NOW ACCEPTING BAGPIPE STUDENTS!!!

Friday, January 20, 2012  Have you heard the pipes and said to yourself - "I would love to learn how to do that"? Well, now's the time to learn! We are now accepting students for our beginner class, which will start May 2nd. Click on the "Student Application" button on the left side of this page.  Fill it out and hit submit and someone will be in touch with you. Requirements include:

  • Must join and maintain membership with the Camden County Emerald Society
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Must be an active or retired member of a Police Department, Fire Department, EMS, Dispatch or be an active, retired, reserves or honorable discharged member of any branch of the United Stated Armed Forces.
ANY PROSPECTIVE STUDENT MUST ATTEND A MANDATORY ORIENTATION MEETING BEING HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21ST AT 7:00PM - BELLMAWR FIRE & RESCUE, 29 LEWIS AVE, BELLMAWR, NJ Additional requirements will be discussed at this meeting.

   


 

Hopelawn, NJ LODD

Friday, January 20, 2012   Our thoughts and prayers are with Hopelawn, NJ Fire Department.  Firefighter Bruce Turcotte was killed in the Line of Duty while operating at structure fire on January, 19th, 2012.  Rest in peace, Brother.







   


 

30 Days to St. Patty's Day Fundraiser

Thursday, January 19, 2012  Come join us at the Coastline on Tuesday, February 7th for a fun night and see some old friends, all while supporting a great cause!  

$10 per person gets you a buffet, $2 drinks from 7-9pm and a performance by the band!

Tickets available at the door.

We thank you for your support!

Please feel free to download a flier and post them where you can...

www.firecompanies.com/MFC/public/userfiles/30 Days 2012.pdf





     


 

And here we go again!!

Friday, January 6, 2012  With the passing of the holidays, we begin our spring busy season with many dates already lined up.  Check out our appearances page and please come out and support us!

   


 

Happy Holidays!

Tuesday, December 20, 2011  We would like to wish all of our friends and family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!  We cant wait to see you all at our upcoming perfomances in February and March!

   


 

North and South Unite To Pay Tribute in Gettysburg, PA

Saturday, October 15, 2011  We teamed up with our good friends friends from Charlotte, NC Fire Department Pipes and Drums to pay tribute to those who gave their lives during the battle of Gettysburg.  The combined band played a few sets on Little Round Top overlooking Devil's Den.  It was VERY moving to say the least, with many members saying that this short tribute was the highlight and most memorable moment of their playing time.  See the Gallery for more pictures.

Thank you Charlotte - it was an honor to have you join us!

   


 

Thank You Darby Fire #1!!

1st Place!

1st Place!

Sunday, October 9, 2011  We participated in the Delaware County Firemen's Parade on 10/8/11 and took 1st place Best Appearing Marching Band. We marched with Darby Fire Co #1, who also took 7 trophies, including Best Appearing Company Marching With Music as well as Best Appearing Overall! Congrats Darby #1 and thanks for having us!!

   


 

A Message to Our Friends and Supporters

Saturday, September 24, 2011  We would like to apologize to our friends and supporters who may have came out to see us at the Brian Riley Pipe Band Exhibition in North Wildwood this morning. We understand that some of you may have been disappointed in our decision to cancel our appearance. Please understand that this was a very hard decision to make, and it was not made lightly.

We were monitoring weather reports from 6am until 7:30am. Almost all of them were prediciting heavy rain arriving between 9:30 and 11:30. We also sent one of our officers to scout the field conditions. It was reported that the performance area was muddy and very wet.

Based on this information, we made the tremendously difficult decision to cancel. With no way to clean and dry our uniforms so would be able to march in the parade tomorrow, we felt this was the best course to take.

We thank you again for your continuous support and we hope to see you at the parade and the after party at Keenan's tomorrow!

   


 

Congratulations to Our New Members!!

Friday, September 9, 2011  Congratulations to our 2 newest members who both received their kilts over the last couple weeks.

Ed Collins - piper

Shawn Andersen - snare drummer

Welcome to the Brotherhood, and get your accounting skills up.  You're gonna need them at the pubs!!  

   


 

Website Updates

Wednesday, August 31, 2011  The Band Manager's Corner has been updated.  Please read!

Appearance dates have also been made current. 

Hope to see you all soon and as always, thanks for your support!

   


 
 
 

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