On and off the job firefighters help people. That drive to help is the primary mission of our members - and together as a union we participate in many activities throughout the year that benefit people in need.

Across the country, firefighters have adopted MDA as its primary charity. We take part in many events and programs that benefit this organization, including the MDA toll road in August preceeding the Jerry Lewis Telethon. Additionally, our members take part in the MDA Ski Muster at Wachusett Mountain in February. They have also heated up the Waltham Common with a September Chilli Cook-off.

In addition to MDA, the Waltham Firefighters union participates each year in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life and the Canoe and Kayak Race benefiting the Charles River Watershed Association.

Through our Solicitation Fund the union also sponsors many local sports and school programs like little league baseball, pop warner football, youth basketball and show choir.

Each Christmas, the union also helps the Salvation Army provide gifts for needy children in Waltham through its wish upon a star program.