The Asheville Fire Fighter's Association encourages a strong unity that bonds our firefighter family tightly.  With professionalism we work in cooperation to help create working conditions that are just and fair for everyone.  Our development of morale boosting events and top notch training allows us to fellowship together both at and away from work. We invite all Asheville firefighters to...  
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Congratulations to the following L865 members:

Scott Mullins-President

Dustin Cooper-At large

Mike Webb-At large

Dana Trantham-At large

The AFFA would also like to thank the following members for their assistance with the voting process:

Mike Hartsell

Eddie Wyatt

David Sauer

Barnaby Raikes

Mike Brannon

Mike G. Riley

Edan Douek

Please visit the link below for the Captain Bowen Memorial Bridge petition. 

http://www.change.org/petitions/north-carolina-board-of-transportation-rename-the-smoky-park-bridge-as-the-captain-bowen-memorial-bridge?share_id=edULwBYnvg&pe=pce

Captain Shane Mackey

Shane Mackey, a 13-year veteran and Captain with the Asheville Fire Department, is in need of our help.  Shane had a blood clot on his spinal cord that left him paralyzed from the waist down.  Currently, he is undergoing treatment and rehabilitation at the Sheppard Center in Atlanta Georgia.  Shane is to return home in early March, and we are expecting a long road to recovery.  His doctors are giving him a 50% chance to regain some use of his legs, but the prognosis is unknown. Listed below are current fundraisers; please visit the following website for updated information

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   Shane joined the Asheville Fire Department in August of 1998 at the age of 20.  He married his wonderful wife Christi about one year later, and they have two sons, ages 5 and 9.  He quickly rose through the ranks in the department as a Senior Firefighter, Engineer, Lieutenant, and now Captain.  His most recent assignment is Engine-11-C.  He is in charge of hazardous materials incidents on C-Shift as a member of the State Hazardous Material Regional Response Team-6, which responds to a 10 countywide area in Western North Carolina.  Shane is heavily involved in other areas of the department, lending his knowledge and expertise to many different committees.

Away from his regular job with the city, Shane is very active in his community.  He joined the Little River Volunteer Fire Department in Transylvania County in 1994, and currently serves on its board of directors.  He is also a lifelong member of Little River Baptist Church where he serves as a deacon.  Some of Shane’s favorite actives include working on the family farm and helping his friends and neighbors.  He has always helped those in need with such things as eggs from the farm, assisting with community building projects, plowing and yard work.  Both Shane and Christi are an inspiration to anyone who knows or meets them.  Their hope, faith and trust are truly amazing.

 Shane’s medical expenses are mounting quickly.  Please help him and his family if you can, and please help us spread the word.  An account has been established with Eblen Charities in Asheville, where any donations will be greatly appreciated.

    Eblen Charities

Area restaurants are sponsoring a "Percentage Day" to be held on February the 16th, 17th and 18th.  On these dates, a percentage of their profits will be donated to assist Capt. Shane Mackey and his family. If you would like to help our brother in need, all you have to do is eat at one of these fine establishments.  Please view the below list for dates and times of participating restaraunts.  Also, several other restaurants are expected to participate, so please check back often for an updated list. An updated list will be posted on:

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• Woody's Pizza and Hoagie's  (84 Mineral Springs Rd. near the Innsbruck Mall) Thursday, Feb 16th
• Tupelo Honey Cafe (Both downtown and south locations) Thursday, Feb 16th (3pm until closing)
• Doc Chey's Noodle House (37 Biltmore Ave) Thursday, Feb 16th
• Tolliver's Irish Pub (733 Haywood Rd) Thursday, Feb 16th
• Texas Roadhouse (230 Hendersonville Rd) Thursday, Feb 16th (flyer from customer required)
• TallGary's Cantina (4 College St) Thursday, Feb 16th
• Old Europe (13 Broadway St) Thursday, Feb 16th
• Salsa's Mexican / Caribbean (6 Patton Ave) Thursday, Feb 16th
• Modesto Trattoria (Grove Arcade) Thursday, Feb 16th
• Chorizo (Grove Arcade) Thursday, Feb 16th
• Chef Mo's (900 Hendersonville Rd) Thursday, Feb 16th
• Apollo Flame Bistro (1025 Brevard Rd) Thursday, Feb 16th
• Storm Rhum Bar and Bistro (125 S. Lexington Ave) Thursday, Feb 16th
• Loretta's Cafe (114 N. Lexington Ave) Thursday, Feb 16th
• Mayfel's (22 College St) Saturday, Feb 18th
• Ruby Tuesday's (260 Underwood Rd near the airport) Feb 16th, 17th, and 18th (flyer from customer required)
• Havana Restaurant (1 Battle Square) Feb 16th, 17th, and 18th LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ALL THREE NIGHTS!
• Ultimate Ice Cream- (Both Tunnel Rd and Charlotte St locations) The Entire Month of February- Percentage of the Profits donated from the "Flavor of the Month" (see store for details)

The Asheville Fire Fighters Association would like to recognize retired Engineer and Local 865 member, Frank Griffin, for his kind contribution at the Grove Park Inn Golf Benefit to Stacey Bowen.  The benefit for Captain Bowen was a huge success!  Thanks to all that were involved.