The Charlotte Fire Department Pipe Band


	Our Mission

	The Mission of the Charlotte Fire Department Pipes & Drums is to, by our music and professional conduct, promote greater recognition and appreciation of the history, traditions and sacrifices of all members of the fire service.

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Charlotte, NC

National Millenium

Fire Administration

We practice on Wednesdays at the Fire Admin. Bldg on 9th St. in uptown Charlotte (next to the Comedy Zone). Check the calendar for times.

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	The Pipes & Drums of the Charlotte Fire Department


	Deportment Tip of the Month

	Throwing of the sgian dubh at other band members is approved for drummers only. ....."CB" O'Malley Archives The members of the Pipes & Drums are all career firefighters from the Charlotte Fire Department

Tenor Drummer: Will Sanburg
Rescue 3
and member of the "Fast Crowd"
(Soon to be a retired Fast Crowder)

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Looking for a Bagpipe Instructor and your not a member of the Charlotte Fire Department?
We get asked frequently how to find a good instructor. The band has used the services of 2 very qualified/accomplished piping instructors and they are highly recommended! Check out their websites for more information.

Dave McKenzie
Justin Gonzalez

The Charlotte Fire Department Pipes & Drums

The Charlotte Fire Department Pipes & Drums was officially started in 2001 under the command of Battalion Chief Thompson.
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The Hockey Game!

March 8th at 7:00pm

Charlotte Checkers vs Wizards
followed by
CFD/Medic vs. CMPD/MCSO

3rd Annual Guns & Hoses Hockey game!

Location: Bobcats Arena
Website Information

St. Patrick's Day Parade

Q: When is the parade in 2008?

A: The parade will be on Saturday, March 15, 2008 in downtown Charlotte beginning at 10:30 AM.

Q: What is the parade route?

A: This year we have a new route for the parade. It will start at 9^th & Tryon St. and head south to 3^rd & Tryon St.

Q: What are the festival hours?

A: The festival is also on Saturday, March 15 and runs from 10:00 AM until 6:30 PM and The festival is free to everyone!

Q: What is the festival location?

A: We have a new location for the Charlotte Goes Green Festival this year. We will be directly on Tryon St. starting at 3^rd St. and going down to 1^st Street. The festival begins where the parade ends.

The Official Parade website

National Fallen Firefighters Memorial

The Pipes & Drums and Honor Guard members will participate in the annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg, Maryland. This event, held during the first weekend of October, honors firefighters lost in the line of duty. Pipe Bands and Honor Guard units from around the country participate during the weekend. The band has been preparing for several months for this very special ceremony.

Charlotte's Irish Festival

The Pipes & Drums performed the opening of the 1st Annual Charlotte Irish Festival. Located at Connolly's of Fifth Street, the festival included bands and family fun all day. If you did not attend......put this event on your calendar for next year!

A City Mourns Two Fallen Heroes

Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Officers Sean Clark, 34, and Jeff Shelton, 35

The Charlotte Fire Department Pipes & Drums (North Carolina)