Active Giveaways / Volunteer Fire Department of Prospect, Inc. (Prospect, CT)

2026 Chevrolet Colorado Trail Boss

2026 Chevrolet Colorado Trail Boss

Campaign notices

Paid entry: Ticket / entry offer: Raffle tickets are $25.00 each. Source: givebutter.com · Checked 2026-10-20

Closing details need confirmation: Sales end at an unspecified time designated before the drawing. Prospect rules state sales end at the time designated by the department before the drawing, but do not provide that time/date. The separately stated December 5, 2026, 10 a.m. drawing on Givebutter is not the entry cutoff. Source: www.prospectfire.org · Checked 2026-11-08

Prize details need confirmation: Vehicle-value mismatch between current rules and entry description. Source: www.prospectfire.org · Checked 2026-10-20

A Colorado Trail Boss with a local purpose

The 2026 Chevrolet Colorado Trail Boss is the truck at the top of this three-prize raffle. The official campaign presents a brand-new pickup, with the volunteer department’s fundraising effort supplying its backstory rather than a catalogue of aftermarket parts.

The configuration is identified by its full model and Trail Boss trim name in the rules. This is a vehicle award rather than a dealer-credit allowance, and the two lower cash prizes belong to separate awards. Winning the truck does not mean collecting every number printed across the campaign graphic.

This example also comes with a useful distinction between promotional description and delivery terms. Although marketed as new, it is awarded as-is in its condition at delivery, and the rules allow mileage from transport, maintenance, promotional appearances and department use before the drawing. Transferable manufacturer warranties pass on under their own terms; the raffle does not promise a separate warranty of its own.

If you win: no grand-prize cash equivalent is promised, and equal-or-greater substitution is reserved for circumstances beyond the department’s control. The vehicle must be claimed and taken into possession within thirty days of notification unless other arrangements are approved. Applicable taxes, any required withholding, title, registration and insurance fall to the winner. Confirm the final vehicle specification and collection arrangements before planning the drive home.

Prize details are as described by the sponsor and its official rules. WTW has not inspected or driven the vehicle.

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WTW Scorecard

Terms reviewed: Nov 8, 2026

Rules & disclosures

We check how clearly the official rules and entry page disclose key terms.

WTW Scorecard =

C

78 / 100

Moderate Transparency

6 of 16 applicable disclosure criteria were not fully satisfied.

This grade measures how clearly giveaway details are disclosed. It does not guarantee legitimacy, winning odds, or prize delivery. How we grade

100% of scoring weight assessed

5 of 5 categories reviewed

Key finding

Entry deadline: disclosure incomplete

Rules cap tickets at 7,500 but publish no entry-close date or time.

What's clear

  • Official rules are published
  • Organizer is identified

What to know

  • Eligibility: disclosure incomplete
  • Entry-method deadlines: disclosure incomplete

Category Breakdown

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Organizer & RulesOrganizer and rules details are disclosed.25/25

Organizer identity

Clearly disclosed · 8/8

The rules name the sponsoring volunteer fire department with address and the page lists phone and email.

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Reviewed for: legal sponsor, contact or address

  • legal sponsor: Clearly disclosed — The rules name the sponsoring volunteer fire department with address and the page lists phone and email.
  • contact or address: Clearly disclosed — The rules name the sponsoring volunteer fire department with address and the page lists phone and email.

Official rules · Source captured Nov 8, 2026

14. Sponsor Volunteer Fire Department of Prospect 26 New Haven Road Prospect, CT 06712
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Criterion organizerIdentity · supported · 8/8 points

Controlling rules

Clearly disclosed · 9/9

The prospectfire.org Official Rules are linked from the Givebutter page and bind ticket purchasers; the Connecticut permit statement gives the raffle structure.

