
Passing of ODHFS Eastern Region Member Frank Pecsek
On September 26, 2025, Frank Louis Pecsek, Sr., age 68, left this earth surrounded by family and friends. Frank was born on July 7, 1957, and was raised on the

Mark your Calendars for the 2025 ODHFS Annual Muster!
October 11, 2025 in Farmville, VA! ODHFS Annual Heart of Virginia Muster and Fire Equipment Flea Market; Wilck’s Lake Island Park; 1623 W. Third Street, Farmville VA. Registration is now

New Classified Ads Posted
Two new ads for antique fire apparatus and an ad for some Fire Memorabilia have been posted in the ODHFS Classifieds Section of the website!

Photos from the Westminster, MD Muster Posted!
ODHFS members traveled to Westminster, MD for a muster on June 8, 2025. Although there was rain early in the day the weather cleared and a good time was had

Photos from the May 2025 ODHFS Central Region Work Day Posted
ODHFS members gathered at the Herman Fire Truck Farm on May 24, 2025 to detail the club REO and move the club archives into the newly acquired trailer. Members also

Photos from the May 2025 ODHFS Eastern Region Meeting Posted
ODHFS Eastern Region Members gathered in Moyock, NC at Dr. Denbar’s workshop for a meeting and social on May 10, 2025. Photos from the event can be found in our

Photos from the 2025 Apple Blossom Firefighters Parade & Muster Posted!
81 Photos from the May 2, 2025 Apple Blossom Firefighters Parade and Muster have been posted in the ODHFS Flickr Photo Archive. 2025 Apple Blossom Firefighters Muster & Parade |

Photos from 2025 SPAAMFAA Winter Muster Posted
68 photos have been posted in the ODHFS Flickr Photo Archive 2025-03 SPAAMFAA Winter Muster, Kissimmee, FL | Flickr

(UPDATE – Video added) Passing of ODHFS Member William FitzGerald
It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the passing of retired D.C.F.D. Assistant Fire Chief William FitzGerald, on March 13, 2025, whose legacy in the fire service is

2025 ODHFS Annual Meeting!
REMINDER for ODHFS Members and Prospective Members: Our Annual Meeting and Banquet is coming up on April 5th! Be sure to let Gary know if you plan to attend the

(VA) Help Preserve this 1968 Mack Fire Engine
This 1968 Mack fire engine diligently served the citizens of Williamsburg, VA for 20 years and was then donated to The King & Queen Volunteer Fire Department where it served

Passing of ODHFS Member Michael “Mike” L. Tindall
ODHFS Member Michael “Mike” L. Tindall, 72, of Salisbury, MD passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Bay Harbor after residing in Virginia for over 20 years. Born January 29,