I have four experienced, Illinois certified/FAE firemen and we would like to come down to one of the affected states and help, but we are having a hard time finding the right contact person. I guess New Orleans would be our first choice because it's the shortest drive.

We can serve as an engine crew or search and rescue. We have "first responder" medical training but we are not EMTs or paramedics. We don't want to be paid, just a place to pitch a tent and a meal or two a day. We will bring a lot of water and some food, but we will stay for 7-10 days and it's hard to keep that much food fresh.

Thanks, Andy

Hoover, Al. fire dept just sent 62 paramedics to Miss. Might contact them to see who to contact about helping in Ms. Straight down I55 or I59

link to fema web page for firefighters that want to go

Also try www.firehouse.com I was in touch with FEMA and was told theyhavew it all taken care of.
Now that was for ME has a person that just wanted to help, Maybe has a Company or Deot you might get in.

I am at my friends house  right now we are trying to get some other people who use to be EMT's together to go.