One evening a year,
we come together.
176 Years
Answering the Call.
Houston civic and corporate leaders, active firefighters and community advocates gather at 51fifteen. Since 2006 the Foundation has bought the department the equipment the city budget does not cover.
More than 90 cents of every dollar donated goes directly into purchasing life-saving equipment for the 4,000 brave men and women of the Houston Fire Department.
Sponsorship levels
More than 90 cents of every dollar raised goes directly to life-saving equipment.
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- Chief Sponsor$50,000
- Assistant Chief Sponsor$25,000
- Captain Sponsor$15,000
- Rescue Squad Sponsor$10,000
- Safety Officer Sponsor$5,000
- Firefighter Sponsor$2,500
- Individual Tickets$150
Where the Foundation has turned up.
50" Trailer-Mounted Scene Fan delivery
A high-rise ventilation system delivered to HFD through continued partnership with Cheniere Energy, representing years of sustained support.
Keep Our Fire Fighters Healthy & Strong
The Foundation’s signature evening returned to 51fifteen with live music by Mango Punch, auction, and a full house of supporters.
Coors Banquet matching gift program
Coors matched every dollar donated through the campaign, providing a direct boost to the Foundation’s equipment purchasing power.
"The Guys" staged reading on 9/11
On The Verge Theatre presented Anne Nelson’s play for one night only, with all donations benefiting the Foundation’s equipment mission.
28 thermal cameras to HFD training
The Foundation, partnered with Cheniere Energy, delivered 28 thermal imaging cameras for the training facility.
Keep Our Fire Fighters Healthy & Strong
A full night of cocktails, auction, and Mango Punch on stage. Houston’s firefighter community gathered at 51fifteen for the signature evening.
Twenty years of Houston showing up for its firefighters.
Partnerships that changed what’s possible.
Cheniere Energy’s thermal camera donation
The Foundation’s partnership with Cheniere began with a 28-camera donation at the HFD training facility. It has since become one of the Foundation’s most durable corporate partnerships, continuing through the trailer-mounted scene fan in 2024 and battery-powered fans in 2025.
ExxonMobil’s COVID-era support
During the pandemic, ExxonMobil stepped in to support life-saving equipment purchases at a time when the department needed it most. Their Good Neighbor Grant program remains explicitly open to fire departments.
CBRE Group’s tribute to Anthony Morado Sr.
CBRE Group contributes to the Foundation in memory of retired Senior Captain Anthony Morado Sr. It is a tribute partnership that has become a model for how companies can honor a specific firefighter while supporting the broader mission.
On The Verge Theatre’s 9/11 commemorations
Each September, On The Verge Theatre presents a commemorative performance of Anne Nelson’s play "The Guys" with donations benefiting the Foundation. An annual Houston tradition that keeps 9/11 remembrance tied to firefighter support.
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