Supporting Those Who Serve
Lyons Fire Auxiliary
What Is An Auxiliary?
Historically, a fire department auxiliary was a group of volunteers that wanted to contribute to the local fire department's mission through various efforts that included logistics, community outreach, education, or other services vital to the fire department.
Sometimes the auxiliary was made up of retired firefighters (or buffs), and sometimes it was family or spouses. Today, it can be anyone within the community who wants to be involved with the fire department, but might not have the time or desire to serve as a Firefighter, EMT, or Paramedic.
The LFPD Auxiliary was reformed in 2024 by incorporating members of the former Lyons Prepared (LP) group, who had been in existence since the devastating flood of 2013. Originally formed to bridge some gaps between responders and citizens after the flood, Lyons Prepared found itself doing some internal reflection ten years in.
After consultation with the Fire Chief, it was decided that absorbing Lyons Prepared into the fire department auxiliary had a lot of merits. After several meetings and some storming, forming, and norming, we are here as the new and improved LYONS FIRE AUXILIARY!
What Does The Auxiliary Do?
The Auxiliary bylaws establish several broad-brush goals for the organization to lend support to the members of the Lyons Fire Protection District, including:
• Promoting fire safety and prevention, and first aid education.
• Serving as an ambassador to the District within your community and helping to foster understanding and connections through the mission of the District.
• Assisting with outreach for volunteer recruitment.
• Maintaining a communication network within the district by certain Auxiliary volunteers during large emergency events.
• Providing logistical assistance during large emergency events under the direction of the district.
• Providing firefighter and firefighter family support.
How Can I Join The Auxiliary?
If you would like to know more about becoming a member of the Lyons Fire Auxiliary, send an email to auxiliary@lyonsfire.org.