The Old Dominion Historical Fire Society is the Virginia Chapter of the Society for the Preservation & Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus in America
"Owner's Pride" Photo Collection!
The antique fire and rescue apparatus owned by our club members
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ATTENTION: ODHFS Members, Friends, and Supporters
You can now renew your membership and/or make donations
through the ODHFS website. On the left side of this page,
“click” on Store that appears at the bottom of the menu.
You will be presented with a list of options.
For the option you choose to elect, “click” on the Buy Now button.
You will be presented with an invoice screen with the ability to
pay through your personal PayPal account or an alternative.
If you choose the alternative, you will be presented with a screen
that asks for your Credit Card information to be billed.
That’s all you need to do! Any questions contact:
Treasurer - George Mills - (919) 895-8762
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December 14, 2020
The ODHFS Trailer Inventory has been removed
since the trailer contents have been moved to the
new Virginia Fire Museum in Roanoke, VA.
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Website Updates & Postings - 02/14/2021
2020 ODHFS Officers
President - Tom Herman - (804) 590-1239
Vice President - Gary Hoerman - (434) 962-4288
Secretary & Membership Chair - Richard Moss - (804) 748-2940
Treasurer - George Mills - (919) 895-8762
Eastern Region Director - Royce McCoy - (757) 647-6597
Central Region Director - Floyd Greene - (804) 347-9016
Northern Region Director - David Gantt - (703) 973-7117
Western Region Director - Rob Fariss - (540) 580-8550
Safety Director - Bob Banach - (757) 692-1686
Archives/Historian - Tom Herman - (804) 590-1239
WebChief - Jack Sullivan - (804) 514-3766
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The Winter 2020 ODHFS Newsletter, The Torchbearer
is now online for Members Only (12-14-20).
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01-31-2021: New event photos posted in our Flickr Archive!
Photos posted from Santa Runs in December 2020
and Member Drive-by for Jim Hanifer
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02-14-2021: Future Events, Cancellations
& updates to previously planned events posted
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Unfortunately, The ODHFS has lost another member. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Johnnie Ray Blanton
of Loris, South Carolina, born in Georgetown, South Carolina, who
passed away on February 4, 2021, at the age of 65, leaving to mourn
family and friends.
Johnnie was in t...
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ODHFS Northern Region Newsletter
February 2021Recent Member News:
No activity has been reported for the month of January.Apple Blossom News:
We have an event! Saturday May 1st, from 10 AM until 3 PM at the Apple Blossom Mall in
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ODHFS Central Region Members;Unfortunately this month's newsletter has just as much bad news as good news. The Coronavirus and time continues to cause havoc in our Country, our Commonwealth, our organization, and with our friends and relatives. First I wanted to make sure you re...