Rockland County Firefighters Pipes & Drums News
Lake George
June 19, 2009
The RCFF Pipes and Drums, are heading up to Lake George NY for the Hudson Valley Firefighters Parade. The Parade starts at 12:00 PM...line up at 11:00 AM, on Saturday June 20th. We will be escorting the Pearl River Fire Department in the 4th Division. Everyone have a safe trip up!!!
Up Coming Events
June 13, 2009
The RCFF Pipes and Drums have a few up coming events. June 20th 2009: Lake George NY for the Hudson Valley Firefighters Convention. August 8th 2009: Adams County Pennsylvania for the Adams County Fire Convention. Friday September 11th 2009: RCVF Convention and Suffern 9-11 Memorial. Saturday September 12th 2009: Rockland County Firemans Parade. Saturday October 3rd 2009: Nyack firemans Parade Nyack NY
Firefighter Graduation
June 09, 2009
On Tuesday June 9th 2009, the RCFF Pipes and Drums performed at the Firefighter Graduation, held at the Rockland County Fire Training Center. Once again the Band performed well and congrats to all the graduates. Ohhh and Bob Griffin made the paper again, Bob is becoming the face of the RCFF Pipe and Drums and what a face it is. The band finished the nite at D and D's in New City, where bass Drummer Brandon Smith woohed us with his singing skills.
Hillcrest Memorial Dedication
June 07, 2009
On Sunday June 7th, the RCFF Pipes and Drums were honored to perform for the Hillcrest Fire Departments Firefighter Memorial Dedication, held at the MT. Ivy Firehouse. The Monument and statue are breath taking and very impressive. The Hillcrest Fire Department should be proud to have such a magnificent Monument honoring the sacrafice of their fallen members.
All Faiths Ceremony
June 07, 2009
On Sunday June 7th 2009, the RCFF Pipes and Drums had a busy day, performing at both the Hillcrest Fire Departments Memorial dedication and at the Rockland County Firefighters Training Center for the All Faiths Ceremony. The RCFF Pipes and Drums were honored to provide our services to the Counties Fire Departments at this ceremony. And Piper Bob Griffin made the Journal News. Job Well done.
Dennis Rodriguez Wedding
May 15, 2009
On Friday May 15th, The RCFF Pipes and Drums played at the Colonial Inn for the wedding of Dennis and Meghan Rodriguez. The Band was honored to escort the lovely couple into the wedding reception. The party was wonderful and the RCFF Pipes and Drums would like to thank Dennis and Meghan for allowing us to play and we wish you all the best and a happy marriage. We would also like to thanks them for inviting us to remain at the reception and party with their guests. We all had a great time.
Hillcrest Fire Departments Annual Dinner
May 09, 2009
On May 5th 2009, the RCFF Pipes and Drums played at the Hillcrest Fire Departments Annual Dinner at the Hollidome in Suffern NY and once again pleased the crowd.
Arch Bishop of New York
May 05, 2009
On May 5th 2009, The RCFF Pipes and Drums had the honor and privilege to perform at St. Francis Of Assisi Church in West Nyack NY, for the new Arch Bishop Of New York Timothy Michael Dolan. The Band members who performed were also very honored and humbled to be greeted individually by the new Arch Bishop, who took the time to thanks us personally. Arch Bishop Dolan even played Drum Sergeant Greg Deelys snare drum, much to the amusement of all in attendance. The RCFF Pipes and Drums would like to thank the Arch Bishop for allowing us to perform for him and those in attendance.
New City Fire Department Annual Dinner
April 25, 2009
On April 25th 2009, The RCFF Pipes and Drums played at the New City FD's annual dinner and a great time was had by all.
Haverstraw Elks Lodge
April 04, 2009
On Saturday April 4th 2009, the RCFF Pipess and Drums performed for the Haverstraw Elks Lodge 877, surprising incomming Exalted Ruler Jerry O'Sullivan at their Dinner. Jerry and the Elks were very appreciative of the Bands performance.
