of the
Fraternal Order Of Leatherheads Society

"The Voice of the Brotherhood"

FOOLS International has approved the Capital Area Chapter of the Fraternal Order of Leatherheads Society (FOOLS). The chapter is seeking membership to raise a loud voice of the brotherhood. It is up to us firefighters to make the fire service the best it can possibly be. With the support of local firefighters we can spread the fire of the FOOLS that burns in our hearts into the hearts of firefighter's international wide.

Board Officers 6/28/07
Regional Representatives

FOOLS members willingly take on the commitment to:

• Preserve the rich traditions and heritage of our chosen profession
• Better ourselves constantly with continual training
• Remember those Brother and Sister Firefighters that have gone before us
• Be true to the fire service

The desire to uphold these convictions is what drives the FOOLS and brings Brother and Sister Firefighters together as one. This great organization asks that you commit to uphold these very important beliefs and that you pass them on to your department. Let us not forget the firefighters that developed America's fire service, as we know it today. Keep in your mind and heart the lost Brothers and Sisters that have given the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. May their ghost never return to ask us, "What have you done to my fire service?" We owe it to all of the firefighters that have gone before us, but we owe it to ourselves, our fellow firefighters, as well as our families, to be the best firefighters we can be. Remember that the leather helmet is an international sign of a firefighter, and stands for bravery, integrity, honor and pride. The leather is a sign of who we are, not what we are. One does not need a leather helmet to join.

To join, send email with a letter of interest to CapitalAreaFOOLS@aol.com or see one of the Regional Representatives, listed below.