CITY OF ATLANTA FIRE ACADEMY
Civic leaders experience what it takes to be on the front line
In February, AFRD is opening its doors to the Atlanta Fire Training Academy for the first time to civic leaders by inviting City of Atlanta’s Cabinet and its 16-member City Council. The half-day experience includes drills in CPR, ladder climb, rappelling, apparatus ‘show and tell’ of truck and engine, and a live fire demonstration.

"The city's leadership will experience the training regimen of public safety's front line," says Shirley Anne Smith, Executive Director, AFRF. "We are proud to fund this new initiative. AFRD is delivering a unique opportunity that ultimately benefits our community and its citizens."
BREAKFAST WITH OUR BRAVEST IS MAY 3rd
2023 BWOB Fast Facts

WHEN: 7am, Wednesday, May 3rd
WHERE: Georgia Aquarium, Downtown
WHAT: Annual Signature Fundraiser
TICKETS: $100/person
WHY: Breakfast with a firefighter!
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Voted 'BEST OF' Event!
The readers of Best Self Atlanta Magazine gave the nod to Breakfast With Our Bravest and voted our event the "BEST EVENT FOR GIVING BACK."

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AFRD CADET PROGRAM
Pictured are student participants of the AFRD Cadet Program with Ret. Captain Craig Simmons, Program Director, AFRF. For more information about our signature Youth Pathway, email at info@atlfrf.org
CREDIT: AFRF
UPDATE! Youth Pathways
This year's AFRD Cadet Program is in its third month of an eight-month cohort. There are 11 Cadets in the 2022-23 class. They are students from area high schools who have an interest in fire services. They commit to Saturdays at Atlanta Fire Rescue Station 16 under the leadership of Ret. Captain Simmons who designs the program with a focus on hands-on and real-world instruction. Upon graduation in May, the Cadets are eligible for career options with AFRD.

Capt. Simmons reports that the Cadets are preparing for the following:

  • Turnout gear and rapid dress drills
  • Aerial operations (ladder climb)
  • Ongoing preparation for the mandatory Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT).
  • Group leaders earn the honor to wear the "Red Helmet" which is industry protocol at AFRD and other fire rescue stations across the country.
The mission of the Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation is to support Atlanta firefighters and enhance public safety by funding workforce initiatives, diversity programs, and essential equipment while ensuring resource equity to meet the needs of each community and its neighborhoods. 
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