Pay to the order of
Rush Fire Department, Inc.
Write this name exactly on the “Pay to the order of” line — this is our official registered nonprofit name.
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Support the Department
Fuel theVolunteers
Rush Fire Department is 100% volunteer. The Rush Fire District tax levy funds day-to-day operations, but your gifts help the department go further — covering major equipment purchases, special programs, and needs that keep taxes low and the response ready.
Coming Soon — Online giving is on the way
We’re working to bring secure online donations to this site. In the meantime, the best way to give today is by mailing a check directly to the fire hall — see below for everything you need.
How to give today
Mail a check
The simplest way to support the department is with a check. Use the information below — it goes straight to the station.
Mail your check to
Rush Fire Department, Inc.
1971 Rush Mendon Rd · Rush, NY 14543 — Station 1, the fire hall on Rush Mendon Road
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501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Tax-Deductible
Tax deductibility
Your donation
is tax-deductible
Rush Fire Department, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. If you need a receipt for your records, just include a note with your check — or reach out to us and we’ll make sure you get one.
Please consult your tax adviser regarding deductibility for your specific situation.
Twice a year
The fund drive
Each spring and each fall we mail a fund drive appeal to the community. It’s our primary way of staying connected with the neighborhood we protect — and one of the most direct ways residents can show their support.
Watch your mailbox — when the envelope arrives, your response makes a real difference. And of course, you're always welcome to give any time using the mailing address above.
Spring Drive
Mailed each spring — watch for it after the snow clears.
Fall Drive
Mailed each fall — or give anytime at the address above.
Beyond the check
Other ways to help
Money isn't the only thing that keeps this department running — time and community support matter just as much.
Become a Volunteer
No experience necessary. We provide all training — firefighting, EMS, driving, and more. Your time is the most valuable gift you can give.
Join us
Attend the Carnival
Rides, food, and the annual parade — the carnival has been filling Rush Mendon Road and supporting this department for generations. Come out and enjoy it.
Carnival details
Become a Carnival Sponsor
Businesses and organizations can sponsor the carnival and get your name in front of the whole community while directly supporting a good cause.
Sponsorship info
From all of us at Rush FD
Thank you
for your support
Every dollar, every fund drive response, and every volunteer hour keeps this department — and this community — stronger. We're grateful to have neighbors who show up, in every sense of the word.