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Scholarship Recipients and Graduates of 2023
Scholarship Recipients and Graduates of 2023
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The PFIA Protector is printed quarterly by the Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association. The Executive and Editorial Offices are located at 101 E. 116th Street, Carmel, IN 46032 Local: 317-581-1913 or toll-free: 1-800-221-PFIA (7342)
Editor Rebekah Brownson
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Mike Carrigan Littleton, Colorado
Ruben Cevallos San Antonio, Texas
Myles Christie Augusta, Georgia
Thomas Clines ........... Fishers, Indiana
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Raymond Gallardo ......... Ankeny, Iowa
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Gerald Housel Speedway, Indiana
Mark S. Kemp New Palestine, Indiana
David G. Lentz Slidell, Louisiana
John Murphy Carmel, Indiana
Steve D. Murphy Indianapolis, Indiana
Bradd Roembke New Palestine, Indiana
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Iwould like to take the time to say congratulations to all our scholarship recipients and graduates of 2023! It is our pleasure to support the educational opportunities for our members. We trust that the path ahead is considerably brighter with this scholarship to aid in funding your academic achievements.
Our scholarship program is managed by Scholarship America. Since 1987, PFIA has provided over $12,635,750.00 to children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren of police officers and firefighters across the United States.
Please remember not get discouraged if you are not chosen this time around, there is always next year!
This issue has hopes to inform everyone of the Cancer Firefighter Support Network. Their vision is to be the global leader in firefighter cancer support, awareness, and education. Their mission is to assist firefighters and EMS providers and their immediate families diagnosed with cancer by providing badge to badge support, training and guidance.
We also have a great read of the Savannah Fire Training Academy, Camp Ignite! What an amazing opportunity for these young ladies!
As always, I welcome all submissions related to law enforcement and firefighting. So grab your camera’s or just pull out your phone and get a snap of some of these events and send them my way! I’d love to see them! Please send me at rbrownson@pfia.net or mail any submissions to the Home Office at 101 E. 116th street, Carmel, IN 46032.
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Since 2005, the nonprofit Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN) has provided assistance and one-on-one mentoring to thousands of cancer-stricken firefighters and their families. FCSN also delivers extensive firefighter cancer awareness and prevention training nationwide.
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At the Savannah Fire Training Academy, Camp Ignite introduced campers to firefighting through personal protective equipment, fire safety, how/water supply, search and rescue, truck company operations, fire behavior, fire prevention, medical services, and more.
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Firefighting has long been an industry dominated by men, and while that’s not inherently a bad thing, Savannah Fire Department is doing its part to introduce more women to the career path. For the first time, SFD hosted Camp Ignite, a four-day program designed to educate girls and young women ages 14-21 about the fire service while empowering them through team building and leadership development activities.
“The purpose was to introduce them to the fire service and more specifically firefighting, medical services, things that we do as a career firefighter,” said Tyler Barrett, SFD firefighter and camp director. “We also want these girls to come out of this camp with more confidence, leadership skills, life skills, things that they can apply every day.”
On July 26-29, Camp Ignite participants took part in reallife training while learning valuable life skills and life-saving techniques in an interactive and fun environment. Activities which include physical training, a handsonly CPR class, and instruction about various firefighter skills like search and rescue, extrication equipment, rope rescue, hose lines and more.
They got dirty and did a lot
of hands on activities by being shown the different tools and skills that come with the fire service and firefighting.
SFD decided to host Camp Ignite for a couple of reasons.
“Having this girls’ camp is going to, one, introduce firefighting to girls who may not think they can do the job, whether it’s because it’s a male-dominated field or because they don’t know if they’re physically or mentally capable. Having this camp is going to show them, “hey girls, you can do this job,” Barrett explained. “The second part is being able to bring the community to us and let them see what we’re doing in a safe, friendly, comfortable environment. . . We’re able to interact with the community and share what we do with them and why all of us are so passionate [about] what we do.”
