Passing of ODHFS Northern Region Member Shawn Layton
Obituary Mr Shawn Michael Layton June 14, 1973 – July 22, 2026 https://www.sellersfuneralhome.com/obituaries/shawn-layton/#!/Obituary Shawn Layton, 53, beloved Partner, Father-Figure, and Friend, was called to his eternal resting place on July 22,
(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 Claude Burge
ODHFS has lost a long time member, Claude Burge, 93, of Hampton, Va. who passed away on Tuesday 6/16/26 following a fall at his home. Claude was a lifetime member
Article: Why Do We Do This to Ourselves!?
I thought I would share my excitement with you! I just brought home my latest acquisition. Usually I restore antique fire engines, but this was too good to pass up.
Details Posted for the 2026 Annual ODHFS Meeting
ODHFS ANNUAL BANQUET and GENERAL MEMBERSHIP Meeting WHEN – Friday & Saturday, April 3rd & 4th HOST HOTEL – COMFORT INN, 378 COMMONWEALTH BLVD., MARTINSVILLE, VA. FRIDAY 2:00 – 4:00
Passing of ODHFS Past President Wayne Kidd
UPDATE 3/18/2026: The MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR ODHFS Past President and Life Member WAYNE KIDD HAS BEEN SCHEDULED. DATE: Tuesday, March 24th LOCATION: Woody’s Funeral Home, 1771 North Parham Road, Richmond,
ODHFS Central Region Work Day and Meeting
ODHFS Members be sure to put this event on your calendars! Click the link below for all of the details. (VA) ODHFS Central Region Work Day, Social & Meeting
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