Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 6:00 pm until Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 12:00
pm.
2010 FOOLS Convention-Wednesday, September 22,
2010 to Sunday, September 26, 2010 in
Orlando,
Florida.
Mission Statement
Our Mission Statement
We, the Farthest North Fools, are a
Band of Brothers. Leatherheads, dedicated to the lives of our Brothers, the
preservation of the life and property of the individual citizens we serve, and
the heritage and tradition of the fire service itself. We believe that the
Brotherhood must be nurtured and maintained to perpetuate the deep devotion,
honor, loyalty, and respect in which we hold each other. It is our intent to
stand watch over each other and those whom we serve, those who have gone before
us and most importantly, those who follow in our footsteps.
The Brotherhood we speak of it not
blinded or warped by ignorance, but is always seeking knowledge and experience
in order to protect the lives of firefighters and those they serve. We will
bring change where and when it is needed and hold fast to the past where it is
still wise to do so. We will seek to mentor and guide the young firefighters who
seek to follow us and we shall honor those who have taught us to be what we are.
Our Brotherhood is not gender specific, but accepts men and women who profess
the Leatherhead ethic and prove it by action.
We further define our mission by adopting the statement of the Founding
Fools:
"The Fraternal Order of
Leatherheads Society was founded in 1995 by a group of Central Florida Firemen.
This group, known today as the Founding Fools, had a passion for not only the
camaraderie and brotherhood that is forged between firefighters, but the rich
tradition and heritage of the Fire Service. The Leatherhead is a term used for a
firefighter who uses the leather helmet for protection from the hazards we face
everyday on the streets. The Leather Helmet, is an international sign of a
firefighter, a symbol that is significant in not only tradition from the early
years of firefighting, but one of bravery, integrity, honor, and pride. This
helmet is a sign of who we are, not what we are. The FOOLS, like the traditional
leather helmet, has always existed through the brotherhood and tradition of the
Fire Service, and will continue to grow and flourish as long as there are fires
to fight and emergencies to respond to. All firefighters are welcome to be part
of this great organization; one does not have to own a leather helmet to be
considered a "Leatherhead". The only qualification is that you are true to your
profession and true to your Brother and Sister firefighters. Our membership is
growing everyday, and we encourage you to start a FOOLS chapter in your
department. One last thing that we as the Founding Fools ask of each and every
one of you, let us never, ever forget those of us that have gone before us in
the line of duty. Because those brave souls have given all, it is up to us to
always keep them alive on our hearts and our memories. Long live the FOOLS."
"I am not here for me, I am here for we, And we, …are here for them.