Camp Ignite will help enable girls to see firefighting as a viable career option while providing them with a unique opportunity to challenge themselves and grow in several ways. Barrett encourages any girls with an interest in the fire service or an interest in personal development to register for the camp.
“When you think of sport camps or different activity camps that could lead to a career, this is going to be one of those camps that really shows these girls
and young women what the fire service is about from the firefighting perspective. We also want these girls to come in and learn about themselves and learn how to be part of a team. The leadership piece, self-confidence, self-esteem, and the list goes on. We really want these girls to come out of this camp and feel like they’ve grown over a fourday period and learn about the potential opportunities that they could have down the road as a career firefighter,” she said.
As a career firefighter herself, Barrett said she was motivated to become a firefighter because she wanted a challenge and to serve her community. She had an athletic background and sought out opportunities to push herself and do more.
“I wanted something more for my personal growth, so I looked into the military. My dad has been with Savannah Fire for almost 19 years now, and he said, ‘have you not thought about the fire department?’ So I looked into it and fell in love with the process,” she explained.
Barrett joined SFD in March of 2017, and she is excited to share about what she does with the local community.
“The support that we’ve gotten from Savannah Fire, the City of Savannah and the feedback that we’ve gotten once we released the camp has been awesome.
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Assistant Chief Kyle T. Osgood
Farmland Volunteer Fire Department, IN 15-year veteran
On May 25, 2023, the assistant chief of the Farmland Volunteer Fire Department was killed in an accident involving a tanker truck in western Randolph County.
Kyle T. Osgood was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. Investigators said Osgood — en route to a reported barn fire — was driving his department’s tanker truck northbound when it rolled over as it approached a curve.
The vehicle reportedly came to rest on both Osgood and fellow firefighter Zachary Lee, 19.
Lee, the only other occupant of the truck, was seriously injured, and was flown by medical helicopter to a Fort Wayne hospital.
Trooper Jacques F. Rougeau, Jr.
Pennsylvania State Police, PA 2-year 11-month veteran
On June 17, 2023, Trooper Jay Rougeau was shot and killed by a wanted man near the intersection of Swamp Road and Baumgardner Drive in Walker Township.
The subject had entered the parking lot of the Pennsylvania State Police’s Troop G, Lewistown Station, and shot several patrol cars using a large caliber hunting rifle. The man fled the scene and called 911 several times as they searched for him.
The man then shot and critically wounded a Pennsylvania State Police lieutenant in Mifflintown Borough at about 12:45 p.m. before fleeing again. Shortly before 3:00 p.m., the man was located in a shopping center in Walker Township and then fled into a nearby wooded area where he and Trooper Rougeau were both killed during a shootout.
Deputy Sheriff John Durm
Marion County Sheriff’s Office, IN 38-year veteran
Deputy Sheriff John Durm succumbed to injuries he sustained when he was attacked by a prisoner attempting to escape from the Community Justice Campus in Indianapolis.
He was returning the murder suspect from the hospital when the man violently assaulted him in the detention center’s sallyport. The prisoner wrapped the handcuff chain linking around Deputy Sheriff’s neck, with both of them falling to the ground during the struggle. As soon as Deputy Durm stopped moving, the prisoner unlocked his handcuffs, then stole one of the sheriff’s vans but crashed outside the complex during his escape attempt. The prisoner was taken to the hospital with minor injuries and is facing murder charges.
Deputy Durm was transported to Eskenazi Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Deputy Durm had served with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office for 38 years. He is survived by his wife, four children, and parents. His wife and son also serve with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Firefighter Jordan Melton
Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service
1-year veteran
On Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Station 9 in the Norwood neighborhood of Birmingham, Firefighter Jordan Melton and Firefighter Jamal Jones were near the bay doors when they were shot by an assailant in the chest and legs. On Monday, July 17, 2023, Firefighter Jordan Melton succumbed to his injuries. Firefighter Jamal Jones remains in stable condition. Police are searching for suspects, and this is an ongoing investigation.
