Dallas firefighter carrying a ladder to a burning apartment building
About The Fireline

Fueling Dallas
Firefighters

We fund the hydration, nutrition, and recovery supplies that help Dallas firefighters bounce back from the brutal physical toll of the job. Every donation and community effort backs the crews who run toward the fire.

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Our Mission

Support those who protect us.

1,000+°FHeat On Every Call
75 lbsGear They Carry
$25KAnnual Supply Goal

The Fireline Fund Dallas is a community-funded 501(c)(3) nonprofit with one purpose: take care of the Dallas firefighters who take care of us. We fund the recovery supplies that help crews bounce back from the physical punishment of the job.

Firefighting is brutal on the body. Crews run into structure fires that can top 1,000+°F, hauling up to 75 pounds of gear while their core temperature spikes and they sweat out pounds of water. That strain is why cardiac events — not flames — are the leading cause of on-duty firefighter deaths. Recovery isn’t a luxury; it’s how they stay in the fight.

So we keep the front line stocked — Gatorade and electrolytes, real food and snacks, cooling towels and rehab gear — both at the scene and back at the station. We do it in partnership with Box4, and every dollar is tax-deductible and goes straight to the crews.

Our Team

Meet the people behind the Fireline.

Fireline Fund Dallas team members with Dallas Fire-Rescue leadership
Meeting with Dallas Fire-Rescue leadership.
Max Lee

Max Lee

Founder & President

Max is a senior at St. Mark’s School of Texas. He was inspired to serve Dallas’s firefighters after hearing Dallas Fire-Rescue Deputy Chief Cristian Hinojosa, a St. Mark’s alumnus, speak to students about the call to service. That message stayed with him, and he co-founded Fireline Fund Dallas with his brother Sebastian to supply firefighters with the rehabilitation equipment they need to recover on the job. Outside of Fireline Fund, Max enjoys weightlifting, music, and reading.

Sebastian Lee

Sebastian Lee

Vice President

Sebastian is currently a freshman at Northwestern University planning to study industrial engineering and minoring in philosophy. He is part of KASA, club waterpolo, and the Bridge Club. He was inspired by his grandparents loss of their home to help the courageous Dallas firefighters.

Jackson Bryant

Jackson Bryant

Chief Marketing Officer

Jackson is a 19-year-old freshman at Southern Methodist University with a passion for community service and public safety. When he’s not studying, he enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, and finding ways to make a positive impact in his community. At the Fireline Fund, Jackson leads strategy and marketing initiatives designed to increase awareness and support for the organization’s mission. Inspired by years of hearing stories from his firefighter cousin and seeing firsthand the impact first responders have on their communities, Jackson is dedicated to supporting those who serve others. He believes in giving back and is proud to help advance the Fireline Fund’s mission of supporting first responders.

Scarlett Lee

Scarlett Lee

Social Media Director

Scarlett Lee is a ninth grader at The Hockaday School who enjoys sewing, dancing, and running in her free time. She contributes to the Fireline Fund Dallas by working as a part of the marketing team and running the social media accounts. Scarlett joined Fireline Fund Dallas to support the fire department because she was inspired by the firefighters’ hard work at the LA wildfires, where her grandparents’ house burned down.

Maxime Diaz Mathe

Maxime Diaz Mathe

Associate Social Media Director

Maxime is a 14-year-old student in 9th grade at Highland Park High School. In her free time, she enjoys sewing, running, and dancing. As a member of the Fireline Fund, Maxime manages the social media platforms to help raise awareness and gain an audience. Maxime contributes to the Fireline Fund after learning about the incredible challenges firefighters face every day. She is dedicated to giving back to the firefighters and highlighting the important work they do that people may not see.

Our Partner

Delivered in partnership with Box4.

Box4 is the nonprofit partner that puts your donation to work on the ground. They handle sourcing, logistics, and delivery — turning community gifts into recovery supplies stocked on Dallas engines and station shelves, quickly and accountably.

Together, the Fireline Fund and Box4 make sure firefighters have what they need to recover the moment they step off the line — no red tape, no delay.

Why It Matters

Why your donation matters

Recovery is part of the job — and it takes supplies. Here’s the strain your gift helps Dallas firefighters carry.

The Toll Is Real

Crews fight fires that can top 1,000+°F in up to 75 pounds of gear. Core temperatures spike, hearts race, and they sweat out pounds of water — long after the fire is out, their bodies are still paying for it.

1,000+°F On Every Call

Recovery Saves Lives

On-scene hydration, nutrition, and cooling are proven to reduce heat strain and protect firefighters’ hearts. Your gift keeps those supplies within arm’s reach — every shift, every call.

Hydrate, Refuel, Cool Down
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about supporting The Fireline Fund Dallas — and how your gift helps Dallas firefighters recover from the toll of the job.

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Yes, we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law, and you will receive a receipt for tax purposes after your gift.
Every dollar funds firefighter recovery supplies for the Dallas Fire Department — hydration like Gatorade and electrolytes, snacks and meals, and cooling and rehab gear that crews rely on during and after a call.
Box4 is our nonprofit partner. They handle the sourcing, logistics, and delivery of the recovery supplies your donations fund, so gifts reach Dallas crews quickly and accountably.
Absolutely. A tax receipt is emailed to you automatically as soon as your donation is processed.
Yes. We coordinate in-kind supply donations and group drives through Box4 — reach out and we will share our current needs list.
We are an independent nonprofit that partners with and supports the Dallas Fire Department; we are not a government agency.