When the club was young, the easiest way to tell others about it was by word of mouth. This meant that the members had to get out to visit other firefighters in their areas, and one of the best ways to do that was to visit Fire Stations. Someone came up with the idea of rewarding members who made a certain number of visits with a certificate and a pin. Proof of these visits was needed and so the idea of Grand Tour was born.

In order to earn a pin a member had to supply a photo of him/herself and his/her motorcycle in front of Fire Stations whose names began with the first letters             G R A N D  T O U R and that is basically the way it works for today's Red Knights!

In order to earn a Grand Tour Pin you must first get an application form from the G.T. chairperson or download here. Then during the course of one (1) riding season you must visit nine (9) fire Stations whose names begin with the letters G R A N D T O U R, or twelve Fire Stations beginning with any letter of the alphabet (this is for members who live in some of the remoter areas and may not be able to come up with Stations beginning with the letters g r a n d t o u r ). You must have a picture of you and your motorcycle taken at each Station, with the name sign visible. Co-riders may also earn a pin and a rider and co-rider may have their picture taken together.

When you have completed your visits, simply send your pictures and completed application to the address listed on the application. Digital pictures sent via email will earn you your "Grand Tour" Certificate and Pin, but if you want your pictures to appear in the Club's photo album, please send actual photographs.

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