First Responders
Aid for Firefighter Stovall Medical care, Living expenses and Recovery costs
First Responders
Illness
United States
California
Created December 9th, 2025

Support Firefighter I Heyward Stovall

For more than 30 years, Firefighter I Heyward Stovall has been a constant presence and a pillar of strength for the CAL FIRE San Benito-Monterey Unit (BEU). Assigned to the Hollister Battalion, Heyward has dedicated his career to protecting our communities and serving the people of California.

Heyward Is Home — But Still Needs Our Support

After facing a serious medical battle that required hospitalization and ongoing dialysis, Heyward is now out of the hospital and, thankfully, off dialysis.

While this is an important step forward in his recovery, he continues to face significant challenges. As a seasonal firefighter who has been unable to work during his illness and recovery, Heyward is now facing financial hardship, particularly when it comes to maintaining stable housing and covering essential living expenses.

After spending more than three decades serving others, Heyward now needs our support as he works to rebuild his health and get back on his feet.

A Mentor to Many

To know Heyward is to respect him.

Throughout his career, he has been more than a colleague. He has been a mentor, a guide, and a steady presence for countless firefighters who have passed through BEU. He has shared his knowledge and experience, looked out for rookies, and helped shape the careers of firefighters who continue to serve today, as well as many who have since retired.

For more than 30 years, Heyward has been there for others. Now it is our turn to be there for him.

How You Can Help

We are raising funds to help Heyward with housing and essential living expenses while he continues his recovery and works toward returning to a more stable and independent life.

Your support will help provide:

  • Housing and rent assistance
  • Essential household and living expenses
  • Transportation and other recovery-related costs
  • Financial stability while Heyward is unable to return to work

Every donation, no matter the amount, can make a meaningful difference. If you are unable to donate, sharing this fundraiser with your friends, family, coworkers, and network is another valuable way to help.

Heyward spent more than 30 years protecting and supporting others. Now, let's come together and support him during this next chapter of his recovery.

Please consider donating and sharing this fundraiser.

Thank you for standing with Heyward, his family, and our fire family.

Donations & Comments

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Matthew Klauser
Matthew Klauser donated $67

Thank you for being one of my biggest mentors and always being there for me when I needed guidance throughout my personal or work life, now it’s my turn to be there for you. You’ve become apart of my family and I can’t put a value on the influence you’ve had on my life. You’ve provided me yet another lesson in life through these recent events that life can change in a blink of an eye so be grateful for what we have in the present and have a positive outlook. I hope you realized how much you’re valued in this life by how much support you’ve been receiving — I know you said it feels like a funeral that you get to be present for but that doesn’t mean it’s over for you. Love you buddy, I’ll see you soon.

9 months ago
Greg Castro
Greg Castro donated $25
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Your Cuddy
Your Cuddy donated $500
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Emanuel Guzman
Emanuel Guzman donated $150
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Joshua Fletcher Day
Joshua Fletcher Day donated $50
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Connor barnett
Connor barnett donated $10
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Anthony Berbena
Anthony Berbena donated $200
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Louis Gray
Louis Gray donated $50
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Keith Tsudama
Keith Tsudama donated $100
9 months ago
Jake Eldred
Jake Eldred donated $100
9 months ago

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