We're very happy to report that Dennis received a life saving double-lung transplant on July 2, 2008. He is currently recovering in the rehabilitation center at the Cleveland Clinic.

PLEASE VISIT www.DennisAllenProject.com AND LEAVE DENNIS WELL WISHES.

Live Auction of Fire Art and Memorabilia to Benefit Chief Allen. Click here to download the flyer: AUCTION FLYER-1PAGE.pdf

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Chief Dennis Allen has been an active member of the Evans Center Volunteer Fire Company for almost 40 years, having served as a fire department officer for more than 30 years of his firefighting and EMS career.

Along with his wife Marlene and sons Scott and Marcus, this fire service leader has devoted his entire life to serving his community. After 36+ years of unselfish dedication to the fire department and the Town of Evans community, Dennis retired as an active firefighter in February 2008 due to being stricken with the deadly disease: idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

This site is dedicated to honoring Dennis and to promoting the efforts of his brother firefighters, friends and family in raising funds to offset the overwhelming medical and living expenses that are created by this illness and the surgery that will save his life.

A Celebration Benefit to honor Dennis's contributions to the fire service and the community is scheduled for September 6, 2008 at the Evans Center Volunteer Fire Company, 8298 Erie Road, Angola NY 14006.

Save the date. Please stop back often and support "Brotherhood in Action: The Dennis Allen Project."

Thanks in advance for your consideration and support. Click or call with any questions or to learn how you can help.

- Tiger Schmittendorf - www.firefighternation.com/profile/Tiger5

Here's the blog I wrote about my friend Denny Allen:

Some people have character, and others are a character.

My friend Denny Allen… he’s both.

There are certain people in your life who are always in need of something – while others are always there when you need them.

My friend Dennis Allen is always there when you need him. [MORE]
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HOW YOU CAN HELP:

To make a direct donation, send checks to: Denny Allen Benefit, PO Box 422, Derby NY 14047.

For event tickets or other information, contact co-chairmen: Tiger Schmittendorf via e-mail: tiger5@firehousezone.com or 716-549-0022; or John Latimore: 716-549-3311 – cjlatimore@verizon.net.

To donate auction, door prize, food or other items, please contact Lynn Krajacic at 716-341-9853 or lmk.tax@utec.net.

LIFE SAVER CARDS NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD:
Denny Allen has responded to more than 10,000 Emergencies - 10,000 Calls for Help - in his 40 years of service. Our goal is to raise $1 for every emergency he's ever responded to. Please download and print these Life Saver cards, share with your friends and fellow first responders, fill them out and send back $5 for every sheet, or $1 for every card you fill out. The instructions and mailing address are on the bottom of the card sheets. Please help us achieve this goal of giving back to the 1 Life Saver who has responded to more than 10,000 Calls for Help.

Download: Life Saver Cards-BW.pdf


Please Download the: Dennis Allen Benefit Flyer.pdf and print, post and distribute it wherever you can.

Stay tuned here for more info and news of pre-event activities.