Orange County Fire Authority Foundation
Our Mission
To assist the Orange County Fire Authority with additional resources needed to provide an enhanced level of fire prevention, suppression, and emergency medical services to the citizens of Orange County
Our Needs
Your donation will be used to assist with providing the highest level of technology, equipment, tools, training, education, and community outreach to the citizens of Orange County. As a 501(c)(3) organization, all donations to the Orange County Fire Authority Foundation are tax deductible.
The Orange County Fire Authority Foundation
Established in 2010
Nonprofit 501(c)(3)
EIN 27-1064774
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BEST AND BRAVEST SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Each year the Best and Bravest Awards Dinner honors the men and women of the Orange County Fire Authority who protect our community in medical and fire emergencies. This year’s event will be held at the Irvine Marriott on May 30, 2025.
We are offering a limited number of sponsorships for this event, as follow:
$15,000 – Platinum Sponsor – Only One
- Recognition at all OCFA Foundation events including company name and logo on media advisory and press release, banners, posters, videos, and other collateral materials.
- One (1) front row table of ten at Best and Bravest Awards Dinner.
- Full page ad in Best and Bravest program.
- Acknowledgement of event support on OCFA Foundation website.
$1,000 – Community Partner
- Acknowledgement of event support on OCFA Foundation website.
- Four (4) seats at Best and Bravest Awards Dinner.
$10,000 – Gold Sponsor
- Recognition at all OCFA Foundation events.
- One (1) table of eight at Best and Bravest Awards Dinner.
- Full page ad in Best and Bravest program.
- Acknowledgement of event support on OCFA Foundation website.
$1,000 – Community Partner
- Acknowledgement of event support on OCFA Foundation website.
- Four (4) seats at Best and Bravest Awards Dinner.
$5,000 – Silver Sponsor
- Recognition at all OCFA Foundation events.
- Eight (8) seats at Best and Bravest Awards Dinner.
- ½ page ad in Best and Bravest program.
- Acknowledgement of event support on OCFA Foundation website.
$250 – Honoree Host
- Underwrite Four (4) Honorees
- Company Name and Logo Acknowledgement at Best and Bravest Awards Dinner.
To become a sponsor, make a donation, or for additional information please contact OCFAFoundation@ocfa.org
Or write a check payable to:
Orange County Fire Authority Foundation
1 Fire Authority Road,
Irvine, CA 92602
FOUNDATION PROGRAMS & MAJOR EVENTS
Best and Bravest
Fire Cadet Program
Girls Empowerment Camp
Spark of Love Toy Drive
Other Community Fire Safety Programs and Projects
The Annual Best and Bravest Awards Dinner honors the firefighters and professional staff of the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) who go above and beyond their already courageous, benevolent, and life-saving duties. The honorees are nominated by their colleagues for their bravery or exemplary services to the organization or community.
The Best and Bravest Awards Dinner honors the men and women of OCFA who protect the public on emergencies and provide service to our communities throughout Orange County. Held annually in the Spring, the banquet spotlights employees that have demonstrated heroic or meritorious performance and have gone above and beyond in the line of duty.
The OCFA Fire Cadet Program gives aspiring firefighters aged 14-21 valuable insight into fire service. Through experiential learning, team building, and mentorship, cadets are empowered to pursue a career as a firefighter or professional staff member at one of the nation’s premier fire departments.
Every July, approximately 60 cadets participate in a week-long academy, and countless OCFA Chief Officers are proud graduates of this renowned program.
The OCFA Girls Empowerment Camp (GEC) is an annual, no-cost, two-day camp open to teens aged 14-18. Introducing participants to the fire service and related public safety careers with a hands-on overview of firefighting and all that a career in the fire service entails, including ropes and rappelling, CPR/First Aid, aerial ladder climb, confidence course, forcible entry, vehicle extrication, and hose handling.
The program also provides participants with life skills and guidance designed to propel them on the path to a career in the fire service.
The Spark of Love Toy Drive collects over 35,000 toys and tens of thousands of dollars for underserved children in our service area during the holidays.
In addition to collecting toys at all 78 of our fire stations from late November through December, the OCFA works with numerous businesses and organizations within our community jurisdiction to collect toys benefiting over 100 non-profit agencies. The toys are then distributed to children throughout the county during the holiday season
Throughout the year, the OCFA Foundation supports numerous additional important events. Learn more amount them here:
Employee Mental Health Fitness Challenges
BECOME A SPONSOR
Sponsoring events offers a myriad of advantages that extend far beyond mere financial support. Beyond the immediate impact of offsetting event costs to maintain affordable or even free access for attendees, sponsors play a pivotal role in fostering community growth and cultivating future leaders.
By providing financial backing, sponsors enable us to deliver high-quality experiences without the burden of excessive financial constraints. This, in turn, ensures that the event remains accessible to a wider audience and events are inclusive spaces where diverse communities can come together, fostering a sense of belonging and unity.
Sponsoring events transcends mere financial transactions; it is a powerful mechanism for creating positive impact, fostering community cohesion, empowering individuals to reach their full potential, and in recognizing the efforts of top talent within the OCFA organization. As sponsors invest in the present, they simultaneously lay the groundwork for a brighter future, where inclusivity, innovation, and leadership thrive.
Become a Sponsor today!
Foundation Board of Directors
The Orange County Fire Authority Foundation is directed and administered by the following volunteers:
Board of Directors
- Doug Davert, Chair.
- Chris Lowe, Vice Chair.
- Sherri Butterfield, Director.
- Al Murray, Director.
- Gene Hernandez, Director.
Officers and Staff
- Brian Fennessy, CEO.
- Jim Ruane, CFO.
- David E. Kendig, General Counsel.
- Maria D. Huizar, Secretary.
Foundation Board Meetings And Financial Reports
Board Meeting
April 21, 2025
Financial Reports
Fiscal Year 2023/24
Contact Us
For general inquiries, please email: OCFAFoundation@ocfa.org
You may also submit any questions, suggestions, or general feedback in the space below. We appreciate your comments or concerns and will respond to them as soon as possible.