The Eugene Fire Pipes and Drums became active in February of 2007 after Firefighter Wayne Morris made inquires around the department for potential members.  The band was formed by Eugene firefighters from every rank, firefighter to chief. The band's formation has added tradition, formality and espirt d' corp to the fire department. 

EFP&D welcomes any person from any part of the Eugene Fire Department, including immediate family members to participate in the band.  Family is the core element of the fire department and  makes the department and the band a cohesive team.  Without the support of the band member's families, the band's current success would be limited. 

Though the band is a private organization, we work very closely with, and receive support from our union, IAFF Local 851, and our department, Eugene Fire and EMS.

The pipers and drummers meet weekly for practice at downtown Station 1 on Tuesdays at 1900.  The pipers are instructed by Wayne Morris, a Eugene Firefighter and bagpiper for 16 years.  The drummers are instructed by Andrew Finley, a U of O student with a strong history in highland drumming. The band has made amazing progress since it's inception and continues to improve.

The pipers are playing 8 sets of Wallace bagpipes and the drummers are playing on Pearls (two tenors, two snares, and a bass). The bass drum was donated by TVFR Pipes and Drums (Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue).  The band owes a huge debt of gratitude to Tim Birr, the Pipe Major for TVFR Pipes and Drums.  Tim has spent alot of his free time with Wayne getting the band up and running.  Tim continues to be a excellent resource for the band and is very much appreciated. 

The current EFP&D kilt is the Modern MacKenzie Dress tartan.  The tartan was selected by the band because of the namesake ties to the community with the McKenzie river flowing nearby.  The colors of the MacKenzie Modern fit the fire service aptly with green representing Ireland, blue for the uniformed line firefighters, white for the chiefs, red for the fire service and black for the fallen brothers and sisters.  The kilts were expertly crafted in Scotland by Strathmore Woolen Mills and we couldn't be happier with our purchase.