The Foundation for the Asheville Fire Department (FAFD) is to be the dedicated support model for the Asheville fire service by honoring our Four R's: Recognition, Remembrance, Resilience, Response.

RECOGNITION: To formally honor the selfless service and daily sacrifices made by our members, current and retired, often undertaken at significant personal risk.

REMEMBRANCE: To establish mechanisms for commemorating our past firefighters and their families, with particular acknowledgment of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

RESILIENCE: To both provide support for the emerging mental and physical health needs of our firefighters and to cultivate a resilient culture among City of Asheville residents for future emergencies.

RESPONSE: To enhance the operational responsiveness and safety of the Asheville fire service through supporting equipment acquisition, advanced training, and implementation of innovative technologies to ensure the highest standard of service delivery.