The IAFF Local 244 co-sponsored the “Walk like MADD” event and it was a great success.  This was a non-competitive event to raise money and awareness to fight Drinking and Driving.  It honored those families that lost loved ones and we were able to personally speak and console those families who were suffering.  The real life stories had a significant impact on us.  We had many firefighters and firefighter wives that helped in this event and they represented us as true professionals.  Chaplain Trujillo said, "It was truly a pleasure to work with MADD, they are a very caring organization that is truly concerned for our community and I appreciate their focus on educating people on the affects of alcohol abuse.”

The IAFF Local 244 Executive Board would like to thank all members for attending and a special thanks to Chaplain Mike Trujillo, AFD Engine-1, AFD Engine-4 crews and the Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters Wives Auxiliary for their hard work and making this event a success.