Once again, Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association has awarded 100 children, step-children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of PFIA members with scholarships this year.
The scholarships amount to $1,500 per year, and are renewable for three more years, provided eligibility requirements are continually met.
To avoid bias, winning students are selected by Scholarship America®; employees of PFIA do not participate. Scholarship America bases their decision on the students’ academic performance, demonstrated leadership abilities, and participation in school and community activities. Considerations are also based on work experience, unusual personal or family circumstances, letters of recommendation, and a statement of the applicant’s goals and aspirations. All of this information is confidential. Conditions and procedures under which awards are granted are reviewed occasionally by PFIA.
“I want to say thank you for your dedication to the people in our community and especially your commitment to the children of First Responders.”
-Kylee Brown
“I now have the opportunity to pursue my dreams! Thank you!
-Sophia
Class of 2023
“Thank you for the honor to be a recipient of your scholarship.
I am extremely grateful to receive this award as it will contribute towards funding my academic aspirations”.
-Anthony Barton
Indiana — On November 14, 2021, Officer Kyle Hoover was dispatched to 60 East Troy Avenue on a disturbance. Just after arrival dispatch informed officers that a person had been shot at 58 East Troy. Due to their quick response time, Officer Hoover knew that there was a high probability that an active shooter was still on scene and that with a victim inside needed officers to make an emergency entry with the threat still possibly inside. Officer Hoover and his backup officer made entry into the house and quickly made their way to the basement where an adult male was found with a gunshot wound to the hip and upper leg, bleeding profusely. Officer Hoover quickly began providing medical aid to the male by applying a tourniquet, aware of the fact that an active threat could still be present in the house. While this was all happening, Officer Hoover also continued to provide updates on his radio and instruct responding units where he was and what help he needed.
Sergeant Matthew Fortney was one of the first back up officers to arrive, quickly establishing incident command at the location to better coordinate resources. After doing this, Sergeant Fortney
quickly made his way to the basement to assist the other officers with the gunshot victim. After applying a tourniquet, Officer Hoover quickly concluded that the male was still bleeding too heavily and would require immediate hospital attention. Officer Hoover knew this meant the male could not wait for the premises to be secured for medics. Officer Hoover made the decision to carry the unconscious male outside to the arriving medics. Officer Hoover quickly enlisted the help of another officer and Sergeant Matthew Fortney to carry the 240-pound male through the basement and up a very narrow winding flight of stairs. The male was bleeding heavily through this process, and all involved officers were heavily covered in blood by the time they finished carrying the male outside. Due to the heavy weight of the unconscious male, they were all physically exhausted after carrying him through the house. Once the male had been handed off to medics, Officer Hoover and Sergeant Fortney quickly led other officers to secure and clear the rest of the building. Officer Hoover then changed roles as the reporting Officer on scene and began the investigatory side of the incident. Officer Hoover instructed fellow officers on what
he needed and quickly contacted the appropriate investigators.
Sergeant Fortney maintained incident command of the scene, and directed officers in the establishment of a perimeter and the securing of witnesses. Sergeant Fortney continued to direct arriving officers into the proper positions and jobs to maximize the effectiveness of the manpower on scene. Sergeant Fortney’s calm leadership on the scene helped to better preserve the crime scene, and ensure the safety of all the officers involved.
Officer Hoover and Sergeant Fortney’s quick decision making with limited backup in the face of a rapidly evolving run gave the male victim the best possible chance of surviving his grave injuries. Both officers’ leadership on scene helped to advance the investigation. Officer Hoover and Sergeant Fortney are commended for their outstanding work on this rapidly evolving and dangerous incident.
Missouri - On June 26, 2023, Kansas City, Missouri Firefighter/ Paramedic Ryan Atty and Firefighter/EMT Gerardo Flores were staging for a call in their ambulance in the vicinity of a residential structure fire that was
about to be dispatched to nearby companies.
