Local 2985 plays an avid role in obtaining donations to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and are currently working on creating a new fundraising opportunity for its members and the committees to work on and support. Over the past few years, the Local has also sponsored several scholarships to students of Westland and Hilliard Bradley High Schools. This year, we will be revamping this scholarship into the Prairie Fire Award, to pay for one individual to go to Firefighter 1&2 School or to go obtain their EMT certification. This will help our high school seniors consider becoming a participating member of their community, and assist them in their career path in public service.