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)

Attention All Chapters
Due to some unforeseen circumstances we have had to change the dates for the President's meetings via Skype.
The new dates are February 9, 15, 16, 17, 21 & 24. All meetings will be held via Skype, beginning at 19:00 and ending approximately 20:30. Chris has sent out the schedule via email to register for the meeting. This is an excellent opportunity to ask questions voice concerns, ... (Full Story)

Good Afternoon Brothers and Sisters here is the 2017 F.O.O.L.S. International newsletter. Please take a look, show it to your chapter and let potential members read it. May be a great recruiting tool.

See you all at the Convention

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The Indianapolis, Middle Tennessee, and Redneck Rivera F.O.O.L.S. chapters initiated this program to prompt discussion and raise awareness about suicide. The stigma associated with suicide inhibits discussion and we are seeing too many of our bothers and sisters ending their lives. We believe F.O.O.L.S. C.A.R.E.S. will help us be our brother’s keeper and prevent suicide.

Call … Encourage the courage ... (Full Story & Photos)

Chapter Presidents/treasurers,

The 2017 dues will be based off the roster number as of October 31, 2016. 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 some time in early to mid-November. There are still a few chapters who haven’t paid their 2016 ... (Full Story)