Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Blood is essential to help patients survive surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries. This lifesaving care starts with one person making a generous donation. The need for blood is constant, but only about 3% of age-eligible people donate blood yearly.

East Lake Fire Rescue hosts a blood drive bi-monthly at station 57 from 12 pm to 4 pm. 

The 2026 blood drive dates are:

Wednesday, January 14th

Wednesday, March 11th

Wednesday, May 13th

Wednesday, July 8th

Wednesday, September 9th

Wednesday, November 4th

All donors will receive a special gift from OneBlood. More info on each event will be posted on the East Lake Fire Rescue Facebook page. Those who donate will also receive a wellness checkup including blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse & cholesterol screening.

Appointments are encouraged, please visit www.oneblood.org/donate-now and use sponsor code: 59152

More information: https://www.oneblood.org/about-donating/blood-donor-basics/