Give your event donors an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the brave men and women serving our community. Courtesy of the Cedar Rapids Firefighters Foundation (CRFF), this highly sought-after package offers a rare look inside public safety logistics.

We proudly donate this experience to vital regional organizations. Past recipients include community cornerstones like the Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation (CRPLF), the Cedar Rapids Parks Foundation, the Boys and Girls Club of Cedar Rapids, and His Hands Free Clinic.

If you’d like to request a dinner tour for your nonprofit fundraising event, fill out the form below.

What the Experience Includes:

• Authentic Firehouse Supper: A traditional meal for up to 10 people, prepared and enjoyed alongside on-duty firefighters.
• Behind-the-Scenes Tour: A private, VIP tour of the historic Central Fire Station.
• Fire Engine Ride: An unforgettable ride in an active Cedar Rapids fire engine.

Package Rules & Values:

• Total Package Value: Valued at $1,000.
• Fundraising Minimum: Partner organizations must set a minimum opening bid or guaranteed value of $500.
• Guest Capacity: Strictly limited to a maximum of 10 people.

Non-Profit Partner Requirements

• Advance Timeline: Submit the digital request form at least 90 days prior to your event date.
• Food Cost Policy: A $200 food cost must be covered directly by your organization or deducted from the winner’s final bid.
• No Phone Requests: The CRFF board only considers applications submitted through the official online form.
• First-Come, First-Served: Due to emergency service duties, a limited number of packages are approved each year. Past approval does not guarantee future selection.

Winner Scheduling Process

To balance flexibility for the winner with the strict operational demands of emergency services, scheduling follows a collaborative process:

• Foundation Liaison: After winning, a dedicated CRFF point of contact will reach out directly to the winning party.
• Shift Coordination: The liaison acts as the bridge between the winner and station leadership to find a date that works for both parties.
• Flexible Availability: While dates are subject to shift availability and open firehouse calendar slots, winners will have a direct say in choosing their preferred evening.