The Eugene Fire Pipes and Drums became active in February of 2007. The band was formed by interested Eugene Firefighters from every rank from firefighter to chief, and welcomes any person from any part of the department, to include immediate family members, as this is the core of the department and what makes the department a team. Though the band is a private organization, we work very closely with and support our union IAFF Local 851, and our department, Eugene Fire and EMS.
The pipers and drummers meet weekly for practice. The pipers instructed by Wayne Morris a Eugene Firefighter, and bagpiper for 16 years, and the drummers instructed by Andrew Finley, a U of O student with a strong history in highland drumming. The band has made awesome progress through the year. The pipers are playing 8 sets of Wallace bagpipes and the drummers are playing on Pearls (two tenors, two snares, and a bass). The bass drum was donated by the TVFR Pipes and Drums (Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue) who's Pipe Major is Tim Birr, a former Eugene Firefighter.
We're honored to be part of the small community of fire service pipe bands and we look forward to sharing a pint in Colorado when we're on our feet!
