Andover Fire Department, MN

08/31/2026

What a neat silent auction item!

🔥 SILENT AUCTION PRIZE SPOTLIGHT – DAY 1! 🔥

Starting today, we’ll be highlighting one of our silent auction prizes each day leading up to our September 11 fundraiser at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s.

And we’re starting with a big one. 🏒

🌲 AUTOGRAPHED KIRILL KAPRIZOV JERSEY 🌲

Yes, you read that right. One lucky winner will take home a jersey autographed by Minnesota Wild superstar Kirill Kaprizov!

We have a LOT more prizes to show you over the next several days, so make sure you’re following and sharing the Andover Firefighters Relief Association page.

📅 September 11
📍 Beef ‘O’ Brady’s – Andover

Come out, support the Andover Firefighters Relief Association, and get your chances to take home some great prizes!

08/29/2026

🔥 DINE TO DONATE — SUPPORT ANDOVER FIREFIGHTERS! 🔥

We’re excited to share another great way to support the Andover Firefighters Relief Association (AFRA)!

🥩 Join us at Texas Roadhouse in C**n Rapids on Tuesday, September 1 from 3–10 PM.

Present the flyer when you dine, and Texas Roadhouse will donate 10% of your total food purchases to AFRA!

📍 Texas Roadhouse – C**n Rapids
2780 Main Street NW

Enjoy a great meal while supporting your local firefighters and the Andover Firefighters Relief Association. 🚒🔥

Please share this post and bring the flyer with you!

A big THANK YOU to Texas Roadhouse for supporting AFRA and our community! ❤️🚒

08/26/2026

Do you like Silent Auctions???

08/23/2026

We had a great time at the Catchers Creek neighborhood block party this weekend!

We got to mingle with the neighbors, show the kids around Engine 3, and even spray a little water! The weather couldn’t have been better for a great afternoon with an awesome neighborhood.

Thanks to the Catchers Creek residents for inviting us out and letting us be part of the fun!

08/19/2026

Mark your calendars!!!

08/19/2026

Tonight we had the opportunity to recognize some exciting milestones within the Andover Fire Department.

Andrew Smith was promoted to Captain at Station 1.

Talim Bell, Andrew Karnick, and Jonathan Frank were officially pinned in front of the City Council, marking their transition from probationary firefighters to fully functioning members of our team.

Each of these four has put in countless hours of hard work, training, and dedication to reach this point, and we couldn’t be more proud of them!

Please join us in congratulating Captain Smith, Firefighter Bell, Firefighter Karnick, and Firefighter Frank on their accomplishments. We’re excited to see what the future holds for each of them!

Congratulations!!!

08/18/2026

🎟️ THEY’RE HERE! 🎟️

Our raffle tickets have officially arrived, and we’re excited to kick off the first-ever Andover Firefighters Relief Association raffle!

🔥 Tickets are $10 each
🏆 Multiple chances to win
💰 Grand Prize: $1,000

The drawing will be held on September 11 at approximately 8:00 PM at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s. You do not need to be present to win.

Want a ticket? Reach out to a current Andover firefighter or send us a message right here on Facebook!

Thank you for supporting the Andover Firefighters Relief Association and helping make our first raffle a success!

08/17/2026

Some big developments over the weekend!

Brad, the incredible owner of Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, asked if we’d be willing to make this the first full-day event in Beef ‘O’ Brady’s history. Of course, we said YES!

🔥 Our event is now 11 AM–8 PM!

We also have some incredible prizes coming together for the SILENT AUCTION.

And there’s more… we’re getting ready to launch our first-ever RAFFLE! 🎟️

Stay tuned. Raffle details are coming very soon!

08/09/2026

🚨 HEY KIDS & PARENTS — THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU RIDE! 🚨

E-bikes, e-scooters and other electric rides are everywhere these days, and we want to make sure our kids are having fun, staying safe, and staying out of trouble!

Your local fire department wants to see you riding home safely — not riding in an ambulance.

The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office wants you to know the rules — not learn them because you got a ticket or stopped by a deputy.

The biggest thing to remember: Not every e-bike or electric ride is classified the same way. Age requirements, speed limits, where you can ride, helmets and even licensing can vary depending on what you’re riding.

Before you hit the road or trail:

✅ Know what kind of device you have
✅ Know the laws
✅ Wear your helmet
✅ Talk to your kids about safe riding
✅ Respect pedestrians, traffic and other riders

We don’t want to see kids get hurt, and we don’t want to see them get in trouble simply because they didn’t know the rules.

Take a few minutes to learn the rules now — it could make a BIG difference later.

From your local firefighters and deputies: We want you to have fun, be safe, and make it home every time.

LEARN THE RULES. PREVENT THE RISKS. RIDE SAFE, ANDOVER!

08/08/2026

Today, 15 members of the Andover Fire Department came together in Wyoming to participate in the Stomp Out Su***de Walk.

This event holds a special meaning for us because mental health and su***de have touched so many lives in our community, our families, and within the emergency services. It’s a powerful reminder that sometimes the people standing beside us may be carrying struggles we cannot see.

We want everyone to know that you are never alone. There are people who care, resources available, and help waiting for those who are struggling — as well as for those supporting someone they love.

Please, please, please… reach out. Talk to someone. Ask for help. Check on your friends. Check on your family. And if someone reaches out to you, listen.

One conversation can make a difference. One person can make a difference. You can make a difference.

988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
Free, confidential crisis support for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or a mental-health crisis.

MnFIRE — Minnesota Firefighter Initiative
24/7 Confidential Helpline: 888-784-6634
MnFIRE provides free, confidential mental-health and wellness support specifically for Minnesota firefighters and their families. Their resources include professional counseling, crisis support, and peer support from members of the fire service who understand the unique challenges firefighters face.

Anoka County Mobile Crisis Response — 24/7
763-755-3801
This local team provides crisis assessment, intervention and short-term stabilization for adults and children throughout Anoka County, including situations involving suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, hopelessness and self-injury.

If you or someone else is in immediate physical danger, call 911.

You don’t have to have all the answers. You just have to take the first step and reach out. Because tomorrow is worth fighting for!

❤️ TOMORROW NEEDS YOU! ❤️