NEVER give to anyone calling from any police or fire association other then your local departments! The monies that are given to these bogus people never reach the local or even state level. Your local PD will help their own first, plus the money would go into their funds directly. If you have a volunteer only fire department, make sure you give to them every year. My son is a volunteer, doesn't get anything for running out in the middle if the night or in a blinding snow storm. The FD use any money donated to help families of fallen brothers, and also to help run their departments. Give local not to these jerks!!
BTW- received four calls today from them, using all area codes in the state!
I received this type of scam call a few years back, and asked people in and retired from law enforcement, they told me to never give to these phone scams. I'm not sure if it's true, but they said the police do not solicit donations by phone anyway.