Brett’s First Responders
Brett’s First Responders aims to provide support to families of fallen off-duty first responders and families enduring significant financial hardships due to a tragic circumstance of an off-duty first responder.
How it Started
Bretts First Responders was created in honor of Swansea, IL firefighter, Brett Korves. Brett was killed in April 2019 when an individual evading police hit his car at a high rate of speed.
Brett was only 30 years old. He left behind his wife, Alex, 18 month old son, Brock, and an unborn daughter who was named Brett Grace after her father.
Brett’s family received an unbelievable amount of support from family and friend in their community. However, because Brett was killed outside the line of duty, there was not an organization that could help.
Realizing the need for families like Brett’s, we decided to start this organization to make sure all families of first responders have support during times of tragedy and financial hardship.
Making A Difference
Support for Fallen First Responders
Provide financial support to families of first responders killed in circumstances outside the line of duty.
Support for First Responders in Need
Provide financial support to families of first responders enduring sickness, injury, or significant financial hardships unrelated to their career as a first responder.
Support for Future First Responders
Provide grants to first responder cadet programs in need of financial assistance .
