Firemen’s Benevolent Association

of The City of Tampa Inc

Firemen’s Benevolent Association

of The City of Tampa Inc

Caring for those WHO SERVE.

Our Benevolent MISSION

The Firemen’s Benevolent Association is dedicated to providing physical, emotional, and financial support to our firefighters and their families during times of need.

TO SERVE THOSE WHO SERVE

Our History

The Firemen’s Benevolent Association of Tampa

Established in 1909 the Firemen’s Benevolent Association of the City of Tampa has served the men and women of Tampa Fire Rescue for over a century. Founded as a widow’s and orphan’s fund for the families of fallen firefighter’s the FBA has grown to support the health and welfare of Tampa’s Firefighters and has stood to provide physical, emotional and financial assistance to its members in times of need.

 

These brave men and women who have dedicated their lives to the service of their community are, at times, faced with hardships of their own– devastating hardships that impact not only themselves but their families as well. In keeping with the rich traditions of the fire service and its brotherhood, the Firemen’s Benevolent Association was organized to offer assistance to our firefighters during these difficult times.

 

The FBA is a non-profit Association who’s purpose is to support the health and welfare of its firefighters through the provision and management of life, health and accidental injury assistance as well as emotional support and financial bereavement assitance for both active and retired members. The FBA is funded primarily through the collective contributions of its members as well as sponsorship and generous donations from citizens and the business community.

 

WHAT WE DO

Awareness
The FBA supports a variety of efforts to increase awareness for the vast array of physical and emotional issues facing our firefighters. We actively seek to provide wellness, training and education for our members.
Assistance
FBA membership provides our firefighters with access to a variety of benefits to aid in times of need. Log on to the member’s portal for more information concerning benefits management.
Scholarships

The FBA scholarship program is aimed to support and foster the young minds that will be our future. 2 separate scholarships, one for academic excellence and one for public safety, are awarded annually to the most successful eligible candidates. See the member’s portal for more details

The Future

The Firemen’s Benevolent Association is managed by firefighters for firefighters with dedication to the support of our troops and the pursuit of to their health, wellness and quality of life.

New Site FRESH LOOK!

Welcome

To the FBA’s new home on the web!

REGISTER HERE Members please take a moment to register your membership for online access to the latest in benefit information, claims, processing and more.

LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS

Firemen’s Benevolent Association of The City of Tampa, Inc

2 weeks 2 days ago

Why sign up for Ride to the Rescue early? The answer is, “commitment”. When you sign up early it not only secures your jersey but it begins the mental preparedness that sets the tone for the event. You set a goal mentally and when you sign up it begins to move you physically. Please join us for the 2024 Ride to the Rescue. A 30 mile and 60 mile ride is available. Hybrid bikes welcome. Remember, it’s not a race. It’s a ride. Come hit the assault with some amazing people for an amazing cause. www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjEyNTg1

Firemen’s Benevolent Association of The City of Tampa, Inc

3 weeks 5 hours ago

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Ride to the Rescue 2024 registration is open! Sign up to secure your jersey.

Firemen’s Benevolent Association of The City of Tampa, Inc

3 weeks 2 days ago

On this day, we remember the hero’s that demonstrated unwavering courage in the face of uncertainty on September 11th, 2001. Today, our firefighters climb 110 flights of stairs to commemorate the firefighters that climbed those towers to help those trapped on that day. The FBA is proud to support those that honor you. #343 #neverforget

Firemen’s Benevolent Association of The City of Tampa, Inc

3 weeks 2 days ago

As we approach the 23rd anniversary of 9/11 there will be multiple memorial events around the Bay Area. The FBA will be supporting Tampa Firefighters and TFR per fitness with a memorial stair climb at the Bank of America building in downtown Tampa to commemorate the firefighters that valiantly lost their lives that day and in the years to come.

Please also join @missionbbq at their Bruce B Downs location for a touching memorial service from 11:00am-2:00pm. #neverforget #343+

Firemen’s Benevolent Association of The City of Tampa, Inc is with Tampa Firefighters Local 754.

1 month 2 weeks ago

Today at the FBA’s quarterly board meeting, Capt. William Glass was recognized for his 6 years of dedicated service to the FBA as an elected board member and his 30 years of service to Tampa Fire Rescue! Thank you for your dedication to the FBA, its members, and your department! We wish a long happy and healthy retirement to Capt. Glass!

Firemen’s Benevolent Association of The City of Tampa, Inc

1 month 2 weeks ago

2024 Ride to the Rescue registration is open!

Firemen’s Benevolent Association of The City of Tampa, Inc

2 months 3 weeks ago

PickleBallers!!! Come have some fun and support a fallen hero.

Firemen’s Benevolent Association of The City of Tampa, Inc

2 months 3 weeks ago

The Firemen's Benevolent Association of The City of Tampa Inc is proud to announce that today was what OneBlood calls a perfect drive. 45 people showed up to donate and 45 successful units were collected there were zero deferrals, failures or incomplete, which is practically unheard of! Thank you Tampa Fire for doing what you do best. Good luck Lubrano Family! We are all behind you. Blood, Sweat, and tears.

#OneBlood
#myoneblood

Firemen’s Benevolent Association of The City of Tampa, Inc

2 months 3 weeks ago

We are here!!! What a turn out already! Come donate and help a beloved Captain who serves the City of Tampa and his family by donating blood. 720 East Zack street. Tell them Firemen's Benevolent Association of The City of Tampa Inc sent you.

Firemen’s Benevolent Association of The City of Tampa, Inc

2 months 3 weeks ago

Tomorrow is the big day! You can make appointments online (QR code) or just show up! Every bit helps.

Election Results!!

Election Results!!

The FBA would like to thank everyone for taking the time to log on and cast their vote in this year's FBA election. Congratulations to the incumbents and those newly elected to serve! President: Cpt. Frank Rosete Treasurer: Chief James Gilligan Board of Directors:...

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