Albuquerque Fire Department Retirees Association
Retiree Assistance Program Kickoff
Hello gang, we have officially announced two dates for our Kitchen Table meetings. The first date is Thursday, December 5th, at 6:30 pm at Morris’s shop. (Cosmos, located at 2721 San Mateo Blvd. NE.) Kerry Murphy and Mike Romo will be the leads on this meeting, but all of you are invited to attend. The second date is Monday, December 9th, at 10 am, again at Morris’s shop. (Cosmos, located at 2721 San Mateo Blvd. NE.) Greg Gonzales and Anthony Nuanez will be the leads and again, everyone is invited to attend.
In case you missed what the meetings are, please keep reading. Hope to see you there.
The Albuquerque Fire Department Retirees Association (AFDRA) is excited to announce the initiation of our Peer Support Program and Kitchen Table Meetings. Built on the “Two In, Two Out” principle, we emphasize the importance of solidarity among firefighters, committed to supporting each other through shared experiences.
The Kitchen Table Meetings provide a safe space for both retired and active firefighters to connect, share stories, and address the emotional challenges faced in the fire service and beyond. With trained peer support leaders facilitating the meetings, we aim to foster a network dedicated to improving the well-being of our fire family.
Our mission is to assist retired and active firefighters in achieving healthier lives through peer support and access to professional resources when needed. Join us as we strengthen our community and enhance our emotional health together. Let’s remember: “You go…we go.”
The Albuquerque Fire Department Retirees Association was formed on June 9, 2000. General meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month and all retirees are encouraged to attend. The association also has an annual summer picnic and Christmas party for retirees and families. For more information contact any association officer.
The AFDRA has created a Retiree’s Assistance Program (RAP) modeled aster IAFF Local 244’s members assistance program (MAP). For information go to the Retiree’s Assistance Program Page
Latest News
Honoring Herman Bishop
The City of Albuquerque and Albuquerque Fire Rescue have honored our Brother, Herman Bishop, AFDRA Historian, by naming the AFR Fire Marshal’s office the Herman Bishop Fire Marshal’s Office.
The official plaque unveiling was November 4th, 10 am, at the Fire Marshal’s office located at AFR Station 1 at Silver and 8th st. Thank you for helping us honor Herman for his dedication to AFD/AFR, six years as the Fire Marshal, and 24 years as AFDRA’s Historian.
AFDRA Honor Guard at 9/11 ceremonies 2024
|Purpose|
|Goals|
Mission Statement
To establish an organization where retired members of the Albuquerque Fire Department can socialize, maintain past friendships, ties and connections to the Fire Department. To create and maintain cordial feelings of friendship which bond retirees, active duty members and their families together.
Purpose
- To preserve the rights interests and welfare of retired members of the Albuquerque Fire Department.
- To promote sociability and friendship.
- To keep retirees in touch with the Fire Department Family on a regular basis.
- To create and maintain a cohesive, cordial and warm feeling of friendship between all active members and retirees together with their families.
Goals
- Prepare and Maintain an up-to-date roster of all retirees, listing their addresses and telephone numbers.
- Prepare and Maintain an up-to-date list of deceased members and remember them at our regular meetings by observing one minute of silence in their honor.
- To establish a regular meeting time and place for members of the Association.
- Adopt an Association logo which can be used on letterheads, business cards, bumper stickers, labels and other promotions for the good and welfare of our members.
- Publish a quarterly news letter or when necessary.
- Invite eligible members to join us at all regular meeting, functions and events which pertain to the Association. While attendance at every meeting is not required to remain in good standing, members are encouraged to attend a reasonable amount of meetings during the year.
- Make every effort to support the Association through volunteer donations during the year.
- Utilize donations to cover operating cost such as coffee, doughnuts, stationary, printing cost, etc.
- Maintain a close and coordinated working relationship with the Fire Chief, his staff, and department members to promote the success of the Association and it’s members.
Advisory Board
- Vince Holcomb
- Bill Raupfer
- Jose Salaz
- Santos Abeyta
- Eugene Baldonado
- Pablo Garcia
- Morris Gutierrez
- Tommy Romero
- Fred Teupell
- Louis C. Trujillo
- Eulogio Lucero
- Anthony Nuanez
Executive Board
| President | Kerry Horton | 505.934.2969 |
| Vice President | Donny Sanchez | 505.228.3286 |
| Treasurer | Mike Fox | 505.385.7292 |
| Secretary | Edward Abeita | 505.250.7895 |
| President Emeritus | Sam Trujillo | 505.899.1500 |
| Historian | Herman R. Bishop | 505.294.7165 |
back to top.