F.O.O.L.S. Blog Talk Radio Episode 449

 

 

Join Rob Fisher and Ben Fleagle as they look at the leadership qualities that make a great company officer. They’ll also be discussing the key principles of leadership. If nothing else…come listen to two guys chat as if they were sitting around the beanery table at shift change - something all great fireman love to do. Rob is part of the FOOLS International Executive Board and a Lieutenant with the Snohomish County Fire District #7 in Washington State. Ben is president of the Farthest North FOOLS and Captain with University Fire Department in Fairbanks, Alaska.
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Happy New Year!

On behalf of the officers and members, we would like to wish everyone a safe, and Happy New Year!

Hurricane Sandy Relief Trip

Chapter members (and friends) spent hours upon hours sorting out all of the donations we received from the community during the collection at the Nearly Naked Mile. After that, we loaded up a few trucks, rented a trailer, packed them full, and made the trek to help our brothers in New York. Several stops were made along the way, including the Far Rockaway High School, numerous churches, and a short night's sleep at the Island Park Fire Department. After two days on the road, we were able to reach our final destination, the Long Beach Fire Department. Brotherhood...taking care of our own regardless of where we are...that's what it is all about!



2nd Annual Nearly Naked Mile

Join us for the Nearly Naked Mile with a fantastic before AND after party! The Nearly Naked Mile and the before and after party will take place on November 10, 2012 at the Reston Town Center in Reston, VA.  The Nearly Naked Mile is presented by the Northern Virginia F.O.O.L.S. and Potomac River Running.  The race benefits the Burn Center at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, the only adult burn treatment center in the Washington metropolitan area.

For complete details, go to http://www.prraces.com/naked/

11:00 am On site registration begins and pre-party

2:00 pm Miles begin

2:00 pm Competitive Men (sub 6:00)

2:15 pm Competitive Women  (sub 7:00)

2:30 pm Open Mile (Runners under a 10:00 minute mile)

2:50 pm Open Mile (Runners/walkers over a 10:00 minute mile)

3:00 pm Awards presentation and after-party!

To register, go to http://www.prraces.com/naked/register/

Manassas 9/11 Stair Climb TEAM NEEDED!

The Second Annual Manassas 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb will be held on Sunday, September 16.  Last year’s event brought 115 climbers, and they hope to have an even better turn out this year.  Registration is now open! Go to www.manassasstairclimb.com for more info.

We are looking to get a Northern Virginia Fools Team together and will be discussing the details at our next chapter meeting on SEPTEMBER 6th.

We will are also looking into setting up a table at the event to show our support, sell some of our merchandise, and get the Fool-ish word out to area firefighters. If you don't want to climb, but are willing to volunteer to staff the table, please let us know at the meeting.

This event is hosted by our brothers and sisters at the Stonewall Jackson Volunteer Fire Department.

Members Needed for Work Detail

We are in need of members for a little manual labor to benefit our chapter's Second Watch program.  We need help on Friday August 24th and Saturday August 25th at the Sheraton City Center, 101 W. Fayette St, Baltimore, MD 21201.  If you are able to lend a hand for a few hours, please contact Amy Tarte at amytarte@gmail.com as soon as possible. You will be moving some heavy things, so dress appropriately.

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Firehouse Expo Brotherhood Bash

Powerplant Live! at the Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland

during this year's

Hosted by the Central Maryland and Northern Virginia FOOLS!

Thursday July 19, 2012 @ 3 p.m. - ???

Buy your beer cups for only $10 at the FOOLS table inside the expo,  or $15 at the gate!

(Beer cup is your ticket to get in)

There will be music, beverages, a dunk tank, bull riding competition, bagpipers, and sign up your team for the Cornhole Tournament that starts at 3!

This event raises money for the Metropolitan Baltimore Firefighters Burn Fund!