Events
June
- 3rd Annual Go for Gallardy Poker Run
- 6/27/08
- 95-mile Loop Between Johnstown & Altoona
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PA Firefighters will lead riders in the 3rd Annual Go for Gallardy Poker Run, Friday morning June 27, 2008.
This Official, International Association of Fire Fighters Motorcycle Group (IAFF-MG,
4th District ride is held each year in memory of Captain Robert Gallardy Altoona Fire Dept. IAFF Local
299 who died in the line of duty on October 25, 2005. The Captain Bob Gallardy Fire Service Education
and Safety Fund was established to pay for firefighter training.
Johnstown’s Thunder in the Valley Motorcycle Rally is June 26-29, 2008. Thunder welcomes all
bikes and bikers, bringing more than 180,000 motorcycle enthusiasts to the region. For information
about the rally, ride and accommodations visit their website.
Registration for the ride is from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Friday June 27, 2008 on Walnut Street
across from the Train Station, 60 Walnut Street, Downtown Johnstown, PA. The ride will be a staggered
start with 25 bikes per group. The first group will leave at 9:15AM and the last group will depart
at Noon. Pre-register a specific start time for your group by calling Clark Bornais at (814) 248-9345.
This scenic 95-mile ride that crosses the Allegheny Front twice, visits Altoona Fire Headquarters
and travels through both the Pennsylvania Railroad Horseshoe Curve and The Johnstown Flood National
Memorial costs $20 per single rider, $35 per couple. At the conclusion of the ride, join your Union
brothers and sisters for Food, Beverage and Poker Hand Prize Awards across from the Train Station at
the Thunder Pub staffed by the Johnstown Fire Fighters.
If you are unable to attend but would like to make a donation, please make your check payable to:
Captain Bob Gallardy Fire Service Education and Safety Fund
c/o Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation Johnstown Fire Fighters
P.O. Box 454
Johnstown, PA 15907.
Useful Links
August
- Altoona Firefighters Local 299's Second Annual Invitational Open Classic Golf Tournament
- 8/29/08
- Sinking Valley Golf Course
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Registration for our second annual golf tournament on August 29th is now open. The format will be a four man scramble
with an 8:00 AM shotgun start. The fee is $260 per team. The tournament is limited to 25 teams which
means first come first served.
We are also asking businesses to help support Altoona Fire Department Local 299's annual golf
tournament by sponsoring a hole on the course for only $100.
You can find out more about our tournament or download a team registration ( PDF 11.6 Kb ) or hole sponsorship ( PDF 11 Kb )
form by visiting our golf page.
Useful Links
October
- Fire Prevention Week 2008
- October 5-11, 2008
- We'll be coming to your school in October!
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Once again, the Altoona Fire Department will be visiting your school during the month of
October to teach fire safety. The theme for this year will be decided in June.
PA Firefighters will lead riders in the 3rd Annual Go for Gallardy Poker Run, Friday morning June 27, 2008. This Official, International Association of Fire Fighters Motorcycle Group (IAFF-MG, 4th District ride is held each year in memory of Captain Robert Gallardy Altoona Fire Dept. IAFF Local 299 who died in the line of duty on October 25, 2005. The Captain Bob Gallardy Fire Service Education and Safety Fund was established to pay for firefighter training.
Johnstown’s Thunder in the Valley Motorcycle Rally is June 26-29, 2008. Thunder welcomes all bikes and bikers, bringing more than 180,000 motorcycle enthusiasts to the region. For information about the rally, ride and accommodations visit their website.
Registration for the ride is from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Friday June 27, 2008 on Walnut Street across from the Train Station, 60 Walnut Street, Downtown Johnstown, PA. The ride will be a staggered start with 25 bikes per group. The first group will leave at 9:15AM and the last group will depart at Noon. Pre-register a specific start time for your group by calling Clark Bornais at (814) 248-9345.
This scenic 95-mile ride that crosses the Allegheny Front twice, visits Altoona Fire Headquarters and travels through both the Pennsylvania Railroad Horseshoe Curve and The Johnstown Flood National Memorial costs $20 per single rider, $35 per couple. At the conclusion of the ride, join your Union brothers and sisters for Food, Beverage and Poker Hand Prize Awards across from the Train Station at the Thunder Pub staffed by the Johnstown Fire Fighters.
If you are unable to attend but would like to make a donation, please make your check payable to:
Captain Bob Gallardy Fire Service Education and Safety Fundc/o Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation Johnstown Fire Fighters
P.O. Box 454
Johnstown, PA 15907.
Useful Links
Registration for our second annual golf tournament on August 29th is now open. The format will be a four man scramble with an 8:00 AM shotgun start. The fee is $260 per team. The tournament is limited to 25 teams which means first come first served.
We are also asking businesses to help support Altoona Fire Department Local 299's annual golf tournament by sponsoring a hole on the course for only $100.
You can find out more about our tournament or download a team registration ( PDF 11.6 Kb ) or hole sponsorship ( PDF 11 Kb ) form by visiting our golf page.
Useful Links
Once again, the Altoona Fire Department will be visiting your school during the month of October to teach fire safety. The theme for this year will be decided in June.