Auxiliary 2 Austin Fire

05/21/2026

RIP Lt. Kelly. Please consider donating to the meal train below for the Kelly family if you are able to.

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Honoring a Life of Service, Courage, and Sacrifice.

Harold Kelly, a nearly 20-year veteran of the Austin Fire Department and a cherished member of our fire family.
Harold dedicated his life to serving this city and the people around him. Even while facing an unimaginable battle with ALS, he continued to show the same courage, strength, and heart that defined his fire service career. From his first symptoms in 2024 to seeking treatment in Canada earlier this year, Harold fought with everything he had.
Over the past several days, many firefighters had the opportunity to sit beside Harold, share stories, laugh, reflect, and remind him just how much he meant to all of us. He remained surrounded by the love of his family, friends, and his firefighter family until the very end.
Lieutenant Kelly leaves behind his wife, Melanie, and his sons, Colton and Christian. Our hearts are with them as they navigate this unimaginable loss.
Harold’s impact on this department will not be forgotten. His dedication to the job, his strength during adversity, and the bond he shared with his crews in Prevention and Battalion 2 will continue to live on through all of us.
Please keep the Kelly family, Harold’s friends, and all those who loved him in your thoughts during this difficult time.
Rest easy, brother. We’ll take it from here.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mamas and Fire Wives!

05/04/2026

May the 4th be with you AND it’s International Firefighters Day! ❤️🚒❤️

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮—
𝐰𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞.

The long shifts.
The holidays celebrated on different days.
The empty seat at the table that everyone learns to work around.

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬—
those who walk into the station knowing
they’ll miss moments they can’t get back,
and go anyway.

You show up when it’s hard,
when it’s inconvenient,
when it costs you time with the people you love most.

And still—
you choose to serve.

Not for recognition.
Not for applause.
But because someone, somewhere, will need you.

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞.
𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥.

And to the families who hold it all together at home—
this calling is yours, too.

𝐖𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮.
𝐖𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮.
𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥.

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐃𝐚𝐲!

❤️❤️

04/28/2026

🚨 We’re Back On for ZOOM TONIGHT! 🚨
The wait is over! Since we had to reschedule, we’ve had some extra time to dial in the details for our upcoming projects, and we have a lot of exciting ground to cover.

Whether you’re a regular, haven't been able to make it in a while, or just want to pop in to say "HI," we’d love to have you there. Grab your favorite coffee, find a cozy spot, and feel free to invite a friend!

What to expect:

Fresh Updates: Get the latest scoop on our upcoming events and community projects.

Real Connection: Nothing beats the support and camaraderie of our auxiliary crew.

Your Voice Matters: We’re making big moves this season, and your ideas are the secret ingredient we need.

Comment "ZOOM LINK" below to get the meeting details! See you all on screen tonight! 🚒✨

04/24/2026

A huge win for one of our Austin Firefighters!

Austin firefighters are excited to share a huge win for Lt. Suzanne LaFollette. Today, a state workers’ comp judge ruled in Suzanne’s favor, affirming that her cancer is occupational.

Thanks to your support and our broad firefighter/community coalition to , this strong decision recognizes the risks firefighters face every single day and underscores the urgent need to strengthen and expand Texas’ presumptive cancer protections. All firefighters, including women with reproductive cancers, must be clearly covered when they develop cancers scientifically linked to their service as professional firefighters.

We’re hopeful the City will not appeal and will work with Austin firefighters toward a future where no firefighter has to fight cancer and workers’ comp at the same time.

04/11/2026

We stand with Suzanne ❤️‍🔥🚒❤️‍🔥

04/02/2026

Are you an experienced firefighter who is ready for a new opportunity? Get details about our summer 2026 lateral class at JoinAFD.com and apply today!