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Pipes and Drums
| The Seattle Firefighters Pipes & Drums (SFP&D) was formed in
2004 to honor fallen police and firefighters killed in the line of duty.
The band is made up completely of career Seattle firefighters who
volunteer their time and energy to honor the fallen with bagpipes and
drums. This volunteer organization is funded on donations and paying
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The tradition of bagpipes in the fire service dates back to the very first
fire departments in the country who were made up mostly of Irish men who took
the job out of pride but also because they couldn't find other work. Being a
fireman back then was a dirty and dangerous job and no one wanted to do it.
Faced with 'NINA' (No Irish Need Apply) signs for most other jobs, these men
became policemen and firefighters. The bagpipes became synonymous with both
professions due to the many funerals of these dangerous occupations.
Besides playing line of duty funerals, the band also participates in parades,
fundraisers, charity events, parties, weddings, fire department ceremonies and
just about anyplace they'll take us. If you wish to hire the band for an event,
visit our website for more details at,
www.seattlepipesanddrums.com |
