Once again, the D.C. St. Patrick's Day Parade has been cancelled.  We are working on something else for March 13th.  Stay tuned.  We will be marching in the Annapolis St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 6th.  
​We will also be out on the 17th, hitting a few bars in D.C.  



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The Band had the honor of piping home Emerald Society Life Member James "Jimmy" Embrey.  Jimmy was appointed to Truck 6 on 5-14-72 and retired as a Lieutenant from Truck 9 on 12-30-2000. Jimmy was a long time Truck Driver at Truck 6 and was considered one of the Department's top "subject matter experts" on the fine art of truck work. Jimmy was also one of the foremost experts on the history and apparatus of the DCFD, devoting countless hours to working with the Department and the FFA Museum to document and preserve our heritage.
​Rest In Peace Jimmy!



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Congratulations to snare drummer Chris Sefton (the good Sefton).  
Chris retired from the department after more than 30 years of service.  
He retired as a Special Operations Battalion Chief. 



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Congratulations to Piper Rob Leland on his retirement from the department after 30 years of service.  Rob retired as Captain of Engine 7.  See you at practice!

The Band made the drive up to Scranton, PA for their St. Patrick's Day Parade on September 18th.  We had a great time and made some new friends.  Hopefully we can make it back for the regular parade in March.  
Special thanks to the Culkin family for their hospitality and welcoming us into their home (and pool).  Check out their page here...
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https://www.facebook.com/holidayhousescranton




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The Band had the honor to play at the service in remembrance of the 20th anniversary of September 11th at Washington National Cathedral.




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On September 10th the Band performed for the 9/11 ceremony at the annual IAFF MDA Softball tournament in PG County.  




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