10/10/2025
🤼 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – Cops vs. Firefighters 🚔🚒
🔥 Firefighters Bring Home the Win! 🔥
The results are in — and the Fire Department didn’t just bring it home… they dominated! 🏆
We’re proud to recognize the RFD competitors who won their matches in this year’s tournament:
Troy Swanzey
David Foresi
Nicholas Azan
David Logan
Mel McLaurin
John Schreck
Javier Soto
Aaron Kasnick
This first-ever Battle of the Badges Jiu Jitsu Tournament was organized by Matt Williams (RFD), Dave Bradford (Wake County Sheriff’s Office), and Sayed Naqwe (Holly Springs PD). Their hard work and collaboration made this event a huge success — raising over $4,000 for local causes! 🙌
Congratulations again to Team Fire! 🔥 You made us proud!
🏈 Battle of the Badges – Flag Football Tournament
The Raleigh Fire Department is hosting its first-ever Flag Football Tournament on:
📅 Saturday, October 11
🕤 9:30 AM
📍 Buffaloe Road Athletic Park – 5900 Buffaloe Road, Raleigh
📞 Interested in putting together a team or joining one?
Andre Somme – andre.somme@raleighnc.gov, 919-637-8704
Jeremiah Davis – jeremiah.davis@raleighnc.gov, 919-413-6444.
🏀 Upcoming Event: Fire vs. Police Basketball
📅 Mark your calendars for December 13!
🔥 Capital Area Firefighters Gala – Tickets On Sale Now!
Join us on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the Hilton Raleigh North Hills for the Capital Area Firefighters Gala — an evening of tradition, connection, and celebration.
🧣 RFD Blanket Fundraiser
The RFD Blanket Fundraiser has officially closed. Delivery will be announced once they arrive. Thank you for your continued support!
