The Band would like to thank the MSFA for hosting the Montgomery County Firefighters Pipes & Drums this year at Ocean City's Fireman's Convention.

Pictured are members of MCFFP&D and the Baltimore Fire Brigade.

On June 11th the MCFFP&D will release it's first CD with 14 tracks. We spent 6 hours in a church recording this CD. Mark Nelson donated is time and expertise in recording...much thanks Mark!

Cost $10.

As of now the CD will only be available in Ocean City June 13-16. We will have it available for purchase on-line soon. 

  

 
This Montgomery County Firefighters Pipes & Drums will be at Ocean City MD for the Maryland State Fireman's Convention June 13-16.
 
We will be staying at:
Quality Inn Boardwalk 1601 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD, US, 21842

On Friday, April 9th, members of the Pipe Band performed with other bands honoring MCPD officer, Sgt Hector Ayala.  Sgt Ayala passed away in the line of duty on Sunday, April 4, at approximately 2:21 a.m.  Montgomery County Police officers from the 4th District were responding to a large fight in progress.  An officer, who had arrived on the scene of the fight, radioed that he needed assistance and requested that additional officers respond.  While responding to assist his fellow officer, Officer Ayala was involved in a single-vehicle collision.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Officer Ayala, a 4th District midnight officer, was traveling westbound on Randolph Road approaching Denley Road.  For reasons still under investigation, the officer's 2003 Ford Crown Victoria left the roadway and struck a tree on the right side of the roadway in the 3000 block of Randolph Road.  Officer Ayala was transported to Holy Cross Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. 

Officer Hector Ayala was a seven-year veteran of the Montgomery County Police Department.  

The members of the MCFFP&D continue to keep Officer Hector Ayala's family members, friends and his extended MCPD family in our thoughts and prayers.

Donations to the Ayala Family

Donations to the Ayala Family may be made to the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Officers' Relief Fund (MCLEORF).  Checks should be made payable to MCLEORF.  Please list "Ayala Family" in the memo line of the check.  Send to:  MCLEORF, c/o:  FOP Lodge 35, 18512 Office Park Drive, Montgomery Village, MD  20886

Members of the band recently traveled down south to Savannha, GA to participate in the second largest St. Patrick's Day celebrations in the country!  The band joined ranks with several other bands from throughout the US to form one massed band known as the "National Fallen FF's Pipes and Drums".  This massed band was the "Grand Finale" of the 2.5 mile parade, where nearly half a million people gathered to watch and celebrate this awesome holiday.  The members of the MCFFP&D want to thank the other bands that joined us in Savannah for the great times!  Hope to see you there next year!

Bagpipe Instructor Dave Maddock instructs Eddie Norris, Todd Bayles, Rob Rogers and Chris Reilly on setting up there new Duncan Soutar DS-3B bagpipes. Next week Mike Smith and Todd Potter will receive there bagpipes. Congratulations guys…. Let the fun begin!

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Congratulations Rhonda Weaver winner of this years Fire Helmet raffle.

Our Brother and first Pipe Major C. Scott Doyle was memorialized on Saturday the 21st of November, 2009 at the Saint Francis Church in Potomac, Maryland. The weather was phenomenal and the sound of the great highland bagpipes and drums sounded as family, friends and co-workers gathered to remember this great man; who brought smiles to so many faces throughout his life.

Members of MCFF Pipes and Drums were among over 50 Pipers and Drummers who were present to help play Scott home. The sound of tunes like Highland Cathedral (Scott’s favorite), Amazing Grace and Minstrel Boy were played beautifully during the church service. Scott was given his final march as the joint pipes and drums band paraded up River Road as a tribute from his brothers and sisters.
 
The Celebration of Scott’s Life took place shortly after the service where stories were told and toasts were made honoring Scott. The celebration would not have been complete without the playing of Dropkick Murphy’s and more pipes and drums. It was a commemoration that Scott would be proud of.
 
To the Doyle Family, the “Pipe Band” would like to give our heartfelt thanks for allowing us to be a part of your family. From day one, Scott put his heart and soul in to ensuring the success of this organization and without your support we would be where we are today and we would be doing Scott an injustice if we didn’t play the best we can every time we pick up our instruments. 
 
To the members of the Scott Doyle Memorial Pipes and Drums Band, the send off would not have been what it was without you. We cannot begin to thank you enough for all your support during the past six months and it was nothing less than comforting to know we have your support. The following bands and individuals came together to form the memorial band:
Fire Brigade Pipes and Drums of Greater Baltimore

Northern Virginia Emerald Society Pipes and Drums

Washington DC Emerald Society Pipes and Drums

Frederick County Firefighters Pipes and Drums

Camden County, NJ Emerald Society Pipes and Drums

Boise Firefighters Pipes and Drums

Fairfax Sheriff's Coalition Pipes and Drums

DC Regional Police Pipes and Drums

MCFFPD Instructor Dave Maddock

Paula Glendenning

It is with deep regret and heavy hearts that the members of the Montgomery County Firefighters Pipes and Drums announce the passing of our beloved brother and first Pipe Major, Scott Doyle.  Scott was a husband, son, co-worker, mentor and friend that will be severely missed by all that knew him. 
 
Friends and co-workers of Scott are asked to please attend the Fire Department Memorial Service and Wake.
 
Fire Department Memorial Service:
Date:     November 21, 2009     
Time:    1030hrs.
Where: St. Francis Episcopal Church, 10033 River Rd. Potomac, MD 20854
 
Wake:
Date:  November 21, 2009
Time:   Following the Memorial Service
Where: Urbana Vol. Fire Station 23, 3602 Urban Pike Frederick, MD 21704