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Langford Fire Rescue became involved with the Muscular Dystrophy (MDC) sometime in the 1970s, participating in the annual "Boot Drive" along with other area fire departments.
Currently, we are part of the 'Lower Island Group'. Seventeen departments from Sooke to Sidney make up this dynamic group, meeting at least twice a year to plan events and share ideas.
The "Boot Drive" as it is known is the time when firefighters from all over the lower island stand out in front of different malls, liquor stores and other public places accepting donations from the more than willing and enthusiastic public. This is the main fundraising event for the group, generating upwards of $60,000 for MDC.
Here in Langford, we do more than just the 'Boot Drive', generating donations from our department. Some of the things we have done are:
Between the money we raise at the boot drive and our other events, Langford donates upwards of $10,000 per year. We could not make these donations without the hard work of our Volunteer Firefighters and the generosity of the public.
