
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,

ODHFS Central Region Members Meet
ODHFS Central Region WORK DAY & Social at the Keystone Truck & Tractor Museum on Feb. 8th was a great success with 24 members attending, including a few from NC

Passing of ODHFS Past-President & Life Member Clyde E. Clark
The ODHFS regrets to announce the passing of Past-President and Life Member Clyde E. Clark on October 23, 2024. Clyde was the ODHFS President for 11 years and was instrumental in organizing the antique fire apparatus participation in the annual Apple Blossom Festival and Firefighters Parade each year.

2024 ODHFS Statewide Muster Report
Spectacular weather welcomed the Old Dominion Historical Fire Society to Wilck’s Lake Island Park in Farmville VA for our annual Muster on Saturday October 12, 2004. Mike Villanova attended the

Passing of ODHFS Northern Region Member Homer Johns
The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, the McLean Volunteer Fire Department, and the Great Falls Volunteer Fire Department regret to announce the passing of former Chief Homer Johns. Homer

Notice of the Passing of ODHFS Member Chief Jack McElfish
Message from Billy Goldfeder: It is with profound heartache that I personally pass on to you that my close family friend and professional mentor since the early 80’s, Chief Jack

Williamsburg Fire Department Honored for Preservation of Engine 3
Williamsburg Fire Department Honored for Preservation of Engine 3 By WYDaily Staff – July 15, 2024 WILLIAMSBURG — Williamsburg Fire Department received the Society For The Preservation & Appreciation of

2024 ODHFS Annual Meeting Raffle
In conjunction with the 2024 ODHFS Annual Meeting on Saturday April 6, 2024 we also run a raffle. Anyone can purchase tickets for the Grand Prize even if you don’t

Passing of ODHFS Member Alan Foster
ODHFS Member Alan Foster, of Prince George, Virginia went to his heavenly home on October 10, 2023. Alan had been a member of ODHFS since 2006. Alan had a heart

ODHFS Central Region October 2023 Newsletter
Our Web Chief Jack Sullivan is working to get our website up and running fully. The sole owner of the service ODHFS has used for years died suddenly with no

ODHFS Central Region – August Newsletter
I hope everyone has been able to keep cool the last few weeks. It could not have been this hot when I was growing up without air conditioning. In fact

IFBA: The Summer/Fall 2023 Issue of Turnout
The latest issue of TURNOUT the IFBA News Magazine is now available at: https://www.ifba.org/turnout-magazine/ Some great feature articles and photos! Joseph P. Sullivan, IFBA Vice President at Large Retention and