1-800-BoardUp NW Indiana

05/27/2026

Today was a powerful reminder of why we do what we do.

Our mission has always been simple: support the fire service, strengthen relationships, and give back. Being part of the convoy of motorcycle riders and fire department vehicles traveling to the Hoosier Burn Camp for its 28th Visitors Day was an incredible honor and an experience that touched all of our hearts.

Seeing the smiles, strength, courage, and resilience of the campers serves as a reminder that the fire service is about so much more than responding to emergencies—it's about community, compassion, and helping others heal.

Thanks to the “fill the boot”effects of the Dyer Fire Department, Lowell Fire Department, Crown Point Fire Department, Griffith Fire Department, Lake Ridge Fire Department, Porter Fire Department, Union Township Fire Department, LaCrosse Fire Department, Lake Township and Da REGION F.O.O.L.S., we were proud to present a donation of $28,530.85 to Hoosier Burn Camp.

This donation represent partnership, and commitment from people who truly care about making a difference in the lives of burn survivors and their families.

To everyone who donated, participated, volunteered, and supported this effort—thank you. Together, we are proving that when the fire service comes together, incredible things happen.

Congratulations to Hoosier Burn Camp on 28 years of changing lives, creating memories, and providing hope. We are grateful to play a small part in your amazing mission.

As always our convoy would not have been possible without the support of the Red Knights and other riders who joined in from Keener Township and a brief visit with our brothers and sisters of the Rolling Inferno.

As always remembering Jack Eskridge! Always in our hearts ❤️

05/23/2026

As we enjoy this Memorial Day weekend with family and friends, let us never forget the true meaning behind it all.

We honor the brave men and women of our military who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage and selflessness will never be forgotten.

In 2000, Congress passed the “National Moment of Remembrance Act,” officially designating 3:00 p.m. local time on Memorial Day as a nationwide moment for Americans to pause for one minute and remember the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.

This weekend, may we remember the fallen, support those who serve, and cherish the moments we have because of their sacrifice.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend. 🇺🇸

05/21/2026

Great work Representative Novak and Chief Franzman.

05/20/2026

🥃 Get your tickets today!!! 🥃
We honestly don’t even know where to begin. The amount of support we’re receiving for our “Bourbon and Brotherhood” National Fallen Firefighters Foundation event has been incredible, and we feel truly blessed. Between the sponsors, donations, shared post, and everyone reaching out about tickets, it’s been amazing to see people come together to support fallen firefighters, their families and work to reduce preventable firefighter death and injuries.
Because of that support, tickets are selling much faster than we expected, and
we are limiting the number available. If you’re planning on coming, we definitely encourage getting your tickets sooner rather than later so you don’t miss out.
Thank you again to everyone supporting this event and helping us honor and get back to the fire service community. It means more than you know. ❤️

05/17/2026

Lowell Fire Department is at Old Dog until 11am collecting donations for The Hoosier Burn Camp. Come on by and support a great organization

05/15/2026

Today we had the opportunity to provide lunch for “Dive Week”. What a great group of individuals.

05/11/2026

Great job. Thank you for supporting the Hoosier Burn Camp.

🔥 Thank you! 🔥

Because of your generosity & support, we were able to raise $3,600 for the Hoosier Burn Camp during our Fill the Boot fundraiser!

Every dollar goes toward providing life-changing experiences for young burn survivors—helping them build confidence, find joy, and create lasting friendships. Your kindness truly makes a difference!

05/11/2026

Last call. The drawing for the winner is tonight!

🔥 Da Region F.O.O.L.S. Raffle – Tradition You Can Wear 🔥Da Region F.O.O.L.S., a registered 501(c)(3), is proud to announce a special raffle celebrating the history, craftsmanship, and brotherhood of the fire service.For just $20 a ticket, you’ll have a chance to win a Black Cairns N6A Hous...

05/08/2026

Some people leave behind a title. Others leave behind a legacy. Jack Eskridge left both.

Long before 1-800-BoardUp became what it is today, Jack helped lay the foundation as one of the very first Directors of Emergency Services “Candy Jack”. But his true impact was never measured by a job title — it was measured by the relationships he built, the respect he earned, and the countless lives he touched along the way.

Jack understood the fire service because he lived it. For so many years as a firefighter/paramedic, he answered calls on people’s worst days with compassion, professionalism, and a calm presence that made others feel safe. He didn’t just serve his community… he became part of the heartbeat of it.

Within the fire service, Jack was more than a familiar face. He was trusted. Respected. The kind of person departments welcomed with a handshake, a smile, and genuine friendship. He believed relationships mattered, and because of that, he helped bridge partnerships that still stand strong today. His ability to connect with firefighters, medics, dispatchers, and chiefs alike was something special — and something that can never truly be replaced.

The fire service is a brotherhood and sisterhood built on loyalty, sacrifice, and heart. Jack embodied every part of that. He showed up for people not because he had to, but because it was simply who he was.

Today, we remember a man whose fingerprints are forever left on the emergency services community. A mentor. A friend. A leader. A paramedic. A man who gave so much of himself to others without ever asking for anything in return.

Thank you, Jack, for every life you impacted, every friendship you built, and every example you set. Your legacy will continue to live on in every relationship you helped create and every person fortunate enough to have known you.

Rest easy, Jack. You will never be forgotten.