Seven Ohio Fire Fighters Become ‘Fowl Fighters’

October 26, 2010 – About two years ago, seven members of Greenville, OH Local 1101 wondered about how many fire fighters are sportsmen and why there was no fire fighter network specific to hunting waterfowl. That’s when the Firefighters Waterfowl Association was born.

This is not a hunting club or guide service. It’s a forum for fire fighters to discuss tactics, strategies and hunting gear. In fact, the Fowl Fighters, as they sometimes call themselves, have developed apparel and their own custom acrylic goose call called “The Inferno.”

“The end goal here is to establish a reputation for endorsing or creating quality hunting gear,” says Chip Fashner, a member of Local 1101 and spokesperson for the Fowl Fighters.

Their next project under development is a “how to” DVD, which will be formatted much like the sportsmen shows seen on various outdoor-themed networks. The Fowl Fighters hope to release it early next year.

The members of the Firefighters Waterfowl Association are also members of the Union Sportsmen Alliance.