<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3LB0jy_1Epv8zek00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3LB0jy_1Epv8zek00" width="1920" height="1080" ></figure>UTICA, N.Y. -- The Utica University Pioneers are set to take on Washington and Jefferson College in this year’s Mastrovito Believe 271 Bowl Game.Proceeds from the Believe 271 Bowl will go to support four Boonville firefighters who were injured in an explosion at the Abundant Life Fellowship Church in February.Alan Austin, second-assistant chief of the Boonville Fire Department, said, “I was actually outside setting up a vent fan to try to vent out some of the propane. And when the blast happened, it threw me out into the driveway about 30 to 40 feet, and I ended up with a broken jaw and a concussion.”Boonville Deputy Chief Richard Czajka and two other firefighters suffered burns and other injuries.The firefighters are covered under workers' compensation, but the Believe 271 Foundation is providing financial help for out-of-pocket expenses and emotional support.Richard Czajka, deputy chief of the Boonville Fire Department, said, “Been very, very lucky that nobody’s ever got hurt through the years, but this one, you know, when the call went out that, you know, we had me injured and stuff, you know, it was like…it really hit hard at home and the neighboring departments because we all know each other.”The Believe 271 Foundation was started in March 2014 to support local firefighters and first responders, with the mission statement: “No One Fights Alone.”Nick Amicucci, captain of the Boonville Fire Department, said, “They said about a year to 18 months for the burns. As long as they’re still working on…there’s some testing that has to be done. I think we’ll get there. We’ll all get there. Even emotionally we have each other. We always will.”The foundation has given 120 financial gifts to volunteers in the region and in cities including Buffalo, New York City, Cleveland and Boston, totaling more than $550,000.Blaise Faggiano, head football coach at Utica University, said, “Their long road treatment and recovery has demonstrated their courage, determination and brotherhood that define the fire service.”The Believe 271 Bowl is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 5 at noon at Utica University’s Gaetano Stadium.</div></body>

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UTICA, N.Y. -- The Utica University Pioneers are set to take on Washington and Jefferson College in this year’s Mastrovito Believe 271 Bowl Game. Proceeds from the Believe 271 Bowl will go to support four Boonville firefighters who were injured in an explosion at the Abundant Life Fellowship Church in February.

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UTICA, N.Y. -- The Utica University Pioneers are set to take on Washington and Jefferson College in this year’s Mastrovito Believe 271 Bowl Game. Proceeds 

Believe 271 Bowl Set for September 5

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