Pipes & Drums of CPF
In the grand tradition of honoring fallen colleagues, the Pipes and Drums of California Professional Firefighters was created to perform at funerals and memorial services honoring California firefighters who have died in the line of duty.
Since its inception in 1999, the Pipes and Drums has grown from a few members to 26 individuals. Each musician is a paid, career or retired firefighter, whose participation in the Band is entirely on a volunteer basis.
The Pipes and Drums of California Professional Firefighters creates a dignified, traditional presence at the annual California Firefighters Memorial in California State Capitol Park, Sacramento. Playing in the great tradition of Scottish bagpipe bands, the group lends an air of dignity and honor to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Please contact us at cafirefoundation@cpf.org for more information or to inquire about the band’s availability.
The current membership of the Pipes and Drums of California Professional Firefighters:
Ralph Bates, Orange County
Darren Bobrosky, Berkeley
Jay Bowdler, Sacramento City
Bill Broderick, Lodi
Kirtus Creiglow, Cosumnes
David (Mike) Donley, Sacramento City
Gabriel Ferrer, Rancho Cucamonga
Jeff Hahn, Vista
Brad Hansen, Sacramento City
Art LeClair, Sacramento City
Eric McKellar, Los Angeles County
Pete Melcher, South San Francisco
Brian Murphy, Los Angeles County
Daren Olson, Alameda City
Mike Price, Contra Costa County
Joe Roberts, San Jose