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Video courtesy of DC Fire & EMS
On October 28th the Band had the honor of playing for the funeral service of retired Marine Lt. Col. Paul Hudson. Hudson was one of three pilots killed on January 23rd when their C-130 Hercules tanker crashed while fighting wildfires in Australia. Hudson was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
 On October 27th the Band participated in the box alarm dedication for Technician Alex Graham at the DCFD Training Academy. Alex died in the line of duty after suffering a medical emergency at the academy on October 27th, 2019.
Rest In Peace Alex.
Our very own Jimmy "The Lungs" Mazzara has been touring the DC metro area lifting the spirits of those affected by the coronavirus. He's made the rounds at local hospitals and has played at numerous DC monuments. Take a look at a couple of the news stories below, complete with the Pat Collins treatment.
Jimmy has decided to start a fundraiser for the World Central Kitchen. If you want to donate, click the button below.
Pat Collins NBC Washington Story
CBS News
 March started out great with the Band playing on a beautiful day in Annapolis. Unfortunately, everything has come to a screaming halt. Hopefully, everyone is stocked up with plenty of Guinness and your favorite Irish Whiskey.
We'll see you out there soon!  March has snuck up on up again this year.
The Band has been hard at practice for the upcoming parade season. The D.C. Parade is back on this year. You can help keep the parade going. Click below to donate. St. Patrick's Parade of Washington D.C. Here are some of the places that you can catch the Band this March. See you out there! March 8th Annapolis St. Patrick's Day Parade-Downtown Annapolis @ 1 PM March 9th IAFF Legislative Conference March 15th Washington D.C. St. Patrick's Day Parade-Constitution Ave. @ 12 PM Emerald Society Parade After Party-DAR Constitution Hall @ 2-6 PM March 17th D.C. Pub Crawl-TBA The Band has a couple changes for the upcoming season. The new face you will see leading the Band down the street is our newest Pipe Major Scott Blevins. Scott is a newly promoted Sergeant in the Department serving previously as a Wagon Driver at 4 Engine. Returning to the Board as Band Manager after being dragged out of retirement is Henry Welsh. Henry is a founding member of the Band and also served as our first and long-time Pipe Major.
 We regret to share the sad news that Technician Alex Graham of Engine 21 passed away yesterday, after suffering a medicinal emergency this past
Thursday at the Training Academy. Technician Graham was not only a wagon driver, but he was the small motor repair man, and helped conduct pump testing among many other things for the DCFD Apparatus Division. Please keep the family of Technician Graham, Past and Present Members of Engine 21, and the members of the Department in your thoughts and prayers. Rest In Peace Alex. |
