Credit Card.
Gifts
Get a tax write off for donating items we can use for training like furniture, vehicles, and more.
Volunteer
Donate your time through service either on the frontlines or in a support position using your skills, talents, and time.
WHY DONATE
…Because your support directly saves lives—and does so efficiently.
Harvest Volunteer Fire Department operate without paid staff, yet respond to thousands of emergencies each year—over 2,100 last year alone. From fires and car accidents to medical calls and large-scale disasters, we show up—ready, trained, and equipped. But unlike city departments, we rely heavily on the generosity of our community to stay operational.
Your donation helps fund critical gear, maintain apparatus, replace aging equipment, and support ongoing training. These aren’t extras—they’re lifelines. And with volunteers donating their time and labor, 100% of your financial gift goes straight into protecting the people and property of our community.
When you give to a volunteer fire department, you’re not just writing a check—you’re fueling the very service that may one day save your home, your loved ones, or your life.
TYPICAL EXPENSES
$750,000 - $1.5 Million
Cost of a purchasing and equipping a single Fire Engine.
$15,000 - $20,000
Cost to train and equip Certified Firefighter for interior operations.
$1500 - $2500
Cost of Initial Certification of an EMT
$65,000 - $90,000
Replace medic response vehicles that respond in support of Ambulance Services.
$25,000 - $40,000
For special operations equipment like drones, search & rescue, and technical rescue.
Frequently asked questions
Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes! We are a 503(c) Non-Profit Organization. It also means that all donations are tax-deductible and go directly towards the operation of the fire department.
How is my donation used?
Donations go directly toward essential needs like equipment upgrades, vehicle maintenance, firefighter gear, medical supplies, and training. At volunteer departments, none of it goes to salaries—every dollar supports community readiness and safety.
If you wish for your funds to go directly towards something specific, such as training, or apparatus funds, please put that in your notes or memo section when donating. All other donations go into our general funds pool.
Why does a fire department need donations if it’s already funded by Madison County?
Madison County does provides a small allocation to help fund general operations, but unfortunately it rarely covers all operational needs—especially when it comes to replacing costly gear or expanding capabilities. Donations help bridge that gap.
If every fire department in Madison County operated as a fully staffed career department, it would cost taxpayers nearly $16 million annually. Thanks to Harvest and our neighboring volunteer departments, that burden is lifted—providing professional-level service at a fraction of the cost. Your support helps make that savings possible.
How do I know my donation is making a difference?
We are transparent about how donations are used, often sharing updates on purchases, response stats, or community outreach. Everyone is welcome to visit the station, see the equipment, or speak directly with members to understand the impact. You can also email [email protected] for additional publicly available information at any time!