About the FOOLS organization
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 a 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.
...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 in our hearts and our memories. Long live
the FOOLS,
Leather Forever." ~FOOLS Founding Members
About the Southwest Washington FOOLS
Local Chapter Members
POSITION
E/BOARD EMAIL
President: Chad
Snyder
pres@swwafools.com
Vice
President: Rob
Gebhart
vp@swwafools.com
Treasurer/Secretary: Ben Hamilton
money@swwafools.com
TRUSTEES
Training Derrick
Paul
Merchandise Chris
Frost
Webmaster: swwafool@swwafools.com
MEMBERS
Westport
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Rob Gebhart |
Erik Olson |
Chris
Ross |
Dave
Bell |
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Derrick Paul |
Matt
Heller |
Chris
Frost |
Dennis
Benn |
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Chad Snyder |
Ryan Cox |
Eric
Delgado |
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Brock Piper |
Becky Mathews |
Adam
Tumblin |
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Jacob Buttrey |
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Eric
Sapp |
Kennewick
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Jason Slape |
Matt
Hagstrom |
Brian
Ellis |
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Adam Meyer |
Terry Turnan |
Pat
Harn |
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Larry Allen |
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Ocean Shores |
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Jarred Gurerro |
Lewis Co. 1
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East Olympia Fire District 6 |
Paul B.
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Jay Birley |
William
VanHousen |
Chris
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Ted McCarty |
Brady
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Toby Krause |
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Ben Hamilton |
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SwWa FOOLS History