In an act of generosity not seen before, the 2011 Recruit Class of the Green Bay Fire Department made a donation of $500 towards the annual up-dating and maintenance of the Green Bay Fire Fighter Tribute Foundation. As a component of the recruit's Training Academy, they were challenged by Training Division Captain Tony Piontek, to learn something about the city and to undertake a community endeavor within the City of Green Bay. After learning of the Tribute, the class decided to make a monetary donation to the Tribute and to assist in the annual maintenance and clean-up and to assist in the installation of the 2011 bricks. The donation was made to a representative of the Tribute Foundation during the graduation ceremony.

Members of the recruit class include Gerald Cravillion, Trevor Sorge, Chad Pfeffer, Dustin Quilling, Adam Tomasko, Brian Norton, Kyle Komorowski, Matthew Spangler, and Shane Hanson. A plaque acknowledging their generosity will be presented to them and displayed at GBFD Station #1.

The Tribute is located adjacent to the Neville Public Museum near the Fox River on Green Bay's near West Side.  Tax-deductible donations can be sent to the Green Bay Fire Fighter Tribute, 1570 Elizabeth St., Green Bay, WI 54302.