We Want to Hear From You
Fools International is calling all chapters and members. We want to hear
from you and find out the latest news from your chapter. This new section of the site is for you, the local chapters. We want to hear about how your local training went, new chapter officers elected, birth of a future FOOLS member and so on. .....
The Fools International Executive Board is preparing for the 2008 Fools Annual Convention in Seattle, Washington, July 9th – 13th. The Brothers of the Puget Sound and Southwest Washington Fools have been working day and night to put on a memorable event. We are thankful for these brave souls to step up to the plate to put their own time and effort in planning such a huge event......
Bent River FOOLS
Some members of the Bent River FOOLS in the Quad City Area, also members of the Maqouketa IA Fire Dept. responded to a fire in their historical downtown. This fire consumed about one city block.....
Brothers / Sisters,
Snohomish County Fire District #7 (Washington) is testing for firefighter/EMT next month. This department is full of FOOLS and very progressive. The training is aggressive and realistic (perspective of an active FOOL member)......
10 Years Later…. Is your Chapter FOOLing the International?
At the completion of the initial decade for F.O.O.L.S. International, the movement which has become the F.O.O.L.S. has morphed from a collection of thoughts from five individuals, into a world wide organization which now encompasses more than 200 Chapters. Few, if any of the Founding Members, foresaw the organization we are privileged to be part of.......
Are you up to the challenge? It doesn't matter if you are a volunteer, career, or combination firefighter. What do you stand for? Are you in control of your attitude, or are you a disease? Be honest with your brothers. They just might thank you someday!
Fools Membership..........
20 NEW MEMBERS
BECOME MID-TENN FO.O.L.S.
A good time was had by all during the "Grand Re-Opening" of the Middle Tennessee F.O.O.L.S. chapter. Starting at about 18:30, we opened our meeting with a toast of an adult beverage to all in attendance, especially to our Brothers that have gone before us......
While walking the exhibit halls during FDIC in Indianapolis, on Friday April 11, I ran upon a traffic jam. Not that this wold not be uncommon, due to 30,000 Brothers ans Sister attending this years conference. As I made my way trying to get around the gathering of people, I noticed a child that had a severe handicap and some health issues who was wheelchair bound. He was the reason for the holdup. So like any other person in that group I was curious if the child was ok or needed some type of assistance........
Firefighter protection law awaits governor's signature.........
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