The OCFRD Bygone Brigade had another good turnout in spite of the cold weather. The pulled pork was great as usual. All of us with the BB would really like to see you come and enjoy the event. We meet the second Monday of every month so come out and see old friends.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Well, here we are 2010 and the first monthly dinner of the year has come and gone. Please if you can make it to these dinners come out and share some fun and laughs with the gang. We are having a great turnout but we want to see YOU! I am coordinating the February dinner with Bob and will post a location ASAP. Have a great year everyone!
Please see the photo section of the site. Bill Lindlau sent in a picture of Boat’s shift, Thanks Bill! If any of you have pictures like this one please send them in.
Another Bobby Great Idea!
Bobby has come up with a GREAT reason for a get-together! Get this, an “after Christmas before New Years lunch”. It will be at All American Cafe on Wednesday the 30th at noon. Send Bob an email if you will be attending, its gonna be fun and food is great!
For info on how to get there, see the “Monthly Dinner” page for All American Cafe directions and MAP
Saturday, December 26, 2009
For those of you that know or remember FF Henry Butts. Henry will be here this week with his wife Sarah, who also worked with OCFRD, and their three children. Several of you who know about Henry’s visit expressed an interest in seeing them while they are in Orlando. Terise and I will be hosting an informal reception at our home on December, 29 at 6:30 P.M. Light munchies will be available as well as soft drinks and limited adult beverages. Please RSVP to Bobby’s email address and let us know how many will be attending.
Henry was an Explorer Scout at PCFD and later a FF/EMT with Orange County, He left OCFRD to take a position as Fire Chief of the Watertown, WI fire department where he has been in command for several years.
Come on out and see Henry, Sarah, and the kids!
Saturday, December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas to all from Bobby and Mike, we hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas and are looking forward to a prosperous 2010.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
It's been a while since I last updated the site. I guess that's kinda good because that means we are all still waking up on the green side of the grass! Please see the Monthly Dinner page for info on the December dinner!
Friday, October 30, 2009
A quick note about Tony Miller. Tony and his fiance recently survived a horrific accident that left his car unrecognizable. Both were injured and Tony was ejected from the vehicle and was flown to the hospital. I have been assured that with the exception of a few broken bones on both of them they will be fine. Both were released from the hospital and are convalescing at home. So please keep them both in your thoughts.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
At the last Bygone Brigade's brown-bagger, we voted unanimously to present Eddie Culberhouse's surviving family with a Memorial Plaque.
Culberhouse plaque 10/25/09
The Eddie Culberhouse plaque has been completed and will be delivered to his family shortly
Monday, October 12, 2009
Monthly Dinner info Posted on the Monthly Dinner page..........go figure!
Monday, September 28, 2009
Many of you remember Greg Collins, Lockhart FD, lets try and get to his Retirement Party.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Eddie Culberhouse has passed 9/25/09
Eddie was found dead in his home Thursday, details are currently unavailable. He was 47 years old. Eddie was a Volunteer at PCFD for a short time prior to being hired by CETA through Killarney FD.
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
How many of you know that Tangelo Park had their own Fire / Rescue Dept? Here is a story penned by a very dear friend of Bobby Kasper. Bobby asked him to write a little peice on that tiny but important part of history PCFD was involved in.
Along about 1960 or 1961 we formed the Tangelo Park Fire and Rescue Department. Several of us who had purchased homes in Tangelo felt we could use quicker responses to our issues. At that time our coverage was from Pine Castle Fire Department which was a bit of a trip away from us. Our nucleolus was a couple of Martin Marietta Security Guards that lived in the neighborhood. With their guidance and training we began with Pine Castle assisting us with training, etc.
We had an old run down Ambulance and an Antique Fire Truck. I think we bought the ambulance and that Pine Castle loaned us the old Fire Truck. We took care of our neighborhood, surrounding close by highways and assisted the Florida Forestry People. I remember taking the Basic Red Cross First Aid Course then an Advanced Course. Several of us went to Ocala to the Florida Fire College for some additional Training. As a point of humor I really got in trouble with the final test. I had to extinguish a Pit of Fire (Motor Oil with a barrel of JP 4 Jet Fuel poured in on top). All went well until I got to the last small section and the Fire circled up underneath me (reigniting the Pit) and thanks to my Instructor I’m still here without major burns. Several times we were involved with drowning’s and emergencies at Lake Down at the edge of Windermere on Conroy Road. Many a time I have stood in the middle of Conroy Road and directed traffic for hours.