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Reviewed for: controlling rules, source priority, campaign applicability

  • controlling rules: Clearly disclosed — The prospectfire.org Official Rules are linked from the Givebutter page and bind ticket purchasers; the Connecticut permit statement gives the raffle structure.
  • source priority: Clearly disclosed — The prospectfire.org Official Rules are linked from the Givebutter page and bind ticket purchasers; the Connecticut permit statement gives the raffle structure.
  • campaign applicability: Clearly disclosed — The prospectfire.org Official Rules are linked from the Givebutter page and bind ticket purchasers; the Connecticut permit statement gives the raffle structure.
  • operator-published raffle structure: Clearly disclosed — The prospectfire.org Official Rules are linked from the Givebutter page and bind ticket purchasers; the Connecticut permit statement gives the raffle structure.
  • jurisdiction and eligibility: Clearly disclosed — The prospectfire.org Official Rules are linked from the Givebutter page and bind ticket purchasers; the Connecticut permit statement gives the raffle structure.

Official rules · Source captured Nov 8, 2026

By purchasing a raffle ticket, participants acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Official Rules.
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Official rules · Source captured Nov 8, 2026

This raffle is conducted pursuant to the Volunteer Fire Department of Prospect's approved Connecticut Class 5 Raffle Permit
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Official entry page · Source captured Nov 8, 2026

Official Rules: Can be found at www.prospectfire.org/raffle
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Criterion controllingRules · supported · 9/9 points

Campaign identity

Clearly disclosed · 8/8

The entry page and rules identify the same 2026 truck raffle.

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Reviewed for: edition identity, entry and rules association

  • edition identity: Clearly disclosed — The entry page and rules identify the same 2026 truck raffle.
  • entry and rules association: Clearly disclosed — The entry page and rules identify the same 2026 truck raffle.

Official entry page · Source captured Nov 8, 2026

Prospect Fire Department 2026 Truck Raffle
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Official entry page · Source captured Nov 8, 2026

Official Rules: Can be found at www.prospectfire.org/raffle
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Criterion campaignIdentity · supported · 8/8 points

Prize DetailsRequired prize photos details are not fully disclosed.22/25

Prize identity

Clearly disclosed · 7/7

Rules identify one 2026 Chevrolet Colorado Trail Boss, as-is condition, plus the $1,500 and $500 cash prizes.

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Reviewed for: prize identity, quantity, condition and limitations

  • prize identity: Clearly disclosed — Rules identify one 2026 Chevrolet Colorado Trail Boss, as-is condition, plus the $1,500 and $500 cash prizes.
  • quantity: Clearly disclosed — Rules identify one 2026 Chevrolet Colorado Trail Boss, as-is condition, plus the $1,500 and $500 cash prizes.
  • condition and limitations: Clearly disclosed — Rules identify one 2026 Chevrolet Colorado Trail Boss, as-is condition, plus the $1,500 and $500 cash prizes.
  • each prize and winner count: Clearly disclosed — Rules identify one 2026 Chevrolet Colorado Trail Boss, as-is condition, plus the $1,500 and $500 cash prizes.

Official rules · Source captured Nov 8, 2026

One (1) 2026 Chevrolet Colorado Trail Boss Approximate Retail Value: $42,500
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Official rules · Source captured Nov 8, 2026

The 2026 Chevrolet Colorado Trail Boss is awarded as-is in its condition at the time of delivery.
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Criterion prizeIdentity · supported · 7/7 points

Award conditions

Clearly disclosed · 7/7

Non-transferable, substitution and cancellation terms are stated; ticket sales are final and unsold-ticket handling is that the raffle proceeds regardless of tickets sold.

