THE BOARD
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Fellow FOOLS
Green Mountain FOOLS will be in attendance at the Burlington High School on March 31st when Burlington Fire Department presents FDNY Chief John Norman. This is an amazing training opportunity, visit the event page for more information and registration BFD presents FDNY Chief John Norman
Monday, February 13, 2012
Green Mountain Mission
We are the Green Mountain F.O.O.L.S.
We
believe in the Fire Service – We believe that this is the greatest job
in the world whether you are a volunteer or career, male or female, probie or
Chief.
We
believe in Training – we believe that training is something that should
be shared, not kept secret. It is a gift that we all give to each
other daily. It is something
that should be done daily, even if that means reading a blog or talking
with a friend. Train daily. Train hard. FIGHT LIKE YOU TRAIN!
We
believe in Tradition – Remember Fallen Brothers. We believe in those
that have come before us and those that have died fighting for what they
believed in. We believe
that we have an obligation to preserve the tradition of the fire
service, in their memory, while still finding ways to better ourselves
and our trade.
But
above all else, we believe in the brotherhood. We believe in the bond
that ties us all together, male or female; the “brotherhood” is not
gender specific. There
is something special about the men and women that sign up to do this
job. That they would risk their lives to save a total stranger, and
rise to the occasion whenever a brother is in need no matter how small
the need. That they would travel halfway across
the country to honor a fallen brother.
The
Green Mountain F.O.O.L.S. believe in these core values and hereby
commit to doing anything and everything in our power honor this mission
statement.
FTM - RFB - PTB - EGH
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Welcome to Green Mountain FOOLS
Green Mountain FOOLS would like to welcome any and all active/retired
firefighters within the State of Vermont to join as a FOOL! Being the
only active Vermont chapter, we will accept applications statewide.
Help us get this thing off the ground! Please contact us at membership.greenmountainfools@gmail.com to join. We
will send out the appropriate paperwork after you contact us.
About FOOLS International
The Fraternal Order of Leatherheads Society (FOOLS) is an organization
that was started 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. Since 1995, this
brotherhood has grown to over seven thousand strong. There are chapters
all over the world, with new chapters starting almost every day.
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. The helmet is a sign of who we are, not what we are.
The FOOLS, like the traditional leather helmet, has always existed throughout the brotherhood of the Fire Service, and will continue to grow and flourish as long as there are fires to fight and emergencies to respond to. The FOOLS are about the brotherhood and tradition that the fire service is based on. When we are in our gear, and trying to make our way down the dark Smokey hallway, we are all the same. All that matters is that you have my back, and I have yours. We do not care if you are a chief, a recruit, a volunteer or a career firefighter, a male, a female or the color of your skin. All we ask is that you are true to your brother and sister firefighter, and to the fire service. 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". Our membership is growing everyday, and we encourage you to start a FOOLS chapter in your department.
The FOOLS are not a political organization. We will not be involved in union, management, or any other political issue. We are about preserving the tradition and heritage of the fire service and taking care of our brother and sister firefighters. We have been involved with fundraisers, charity events, and helping disadvantaged children receive gifts for Christmas. We believe that this part of what being a member of the FOOLS is all about.
The FOOLS also believe in providing real fire training for real firefighters. We believe that it is our duty to be as well trained as we possibly can. This can only keep us, and our brothers and sisters safe on the fire ground. We owe it to ourselves, our brothers and sisters, their families, and to the citizens we protect.
We believe in Pride: In our departments, in our stations, in our apparatus, and pride in ourselves.
One last thing that we as the Founding Fools ask of each and every one of you, let us never, ever forget those that have gone before us in the line of duty. Because those brave souls have given all, it is up to us to keep them alive in our hearts and our memories.
--From the International website. http://www.foolsinternational.com/
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. The helmet is a sign of who we are, not what we are.
The FOOLS, like the traditional leather helmet, has always existed throughout the brotherhood of the Fire Service, and will continue to grow and flourish as long as there are fires to fight and emergencies to respond to. The FOOLS are about the brotherhood and tradition that the fire service is based on. When we are in our gear, and trying to make our way down the dark Smokey hallway, we are all the same. All that matters is that you have my back, and I have yours. We do not care if you are a chief, a recruit, a volunteer or a career firefighter, a male, a female or the color of your skin. All we ask is that you are true to your brother and sister firefighter, and to the fire service. 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". Our membership is growing everyday, and we encourage you to start a FOOLS chapter in your department.
The FOOLS are not a political organization. We will not be involved in union, management, or any other political issue. We are about preserving the tradition and heritage of the fire service and taking care of our brother and sister firefighters. We have been involved with fundraisers, charity events, and helping disadvantaged children receive gifts for Christmas. We believe that this part of what being a member of the FOOLS is all about.
The FOOLS also believe in providing real fire training for real firefighters. We believe that it is our duty to be as well trained as we possibly can. This can only keep us, and our brothers and sisters safe on the fire ground. We owe it to ourselves, our brothers and sisters, their families, and to the citizens we protect.
We believe in Pride: In our departments, in our stations, in our apparatus, and pride in ourselves.
One last thing that we as the Founding Fools ask of each and every one of you, let us never, ever forget those that have gone before us in the line of duty. Because those brave souls have given all, it is up to us to keep them alive in our hearts and our memories.
--From the International website. http://www.foolsinternational.com/
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