Our Story
In 1982, a settlement agreement was signed between the PFA, Metro-Dade County and the Metro-Dade Fire Rescue Department. Specific actions outlined in the settlement agreement stated: Metro-Dade Fire Rescue Department and Metro-Dade County would use barrier-free criteria and testing processes, validate entry level and promotional tests, establish a specialized recruitment team to actively recruit African-American applicants, employ a Human Resources Coordinator/Affirmative Action Officer, and make every effort possible to recruit and select qualified African-Americans for any and all exempt positions within the fire department.
Early Beginings
Since its inception, the PFA has continued a long and unwavering commitment to combat the fires of racism, inequality and injustices that continue to permeate the fire service and our communities. The PFA has assisted hundreds of individuals interested in careers in the fire service. The PFA has also participated in many meaningful activities in the community since 1979. Some of the more noted activities include, but certainly are not limited to: blood pressure screenings, voter registration drives, installing smoke detectors, CPR training, Toys-for tots, a Turkey give-away for Thanksgiving, Sickle Cell Anemia fundraising, DCPS youth mentoring program, and the M-DCC Scholarship Foundation.
They also sponsor a free summer swim program for youth, an annual Halloween party for children, the Inner-city S.O.U.P. youth mentoring program, fire safety education for children, a Martial arts program. We have also provided thousands of book bags filled with school supplies, haircuts and manicures to children for back to school. And, we also sponsor an annual Senior Citizen Christmas Dinner, and a Burn/Disaster Victims Trust.
Keep The Fire Burning For Justice
The PFA is an affiliate chapter of the International Association of Black Professional Firefighters (IABPFF) and a lifetime member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). We, the PFA, will continue to call on its membership, as well as all those who believe in equality and justice for all, to “enjoin a new plan of service”, which is deeply grounded in UNITY and SUPPORT for one another. To this aim, we must strive to care for our children and elders, love our spouses, and help those who are in need.
Meet Our Executive Staff
Learn more about the talented individuals leading our organization and their passion for our mission.
