Scotts Valley Fire warns that calls for donations may not go to firefighters

The Scotts Valley Fire District said it has received reports from residents that an organization called the Volunteer Firefighters Association is asking for donations. The fire district said those calls are not from the fire district and donations may not go to fire service agencies.

The fire district said it is taxpayer funded and does not solicit, and the association may or may not reference the district in calls.

The district said the Volunteer Firefighters Association is a Political Action Committee, and donations may not go to any fire service agency. It said having the words “police” or “firefighter” in the name does not mean police or firefighters are members of the group.

To donate to a volunteer fire agency, the Scotts Valley Fire District suggests contacting the agency directly.

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