Our Mission

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 Life Safety Division.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
Life Safety
- Business inspection resources and equipment
- Public education initiatives
- Home fire safety
- Community Risk Reduction initiatives
Support Services
- Training
- Radios and associated equipment
- Dispatch equipment and software
- Computer equipment, servers and software

Recently Funded Projects thanks to your valued donations

Stryker Power Cot

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.

Hot Sticks

Allows firefighters to safely test electrical lines for current at emergency scenes.

Hazard Kitchen

Provides a realistic experience for home fire safety education.

Car Seats

The Child Passenger Seat Program provides car seats and installation. Firefighters can also check existing car seat installations.