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Reviewed for: award conditions, substitutions, cancellation or refunds

  • award conditions: Clearly disclosed — Non-transferable, substitution and cancellation terms are stated; ticket sales are final and unsold-ticket handling is that the raffle proceeds regardless of tickets sold.
  • substitutions: Clearly disclosed — Non-transferable, substitution and cancellation terms are stated; ticket sales are final and unsold-ticket handling is that the raffle proceeds regardless of tickets sold.
  • cancellation or refunds: Clearly disclosed — Non-transferable, substitution and cancellation terms are stated; ticket sales are final and unsold-ticket handling is that the raffle proceeds regardless of tickets sold.
  • unsold tickets: Clearly disclosed — Non-transferable, substitution and cancellation terms are stated; ticket sales are final and unsold-ticket handling is that the raffle proceeds regardless of tickets sold.
  • cancellation and refunds: Clearly disclosed — Non-transferable, substitution and cancellation terms are stated; ticket sales are final and unsold-ticket handling is that the raffle proceeds regardless of tickets sold.

Official rules · Source captured Nov 8, 2026

Prizes are non-transferable. No substitutions or cash equivalent will be provided for the Grand Prize except that the Volunteer Fire Department of Prospect reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value if circumstances beyond its control make the advertised prize unavailable.
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Official rules · Source captured Nov 8, 2026

All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges will be issued.
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Official rules · Source captured Nov 8, 2026

provided it is not canceled due to circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the Volunteer Fire Department of Prospect
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Criterion awardConditions · supported · 7/7 points

Prize costs and taxes

Clearly disclosed · 6/6

Taxes, registration, title, insurance and other costs are allocated to the winner; the winner must take possession within thirty days.

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Reviewed for: taxes and withholding, shipping or pickup, registration and travel

  • taxes and withholding: Clearly disclosed — Taxes, registration, title, insurance and other costs are allocated to the winner; the winner must take possession within thirty days.
  • shipping or pickup: Clearly disclosed — Taxes, registration, title, insurance and other costs are allocated to the winner; the winner must take possession within thirty days.
  • registration and travel: Clearly disclosed — Taxes, registration, title, insurance and other costs are allocated to the winner; the winner must take possession within thirty days.

Official rules · Source captured Nov 8, 2026

Winners are solely responsible for all applicable federal, state, and local income taxes, registration fees, title fees, insurance, and any other costs associated with accepting and using their prize.
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Official rules · Source captured Nov 8, 2026

The Grand Prize winner must take possession of the vehicle within thirty (30) days of notification
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Criterion awardCosts · supported · 6/6 points

Prize photos

Partly disclosed · 2/5

Official illustration; the pages say the truck will be displayed in person but do not say the image shows it.

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Reviewed for: actual versus representative image, image and prize association

  • actual versus representative image: Not disclosed — Neither page states whether the stored campaign image is the actual truck.
  • image and prize association: Clearly disclosed — Stored official campaign illustration is from the official Givebutter campaign.

Official rules · Source captured Nov 8, 2026

The grand prize truck will be proudly displayed outside the Prospect Fire Department throughout the raffle.
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Criterion prizeMedia · partial · 2/5 points

Deadlines & DrawingRequired entry deadlines and entry-method deadlines details are not fully disclosed.9/20

Entry deadline

Partly disclosed · 0/8

Rules cap tickets at 7,500 but publish no entry-close date or time.

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Reviewed for: entry close or sellout trigger, timezone, extensions

  • entry close or sellout trigger: Not disclosed — Sales end at an undisclosed time set by the department; no date or clock time is published.
  • timezone: Not disclosed — No close time zone because no close time is published.
  • extensions: Not disclosed — No statement on extensions.
  • ticket limit: Clearly disclosed — A maximum of 7,500 tickets will be sold.
  • sellout trigger: Not disclosed — The rules do not say whether selling out ends sales early.

Official rules · Source captured Nov 8, 2026

Ticket sales begin on the official raffle launch date and end at the time designated by the Volunteer Fire Department of Prospect prior to the drawing.
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Official rules · Source captured Nov 8, 2026

A maximum of 7,500 tickets will be sold.
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Official rules · Source captured Nov 8, 2026

The odds of winning depend on the total number of tickets sold, not to exceed 7,500 tickets.
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Criterion closingTrigger · partial · 0/8 points

Entry-method deadlines

Partly disclosed · 3/6

No cutoff is published; no mail route is offered.

