CPF

The Pipes & Drums of California Professional Firefighters

WATCH THE PIPES AND DRUMS OF CALIFORNIA PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS AT THE APRIL 4, 2008 MEMORIAL CEREMONY FOR LA FIREFIGHTER BRENT LOVRIEN.

In the grand tradition of honoring fallen colleagues, the Pipes and Drums of California Professional Firefighters was created to perform at memorial services honoring firefighters who have died in the line of duty.

Since its inception in 1999, the corps has grown from a few members to 26 individuals. Each musician is a paid, career or retired firefighter, whose participation in the Pipe and Drum Band is entirely on a volunteer basis.

The primary motivation behind creation of the Pipes and Drums of CPF was to have a dignified, traditional presence at the unveiling of the California Firefighters Memorial in Sacramento.

The Pipes and Drums of CPF gave its premiere performance at CPF’s 37th state convention in April of 2000. Since then, it has performed at a number of firefighter memorial services, including the unveiling of the California Firefighters Memorial and the October 2001 California Memorial Service and Procession of Heroes honoring the victims of the 9-11 tragedy.

The group has also performed at the Firefighter Olympics, San Francisco’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade and at several professional sports events.

The Pipes and Drums of CPF has become a popular fixture at important gatherings of firefighters. Playing in the great tradition of Scottish bagpipe bands, the group lends an air of dignity and honor to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

The current membership of the Pipes and Drums of California Professional Firefighters:

Dan Barker, Monterey
Ralph Bates, Lake Forest
Darren Bobrosky, Martinez
Jay Bowdler, Sacramento
Bill Broderick, Lodi
Rodney Cordero, Lodi
Brandon Doolan, Stockton
Jeff Hahn, Valley Center
Brad Hansen, Elk Grove
Mark Howell, Cameron Park
Ramsey Ismail, Pleasanton
Tim Laff, Descanso
Art LeClair, Carmichael
Rob Lyons, Pollock Pines
Eric McKellar, Glendora
Pete Melcher, Lafayette
Daren Olson, Clayton
Dennis Pattie, Apple Valley
Mike Price, Castro Valley
Chad Ramnarine, San Francisco
Joe Roberts, San Jose
Kelcey Sass, Oceanside
Patrick Teffs, San Ramon
Mark Vierow, Winchester
Frank Walsh, Santa Clara
Todd Witt, Monrovia


For more information about the Pipes and Drums of the CPF, or to request the band for a memorial service or event, contact the California Fire Foundation at firefoundation@cpf.org.