The newly created website for all Pipes and Drum Bands and Honor Guards for U.S. and Canadian-IAFF affiliated members was announced on March 16, 2012 through the IAFF website.

It has been noted that over 150 bands with dozens of Regional Honor Guards include in the total membership well into the thousands of IAFF members. 

The website http://www.iaff.org/hs/pipes/ has many features and options to help out the intrigued looking for a band or honor guard.  Click on the map and pick a district #.  Resources and music selections can be found as well as a section on IAFF Massed Band.  It is great and easy site to use!

Sign up for the Massed Band for the IAFF Fallen Firefighter Memorial in Colorado Springs, CO.  Registration begins on June 1, 2012 through August 24, 2012.  It is recommended that you have secured reservations prior to registration.  To register, go to http://www.iaff.org/hs/ffm/thisyear/index.aspx.  This year’s event will be held on September 15, 2012.

(Sources: IAFF Website, IAFF Pipes & Drums website)

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