Joe Roberts

Joe Roberts retired from the San Jose Fire Department in 2006 after more than 30 years in the fire service. Roberts has played the bagpipes for over 50 years, cutting his teeth with the Campbell Pipe Band. Since then, he's played with the General Dynamics Pipe Band, the Lockheed Pipe Band, the Stuart Highlander's Pipe Band, and the U.S. Army Reserves Pipes & Drums of the 91st Division. Additionally, he participated in the San Jose Fire Department Honor Guard and as a bagpiper for many years, playing at many functions including firefighter, police and military funerals.

In 2000, Roberts joined the Pipes & Drums of California Professional Firefighters and quickly rose through the ranks to become lead piper. When not piping, Roberts teaches part time in the Fire Science program at Mission College. His hobbies include traveling, scuba diving, photography and many other activities.