Fireman's Fund Insurance Company News Release
NOVATO, Calif. - The nationwide online survey about how the current economic crisis is affecting fire departments across the country will be live for another week. The 15-minute Web-based survey, sponsored by Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, ends on March 31st.
The survey can be found at www.ipsosresearch.com/FireService or through the www.firemansfund.com/heritage website.
All members of the fire service are encouraged to participate. The response so far has been strong. Still, the company would like to see more fire departments across the county participate -and thereby help the fire service.
"Thank you to the thousands of firefighters who have already taken the survey. For those who haven't yet taken the survey, now is the time," says Danielle Cagan, senior director of the fire service grant program at Fireman's Fund®. "This survey will create a comprehensive snapshot of the American fire service that will serve as a powerful tool to educate the public about needs and funding challenges in the fire service."
As a special thanks for taking the survey, all participants are eligible to receive one of 10 handcrafted, leather Fireman's Fund fire helmets - a reproduction from the 1880s.
The electronic survey asks questions to gauge how the current economic crisis is affecting departments and what equipment and resources departments are lacking.
Fireman's Fund Insurance Company has directed grants in conjunction with its independent insurance agents and employees to fire departments across the country since 2004. The company has donated more than $21 million to over 1,100 different fire departments.
About Fireman's Fund
Fireman's Fund Insurance Company is a premier property and casualty insurance company providing personal and commercial insurance products nationwide. It is rated 'AA-' by Standard & Poor's Rating Services. Founded in 1863 with a mission to support firefighters, Fireman's Fund continues this effort today through its national philanthropic work. Fireman's Fund is a member of the Allianz Group (NYSE: AZ), one of the world's largest providers of insurance and other financial services. For more information, visit www.firemansfund.com.