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Reviewed for: online cutoff, postmark and receipt if offered

  • online cutoff: Not disclosed — No online cutoff date or time is published.
  • postmark and receipt if offered: Clearly disclosed — No mail entry route is offered, so no postmark or receipt test applies.

Official rules · Source captured Nov 8, 2026

Tickets may be purchased through authorized Volunteer Fire Department of Prospect members or through the department's official online ticketing platform.
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Official rules · Source captured Nov 8, 2026

Ticket sales begin on the official raffle launch date and end at the time designated by the Volunteer Fire Department of Prospect prior to the drawing.
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Criterion methodDeadlines · partial · 3/6 points

Drawing timing

Clearly disclosed · 6/6

Drawing is scheduled for December 5, 2026 10:00 AM Eastern, to be livestreamed.

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Reviewed for: drawing timing or process, scheduled versus completed

  • drawing timing or process: Clearly disclosed — Drawing is scheduled for December 5, 2026 10:00 AM Eastern, to be livestreamed.
  • scheduled versus completed: Clearly disclosed — Drawing is scheduled for December 5, 2026 10:00 AM Eastern, to be livestreamed.
  • drawing after sellout: Clearly disclosed — The drawing is on a fixed date and is not conditioned on selling out.

Official rules · Source captured Nov 8, 2026

The drawing will be held on: Saturday, December 5, 2026 10:00 AM (Eastern Time)
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Official rules · Source captured Nov 8, 2026

The drawing will be livestreamed on the Volunteer Fire Department of Prospect's official Facebook page.
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Criterion drawingTiming · supported · 6/6 points

Entry RequirementsRequired eligibility rules and entry limits details are not fully disclosed.15/20

Eligibility

Partly disclosed · 5/7

US residents 18 or older; no excluded-person list.

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Reviewed for: geography, age, household and excluded persons

  • geography: Clearly disclosed — US residents 18 or older; no excluded-person list.
  • age: Clearly disclosed — US residents 18 or older; no excluded-person list.
  • household and excluded persons: Not disclosed — No household or excluded-person terms appear in the rules.

Official rules · Source captured Nov 8, 2026

The raffle is open to legal residents of the United States who are eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of ticket purchase. Void where prohibited by law.
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Criterion eligibility · partial · 5/7 points

How entry works

Clearly disclosed · 5/5

Tickets are $25.00 via members or the official online platform; no free route is offered.

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Reviewed for: purchase mechanics, all offered entry routes, costs

  • purchase mechanics: Clearly disclosed — Tickets are $25.00 via members or the official online platform; no free route is offered.
  • all offered entry routes: Clearly disclosed — Tickets are $25.00 via members or the official online platform; no free route is offered.
  • costs: Clearly disclosed — Tickets are $25.00 via members or the official online platform; no free route is offered.

Official rules · Source captured Nov 8, 2026

Tickets may be purchased through authorized Volunteer Fire Department of Prospect members or through the department's official online ticketing platform.
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Official rules · Source captured Nov 8, 2026

Raffle tickets are $25.00 each.
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Criterion entryMechanics · supported · 5/5 points

Entry limits

Partly disclosed · 1/4

Total ticket cap stated; no person, household or method limits.

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Reviewed for: person limits, household limits, method limits, cap unit

  • person limits: Not disclosed — No per-person limit is stated.
  • household limits: Not disclosed — No household limit is stated.
  • method limits: Not disclosed — No method-specific limit is stated.
  • cap unit: Clearly disclosed — The cap counts tickets (7,500).

Official rules · Source captured Nov 8, 2026

A maximum of 7,500 tickets will be sold.
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Official rules · Source captured Nov 8, 2026

The odds of winning depend on the total number of tickets sold, not to exceed 7,500 tickets.
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Criterion entryLimits · partial · 1/4 points

Recurring charges

Not applicable · 4/4

Only one-time $25.00 tickets are offered; no recurring charge or subscription route appears.