Medic 38’s crew arrived on scene first of a residence with smoke and fire showing from the alpha side. The crew heard cries coming from the smoke filled structure and the civilians on scene reported there were disabled residents in the basement.
With no hesitation, Firefighter Atty and Firefighter Flores ran into the structure and carried out two residents that were unable to walk and led a third to safety. EMS was provided and the residents made a full recovery. Additional companies arrived on scene and the fire was extinguished and put under control.
Medic 38’s quick response and rescue shows with proper training
and dedication, lives will be saved. “The heroic actions of the members from Medic 38, along with the two civilian neighbors working together to rescue this
family is something that makes not just the KCFD proud but the citizens of Kansas City. A great job with the wonderful outcome.”
- Deputy Chief 101 B Nino Bruno
Occupational Cancer Caused 65% of the career firefighter line-of-duty deaths from January 1, 2002, to December 31, 2021 according to data from the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF). Cancer caused 61 percent of the career firefighter line-of-duty deaths from January 1, 2002, to December 31, 2016, according to data from the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF). Cancer caused 70 percent of the line-of-duty deaths for career firefighters in 2016.
Firefighters have a 9 percent higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer than the general U.S. population.
Firefighters have a 14 percent higher risk of dying from cancer than the general U.S. population. There’s little data about cancer among volunteer firefighters, and the U.S. Fire Administration’s firefighter fatality statistics do not include cancerrelated deaths, but it’s a stark reality: Firefighting increases cancer risks significantly for every firefighter.
FCSN is a 501(c)(3) organization established by Los Angeles County Firefighter Paramedic Michael Dubron, a survivor of stage IV colon cancer. Today, FCSN’s key supporters and partners include the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), Firefighter Close Calls (FFCC), and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), among many other respected fire-service organizations. FCSN is a founding member of the Fire Service Occupational Cancer Alliance. We also work with the American Cancer Society and the Live Strong Foundation.
Now in our 17th year, FCSN has active operations in
44 states. In 2016, we expanded FCSN’s cancerprevention training and launched our new train-thetrainer program. Of course, we’re continuing our primary focus, which is supporting firefighters and their families following a cancer diagnosis.
FCSN can start helping immediately following a cancer diagnosis with an FCSN cancer-support toolbox. FCSN’s signature toolbox, delivered free of charge, contains tested, proven resources to help firefighters and their families cope with the cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery phases. If you have received a cancer diagnosis, please call FCSN’s toll-free number – 1-866-994-FCSN (3276) – or simply visit our Request Assistance page.
Next, FCSN offers free badge-to-badge peer support to fire/EMS members and their immediate families. FCSN’s unique network includes more than 130 volunteer peer-support mentors—nearly all are firefighters and paramedics who are cancer survivors themselves. FCSN’s network also includes mentors for spouses and children. Many mentors started their relationship with FCSN seeking assistance for themselves. Now they’re giving back by helping others through the process.
Critical assistance for career or volunteer, active or retired firefighters, emergency medical service
providers, and their immediate family members who have been diagnosed with cancer is provided through valuable and immediate post-diagnosis resources followed by unique 24-hour badge-to-badge mentorship from one of over 220 fire-service expert mentors. Beyond the badge, our program offers similar support for caregivers and children as well.
Within days of diagnosis, we deliver our free cancer-support toolbox which, in addition to being a daily reminder that no one fights alone, includes the Firefighter’s Guide to Cancer Survivorship, that contains tested, proven resources to help firefighters and their families cope with and manage through their diagnosis, treatment, and recovery processes. Our guide was informed by the American Cancer Society (ACS) and created to provide easy access to the following information:
■ medical appointments
■ physical challenges
■ mental strain and fatigue
■ worker’s compensation
■ caregiver support
■ medical team
■ communication
■ survivorship
■ journaling resources
■ testimonials
Cancer Awareness & Prevention Education
FCSN has delivered our extensive cancer awareness and prevention training program to thousands of firefighters across America from the largest service events, including the Fire Department Instructors Conference, Fire–Rescue International, and the National Volunteer Firefighter Council national conference to fire departments of every size, both volunteer and career.
