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Tom Lassiter It is with deep regret that the Chelsea Fire Pipes and Drums announces the sudden death of Captain Thomas Lassiter.    Tom was a founding member of our band and one of it's biggest supporters.  He championed our financial backing through local 937, of which he served as president for fourteen years.  He was our original base drummer and never missed a beat (possibly due to the metronome taped to the drum.)  He also played tenor drum.    Tom was especially proud to be able to play at dedication ceremonies such as the one in New York City in October, 2001, that memorialized our brothers from Engine 40 & Ladder 35, who lost their lives on September 11th.  He represented himself, his family, his fire department and this band with respect and honor and will be greatly missed by all of our members.    By the right quick march, two double beats on the base, we have to march on, but it will never be as smooth.

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Fallen Firefighter Memorial Groundbreaking Ceremonies           Massachusetts State House October 30, 2003

Our History Located just north of Boston, in Chelsea Massachusetts, the Chelsea Fire Pipes and Drums was created when a Chelsea Firefighter by the name of George MacFarlane decided that it was time for our department to have it's own means of providing musical solace for the funerals of brother Firefighters. The Chelsea Fire Department takes pride in it's long and illustrious reputation. Well noted as an aggressive and dedicated department, for more than two centuries our firefighters have exemplified the words Duty and Commitment. This could not be more obvious than in our Color Guard and Band: of the ninety men comprising the Chelsea Fire Department, forty are members of the band or color guard. The CFD Pipes and Drums have grown to include several  Professional Firefighters from Fire Departments around the area including Hudson New Hampshire,  Nashua New Hampshire,  Reading Massachusetts,  Saugus Massachusetts,  Belmont Massachusetts and Medford Massachusetts.  Any Professional Firefighter interested is encouraged to join our band. Since its inception in 2000 the band has been taught by pipe instructor Cindy Carrancho and drum instructor   Archie Florentino. Cindy is a well known instructor and grade 1 piper playing for over 15 years. Cindy and Archie both play for the grade 2 pipe band Tulach Ard. In a manner that is steeped in the tradition of the Fire Service, The Chelsea Fire Pipes and Drums now offer their services to other communities for their Line of Duty death funerals and memorials, as well as all types of celebratory events. Contact Information The Chelsea Fire Pipes and Drums graciously considers all invitations to play at Parades, Memorials, Funerals, Weddings and other events. We will be happy to provide information on our availability. Please contact the band at:      Phone: (617) 889-8615      Address:  The Chelsea Fire Pipes & Drums                      307 Chestnut St                      Chelsea, Ma 02150 View My Guestbook Sign My Guestbook