FirefighterAid

COMMUNITY, CARS, & A CAUSE ❤️

What an incredible day at the 4th Annual Motors for Minds Firefighter Charity Car Show! 🔥🚒🏎️

With 150 registered cars, 30+ amazing vendors, and hundreds of spectators filling the event with energy and support, this year’s show was our biggest and most successful yet. Because of ALL OF YOU — our sponsors, vendors, car enthusiasts, firefighters, and community supporters — we proudly reached our goal of raising $40,000 to support the mental health of San Diego firefighters through our Fire Family Services. ❤️

A massive thank you to SDFD Engineer Justin Loftis, who pours his heart and soul into this event year after year in support of his fire family. This show is truly a labor of love, made possible by the countless people who show up, give back, and believe in the mission.

We are beyond grateful, incredibly proud, and absolutely stoked for what we accomplished together. Until next year! 🙌🔥

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THANK YOU FIREFIGHTERS

Today, on International Firefighters’ Day, we recognize the people who run toward danger when everyone else is running away. We honor the courage, sacrifice, and commitment of firefighters everywhere, but especially our San Diego Firefighters.

From structure fires and wildland blazes to rescues, medical calls, and disaster response, firefighters show up in our hardest moments. Their work is physically demanding, emotionally heavy, and absolutely essential to our communities.

That’s exactly why SDFRA and FirefighterAid exist—to support Firefighters through the challenges the carry long after the call is over. ❤️‍🔥

Take a moment today to thank a firefighter, support your local department, or simply reflect on the risks they take so others can stay safe.

To every firefighter, both past and present: your bravery doesn’t go unnoticed, and your service means more than words can say. 🚒🔥

TOMORROW IS THE DAY🚗🔥

Our 4th Annual Motors For Minds Car Show is finally here and it’s going to be bigger, louder, and better than ever!

This FREE event is open to spectators from 9:30 AM – 2 PM, and registered vehicles can start cruising in at 8:30 AM!

Come hang out with the FirefighterAid board, staff, and tons of local firefighters at this family-friendly event, it’s the perfect way to spend your day. This show is truly a labor of love and passion by so many, especially SDFD Engineer Justin Loftis, who pours his heart and soul into making this event unforgettable year after year.

We’ve got insane raffle prizes, an awesome live band, fresh Motors for Minds merch, super cool vendors, and so much more lined up. Don’t miss out!

We’ll see y’all TOMORROW at El Monte Park🔥

Registered vehicles: you should’ve received an email this morning with all the day-of details—make sure to check it so you’re ready to roll in smoothly!

SNEAK PEAK 👀🔥

Here’s a quick overview of a few of the awesome raffle prizes we’ve got lined up for this Saturday!

Huge thank you to for the incredibly generous donation of many of these items, and shoutout to , , , , Dustin Kuhn (custom flag challenge coin board 🇺🇸), , , , , , and more for making this raffle one you DON’T want to miss!

🎟️ Come check these out (and win big 😉) this Saturday, May 2nd at the Motors for Minds Firefighter Charity Car Show
📍 El Monte County Park – Lakeside

We’re beyond grateful for all of our donors and supporters—this event wouldn’t be possible without you! ❤️🚒

WESTERN DAYS PARADE 🤠🔥

Our FirefighterAid + MFM crew rolled through Lakeside in style, spreading the word about the 4th Annual Motors for Minds Firefighter Charity Car Show happening THIS SATURDAY, May 2nd! We had an absolute blast cruising Franny the fire engine through town, connecting with the community, and getting rodeo ready 🐎

Huge shoutout to board member Austin Nizic for holding it down as our engineer for the day 👏

Spots are open for the car show, so rally your car-loving friends & family and get registered! All makes, models, and years are welcome! Link is in our bio + day-of registration will be available.

We can’t wait to see you there! 🚗💥