Widely hailed as a groundbreaking study and guidebook, the 2013 FCSN White Paper, Taking Action Against Cancer in the Fire Service, continues
to be an important resource for individuals and fire departments nationwide to expose, reduce and manage cancer risk. The useful, 11 immediate actions, has been implemented across the country to help protect firefighters from occupational cancer. FCSN continues to actively engage with experts to participate in engineering and medical research studies. Additionally, FCSN continues to be a resource for leading cancer organizations, physicians, research scientists and institutes to gather and report the prominence of cancer amongst members of the fire service.
FCSN staff provides information specific to cancer in firefighters. In particular, types most prominent, demographic information, statistical data related to geographical incidence, and other relevant data points. FCSN also works directly with many of the leading cancer physicians, research scientists and institutes to gather and report the prevalence of cancer amongst members of the fire service.
Rhode Island - PFIA was a proud sponsor of The Society for the Preservation & Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus in America SPAAMFAA 2023 Summer Convention July 11 -15 in Warwick, Rhode Island. The event was hosted by the Rhode Island Antique Fire Apparatus Society.
The event hosted 108 different fire apparatus from 17 different states and 2 countries. Some apparatus were trailered and others actually drove to the event. Most of the apparatus were privately owned or foundation owned, however a few were still owned by their municipality.
The apparatus varied from hand-tub pumps, chemical fire trucks, more modern 1970’s apparatus, as well as a replica of Squad 51 from the TV show
The truck pictured is a 1937 Ahrens Fox Sedan Piston Pumper that was delivered to the city of Pawtucket, RI and remained in service until the mid 1970’s. This truck is 1 of 2 or 3 made and may be the only one in existence.
On July 14, PFIA sponsored the Heavy Rescue Band at the Steak Fry at the Providence, RI Firefighters Union Hall. The band is made up of Providence Firefighters that are either active or former PFIA members.
Connecticut - On July 20, 2023, Meriden Police
Local 1016 held their 17th annual golf tournament that raises money for various nonprofits and after school programs including, but not limited to, Meriden Youth Sports, D.A.R.E. Programs, and Fallen Officer’s scholarships. This year PFIA along with Agent Tim Cyr sponsored two holes on the course and set-up a welcome table during registration.
Texas - On July 3, 2023, Knox City Police Department hosted the Knox City Neighbor Watch Program Event. PFIA Agent Joe Ponder presented a check to Chief of Police Richard Candelaria.
Texas - On April 12, 2023, TDCJ Montford Unit Staff in Lubbock recently conducted a fundraiser for Correctional Employee Mary Johnson, who recently passed away from cancer. This event helped with burial expenses for Mary.
Georgia - PFIA Agent Jason Roehm donating a check to the Hinesville Fire Department for the Moe McDuffie Scholarship 5K on July 15, 2023. This event will raise money for the Moe McDuffie scholarship fund, which was funded in 2022, to assist the graduating seniors in Liberty County. The scholarship fund has given three scholarships to (6) seniors a total of $8,000.
Louisiana - St. Tammany Fire District #12 is creating a memorial to honor fallen firefighters.
PFIA Agent/ABM Robby Marquette presents a check to Chief of Fire Prevention Ollie Brumfield. It’s an honor to help support this great idea through PFIA’s fraternal benefits program.
Georgia -PFIA Agent Jason Roehm donating a check to IAFF Local 574 for their first 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on September 10, 2023.
The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb is to honor and remember those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. We lost mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, and friends on that tragic day. First responders, military, civilians, children, and all of those affected by this heartbreaking event 22 years ago are encouraged to join.
is for firefighters or law enforcement officers who have items to swap or sell, or are looking for items to add to a collection. There is no charge for this service, but we ask that you follow one rule: items advertised must relate to your profession as firefighters and/or law enforcement officers.
