The Old Dominion Historical Fire Society
News
Update on the Delbridges, owners of the “PURPLE HEART” fire truck
Sunday, February 13th, 2022
President Tom Herman recently spoke with Mrs. Herbert Delbridge, owners of the “PURPLE HEART” fire truck. We found out that Herb had been ill and was in the hospital, but had no details. Herb suffered a debilitating stroke and not long after, his wife became ill and had a stay in the hospital as well. Both are now at home and doing fair. Herb is undergoing various therapies but can no longer speak or get around well.
Please see attached photos from our 2018 annual meeting.
The local chapter of The Marine Corps Society, in which Herb was closely involved with has taken over his fire truck. They plan to have it on display at Mission BBQ on Horsepen Road in Henrico on March 29th for an event there.
Cards & letters would be appreciated: send to 7033 William Harris Lane, Rockville, Va. 23146
Please keep Herb & his wife in your thoughts & prayers.
Tommy Herman
×
Sunday, June 19th, 2022
ODHFS Central Region Members;I hope you are having a good Memorial Day Weekend.I have good news on two fronts related to membership. First I am happy to welcome Scott Spencer as another new member in the region.
Sunday, May 8th, 2022
ODHFS Central Region Members;It's always great to start out my newsletter welcoming another new member to ODHFS. Lee Williams, originally from Blackstone and most recently retired from Chesterfield County Fire, has joined us.
Sunday, May 8th, 2022
A fire truck that raced to the Hindenburg disaster is now parked in a Chesterfield barn.https://www.wtvr.com/waynes-world/hindenburg-fire-truck Tom Herman is a collector with an addiction. The list of Herman's collectibles spans a 120-page inventory and includes badges, helmets, fire alarms, and...
Friday, April 29th, 2022
Plan Ahead and Save the Date! April 29, 2022More Details also posted on our Events Calendar Page!
Sunday, April 10th, 2022
On Sunday 4/10, Tom Herman & Jerry Fisher had the Colonial Heights twin Maxim pumpers on display at Small Funeral Home in Colonial Heights, Va. to honor ODHFS member & Lifetime member of CHVFD, Lloyd Goddard.
Tuesday, April 5th, 2022
ODHFS Central Region Members;First I want to welcome four new members to ODHFS and our region: Donald Root from Ashland, VAJoel Willis from Palmyra, VAMichael Wade from Ashland, VALawrence Peoples from the southern part of our region in Louisburg, NCI'm sorry I was not able to attend the Annual...
Tuesday, April 5th, 2022
I want to welcome 3 new members:Johanna Schmersal Chad FisherLeroy Fowler All three are members of the Va Fire Museum and have extensive emergency services backgrounds. Please be sure to welcome them. A few events coming up include:Apr 2 - Annual meeting Keystone Tractor Museum Apr 29 - Winchester M...
Tuesday, April 5th, 2022
ODHFS member Herb Delbridge and his “PURPLE HEART TRUCK” were on display at MISSION BBQ on March 29, 2022 to commemorate the National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Mr. Delbridge created this truck to honor all US War veterans.
Tuesday, April 5th, 2022
On March 19, 2022, The Petersburg Fire Department held a commemoration Memorial Service for a LODD that they suffered exactly 40 years ago. Sgt. Mike Goff was killed in a building collapse during a multiple alarm fire.
Sunday, March 6th, 2022
ODHFS Central Region Members;As detailed below, there are two events coming up in the Central Region soon. First the pride/polish/Central Region get together that will be at the Keystone Museum on March 12.
Sunday, February 20th, 2022
Good afternoon! Spring is right around the corner. It’s time to get the trucks running Check your fluids, especially brakes for any leaks. Check tires, and all of your mechanicals.Truck show season will be here before you know it.
Sunday, February 13th, 2022
ODHFS Central Region Members;As usual, my first order of business each month is to correct something I wrote in the previous month's newsletter.Last month I forgot to welcome two new members who joined us in December, Joe Brice from North Chesterfield and Eric Broughton from Chester.
Sunday, February 13th, 2022
President Tom Herman recently spoke with Mrs. Herbert Delbridge, owners of the “PURPLE HEART” fire truck. We found out that Herb had been ill and was in the hospital, but had no details. Herb suffered a debilitating stroke and not long after, his wife became ill and had a stay in the hos...
Sunday, January 30th, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of long time ODHFS member Rusty Davis. Rusty joined ODHFS 12/1/87. Rusty has been an avid supporter of ODHFS working in various positions and helping many with his expert mechanical knowledge.
Sunday, January 16th, 2022
As we wind down this holiday season I hope that everyone had a nice Christmas and Happy New Year! It seems like we just can’t get a break from this Covid stuff because everyone you talk to either has it, had it or knows someone that has it.
Saturday, January 8th, 2022
The ODHFS regrets to announce the passing of Northern Region member Bruce Harding, an active and long time member of the ODHFS. The family is working on arrangements now and we will pass along that information as it becomes available.
Sunday, January 2nd, 2022
ODHFS Central Region Members;Is it Happy New Year or is it Groundhog Day/Year? Last January I was massaging my arm where I had received my first Covid shot thinking the mess would be over soon. This January I just ordered another box of N-95 masks.
Sunday, November 7th, 2021
ODHFS Central Region Members: Despite the threatening weather that kept about 1/2 of the registered vehicles away, we still had a good turnout at the Muster in Farmville on October 9, 2021. While it rained (on me) on the way there and on the way home, other than a very short sprinkle early in the d...
Friday, October 1st, 2021
President Tom Herman regrets to announce that ODHFS Central region member Jim Hanifer has passed away. Jim had been a member of ODHFS since 2012 and could be seen each July 4th Brandermill parade riding with one of us through the parade.
Monday, August 30th, 2021
The ODHFS regrets to announce that Northern Region Member James Allison passed away on Wednesday, August 25th. Visitation will be Friday, September 3rd from 3-5pm and 7-9pm at Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton, VA.
Gallery of Owner's Pride
ODHFS Flickr Gallery
ODHFS Gallery of Event Photos
June 2022
Member login
The Old Dominion Historical Fire Society
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 4196
Chester, VA 23831
Physical Address
P.O. Box 4196
Chester, VA 23831
This site has been viewed 824,192 times.
Maintained by the members and staff of The Old Dominion Historical Fire Society. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. Copyright © 2006-2022. YourFirstDue Inc. All Rights Reserved. Content on this web site is supplied by The Old Dominion Historical Fire Society. YourFirstDue Inc. cannot be held responsible or liable for any content, text, pictures, or any other media found on this web site.
Powered by
YourFirstDue.com
Websites for Fire and EMS
© 2022 The Old Dominion Historical Fire Society