ACFR joins multi-agency escort for Brotherhood Ride departure from Station 40
Photo by Alachua County Fire Rescue Riders gather at ACFR Station 40 as the Brotherhood Ride prepares to roll out in honor of fallen heroes.
Photo by Alachua County Fire Rescue Cyclists gear up at Station 40 before beginning their escorted leg of the Brotherhood Ride.
Photo by Alachua County Fire Rescue Support crews load up and prepare essentials for the Brotherhood Ride’s continued journey.
Photo by Alachua County Fire Rescue ACFR units stand ready as the Brotherhood Ride departs Station 40, escorted toward the county line.
October 24, 2025 — Alachua County Fire Rescue reported that Engine 40, Battalion Chief 5, the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, Florida Highway Patrol, the Florida Division of Forestry, and North Collier County units participated in escorting the Brotherhood Ride from ACFR Station 40 to the county line as the team continued its journey toward South Carolina.
According to ACFR, the Brotherhood Ride is a nonprofit organization that honors fallen first responders by cycling to their hometowns, offering both financial and emotional support to their families, friends, and colleagues. The tribute takes place approximately one year after each honoree’s passing, serving as a reminder that their service and sacrifice remain deeply valued.
The department noted that the organization’s mission reflects the fire service principles of honor, dedication, and pride, and ACFR was grateful for the opportunity to support the riders as they carried those values forward on their journey.
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