About Us

The Committee of One Hundred of Orange County, Inc. was formed in 1957 by Howard Phillips and other Central Florida business leaders of their time. The committee has maintained, as its sole purpose, the goal to financially and emotionally assist families of first responders in Orange County, Florida who have lost their life in the line of service. The organization is made up of 125 businessmen and women in Orange County that, if ever needed, offer their services free of charge to the families.

Membership in the Committee of One Hundred of Orange County, Inc. is by invitation only. If you need additional information on who we are or what we do, please send an email to info@committeeof100orangecounty.org.

 The Committee of One Hundred Provides Funding to Winter Garden Fire Rescue

Will Help Purchase Equipment to Prevent Cancer Related Illnesses

 ORLANDO, Fla. (May 6, 2024) — Recently, The Committee of One Hundred presented the city of Winter Garden and Winter Garden Fire Rescue with a donation of $37,000 to purchase a Solo Rescue Decontamination Washer, which will assist in cleaning the firefighters’ self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and other personal protective equipment (PPE) such as our helmets, boots, and gloves. 

In recent years, cancer has become the leading cause of death among firefighters, and as a result the department has adopted a proactive approach to protecting personnel. Efforts include purchasing a second set of gear and limiting exposure by separating living quarters from the areas they take off their gear. Through a recent internal assessment, the Winter Garden Fire Department identified a vulnerability in their ability to properly clean their PPE because it was being done manually. The Solo Rescue Decontamination Washer is the most effective method of cleaning contaminated PPE while minimizing respiratory and dermal exposure to hazardous chemicals and carcinogens.

 “We firmly believe that with the Committee of One Hundred's support, the Winter Garden Fire Rescue Department can acquire the Solo Rescue Decontamination Washer, resulting in long-term benefits, including the reduction of cancer-related illnesses and overall improved health and wellbeing of our firefighters and community,” said Shawn Kelly, Deputy Fire Chief, Winter Garden.

ABOUT THE COMMITTEE OF ONE HUNDRED

The Committee of One Hundred of Orange County, Inc. was formed in 1957 by Howard Phillips and other Central Florida business leaders of their time. The committee has maintained, as its sole purpose, the goal to financially and emotionally assist families of first responders in Orange County, Florida who have lost their life in the line of service. The organization is made up of 125 businessmen and women in Orange County that, if ever needed, offer their services free of charge to the families. For more information, please send an email to info@committeeof100orangecounty.org.

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