The Pink Fireman wasn't always pink. What? What do you mean he wasn't always pink? No folks, the Pink Fireman didn't get his bright pink colors until April 2011. Before then, The Pink Fireman was...well a fireman.
The Pink Fireman, also known as Marshall Moneymaker, is a career firefighter for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) in Montgomery County, Maryland. Marshall aspired to be a fireman since he was young; looking up to his Uncle Jimmy B. who was a long time, old school fireman.
Marshall joined the firefighter cadet program while attending Damascus High School, and slowly worked his way through the system until he was hired by MCFRS in 1998. It wouldn't be long before Marshall landed at Station 6, at the intersection of Wisconsin Ave and Bradley Blvd in Bethesda, Maryland.
When Marshall's sisters became ill, Marshall's shift stood by his side. Despite missing meals, secluding himself from others, and mood swings, 6B-shift kept a weathered eye for their fellow shiftmate.
Marshall joined the firefighter cadet program while attending Damascus High School, and slowly worked his way through the system until he was hired by MCFRS in 1998. It wouldn't be long before Marshall landed at Station 6, at the intersection of Wisconsin Ave and Bradley Blvd in Bethesda, Maryland.
When Marshall's sisters became ill, Marshall's shift stood by his side. Despite missing meals, secluding himself from others, and mood swings, 6B-shift kept a weathered eye for their fellow shiftmate.
After Vicky, Penny, and Valessa passed away, Marshall found a ray of hope when the Susan G. Komen 3-day for the Cure used his firehouse parking lot as a pit-stop one September day. Amazingly enough, after all Marshall had been through, Marshall's shift didn't hestitate a minute to pitch in and join in supporting the 3-day walkers as they passed through.
The pink faded from the parking lot after that September weekend, but not from Marshall's heart. Over the next few months, Marshall's shift would watch Marshall evolve into a....well...turn into a...ummm...well just turn PINK!
In February 2011, his shift and their families continued to show support for Marshall and for breast cancer awareness by attending the Bowl for the Cure. Marshall was decked out in pink from head to toe - not as the Pink Fireman; that would come later!
The pink faded from the parking lot after that September weekend, but not from Marshall's heart. Over the next few months, Marshall's shift would watch Marshall evolve into a....well...turn into a...ummm...well just turn PINK!
In February 2011, his shift and their families continued to show support for Marshall and for breast cancer awareness by attending the Bowl for the Cure. Marshall was decked out in pink from head to toe - not as the Pink Fireman; that would come later!
Not long after the Bowl for the Cure, Shannon (Marshall's wife) received a call from Marshall's Captain. Retired Chief Gaddis from Bethesda, along with MES representative Bill Dunn, came up with the idea of presenting Marshall with Pink Firefighting turn out gear. The Chief and company, along with Marshall's shift wanted to surprise Marshall with all Pink Firefighting gear, and matching helmet, to recognize his efforts towards raising breast cancer awareness. Shannon was in - the plotting began.
It wouldn't be until April 2011 that Marshall would be surpised with the pink gear. In front of the media, family, co-workers, and shiftmates, Marshall became The Pink Fireman. The response has been overwhelming!
It wouldn't be until April 2011 that Marshall would be surpised with the pink gear. In front of the media, family, co-workers, and shiftmates, Marshall became The Pink Fireman. The response has been overwhelming!
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Thanks to the support of Marshall's Shift, Chief Gaddis, Bill Dunn, MCFRS, and the IAFF, The Pink Fireman has become a true life hero for many who have been affected by breast cancer.
Marshall has embraced his pink alter-ego and does all he can to raise awareness, far and wide, as The Pink Fireman. If you see him, stop and say hi, introduce yourself, and tell your story! |
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