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Reviewed for: recurring charges, subscription cancellation

Original whole-criterion review; individual subcheck points were not recorded.

Official rules · Source captured Nov 8, 2026

Raffle tickets are $25.00 each.
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Criterion recurringCharges · not-applicable · 4/4 points

Winner & Prize ClaimRequired winner selection details are not fully disclosed.7/10

Winner selection

Partly disclosed · 1/4

Three prizes; the selection method is not described.

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Reviewed for: selection process, winner count

  • selection process: Not disclosed — The rules do not describe how winners are drawn beyond the drawing event.
  • winner count: Clearly disclosed — Three prizes are listed: first, second and third.
  • allocation of prizes: Clearly disclosed — First, second and third prizes are listed in order.

Official rules · Source captured Nov 8, 2026

Winners do not need to be present to win.
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Official rules · Source captured Nov 8, 2026

The drawing will be held on: Saturday, December 5, 2026 10:00 AM (Eastern Time)
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Criterion selection · partial · 1/4 points

Winner notification

Clearly disclosed · 3/3

Direct contact by phone or email and a livestreamed drawing.

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Reviewed for: notification method, announcement process

  • notification method: Clearly disclosed — Phone and/or email provided at ticket purchase.
  • announcement process: Clearly disclosed — The drawing is livestreamed on Facebook; no separate public winner announcement is described.

Official rules · Source captured Nov 8, 2026

Winners will be notified using the phone number and/or email address provided at the time of ticket purchase.
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Official rules · Source captured Nov 8, 2026

The drawing will be livestreamed on the Volunteer Fire Department of Prospect's official Facebook page.
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Criterion notification · supported · 3/3 points

Prize claim

Clearly disclosed · 3/3

Fifteen-day contact and thirty-day claim windows, with forfeiture and a new drawing.

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Reviewed for: claim deadline, disqualification, unclaimed prize

  • claim deadline: Clearly disclosed — Fifteen-day contact and thirty-day claim windows, with forfeiture and a new drawing.
  • disqualification: Clearly disclosed — Fifteen-day contact and thirty-day claim windows, with forfeiture and a new drawing.
  • unclaimed prize: Clearly disclosed — Fifteen-day contact and thirty-day claim windows, with forfeiture and a new drawing.

Official rules · Source captured Nov 8, 2026

If a winner cannot be contacted within fifteen (15) days or fails to claim their prize within thirty (30) days of notification, the prize may be considered forfeited
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Official rules · Source captured Nov 8, 2026

The Grand Prize winner must take possession of the vehicle within thirty (30) days of notification
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Criterion claim · supported · 3/3 points

Includes subcheck reviews; any earlier whole-criterion findings remain identified in the evidence. Scoring revision: wtw-scorecard/2026-10-19. Assessment revision: wtw-scorecard/2026-10-19.

Prize
2026 Chevrolet Colorado Trail Boss
Entry deadline
Not published
Prize value
Rules ARV $42,500 (entry page says $40,000)
Value details
Official rules label the single first-prize vehicle ARV $42,500. Givebutter description says approximate value $40,000. The $1500 and $500 lower prizes are separate awards. Confirm current vehicle value with the operator. Published value source
Free entry
No/Not identified
Free-entry deadlines
Not published
Odds
Unknown
Odds basis
No comparable per-entry denominator established by the latest field review.
Free entry method
Not published
Drawing date
Dec 5, 2026
Last verified
No successful source check recorded.
Official rules
Official rules
YEAR / MAKE / MODEL
2026 Chevrolet Colorado Trail Boss

The Volunteer Fire Department of Prospect, Inc. is the organization behind Prospect Fire Department’s truck fundraiser. Its official history describes a volunteer service tradition dating to 1945 and documents the department’s fire and emergency-response equipment.

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