During an August 12th ceremony, Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman proclaimed August 2009 "Firefighter Appreciation Month" recognizing all of the firefighters efforts in fundraising for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.  The MDA combats 43 neuromuscular diseases that affects 700 families in Nebraska and nearly one million Americans.  Nebraska's Firefighters will be conducting fundraising projects on behalf of MDA  including the "Fill the Boot" drives and voluntary tolls during Labor Day Weekend.