Tag Archives: Willie Wines Jr.

FDIC Planning and Indy on Fire!

There are great classes being offered at FDIC this year just as years past. Get your schedule together for the classes you plan on attending and let us plan your evenings! Be sure to plan on being at Indy on Fire Friday Night!

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Michael Todd “Boots” Harris

Michael Todd Harris, or Todd as most called him, died peacefully on March 2nd at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Todd had been battling throat cancer since 2012. He retired on January 1, 2014 due to the illness. He was hired on April 22, 1987 and had been assigned to several companies over the years including 5, 10, and 13. His last assignment was firehouse 13 C-Shift. His crew was Captain is Willie Wines Jr., Lt. George Perdue, and FF Jerry Thompson.

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Are You Ready to Party at FDIC?

We know that FDIC is more about learning than letting go...but we have taken it upon ourselves to help you out with having fun after you get your learning done! We are throwing another HUGE party in Indianapolis during FDIC this year! Last years party was attended by 800+ people and we had a blast!

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Searching for History of the RFD

I am searching for all things related to the Roanoke Fire Department. This includes pictures, tools, equipment, helmets, gear, and even fire apparatus. While I will pay cash for certain artifacts, I am more interested in finding out what is out there and getting copies of photos are just fine.

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Top Ten Christmas Gifts for Firefighters (2014 edition)

This years Christmas gifts list is coming out just in time. This year, I tried to focus on more affordable gift ideas than helmets and boots I have always had on the list in the past. There are still some higher dollar gifts, but most are within reason I think. . Take your time and look through them. If you are a firefighter, share this with your friends, family, and significant other!

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