Special Programs

Contribution Programs | Community Contributions | Manufacturer Programs

L.N. Curtis & sons is proud to contribute in many different ways to our customers' important work.

Contribution Programs

Three different contribution programs have been established over the years, all designed to train and educate fire service members and/or their children.

Jay L. Curtis Fellowship Program

Jay Curtis was one of the founding fathers of the Idaho State Fire School and was always a strong supporter of firefighter training in Idaho. He was very instrumental in organizing the first Fire School in Twin Falls way back in 1947. Jay spent many years participating as a vendor, instructor, and sponsoring various events at the school. Jay passed away in 1988; prior to that, Jay never missed the annual State Fire School.

To continue Jay's legacy, L.N. Curtis & sons created the Jay L. Curtis Fellowship Program. This program is a unique opportunity for firefighters from smaller volunteer fire departments throughout the State of Idaho that may have limited funds available for training to send an individual to Idaho State Fire School. Individuals are selected from the three regions of the State of Idaho (Northern, Southwest and Southeast).

Lloyd Ellingson Memorial Fund

L.N. Curtis & sons has established the Lloyd Ellingson Memorial Fund. Lloyd, a long-term employee of our firm, was our first employee who traveled to support the Alaska Fire Service and was instrumental in many different ways in securing our future in the Pacific Northwest.

Lloyd first joined our firm in 1947 as a clerk and progressed on to become the Division Manager in 1955 and a Vice President in 1965. He served in that capacity until his retirement in 1977, after thirty years of service.

The retirement was short-lived, as Lloyd resumed nearly full time "emeritus" service later in 1977 and continued until October 1991 when he passed away.

Lloyd was a fine man and we were privileged to have been associated with him for many years. He was scrupulously honest, radiating integrity in all his dealings. Lloyd was a great leader, who set an outstanding example of fortitude and perseverance to reach his goals in life.

The Lloyd Ellingson Memorial Fund is set aside for support of the Alaska Fire Service.

Curtis Family Scholarship Fund

The Curtis Family Scholarship Fund is dedicated to supporting the Nevada State Fire Service and specifically, The Scholarship Fund of the Nevada State Firefighters Association. Annual contributions are made to the fund by L.N. Curtis & sons in support of education for the children of members of the Nevada State Fire Service.

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Community Contributions

Here are many ways L.N. Curtis & sons gives back to the community. 

This is a list of organizations that we contributed to in 2007:
National Fallen Firefighter Foundation-Corporate
IAFF Burn Foundation-Corporate
Young Life-Corporate

Foundation for Burns & Trauma-AZ
Phoenix Children?s Medical Center-AZ
St Mary's Westside Food Bank-AZ
Arizona Community Foundation-AZ

Alameda County Food Bank-CA
Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation-CA
American Red Cross-CA
Burn Institute of San Diego-CA
Children's Burn Foundation-CA
Contra Costa Food Bank-CA
Davis Street Family Resource Center-CA
Firefighters Pacific Burn Institute-CA
Guide Dogs for the Blind-CA
Meals on Wheels-CA
Northern California Burn Foundation-CA
The Salvation Army-CA

American Red Cross-HI

Huntsman Cancer Foundation-UT
The Primary Children's Medical Center-UT
The Road Home-UT
Shriners Hospital for Children-UT
United Way-UT
Utah Food Bank-UT

The Moyer Foundation-WA
Northwest Burn Foundation-WA
Northwest Harvest-WA
Starlight Starbright Foundation-WA

This is a list of organizations that we contributed to in 2006:
Alameda County Food Bank
Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation
The American Red Cross, Bay Area
The American Red Cross, Hawaii
The American Red Cross, Washington
Boys & Girls Club, Dallas, TX
Burn Institute of San Diego
Camp 1-Thonka-Chi
Children's Burn Foundation, Sherman Oaks, CA
Davis Street Family Resource Center
Firefighters Burn Institute, Sacramento, CA
Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano
Foundation for Burns & Trauma
Guide Dogs for the Blind
Heritage Foundation, Dallas, TX
IAFC Scholarship Fund
IAFF Burn Foundation
Junior Achievement of Greater Puget Sound
Meals on Wheels, Walnut Creek, CA
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Nevada State Firefighters Scholarship Fund
Northern California Burn Foundation
Northwest Burn Foundation
Northwest Harvest
Phoenix Children's Medical Center
Primary Children's Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT
The Road Home, Salt Lake City, UT
St. Mary's/Westside Food Bank, Phoenix, AZ
The Salvation Army, Bay Area, Oakland, CA
The Salvation Army, Seattle, WA
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Utah Food Bank
Young Life Diablo Valley

This is a list of organizations that we contributed to in 2005:
Alameda County Youth
Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation
The American Red Cross Alameda County Heroes
The American Red Cross, (Bay Area)
The American Red Cross, HI
Boys & Girls Club
Burn Institute of San Diego
Camp I-Thonka-Chi
Childrens Home Society
Davis Street Family Resource Center
Firefighters Pacific Burn Institute
Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano
Guide Dogs for the Blind
IAFC Scholarship
L.A. Fire Department Historical Society
Meals on Wheels
Military Firefighter
Military Heritage
Nevada State Firefighter Assoc. Scholarship Fund
Northwest Burn Foundation
Richmond Rescue Mission
The Road Home
The Salvation Army  (Bay Area)
The Salvation Army  (SLC)
Seattle Children’s Home
Seattle Children’s Hospital
Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children
United Way  (SLC)
Utah Food Bank Services
Young Life Diablo Valley

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Manufacturer Programs

The equipment that emergency personnel use as they respond to the call is very important to their survival. The following manufacturer programs recognize the difficult situations that emergency personnel face on a daily basis and emphasize extraordinary use of the clothing and equipment the manufacturers below produce. If you have a story to tell, feel free to click on the appropriate site and submit your story.

Hurst Green Cross Program

The Green Cross is the symbol of recognition for those who have used Hurst Jaws of Life products to save lives. The Green Cross is awarded after information concerning a rescue is filed in the official Green Cross Registry. Since the program's inception, thousands of emergency responders worldwide have received this prestigious honor.

PBI Golden Knights Program

True stories from the emergency personnel who lived them. This program recognizes those close calls that all emergency personnel encounter in their career and invites them to share their stories.

The Bullard Save-A-Life Club

A reward and recognition program for firefighters who save a civilian life or escape a life-threatening situation while using a Bullard Thermal Imager.