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OUR MISSION
The Capital Area FOOLS represents anyone that supports the camaraderie, brotherhood and the rich tradition and heritage of the fire service. The chapter was formed by firefighters, in Raleigh, the Capital of North Carolina, who not only love the fire service but also live the fire service. We believe the fire service is the greatest profession and a way of life.
Capital Area FOOLS have a fire that burns in our hearts to protect our brothers, our families and ourselves by progressive continual training. We preserve the rich tradition and heritage of firefighting to pass along to the next generation so we do not forget our forefathers that created our fire service. Most importantly we believe in this mission to bring firefighters together so we never forget the brothers who have gone before us.
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2/19/08
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Brother FOOLS - If anyone has cool photos they would like to see posted on this site, please email me. These can be incident photos showing brothers in action, special events, new babies, etc.
3/26/07
Check out these great pics of brothers Jason, Lloyd and Mike who marched with the Wake & District Public Safety Pipes and Drums this year at the Raleigh St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 17!
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2/23/07
Congratulations to brother David Sasser and his wife on the birth of Luke Elisha on 2/3/07. Luke weighed in at 7lb 12oz and was 19.25" long!
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12/3/06
Two of our brothers Jason Lane and Mike Bishop have joined the ranks of the Wake & District Public Safety Pipes and Drums band. On November 18, a huge crowd showed up at the first annual Tartan Ball, and generously donated over $3400 to their cause! Check out the band's web site for more information.
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2/19/08 The Wake County Firefighters Association is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship. Two scholarships of $500 each will be awarded for use toward study at a community college, college or university - one to a firefighter and one to a firefighter's child. Click the links below to download a printable copy (PDF) of the instructions and application form. Applications must be postmarked no later than close of business, 4/25/08 for consideration. Awards will be announced at the May 13th Association meeting at Durham Highway Fire Department.
2/5/08 St. Baldrick's will be hosting a fundraising event at Napper Tandy's Irish Pub on Saturday, March 8 (A-shift). If anyone is interested in participating and/or donating, please click HERE to go directly to the Raleigh event page on their web site. Members are urged to attend and show FOOLS support for this great cause.
2/5/08 The 2008 FOOLS Convention will be hosted by the Puget Sound FOOLS and Southwest Washington FOOLS in Seattle, July 9 - 12. Registration will open 3/1 but hotel reservations are available now. Click HERE for hotel information. There will also soon be a forum for convention discussions on the Southwest Washington FOOLS website (see link above).
2/5/08 The CapFOOLS will be continuing the annual tradition of marching in the Raleigh St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 15 (A-shift). The parade starts at noon, please see the web site for full details.
2/5/08 The next membership meeting will be held this Wednesday, 2/6 (a-shift) at the usual time and place. All are welcome to attend!
1/16/08 The NC State Fireman's Association has opened its 2008 scholarship program. Click HERE to go to their web site for details and application information. Deadline for applications is 15 March 2008.
12/24/06 For those interested in knowing about fire service events happening around the state, there is a great new resource FIREcalendar.com (sponsored by the same folks that run FireNews.net). This is an on-line calendar where everyone can post things like training classes, conventions/conferences, fire colleges, association meetings, etc. You can also sign up for event alerts, weekly email of schedules, etc. Click the link above to check it out!
12/6/05
Fellow FOOLS, the family of one of our brother firefighters, Rob Noble (Cary FD), is in desperate financial need due to their son being sick. They have put together a web site with the heartbreaking story and a request for donations. Please visit it at http://www.brandonnoble.com/index.html. If anyone can help I'm sure the family will greatly appreciate it - and please spread the word.
