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The Easiest Way to Run Fire Department Fundraiser Raffles

Professional reverse raffle software built for volunteer fire companies. Set up in 60 seconds, run by any volunteer, loved by your community. No tech skills required.

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10 sec
Setup Time
1,000
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Any Device
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Why Fire Departments Love Reverse Raffles

Reverse raffles are a firehouse tradition because they work. They bring your community together and raise serious money for your department.

Community Tradition

Fire department reverse raffle dinners are a beloved community tradition. Families, local businesses, and supporters gather for an evening of food, fun, and fundraising that keeps people coming back year after year.

High-Ticket Fundraising

Reverse raffles consistently raise more than traditional raffles. With ticket prices of $50 to $200+ and buy-back revenue on top, a single event can fund new equipment, truck maintenance, or building improvements.

Volunteer-Friendly

Volunteer firefighters already give their time protecting the community. rafflr means they don't have to become tech experts too. Anyone can run it with zero training, so your crew can focus on the event, not the software.

Explore more fire department fundraising ideas or learn how to organize a raffle from start to finish.

Built for Fire Department Fundraisers

Every feature in rafflr was designed with real organizations in mind. Here is what fire departments tell us matters most:

  • Easy for volunteers — Set up in 60 seconds. No accounts to create for attendees, no apps to download. Any volunteer can run it, even if they've never touched the software before.
  • Full-screen presenter mode — Connect to the projector or big screen in your firehouse banquet hall. The presenter view keeps the whole room engaged as numbers are eliminated.
  • Sponsor branding — Display logos from local businesses that support your department. Helps attract sponsors and can offset your entire event cost.
  • Buy-back revenue — Let eliminated ticket holders buy back in. This is where fire department events make the big money. Many departments raise thousands from buy-backs alone.
  • Auto-pull mode — Hands-free number drawing so your emcee can work the crowd instead of clicking buttons. Great for keeping energy high during dinner events.
  • Works on any device — Mac, PC, tablet, or phone. No downloads or installations required. Use whatever equipment your firehouse already has.
rafflr reverse raffle software presenter view for fire department fundraisers

How It Works

Three steps. That's it. Your volunteers will have this running in under a minute.

1

Enter Your Ticket Count

Tell rafflr how many tickets you sold. That's the only setup. One number, one click.

2

Connect to Your Screen

Plug into the projector or TV in your banquet hall. The full-screen presenter view fills the room.

3

Start Drawing

Hit the draw button or turn on auto-pull. Numbers are eliminated one by one until you have a winner.

See How Easy It Is

Watch a 2-minute demo of how rafflr works. See why fire departments across the country trust it for their fundraisers.

Stay Compliant with Raffle Laws

Raffle regulations vary by state. Most states allow fire departments and volunteer fire companies to run raffles, and many have specific exemptions for emergency services organizations. Some states require a gaming license or permit. Before running your fire department raffle, make sure you understand the rules in your state.

Read Our Raffle Laws Guide

Simple, Transparent Pricing

30-day money-back guarantee on every plan. No hidden fees.

Pay-As-You-Go

$ 77 / raffle

Great for one annual dinner

  • Single raffle event
  • Demo practice raffle
  • Full-screen presenter view
  • Full-screen raffle board
  • Auto-pull mode
  • Buy-back support
  • Exclude numbers
  • Sponsor overlays
  • Animations & sounds
  • Priority support
Run One Raffle
Best for Fire Departments

Annual

$ 97 / year

Unlimited raffles all year

  • Unlimited raffles
  • Demo practice raffle
  • Full-screen presenter view
  • Full-screen raffle board
  • Auto-pull mode
  • Buy-back support
  • Exclude numbers
  • Sponsor overlays
  • Animations & sounds
  • Priority support
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Lifetime

$ 497 / one-time

Unlimited raffles forever

  • Lifetime access
  • Unlimited raffles
  • Demo practice raffle
  • Full-screen presenter view
  • Full-screen raffle board
  • Auto-pull mode
  • Buy-back support
  • Exclude numbers
  • Sponsor overlays
  • Animations & sounds
  • Priority support
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Fire Department Raffle FAQs

Absolutely. rafflr was designed so anyone can set up and run a raffle in under 60 seconds. No tech skills, no training, and no downloads required. Just enter your ticket count and start drawing. We built it specifically for organizations like fire departments where volunteers rotate and you can't spend time on training.

When a ticket number is eliminated during the reverse raffle, the ticket holder can pay a fee to buy back into the drawing. This is one of the biggest revenue drivers at fire department events. Many departments raise thousands in additional funds from buy-backs alone. rafflr tracks all buy-backs automatically so your volunteers don't have to manage it manually.

Yes. rafflr includes built-in sponsor overlay features that display sponsor logos and messages on the presenter screen during the raffle. This is a great way to recognize local businesses that support your fire department and can help you attract more sponsors for future events. Many departments use sponsor revenue to offset event costs entirely.

Raffle laws vary by state, but most states allow volunteer fire companies and fire departments to run raffles for fundraising purposes. Some states require a gaming license or permit, and many have specific exemptions for emergency services organizations. We recommend checking your state's specific regulations before running a raffle. rafflr provides a comprehensive guide to raffle laws to help you stay compliant.

rafflr offers three pricing options: Pay-As-You-Go at $77 per raffle (great for a single annual dinner), an Annual Plan at $97/year for unlimited raffles (ideal for departments running multiple events throughout the year), and a Lifetime Plan at $497 for unlimited raffles forever. All plans include a 30-day money-back guarantee.

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