NORTH RICHLAND HILLS -- After the tragedy in Dallas, firefighters in North Richland Hills started brainstorming ways to help families of the victims.

"We are all family under the public safety profession," said Adam Pendergrass, vice president of the North Richland Hills Firefighters Association.

They bounced ideas off of each other, and finally landed on something simple. They would sell T-shirts to raise money for the families.

"We just thought it would be the easiest way to donate money very quickly," Pendergrass said.

The T-shirt design includes the department's name and "Back the Blue" printed underneath a thin-blue-line American flag.

After they were designed, a request was sent out on Facebook, and in the first 24 hours more than 250 orders were placed.

More than $2,000 was raised from that number alone.

"It's an emotional for all of us," said North Richland Hills Police Officer Chris Rodriguez. "We are very thankful for their support."

But the effort doesn't end after the money is donated.

Officers will receive moral and emotional support every time the shirts are worn.

To order your own, click here.

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