The Daniel R. Sayre Memorial Foundation
Providing Equipment, Training, and Support for the Hawai'i Fire Department
Helping those who help others.
The Daniel R. Sayre Memorial Foundation is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization dedicated to providing essential equipment and training to the Hawai'i Island Fire Department who serves the Hawai'i community, and more than 1.5 million visitors per year from around the world.
Over 30 million dollars in donations and pledged equipment have been raised since its inception in 1997. 100% of our donations go to funding rescue equipment and training vital to saving lives.

AirBus H145 Project
Big news regarding the operation of the new H145 helicopter program being donated thru the Daniel R. Sayer Memorial Foundation! We are proud to announce the partnership with Life Flight Network to provide inter-island emergency transfers.
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Donation update
Hawai'i Fire Department welcomes new rescue boat Palekana
Rescue Company 7 in Kailua-Kona along with members of the community held a ceremony to bless the new rescue boat at the Kailua Fire Station.

Hawai'i Fire Department's Newest addition: Ka 'Io


Donation update
Named "Ka 'Io" after the Hawaiian hawk, this AirBus H125 is equipped to respond to EMS calls across the island, as well as perform firefighting and rescue operations. Through the generous donations from a group of amazing donors, we were able to procure this helicopter for the Hawai'i Fire Department to replace the faithful but aging Chopper 2. This is one of the many amazing donations that we were able to provide to the first responders on the island of Hawai'i.

Sayre Awards
Each year the Daniel R. Sayre Memorial Foundation honors members of the Hawai'i Fire Department who have displayed dedication to service above and beyond the call of duty.
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