Donations
The Historical Society and Museum for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has four classes of membership Directors/Officers, Supporting Members, General Members and Corporate Membership.
Directors/Officers must be current or retired employees of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
Supporting members are current or retired employees of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
General members are those individuals, other than current or retired CDFFP employees, who wish to participate in the Museum by maintaining annual membership.
Businesses or Corporations may support of the Museum as outlined in the Museum Participation Program.
Museum Patron Levels
CDF Museum Patrons are identified, at various levels, by the following “old” fire line organization titles. Dues may be paid by cash, check or various payroll deduction programs. Levels of donations and benefits are as follows:
$24 annually or $2 monthly
• Thank you note
• Quarterly newsletter
• Name recognition in the Museum newsletter
$60 annually or $5 monthly
• Thank you note
• Quarterly newsletter
• Name recognition in the Museum newsletter
$100 - $499
• Thank you letter
• Quarterly newsletter
• Name recognition in the Museum newsletter
• Name plate on the Division Boss donors panel in the Museum
$500 - $999
• Thank you letter
• Quarterly newsletter
• Name recognition in the Museum newsletter and Museum website
• Name on the Line Boss donors panel in the Museum
$1000 – $4999
• Thank you letter
• Quarterly newsletter
• Name recognition in the Museum newsletter and Museum website
• Name plate on the Fire boss donors panel in the Museum
$5000 – up
• Thank you letter
• Quarterly newsletter
• Name recognition in the Museum newsletter and Museum website
• Name on plaque on the Rangers Wall in the Museum lobby
• Special invitation to Museum events
One-Time DONORS
In addition to subscribing as a member, donors have the option of contributing a one-time amount at the link below. We appreciate all contributions at any level to support our ongoing operations and preservation efforts. THANK YOU to our generous members and donors!!
Deduction Authorization Forms
Active Employees and Retirees of CDF/Cal Fire are eligible to sign up as regular donors by monthly subscription through a payroll deduction plan. Forms to sign up for monthly subscription are available by contacting the main office. Please specify which form you are requesting. Retiree donors are administered by CalPERS, and Active Employees are arranged through the State Controllers office. If you have recently retired, your State Controllers deduction will have been cancelled and you may need to sign up again in the CalPERS system. Contact us for any questions, (909)881-6984 or [email protected]. THANK YOU!