How to support

Help put rescue capability on the water.

Every contribution helps Washington Island Fire & Rescue Inc strengthen local emergency response. General support serves the nonprofit's broader mission; donors may also designate a gift for the Float the Boat campaign.

Choose a way to give

Support the mission

General support or boat-specific support

Undesignated gifts support nonprofit priorities across equipment, operations and emergency response. To direct a check toward the rescue boat, write “Float the Boat” in the memo line. The David Thalman Memorial campaign also supports the boat project specifically.

By mail

Donate by check

Make payable to: Washington Island Fire and Rescue Inc
Mail to: PO Box 250Washington Island, WI 54246
Boat designation: Memo: Float the Boat

Memorial campaign

Honor David Thalman

Support the family-led memorial campaign working with Washington Island Fire & Rescue to help complete the rescue boat.

Visit memorial campaign

Questions about a donation? Email wifdinc@gmail.com.

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