Last Alarm Foundation

Operates and maintains a restored 1954 Mack fire truck, known as the "Last Alarm Apparatus," to transport deceased firefighters and honor fallen first responders in funeral processions. The apparatus was purchased in 2005 and modified over several years for ceremonial use.

Operates and maintains a specially modified 1954 Mack fire truck, known as the Last Alarm Apparatus, to transport deceased firefighters to their final resting places in traditional fire service funeral processions. The vehicle was acquired in 2005 and underwent years of modification and restoration to fulfill this role.

Utilizes and maintains a historic fire truck, the "Last Alarm Apparatus" (a restored 1954 Mack fire truck), to transport deceased first responders to their final resting places as part of funeral processions.

The Last Alarm Foundation restores and maintains historic fire trucks, including a 1954 Mack fire truck, to serve as a hearse for transporting deceased first responders to their final resting places during funeral processions.

Utilizes and maintains a historic fire truck, the "Last Alarm Apparatus," to transport deceased first responders to their final resting places as part of funeral processions.

Utilizes and maintains a historic fire truck, the "Last Alarm Apparatus," to transport deceased first responders to their final resting places as part of funeral processions.

Undertakes ongoing restoration and customization projects of historic fire trucks, including the 1954 Mack-L Fire Truck, to preserve fire service heritage and support the foundation’s ceremonial mission. Volunteers contribute time and skills to restore vehicles to operational condition.

Conducts ongoing restoration and customization projects on historic fire trucks, including the 1954 Mack-L, to preserve fire service heritage and support ceremonial operations.

Undertakes restoration projects, including the customization of a 1954 Mack fire truck into the "Last Alarm Apparatus" for ceremonial use, a process that began in 2005.

Undertakes projects to restore and customize historic fire trucks, such as the 1954 Mack-L Fire Truck, for use in ceremonial services.

Undertakes restoration projects, including the customization of a 1954 Mack fire truck into the "Last Alarm Foundation Apparatus" for ceremonial use.

Organizes and conducts raffles and fundraising events, including past raffles for a 1932 Hot Rod Roadster (2011), a boat (2011), and planned 50/50 raffles with prizes up to $2,000, with drawings held at public events such as the 4th Avenue Street Fair.

Organizes and conducts fundraising events, including raffles for vehicles and boats, such as the 2011 Street Fair Raffle (featuring a 1932 Hot Rod Roadster) and a 2011 boat raffle, with future raffles planned (e.g., June and December 2026). These events support the foundation’s operational and restoration activities.

Organizes fundraising events, including raffles for items such as a 1932 Hot Rod Roadster and a boat, with drawings held at public events like the 4th Avenue Street Fair.

The organization conducts various raffles, including 50/50 raffles and raffles for items like hot rods and boats, to raise funds for its operations and restoration projects. These raffles are often held at street fairs or as standalone events.

Organizes and conducts raffles, such as a 50/50 raffle and past raffles for a 1932 Hot Rod Roadster and a boat, to raise funds for its operations.

Organizes and conducts raffles, including 50/50 raffles and raffles for vehicles (e.g., a 1932 Hot Rod Roadster or a boat), to raise funds for its operations.

The Last Alarm Foundation participates in memorial events, such as the Firefighter Memorial at TFD, to honor commissioned public safety personnel.

Participates in official firefighter memorial events, such as the 2026 Firefighter Memorial at TFD, to honor fallen first responders and support the broader fire service community.

Participates in public and memorial events, including the 2026 Firefighter Memorial at TFD and community street fairs, to honor first responders and engage with the public.

Engages volunteers in various aspects of foundation operations, including apparatus restoration and fundraising activities. Individuals such as Arthur Apodaca, Oscar O. Baca, Alicia Baca, and Monica Rankin have contributed their time and efforts to support the foundation’s mission.

Maintains dedicated phone and email channels to facilitate public communication and inquiries regarding foundation activities and services.

Provides a dedicated phone line and email address to facilitate communication with the public, supporting inquiries and engagement related to the foundation’s services and events.