PFFPD performing at the Fallen Badge Foundation Gala, April 2025

For the last three years, PFFPD has teamed up with the Portland Police Highland Guard to perform at the annual fundraising gala for the Oregon Fallen Badge Foundation.  The ORFBF provides “support to law enforcement agencies and the families of fallen officers for the planning and execution of memorial services.”  Having seen this impressive operation in action in the wake of tragedy, we proudly support their efforts and mission.

SET LIST:
Farewell to Camraw

Scotland the Brave
The Rowan Tree
Wings

David Campbell Memorial to Fallen Portland Firefighters, June 2025

Named for Fire Chief David Campbell (who died in the line of duty at the Union Oil Fire in SE Portland on June 26, 1911), the annual Campbell Memorial Ceremony honors all seventy-seven fallen Portland Firefighters.   PFFPD proudly supports this ceremony each June, as we gather to pay tribute to Portland firefighters that made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of the community.  The 2025 ceremony took place at the Lone Fir Cemetery in SE Portland, which features a firefighter section where many of our fallen are buried.

SET LIST: 
My Home
Mist Covered Mountains

(Video courtesy of Portland Fire and Rescue)

KGW News: "Portland Fire Fighters Pipes and Drums Band Thriving"

A while back, when our band was just getting started, KGW came to the Portland Firefighters Association union hall and did a story about what we were attempting to accomplish. On Wednesday October 13, 2021, they came back to our rehearsal for a follow up piece. We were excited to show them our progress. 

In the last few years, we've gone from one bagpiper to many, and the band is over twenty members strong (and counting). In the time since our first public performance on Memorial Day of this year, we've had dozens of performances including three first responder Line of Duty Death services, firefighter funerals, the 20 year 9/11 memorial, multiple fallen firefighter memorial ceremonies, and a few other public events. 

Thank you Katherine, Jon and KGW for such a thoughtful piece that helps us share our story, our traditions and our music.