PFIA solely makes it possible for you to contact one another. PFIA does not accept any responsibility for transactions. To participate, e-mail your name, contact information, & ad information to rbrownson@pfia.net.
Looking to grow police/ fire patch collection. If you have patches you would like to part with, please send to Shannon McCarty at 20 Nicole Court Lakewood, NJ 08701.
Kansas fire engineer wanting to trade fire and EMS patches. Have extra patches from other depts. E-mail and we can find out if there are others you would want to trade. Contact Tim Dokken, at tim.dokken81@gmail. com or send patch to Tim Dokken 1028 W. Ash St., Junction City, KS 66441.
Looking to grow my fire patch collection. Captain Jeff Fuchs, Carmel Fire Department, 2214 Mozart Drive, Greenfield, IN 46140. 317-695-8969
Looking to trade my police departments patch. New patch for new patch. Contact: John Kerrigan, 3804 Fairhaven Court, Midland, TX 79707. jkerrigan@ midlandtexas.gov
Wanted: Complete set of 50 state police patches from each one of the 50 states to mount in a frame.
Contact: 401-946-6467.
You may use any address and/or telephone number you wish.
Retired Cleveland Police Officer Bob Guttu’s book, “Community Policing (It Really Works).” Contact: Bob Guttu at rguttu@ clevelandpolicefoundation. org.
Custom-designed blankets with PD/FD logos. Choice of colors to match department and company patches. Contact NHRF&R FF Stefan S. Vassallo at 973-768-1049 or Sv145@aol.com. 50x60, 80% cotton 20% poly, $65 Free shipping in the Continental US.
Fire bike painting commemorating 9/11 by artist Motor Marc Lacourciere. A framed giclee collector’s piece, #2 of 250, $500. Contact: William Irby at 386-3168275 or skipirby@aol.com
I would like to swap challenge coins with other officers or agencies. One for One. I also sell them for $10 each plus $5 for shipping. Sandra Torres at 903-221-6344
1000s of FOP pins to sell from all states. Call Patsy McKinney at 936-647-7415 mckinneypatsy@yahoo.com
Wanted: I collect antique fire memorabilia and any items from Wilmington, DE Fire Department. Contact E. Tickner at bat6wfd@ verizon.net or call 302-5986038 and leave a message.
I have pictures available for anyone interested. Duty holster $165 and tactical holster $195 retail. I’m willing to sell both for $250. Contact Det. Brian Jeffers at 720-810-0856
For Sale: A Fireman’s Log, a collection of poems written by a fireman. Titles include, Fireman’s Pole, A Fireman’s Wife, A Fireman’s Coat and more. $5 each plus $2 shipping. Contact Huey Hoover at hjh.33sd@gmail. com or phone 985-542-6434
Firefighter/paramedic of the Independence Fire District would like to trade fire, EMS, or police challenge coins for one of our fire challenge coins. Email me or mail me your coin and I will return the favor.10409 Sharpsburg Drive Independence, KY 41051 dcoyle@ independencekyfire.org
Honeywell brand new Nighthawk leather boots, size 8.5 $300 Stream light survivor flashlight, with battery pack, $50 MSA gear bag with wheels and pull out handle, 24” long, $50
Contact: Kevin Lillis at kevron1@aol.com or phone 716-207-0395
Unique Dallas Love Field-Station 21 (ARFF) Challenge coins for sale $20 each. Includes S&H.
Contact: Michael Prelle cell: 940-902-4267 or mickdfd11@gmail.com
Fire Fighters and Police Officers report for duty never knowing which of their skills will be called upon to protect the public safely. They are people of whom heroic acts are expected—it is part of the job. PFIA feels differently. Regardless of how often one is called, it takes a certain amount of courage to put one’s own life on the line to save another. Our Heroes Hall of Fame recognizes the courage and fast action necessary to keep an incident from becoming a tragedy.
