Welcome to NorCal FOOLS
Est. Sept. 9, 2002
This  FOOLS website contains opinions and views of its members' and is not an official site of any participating members' agency or department. 
It is named in honor of Osceola County Fire Rescue Lt John Mickel, who died tragically during a live fire exercise. His dedication to training and brotherhood were evident in his work, as well as by the performance of his crew. This award is designated for a Chapter that spreads the spirit and the word of the FOOLS through Brotherhood.

**  Recipient of the 2006 John Mickel Award **
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Captain Eric Hankins, NorCal FOOL
The Ray Downey Courage and Valor Award is presented to one extraordinarily courageous American firefighter each year, and bears the name of Ray Downey. More info

For his actions on a January day in 2009: Capt. Hankins single handedly saved two children from a burning home while off duty, despite heavy smoke and increasingly deteriorating conditions, and without personal protective equipment and at risk to his own life, Hankins entered the home and successfully located a child, whom he pulled to safety. Read More 
  Recipient of the 2010
Ray Downey Courage and Valor Award