In a fire, smoke makes it impossible to see. Firefighters usually end up crawling along the floor trying to find their way to victims who are often trapped in back or upper rooms. With no visibility and a limited oxygen supply, victims often perish before they are located and/or firefighters die while trying to find them. Thermal imagers allow firefighters to see in a fire. They are able to see victims and dangerous situations. This allows them to get to victims faster and safer.

Thermal imagers save lives, both the lives of fire victims and firefighters. They also help minimize property loss as well.

All donations made to 500 For Life are tax deductible under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. Furthermore, 100% of all donations made to 500 For Life are used for the purchase of thermal imagers. Any and all costs associated with the administration of and fund raising for 500 For Life are paid for by the Buonanotte family. This insures that all of your donation is used as you intended — to save lives.