Pennsylvania — On January 7, 2023, while exiting the driveway from work at SCI Muncy, Andrew Hering (Corrections Maintenance Foreman) noticed a car smoking. Andrew pulled over screaming for the individuals to vacate the car as he saw flames. Without hesitation Andrew entered the car to save the lives of two little boys trapped in the backseat of the van.
As quoted by the lady who was driving the car: “Today was one of scariest days of my life! We got a new to us, used car yesterday afternoon and less then 24 hours later it caught on fire when I was driving it. I had Cole & Cayden in the van with me. Jim and I were on the phone at the time and he was following behind me and started to scream pull over, pull over! I pulled over right away right in front of SCI Muncy. It was shift change so all of the CO’s and everyone from first shift was leaving thankfully. A man who was leaving work pulled his truck right in front of me and started running towards me motioning and screaming for me to get out and that my van was on fire. I jumped out and told him Cole & Cayden were in the back of the van. This heroic angel named Andrew Hering jumped into action. He pulled the door open and helped me
get Cayden out who was in second row. Cole was still strapped into his booster seat in 3rd row. This angel on earth went into my van that was on fire and unbuckled Cole and pulled him from my burning van! Words can not begin to explain the gratitude we have for this man! He literally saved our lives! I am eternally grateful to Andrew Hering for saving our lives! I’ll never forget all of the people who stopped to help us, especially all of the prison employees who stopped and jumped into action. This could’ve been a lot worse if it wasn’t for them, especially Andrew Hering. Things can be replaced but my children’s and my life could not. Thank you all.” - Therese Camacho
Robbery suspect taken off the streets
Missouri — On February 2, 2023, Officers Lucas Roethlisberger and Sean Miskovic, were patrolling the Soulard neighborhood when they spotted a silver Ford F-150, with no plates, that resembled a vehicle wanted for 1st degree robbery on January 31, 2023. The Officers called out their location as they followed the vehicle, awaiting an assist car. Officers’ Ryan Faulkner and Cameron Beecher advised dispatch they were in the area and that officers could activate their lights and siren in an attempt to curb the suspected vehicle. When they activated their lights and siren, the suspect vehicle fled from them. As they were advising dispatch of their location, the officer in Air One notified dispatch that he was overhead and would call the pursuit. The suspect vehicle led the officers through the Soulard neighborhood and reached the Soulard Market area. The suspect vehicle struck a fixed obstacle in the courtyard and its air bags were deployed.
Believing that the suspect in the vehicle was probably injured in the accident, Officer Miskovic exited the front passenger seat of his vehicle and ran to the driver’s side, armed with his taser. The suspect exited the driver’s side of the vehicle
with a handgun and began firing the weapon, volleying back and forth, at Officers Miskovic and Roethlisberger. Officer Miskovic retreated behind a tree and fired a round from his handgun; however, the gun then jammed. As he was attempting to clear his gun, Officer Roethlisberger was seeking cover and firing rounds from his handgun at the suspect. Officer Miskovic was able to fire another round with a new magazine in his gun but then the gun jammed again. At this time, he observed the suspect fleeing on foot while Officer Roethlisberger chased him down. Both Officers knew they had been struck by gunfire in the right side of their torsos, but they chased the suspect down. One of the Officers had managed to shoot the suspect in the
lower right leg. The suspect threw away his handgun and Officer Roethlisberger was able to catch him. Officers Beecher and Faukner were arriving as the suspect was firing at the Officers. Officer Beecher ran after the suspect when he fled on foot and assisted Officer Roethlisberger with handcuffing him. Officer Brent Fincher assigned to the Aviation Unit responded to the scene to assist.
Officer Fincher drove Officer Roethlisberger to St. Louis University Hospital and he was treated for a gunshot wound to the right side of his torso and released. Officer Faulkner drove Officer Miskovic to Barnes Hospital for a gun shot in the right side of his torso and his right arm. Officer Miskovic was admitted to the
hospital overnight and released the following day.
