The Fraternal Order of Leatherheads Society (F.O.O.L.S.) is an organization that was started in 1995 by a group of Central Florida Firemen. This group, known today as the Founding F.O.O.L.S., had a passion for not only the camaraderie and brotherhood that is forged between firefighters, but the rich tradition and heritage of the Fire Service. Since 1995, this brotherhood has grown to over seven thousand ... (Full Story & Photos)

Here is a Youtube Video from Battalion Chief Dan DeGryse produced by Sons of The Flag. Please check it out. If you are struggling or know someone who is please reach out to the Florian Program at http://www.rosecrance.org/substance-abuse/florian-firefighter-treatment-center/ or call them at 888-928-5278... (Full Story)

Chapter Presidents/Treasurers,

The 2018 dues will be based off the roster number as of October 31, 2017. Chapter dues notifications will be sent out this year via PayPal invoice, so it is critical that we have valid email addresses for every chapter. International is planning to start getting them out sometime in early to mid-November. There are still a few chapters who haven’t paid their 2016 ... (Full Story)

Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance is hosting their fourth annual weekend retreat, "Those Left Behind", in Holden Beach, NC On May 16-20, 2018. For more information please look at the attached flyer or contact Jeff Dill @ info@ffbha.org... (Full Story & Photos)

Good morning Brothers and Sisters,

As we welcome Father Jim to the F.O.O.L.S., he has written something for all of us to read. ... (Full Story & Photos)

This year at the 2nd Annual Rosecrance Symposium, we asked Father Jim Swarthout to be the Chaplin for F.O.O.L.S. International. Father Jim was honored and looks forward to meeting everyone at FDIC this year at the bash and at the Convention in Seattle.
The Rev. James E. Swarthout is the Director of Clergy and Alumni Relations at Rosecrance. In addition to his longtime experience as an Episcopal priest ... (Full Story & Photos)