Hit and Run Driver Kills Firefighter During Michigan "Fill The Boot" Fundraiser

LANSING — A GoFundMe site benefiting the family of fallen firefighter Dennis Rodeman has been created by city of Lansing officials, firefighters and a local firefighters union.  Rodeman was struck and killed by a truck Wednesday during a Fill the Boot effort in south Lansing.  Local 1775's executive passed a motion to send $1000 to firefighter Rodeman's family, and asks our members to consider making a small donation through the Local 421 "Gofundme" site.

The online donations site was established by the City of Lansing, the Lansing Fire Department and the International Associated of Fire Fighters Local 421. All proceeds go directly to Rodeman's family. Rodeman was struck by a pickup Wednesday while he was collecting donations for the Fill the Boot campaign for the Muscular Dystophy Association on Cedar Street in south Lansing, and later died. Police said they believe the driver intentionally hit Rodeman, and a suspect was charged Thursday with murder and other charges.

If you would like to donate, visit http://www.gofundme.com/lansinghero.

Officials hope to raise at least $50,000 through the website. The online donations will be deposited in a dedicated bank account established by International Association of Firefighters Local 421, city officials said. All proceeds will go directly to the Rodeman family, they said.

Donations can also be made to the Dennis Rodeman Memorial Fund at any MSU Federal Credit Union branch, credit union officials said. Donations can be made in person, by phone at 800-678-4968 or by mail to: Dennis Rodeman Memorial fund, care of MSUFCU, P.O. Box 1208, East Lansing, MI. 48826.