Fire Department City of New York 
EMS Pipes and Drums
Official Web Site

 

Gallery

Photos of FDNY EMS Pipes and Drums in action.

 
 

Some Bagpipe History

Most bagpipes have at least one drone. A drone is most commonly a cylindrical tube with a single reed, although drones with double reeds do exist. The drone is generally designed in two or more parts, with a sliding joint so that the pitch of the drone can be manipulated. Drones are traditionally made of wood.

 

Gallery 1 - 2008 NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade

Gallery 2 - 2007 JEMS EMS Conference - Baltimore, MD

Video clip - 2008 NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade