The firefighters did an about face to show the back of the T-shirts, which show the department logo and distinctive pink artwork, along with the words “In Memory of Jennifer Rains”.
photo by Bruce Garner
Chattanooga firefighters gathered at Station 1 to pose for a group photo to help kick off the T-shirt fundraiser for Pink Heals
photo by Bruce Garner
While visiting the city and a Chattanooga fire station on Wednesday with his grandson Noah, former UT Football Coach Phillip Fulmer agreed to wear the T-shirt to show his support in the fight against breast cancer. Lt. Jason Rains is on the right.
photo by Bruce Garner
Chattanooga firefighters are wearing T-shirts with pink logos through October to show solidarity in the fight against breast cancer. The Chattanooga Firefighters Association – Local 820 is spearheading the sale of the T-shirts.
Union President Jack Thompson said 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the shirts will be given in honor of Jennifer Rains to the Chattanooga chapter of Pink Heals. Lt. Jason Rains, a training instructor with the department, lost his wife Jennifer to breast cancer several months ago.
To help fund the fight against breast cancer, the shirts will be sold to the public at $15 apiece. They will accept cash or checks, made out to “CFFA.” The T-shirts will be available for purchase on Friday, beginning at 1 p.m., at the union office at 6216 Perimeter Drive in Chattanooga.
The shirts can also be ordered on the union’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chattanooga-Fire-Fighters-Association-Local-820/152029094819218.
Union Secretary Tim Bryant said all one has to do is get on their Facebook page and post a comment, or send a direct message to them. They will respond as soon as they can.