February 2012

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The Boot Winner Is…

Congratulations to Anthony K. Licht.

He wins a pair of Fire-Dex FDXL100 leather fire boots. Anthony, answered our February “We Need Your Help” question.

Thank you to everyone that participated this month.  We appreciate the feedback.

Anthony, please email your contact information to firedexmarketing@gmail.com.

Fire-Inspired Groom’s Cakes

Mmm! What is better than one cake? Obviously, two cakes!

The Groom’s cake is making a comeback at weddings all over the country. Originating in the South, groom’s cakes began as gifts from a bride to her groom. However, today they may be an alternative choice to the main cake or dessert at the rehearsal dinner. Usually the groom’s cake has a more masculine look and reflects an interest or hobby of the groom. They also tend to be chocolate or flavored counter balancing the traditional cake.

Groom’s cakes give the groom something that he can take away from the day that is traditionally all about the bride.  Some brides surprise the groom with the cake while others let them have full control. Take a look these creative fire-inspired cakes that added some spice and personality to the bride and groom’s special day.

One of our Facebook friends, Brandon, shared his groom’s cake a few months back.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our friends at Ferrera Fire shared this groom’s cake on their Facebook wall in 2011 from an Ohio firefighter that had a groom’s cake that matched their recent apparatus purchase.  VERY cool!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Have you seen other great, fire-inspired groom’s cakes?  If so, please share.

George Washington, Past President and Firefighter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As we celebrate Presidents’ Day, we highlight the first President of the United States and past volunteer firefighter, George Washington.  George served the Alexandria Fire Department in Virginia after it was founded in 1774.

This photo is from the Inman Square Fire Station Mural in Cambridge.  The mural was painted in 1980 and restored in 1999 by Ellary Eddy.  It depicts the firefighters of Engine Company No. 5.  In it, George Washington is holding a pail. He was included to commemorate the time he spent in Cambridge during the Revolution and in recognition of his service as a volunteer firefighter in Virginia.