Albuquerque Fire Department Retirees Association
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
Retiree Assistance Program Update
AFDRA is happy to announce that we have scheduled four Peer Support Group Kitchen Table meetings in the month of January. The Kitchen Table meetings are for you, our retirees, and are informal get togethers to discuss whatever is on your minds. We have a team of retirees that lead the meetings but they do not set the agenda, that is for you to do. We hope that you can catch one of the meetings and see what they are all about. Wishing everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year.
January 9, the meeting was held at 4004 Carlisle NE, South Building. Thursday’s Kitchen Table meeting went very well, There were six of us there and we had some really solid conversations. Our next meeting is Monday, January 13, 10 am at 2721 San Mateo Blvd NE. Cosmos. Come on by and see what it’s all about. It’s really no secret, just firefighters sitting around talking like we did around the kitchen table back in the day.
Kerry.
January 13, the meeting was held at 2721 San Mateo Blvd. NE, at Cosmos. The start time was 10 am
January 23, the meeting will be at 4004 Carlisle NE, South Building. The start time is 6:30 pm.
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.”
Latest News
January 6, 2025
Albuquerque Fire Academy Auditorium named in honor of retired Assistant Chief Sam Trujillo
ALBUQUERQUE – Today a living legend was honored, as retired AFD firefighter Sam Trujillo had his career and legacy celebrated with a naming ceremony at the Albuquerque Fire Academy.
Over the course of his career, Trujillo played an important role in many of the most transformation aspects of the department. This includes his innovative work in program development, training, and policy creation.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, Mayor Tim Keller, Fire Chief Emily Jaramillo, and retired AFD Firefighter Sam Trujillo gathered to celebrate the naming of the “Sam Trujillo Training Auditorium.”
Herman Bishop receiving a second recognition award at the IAFF Christmas dinner
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.
Honoring Herman Bishop
The official plaque unveiling was November 4th, 2024, 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 |
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