Dear Friends,

As the Cave City Fire Chief, I’ve always known that this department, our town, and this firefighting community are like family. We’ve stood together through the hardest days, and today is one of those days.

A tornado tore through our town, leaving some of our own hurting and in need:

Our Assistant Fire Chief’s (Curt Coles) home was badly damaged and his shop was completely leveled.

Two retired firefighter widows’ homes were hit hard.

Two firefighters'(Michael Stanley and Ken Hoggard) vehicles were destroyed at our station

These are the people who have given everything to protect and serve this community. They’ve stood in the gap for us countless times — running toward danger, holding the line when everything else was falling apart. Even at this time, they ran toward the storm to help others, even as their own homes and vehicles were being damaged. Now, they need us to stand with them.

I’m asking — from my heart — for your help. Any donation, no matter the size, will go directly to helping these families rebuild their lives. Every little bit matters.

Please consider donating here:

Firefighters are known for their strength — but even the strongest need support sometimes. Let’s show them that they’re not alone, that there are people who care and are willing to lift them up in their time of need. Let’s remind them that this family takes care of its own.

Thank you for your kindness and your generosity. It means more than words can ever say.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Chief Billy Penn