Get Involved

Join a chapter, support a local project, or start one at your school

Find a nearby chapter on Instagram, help lead a hydration drive, or start one if none exists near you.

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Project Pulmonary volunteers supporting firefighter lung health, standing with firefighters in front of a fire engine

Ways To Help

Three ways to help

Join a Local Chapter FDNY Ladder 116 firefighters holding Project Pulmonary gift bags

Look on Instagram, find a nearby chapter, and ask how to help

Browse chapters on Instagram

Host a Hydration Drive FDNY Engine 140 firefighters with a water donation drive box

Start a drive at your school and donate supplies to a local station

Start a Chapter Project Pulmonary outreach board at a community event

If no chapter exists near you, build one at your high school

See what chapter members do

What chapter members do

Organize hydration drives and local outreach projects.
Coordinate classroom-based Letters for Lungs activities.
Represent Project Pulmonary at school and community events.
Build local partnerships that keep firefighter support visible.

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Project Pulmonary members inside a fire station

Leadership

Apply for a national leadership position

Our national team is student-run. Each track leads to its own application.

National Executive Board

Help set strategy and direction for Project Pulmonary's national chapters and initiatives.

Apply

Graphic Designer

Design visuals for the website, social media, and chapter materials.

Apply

Research & Medical Affairs

Research pulmonary health topics and help translate the science for our community.

Apply

Governmental Affairs

Advocate to lawmakers and officials on behalf of firefighter pulmonary health.

Apply

Community Outreach & Advocacy

Build local partnerships and lead awareness efforts in schools and communities.

Apply

FAQ

Common questions

A few quick answers — full list on the FAQ page.

What is Project Pulmonary's mission?

Project Pulmonary works to support pulmonary health through youth-led service, advocacy, and community engagement, with a focus on firefighters facing chronic exposure to airborne carcinogens.

Can I volunteer?

Yes. Students and supporters can get involved by joining a local chapter, helping organize service events, participating in outreach, or supporting chapter-led initiatives in their area.

How do I start a chapter?

If there is not already a chapter near you, you can apply through our chapter form to begin the process for your school.

Project Pulmonary's programs are made possible with support from these partners.