E.V.O.O.A.

Since 1996, the Emergency Vehicle Owners & Operators Association has been a leader in the vintage emergency vehicle hobby. Its format, shows, logo, and philosophy has been copied but few have succeeded. E.V.O.O.A. is dedicated to uniting collectors and enthusisast, regardless of affiliation, for the purpose of collecting, preservation, and enjoyment of vintage and retired emergency vehicles. E.V.O.O.A. provides a venue for fellowship and an exchange of ideas among our members and friends, and seeks to share information regarding our hobby. Restorations and display of emergency vehicles will be conducted respectfully and responsibly. Misuse or inappropriate use of vehicles or equipment will not be tolerated. Ownership of an emergency vehicle is not necessary in order for you to be a part of our Association. Our members and friends are expected to be respectful of the hobby and the respective profession they represent, adhering to all appropriate laws and statutes, promote fellowship, and be especially respectful of the agencies they may be representing. It is expected that members will notify the respective agency they are representing of their restoration, or vehicle/equipment ownership, and to have some documentation, where possible, from the respective department acknowledging the restoration/representation. This association is NOT a venue for private ownership of emergency vehicles or equipment for personal purposes, impersonation of officials, or any manner which deminishes the hobby, collectors, and the public safety profession. Owners of newer vehicles are discouraged from mounting emergency equipment on a permanent basis if vehicle is to be used as a daily driver.

The Code of Conduct can be found here http://www.evooa.org/code.htm

Tom DeBartolo is very active in the association and the hobby. His 1999 Kawasaki KZ1000P is a former King County Sheriff's Motor, E10908. It is now "TOM-17" and is actively used by Tom. Tom also owns 2 other 1999 former in-service motorcycles from King County. In the sidelines are 3 Seattle PD KZPs varying in years from 1985 to 1998.

Tom is an active volunteer in the City of Shoreline Police Department, and King County Sheriff's office. He has recently attended the Motor Officer Training Course at the Northwest Motorcycle School and takes his motorcycle to a variety of parades, displays and shows, and his motor has also been used in other functions including the World Trade Center Beam escorts.

In addition to the motorcycle, Tom has a 1994 Trek 7000 Police Bicycle from Beaverton, OR.

Tom also runs the 'AST Zombies Emergency Role Players Group' and has assisted military and law enforcement agencies in their Active Shooter training. (E.V.O.O.A. Members Since 2011)

This section will feature any marked and restored emergency vehicle which represents a department and the hobby in a respectful manner. Vehicles can be self nominated but permission from its owner must be obtained. Vehicles do not need to belong to E.V.O.O.A. This vehicle/owner will be featured until January 31, 2015

Contact us at info@evooa.org for more information

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Contact us at info@evooa.org for more information