(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
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