{"id":67633,"date":"2025-12-02T06:37:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T06:37:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/67633\/"},"modified":"2025-12-02T06:37:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T06:37:15","slug":"sanibel-firefighters-benevolent-fund-to-host-first-annual-pancake-breakfast-sanibel-captiva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/67633\/","title":{"rendered":"Sanibel Firefighters Benevolent Fund to host First Annual Pancake Breakfast – SANIBEL-CAPTIVA"},"content":{"rendered":"


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\nThe Sanibel Firefighters Benevolent Fund recently released its Sanibel Firefighters 2026 Calendar.<\/p>\n

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The community is invited to enjoy a meal, while supporting island firefighters in need and more.<\/p>\n

The Sanibel Firefighters Benevolent Fund will host its inaugural First Annual Pancake Breakfast on Dec. 6 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the Sanibel Fire and Rescue District\u2019s Fire Station 171 on Sanibel.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s our first time doing it,\u201d Ed Zarick, district vice president for the island\u2019s District 17 \u2014 part of the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1826 \u2014 and a Sanibel fire district engineer, said.<\/p>\n

He explained that District 17 started the Sanibel Firefighters Benevolent Fund a couple of months ago. The funds are typically used to raise funds to support firefighters and their families in times of need.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re also doing it to help out the island,\u201d Zarick said. \u201cWe want to work with CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife), we want to work with FISH (of Sanibel-Captiva) \u2014 we also want to help out our residents.\u201d<\/p>\n

The proceeds from the first-ever fundraiser will benefit the Sanibel Firefighters Benevolent Fund, which is an independent organization and not affiliated with or sponsored by the Sanibel fire district.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe pancake breakfast was one of the few things we came up with to jumpstart our fund,\u201d he said, noting that it will also raise awareness. \u201cWe\u2019re hoping it\u2019s a success. We\u2019re hoping to do it every year.\u201d<\/p>\n

Taking place in the fire station\u2019s apparatus bay, there will be fluffy pancakes and refreshments.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re going to be making pancakes, fresh there on griddles,\u201d Zarick said.<\/p>\n

\u201cA few of our firefighters are going to be serving those,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Refreshments will include orange juice and water.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlso hot coffee,\u201d Zarick said. \u201cWe\u2019ll have that going.\u201d<\/p>\n

They will share information about the Sanibel Firefighters Benevolent Fund and intent behind it.<\/p>\n

In addition, the fund will have its new Sanibel Firefighters 2026 Calendar available for purchase.<\/p>\n

\u201cSome of the guys that were in the calendar will be signing them,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The fund also has two styles of T-shirts \u2014 one is holiday themed \u2014 which will be available to buy.<\/p>\n

\u201cAgain, all proceeds from the shirts and the calendars goes to the fund,\u201d Zarick said.<\/p>\n

A donation per plate is requested, with no set recommended amount.<\/p>\n

\u201cHopefully, they will donate what they want to contribute to the fund,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The public is encouraged to come out.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Sanibel community has an extra special attachment to its firefighters,\u201d Zarick said, noting that he has worked in the county for about two decades. \u201cI\u2019ve never seen a community like the Sanibel fire district has with its community.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a way that can all get together \u2014 and have a great breakfast,\u201d he added. \u201cAnd it\u2019s not only helping our firefighters, it\u2019s helping our community.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information, visit https:\/\/www.sanibelfirefighters.com\/<\/a> or contact contact@sanibelfirefighters.com<\/p>\n

Fire Station 171 is at 2351 Palm Ridge Road, Sanibel.<\/p>\n

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IF YOU GO<\/p>\n

What<\/p>\n

First Annual Pancake Breakfast<\/p>\n

Who<\/p>\n

Sanibel Firefighters Benevolent Fund<\/p>\n

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Dec. 6 from 8:30 to 11 a.m.<\/p>\n

Where<\/p>\n

Sanibel Fire and Rescue District\u2019s Fire Station 171, 2351 Palm Ridge Road, Sanibel<\/p>\n

Details<\/p>\n

Requested donation per plate<\/p>\n


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