The idea to start a bagpipe band for our fire department had been discussed from time to time.  After  9/11/2001 some members of the band attended the funerals of our fallen brothers in New York City.  After returning home the discussions continued with renewed interest and in January of 2004 a group of firefighters got together at the Westview Fire Station and started  putting together a pipe band for our Department. 

         In February 2004 the band consisting primarily of firefighters, and firefighters' family members became the first Fire Department Pipe Band in Maryland.  On April 19, 2004 the band was granted non-profit status under section 501 (c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.  Our mission is to represent the pride and sacrifice of the Fire Service and to celebrate its heritage.  We have had the pleasure to perform at several venues, including Memorial Services for the Glyndon VFD, Baltimore County Fire Service and the Carroll County Volunteer Fireman’s Association.  In addition we have played in many Fallen Heroes ceremonies.  We have also done a retirement party for a Baltimore City Battalion Chief and Firefighter, the Baltimore City Fire Expo parade and Fourth of July parades.  In 2004 we had the solemn duty to perform at the funeral of Paramedic Connie Bornman, of the Middle River Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Company, and most recently at the funeral for Baltimore City Firefighter Allan M. Roberts in 2006, both of whom lost their life in the line of duty.

         When we started the band it was decided that we would accept firefighters and their immediate family members from the greater Baltimore area, both career and volunteer.  We now have members from Baltimore County and City, Anne Arundel County, Howard County and Carroll County.  We accept members with or with out experience. You only need to be a Firefighter, Paramedic or EMT paid or volunteer or family member and be willing to practice. 

 

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