Alan Charles MacAllaster

Alan Charles MacAllaster “Mac”, December 26, 1941 - August 22, 2015. Alan was born to Alice Payne MacAllaster and Willard Richard MacAllaster in Atlanta, Georgia along with brothers, Willard “Richard” MacAllaster and Robert G. MacAllaster. Alan moved to Orlando, FL in 1952. He attended Howard Middle School and Edgewater High School class of 1960. Alan played football for the Edgewater High School Eagles. After graduation he attended Furman University where received a scholarship and played for their football team. In 1962, Alan decided to join the Orlando Fire Department. He loved working for the fire department and helping others. December 2, 1972, Alan was at a fire call at the shoe outlet on West Central Blvd when he was ascending the ladder when a backdraft caused him to be thrown from the ladder 35 feet into the parking lot. Although he sustained serious injuries including a broken neck, he survived the accident. Alan moved up the ranks within the Orlando Fire Department reaching the rank of Deputy Chief. He retired from OFD in 1997. Alan couldn’t stay retired for long, and joined the St. Cloud Fire Department in 1998. While there, he became the Training Officer and held other administrative duties. He was instrumental in bringing in many grants into the department. He retired from St. Cloud in January 2015. In addition, he was instrumental in the development of the Central Florida Fire Academy. He taught at Mid-Florida Technical institute and supervised and trained fire fighters at burn buildings. He was passionate about teaching fire fighters and ensuring their safety. Alan loved Florida State football, fishing and playing golf. He spent much of his free time playing golf with good friends. He enjoyed keeping in touch with his high school classmates and fellow retired fire fighters. Alan and his wife Sally have been married 41 years. They enjoyed many vacations in North Carolina and trips to the beach with their grandchildren. Alan is survived by his wife Sally. His children Matt (& Brandi), Beth (& son-in-law Matt Flynn), Terry and Chuck. His eight grandchildren, Cody, Kyle, Mackenzie, Connor, Andrew, Tyler, Olivia, and Conor. Along with his nephew Donald MacAllaster and wife Valerie and their two children, Dylan and Ethan. Alan was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He lit up every room he entered. He never met a stranger, he loved to talk to everyone and share stories. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew him. Donations may also be made to: Orlando Fire Department Museum