Friends of Arvada Fire
The Friends of Arvada Fire Protection District (FAFPD) was established as a 501(c)(3) to raise money for and support the Arvada Fire Protection District. The founding members of FAFPD envision an organization that will reduce Arvada Fire's financial burden, allow the district to spend more of their time focusing on their mission of responding to emergencies within the community.
The majority of FAFPD’s efforts are centered around fundraising and grant writing. The money that is raised by the FAFPD will be used to support Arvada Fire both administratively and in connection with their various safety and educational programs and community initiatives.
Board of Directors
- Sue Steward, President
- Charlie Gilbert, Vice President
- Chris Werhane, Treasurer
- Jennifer Enochs, Assistant Secretary‐Treasurer
- Jim Little, Director
- Tim McMahon, Director
- Ted Terranova, Ex-Officio Board Liaison
Minutes
Minutes are available upon request.
The Friends of Arvada Fire Protection District (FAFPD) was formed to raise money for and otherwise support the Arvada Fire Protection District (AFPD). Those members who formed FAFPD envision an organization that will reduce AFPD’s financial burden and allow AFPD to spend more of its time focusing on its mission of responding to emergencies within the community.
The majority of FAFPD’s efforts are centered around fundraising and grant-writing. The money raised by FAFPD will be used to support AFPD both administratively and in connection with its Operations Division and various safety and educational programs supported by the Community Risk Reduction section. The funds that are raised by Friends of Arvada Fire will be used for items and activities such as:
Operations Division
- The purchase of firefighter/EMS apparatus
- The purchase of firefighter/EMS equipment
- The purchase of safety gear – bunker gear, personal protective equipment, safety vests, etc.
- The purchase of furniture, equipment and similar items for fire stations
Training
- Firefighter/EMS training and education
- Training equipment and facilities
- Firefighter health and fitness initiatives
- Firefighter health and fitness testing
- The purchase of fitness equipment
Community Risk Reduction
- Public education initiatives
- Home fire safety
- Community Risk Reduction initiatives
Fire Marshall’s Office
- Business inspection resources and equipment
- Fire investigation tools and resources
Support Services
- Training
- Radios and associated equipment
- Dispatch equipment and software
- Computer equipment, servers and software
Stryker Power Cots
Safely lifts and loads patients to and from ambulance. Provides comfort and safety for patient and injury prevention for firefighters.
Smoke Alarms
Studies show that the best chance of survival in residential fires is working smoke alarms. This program provides alarms and/or batteries and installation for residents of the district. Through smoke alarm campaigns, home safety visits, and other initiatives, Arvada Fire installs thousands of free smoke alarms annually.
Hot Sticks
Hot Sticks improves the safety of firefighters by allowing them to safely test electrical lines for current at emergency scenes.
Hazard Kitchen
Cooking is the top cause of residential structure fires annually. To help educate the public about risks in the kitchen, this device can simulate stove top and oven fires while providing a realistic experience for fire education.
Car Seats
Arvada Fire's Child Passenger Seat Program provides car seat installations and safety education to new or expecting parents, ensuring their children will be safe and secured with them on the road.
CERT Packs
These packs provide important safety gear to citizen volunteers with Arvada CERT (Community Emergency Response Team.) These citizens provide support for professional responders in the City of Arvada.
Fire Investigation Cameras
These cameras are used for fire investigation documentation to help determine how a fire started, and provide educational information to the community on ways to prevent similar fires from occurring.
Every year, Friends of Arvada Fire hosts several marquee events to bring people together while raising funds and supporting Arvada Fire. To follow news and information for upcoming events, be sure to follow Friends of Arvada Fire on Facebook.
Chili Cook-Off
The public is invited to attend Arvada Fire’s 13th annual Chili Cookoff on Monday, Dec. 4 from 6-8 p.m. at the Arvada Elks Lodge. All nine of our stations will be making a unique recipe and delicious batch of chili. At the cookoff, you are invited to taste them all and vote for your favorite. This event also includes a silent auction and raffle with some fantastic prizes. A suggested entry donation of $5 is appreciated. Proceeds from the chili cookoff go towards the event host, Friends of Arvada Fire.
Firefighters' Car Fest
The Arvada Firefighters' Car Fest is held annually in the summer and is one of the top car shows in the region. The car show is completely free to spectators and offers fun for the whole family. Each year, spectators and car enthusiasts can come check out amazing sports cars, hot rods, classics, muscle cars, and fire trucks in addition to vendors, food trucks, and a DJ. Show car registration is typically $20 in advance and $25 the day of the event. Proceeds go towards a great cause, supporting your local firefighters.
Past Events
2021
- Firehouse Chili Cookoff
- Firefighter’s Carfest
2020
- COVID Break
2019
- Chili Cookoff / Lagniappe Fundraiser
- Old Dodge Ale Beer Tapping at Odyssey Beerwerks
- FireFighters CarFest
- Panera Bread Fundraiser
- Kokoro Fundraiser
2018
- Chili Cookoff / Lagniappe Fundraiser
- Old Dodge Ale Beer Tapping at Odyssey Beerwerks
- FireFighters CarFest – Video Highlights
- Steuben’s Fundraiser
- Code Zero Golf Fundraiser
- Fuzzy’s Taco Fundraiser
- Kokoro Fundraiser
- Panera Bread Fundraiser
2017
- Old Dodge Ale Beer Tapping at Odyssey Beerwerks
- FireFighters CarFest
- Fuzzy Tacos Fundraiser
- Code-Zero Golf Tournament
- Panera Bread Fundraiser