Friends of Newport News Fire Department, Inc.

About Us

Our Mission is Simple ...

We provide critical resources to the Newport News Fire Department that allows the Department to acquire new technologies, provide youth programs, community outreach, and enhance Department morale and education, all of which make Newport News a safer place to live, work, play, and raise a family.

We are committed to the health, safety, and wellness of Newport News Fire Department personnel. Our work directly supports the members through critical funding, enhanced training, and morale-boosting programs. Our overarching goal is to advocate for and promote the facilities and programs that elevate operational readiness and make Newport News safer for all residents.

Ninety-five percent (95%) of the City of Newport News' fire budget is allocated for personnel costs, leaving only five (5%) percent to cover vital equipment and tools for the Newport News Fire Department (NNFD).

Addressing that five percent (5%) gap means keeping NNFD firefighters safe by purchasing life-saving equipment, ensuring access to robust mental health support, and funding other critical needs that keep them functioning at the highest level.

The Foundation was established with this purpose in 2015. As the official nonprofit arm of the NNFD, we channel corporate and community support into tangible resources that help firefighters protect the people of Newport News.