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Hot Air Jubilee
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On National Check Your Batteries Day, the Hot Air Jubilee is PROUD to welcome TINY the Fire Dog to his first ever event in Michigan. Come see him this July at the Hot Air Jubilee event!![]()
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“TINY” the Fire Dog is touring the United States to promote Public Safety. The balloon is designed and owned by Henry Rosenbaum, the Fire Marshal for Henrico County Division of Fire. Henry has 43 years in emergency medicine, fire service and law enforcement fields. Henry also has 35 years experience flying hot air balloons. Henry's passion for public safety and flying are brought together in this journey. ![]()
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"TINY" is a tribute to RC “Tiny” Dawson, a retired Deputy Fire Chief with Henrico Fire. Chief Dawson spent more than 30 years with the Henrico Fire, going from Cadet to Deputy Fire Chief. Chief Dawson was the founding member of the first HAZMAT team in Virginia. After retirement he continued to serve the community as the “Chief of Guest Services“ at the Richmond International Raceway.![]()
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The collar represents the emergency personnel that are no longer with us. The thin BLUE line represents our Law Enforcement Officers, the thin RED line represents our Firefighters/EMS personnel, and the thin YELLOW line represents our Communications Officers. ![]()
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The aircraft registration number is N343R, to "R"emember the 343 fallen firefighters in New York, on 9-11-2001. Not to out shadow the 71 Law Enforcement officers who died at the World Trade Centers. And the 55 Military personnel who died at the Pentagon. All are part of the 2977 total victims.![]()
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Since September 11, 2023 TINY has been flying a special message to remind all drivers when you see flashing lights, vests or reflectors to please slow down and MOVE OVER. ![]()
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For more information on TINY, check out tinythefiredog.com![]()
And don't forget to check all life safety device batteries in your homes and ensure they are working!
Celebrating the Women Behind the Hot Air Jubilee![]()
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On this International Women’s Day, we proudly recognize the incredible women on the Hot Air Jubilee Board, whose dedication and leadership make this event possible.![]()
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Our Chairwoman, Angela, shared her thoughts on the significance of this day:![]()
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"I am honored to chair the Hot Air Jubilee and to help bring the BFA US Women’s National Championships back to Jackson. International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate the strength, skill, and passion of women in aviation. This event is more than just a competition—it’s a tribute to the remarkable female pilots who continue to break barriers and inspire future generations. I couldn’t be prouder to help showcase their talent right here in our community."![]()
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Longtime board member and Secretary, Tina, reflected on her commitment to volunteerism:![]()
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"I have always had a passion for volunteering and have dedicated my time to many organizations. Two that hold a special place in my heart are the Girl Scouts, where I have helped young girls develop the skills to succeed, and the Hot Air Jubilee, which I have been a part of for over 40 years. Through these organizations, I have had the privilege of giving back to my community and making a difference in people’s lives. Volunteering has shaped me into a better person, and I look forward to continuing this journey for many years to come."![]()
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We also invite you to join us this July for the BFA US Women's National Balloon Championship, presented by Dawn Foods, where you can witness the incredible talent of women pilots soaring through the skies.
Today a couple of our board members attended a safety seminar. Thanks Great Eastern Balloon Association (GEBA)! Guess who one of the speakers was...Kelly Hilberth! She has competed at the BFA US Women's National Balloon Championship held here in Jackson, MI leading up to the HAJ and her topic was about Competitve Ballooning Competition!!![]()
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The Hot Air Jubilee also got mentioned during another topic discussing How to Put on an Event by John Piper, a former HAJ Balloon Meister. (We didn't get any pictures of him, sorry.)![]()
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It was an interesting day and so fun to hear our event being mentioned outside of Michigan!
Who is excited for this year's event?![]()
Visit our website if you want to volunteer, be a vendor, give us permission to use your yard, or sponsor!![]()
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Www.hotairjubilee.com![]()
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And stay tuned for more updates on the HAJ and BFA US Women's National Balloon Championship as we get closer to July.
Hot Air Jubilee and US Women's National Championships Announce Event Dates, New Sponsor
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Airdate: February 24th, 2025