There are a few interesting tales of Rescue Runs that I have remembered over the years. Sometime maybe I can fill you in on them if you are interested. This is about all I can remember. Hopefully, this is what you were looking for.
Don
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Bob Cross was called "The Unsung Man of Orlando Television". Many of you remember Bob Cross as the FD guy with the camera who was alway on the scene. Follow the link below to read the Orlando Sentinel article.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/lifestyle/columnists/orl-locbob-cross-profile-090809090809sep08,0,6735961.story
Thursday, September 03, 2009
Please see the Monthly dinner page for location and DATE for the next PCFD get together.
**Special Announcement**
Hello all, Mikie here. Some of you know me as "Uncle Otis", at least all of Jerry Kings kids do. I have a very important announcement: Paul Ward IS NOT SICK! Like Buffy, Paul would appreciate it if you would let him know if he is sick or DEAD! Paul assures me that he will let us know if he is sick or dead. Thanks for your support! Mikie
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Looks like the Brick & Fire Dinner on Friday the 21st was a great success! Here are a few photos of the event:
Thanks to all who attended this months dinner, it is always a pleasure to see you and talk over old times. For those who could not make it please come and join us for the next PCFD dinner. All former PCFD alumni and /or their families are welcome so check out the “Monthly Dinner” page for details.
Monday, August 10, 2009
The OCFRD retirees had a great time at the Brown Bagger
The Bygone Brigade invites all of our former members to attend the monthly event. It occurs every second Monday of the month from 10 am to 2 pm at Mead Gardens in Winter Park, so come on down!
August 10th Brown Bagger
Gary Davis made his first official appearance.
The pizza was a good thing as well.
Sunday, August 02, 2009
Jim Bryant is Retiring
After 31 years of Dedicated Service to Orange County FL
Eng James Bryant is hanging up his bunker gear one last time
His last day on duty will be Sat Aug 8th
Please give him a call @ Sta 56 - (407) 238-2101, and wish him well
Friday, July 24, 2009
Jim Rader plaque completed 7/19/2009
The plaque will be hand delivered by Gary Pechfelder (Retired OCFD Member) to Jim’s widow shortly
To my OCFRD family,
I wanted to thank you all for your kind words and condolences; it means more to me and Jim's family than you could know. I miss him so much and I don't know what I'm going to do without him, right now there's just a big hole in my heart that I don't know how I will ever fill. But I am glad for him because I know he can rest now. He is at peace and knowing that brings some comfort. That and the kindness of all of you whose lives he's touched in his own unique way will help me to get through this sad time. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your kind thoughts and well wishes. Jim would have been touched by it as well though if you really know Jim you also know that he never would have admitted it. Thank You for everything.
Sharon Santana
Fireman’s Ball Information
Operation Fireball, Inc. Presents:
The 19th Annual Firefighter's Ball
OCTOBER 10, 2009
5:30 p.m. to Midnight
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
For additional Information, click here
Sunday, July 23, 2009
Bill Hoke passed this video along to the OCFRD retirees site.
Killed in action the week before, the body of Staff Sergeant John C. Beale was returned to Falcon Field in Peachtree City , Georgia , just south of Atlanta , on June 11, 2009. The Henry County Police Department escorted the procession to the funeral home in MCDONOUGH, GEORGIA. A simple notice in local papers indicated the road route to be taken and the approximate time.
This video was taken during that trip
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
This page will be dedicated to keeping you up to date on current events like the Reunion as well as month to month functions that you might want to attend.
The Log Book page is a blog composed of two categories, the first being Sick Call where you may post information on your or another members health related issues. The second being the Log Entries where you may post information about almost anything you would like. Both categories will be moderated and your post will not show on the site until it has been reviewed. We would like to remind all who want to post information, anything posted will be seen by anyone who visits the page so make sure you or the person you are posting about wants this information made public.
The Photo Albums page is still under construction so be patient. We are choosing the best format for our site. We think it will be worth the wait.
Coming soon will be a “LINKS” page where you will find links to other sites like the OCFRD retirees site.
We hope you like what we are trying to do with the site and hope you visit often. If you have an idea regarding the site please feel free to email us using the Contact Us page.
Bob Kasper and Mike Watters
Monday, July 13, 2009
The OCFRD retirees had a great time at the Brown Bagger
The Bygone Brigade invites all of our former members to attend the monthly event. It occurs every second Monday of the month from 10 am to 2 pm at Mead Gardens in Winter Park, so come on down!
July 13th Brown Bagger
Pulled pork and cool conversation
It was great to see Joyce and Judy together again
