Brothers Helping Brothers Equipment Grants

Nick Magoteaux, a former firefighter and officer for several southwest Ohio fire departments, started the nonprofit organization Brothers Helping Brothers when his co-worker and firefighting brother Art Springer, was hospitalized with the H1N1 virus. Originally Nick started a line of t-shirts to raise money for Art’s medical expenses. Unfortunately, Art passed away on January 23, 2014. The decision was made to continue the t-shirt campaign to raise money for Art’s daughter and, through various efforts, Nick and his firefighting brothers raised over $20,000. One of Art’s passions was making sure his brothers at the Phillipburg Fire Department had the proper tools, even if it was at his own expense. Brothers Helping Brothers raises funds to provide vital tools and equipment to small and rural fire departments in need.