Built for neighbors, by neighbors
Our Network
We are Neighborhood First Responders x Altadena Fire Brigade. Neighborhood First Responders, like CERT, is open to anyone. The Altadena Fire Brigade is interview-based and not required for participation in Neighborhood First Responders.
Ready before help arrives
Our Mission
Our work is centered on bridging the critical gap between disaster onset and the arrival of first responders, equipping neighbors with the tools, knowledge, and coordination needed to respond safely in those first moments. We train to save ourselves and each other.
Focused on the people most at risk
Our Community
We prioritize outreach to high-risk and oftenunderserved populations, including:
Our NFRxAFB network serves residents in Altadena and the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, with a focus on community preparedness for future natural disasters.