The Firefighter Five Foundation is a veteran founded foundation focussing on our first responders well being.
Steve Bender founded the foundation in 2013 to help fill the gap in assistance to our homefront heros, the first responders. Steve is a Persian Gulf, Air Force veteran as well as a 29 year volunteer firefighter and has always had a passion for helping others.
Helping our first responders one step at a time.
The mission of the foundation is to raise awareness of the critical roles first responders play in their communities and the unique challenges they face as a result of these roles.
Through this heightened awareness the foundation seeks to connect first responders to each other and to their communities in supportive and affirming partnerships.
The Firefighter Five Foundation is a Delaware 501(c)3 non profit corporation organized in 2013.
All donations are tax deductible. Please consider donating to the foundation today to help ensure we can continue our service to the first responders.
IRS 501(c)3 EIN 46-2480743
Events
Run 2 Respond
The Run 2 Respond relay is a multi state relay that participants take part in carrying a baton day and night.
Visit the Run 2 Respond web site today for more information.
343.RUN
Steve Bender has committed to complete a full marathon in each of the 50 states in full fire gear. Follow along as we run on the website www.343.run
Invitations
The Foundation has participated in many events up to ultra marathons. Contact us if you would like one of our members to join your event. We would love to share our mission with you!
Professional Speaking
PTSI Testimony
Harrisburgh, PA
PA State House of Representatives
2/15/2019
Good Day Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
FOX29 Studios
11/27/2015
Media and news coverage
Millinocket Marathon
Millinocket, ME
ABC7 Andrew Badillo
12/7/2017
Philadelphia Marathon
Philadelphia, PA
CBS3 Todd Quinones
11/23/2015
Coffee Milk Marathon
North Kingstown, RI
WPRI Jacqui Gomersall
4/7/2019
Print and Magazine coverage
This Is the Guy Who Ran the Philadelphia Marathon in Head-to-Toe Fireman’s Gear
Emily Leaman - 11/23/2015
Philly’s 10 Most Inspiring Health and Fitness Moments of 2015
Emily Leaman - 12/29/2015
Why This Guy Is Running the 39.3-Mile Philadelphia Marathon Rocky Challenge in Head-to-Toe Fireman’s Gear
Adjua Fisher - 11/16/2016
Donation to Evans Eleven 5K
Pottstown, PA
Donation to Millinocket Fire Department
Millinocket, ME
Donation to Scott Jones Memorial Junior Scholarship Fund
Aston, PA
Philadelphia, PA
Full Marathon (2014)
Rehoboth Beach, DE
Full Marathon (2014)
Rehoboth Beach, DE
Full Marathon (2015)
Cleveland, OH
Full Marathon
Millinocket, ME
Awesome experience!
Meet The Team
Steve Bender
Founder, 2013
Steve is the founder of the Firefighter Five Foundation.
You can find Steve running all across the country promoting first responder health.
Michael Byrne
Trustee, 2014
Michael is the foundations first trustee. Michael also has a long history in the fire service and helps the foundation with media promotion and logistics.
Brandy Beauchamp
Trustee, 2014
Brandy joined the foundation shortly after Michael. Brandy keeps the foundation records in order and assists in every aspect behind the scenes.
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