The suspect was found to be in possession of a large quantity of suspected narcotics and the handgun he used to shoot the officers. He is a convicted felon and the vehicle he was driving was a stolen vehicle. The police vehicle was struck by at least 13 rounds. Officers Roethlisberger and Miskovic acted bravely in the face of danger and removed a dangerous criminal from the street. Officers Beecher, Falkner, and Fincher immediately responded to aid and assist Officers Roethlisberger and Miskovic; thereby, helping to take the suspect into custody and saving the Officers’ lives by driving them to the area hospitals.
PFIA can accept charitable contributions to the Fund that are tax deductible for the person or company donating. The Board consists of the Executive Committee and two other current Board Members. The Board will determine every December meeting how much PFIA will contribute to the fund and then distribute the funds to predetermined charities. The fund will be distributed to a zero balance and start over on January 1st of every year. We will lean heavily towards children and military families. The four funds that we will contribute to will be: Make-A-Wish Foundation®, Special Olympics, Special Operations Warrior Foundation, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Everyone gives money to charities of their choice but we think giving our members a place to give, they know 100% of funds are distributed to charities close to their heart will be a very benevolent endeavor.
We think that will be a great extension of our fraternal mission and hope it is received well and becomes the go to place for members to help others. What better way to fulfill our fraternal mission in today’s society with over 100 years of service with donating money to the deserving funds listed?
Thank you
Myles, Tesra, & Caleb Christie
General Contributions: Jerry & Mary Jane Housel
If you are interested in donating, contact JOHN MURPHY
jmurphy@pfia.net
317-581-1913 • 1-800-221-PFIA • www.pfia1913.org
Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association is the only group in the world that exclusively caters to police officers, firefighters and correctional officers. Our members enjoy competitive premium rates and products designed specifically for police officers and firefighters, which are unavailable anywhere else.
Executive Committee
Departments
Accounting Lead
Sherrie Vermande
Accounting
Nancy Brown
Margaret Snyder
ACH Coordinator
Jennifer Ireland
Agency/Commissions
Amanda Hendricks
Claims Examiner
Mindy Roberts
Claims
Karen Groff
Creative Services/Editor
Rebekah Brownson
Department Assistant
Tanyia Elston
Courtney Touglikpe
General Services Information Services
Chris Marlor
Sunpreet Johal
Member Services
Anne Karn
Amanda Rice
Christina Coan
New Business
Brian Kinnaird
Brittanie Butcher
Heather Starwalt
Secretary to the Executives
Susan Shinabarger-Woolf
Shipping & Receiving
Cristian White
Statutory Accounting
Joe Tauber
Association Offices
Chairman of the Board
Mike Carrigan
Vice President of Operations
Jeanie Williams
Regional Managers
Southeast Myles Christie 706-951-9620 (C) pfia567@gmail.com
Louisiana Gary Ralph
318-426-4034 (C)
garyralph874@gmail.com
Texas
Darren “Lang” Spencer 979-716-6193 (C)
lspencer_pfia@yahoo.com
Mid-Atlantic
Ed Griffith
732-674-3143 (C) pfiaejg3@gmail.com
Midwest Mark Reuss 513-706-1287
mark.pfia@gmail.com
Northeast
Alan “Tom” Evans, Jr. 716-628-4774 (C)
nypfia@gmail.com
Alabama
Birmingham FD
RAPHAEL HALE
205-335-7028 (C) 576pfia@gmail.com
Birmingham PD PAUL A. IRWIN JR.
205-365-7092 (C) 205-591-0911 (B)
Birmingham PD SHAWN SIMMONS
205-2188-8481 (C) pfia783@gmail.com
Colorado
Arvada FD
TODD HOBLER
720-540-4940 (H) 303-919-7759 (C) todd.hobler@arvadafire.com
Denver FD
JAMES H. SNYDER
303-888-0810 (C) jimpfia434@gmail.com
Denver PD
JASON CARRIGAN
303-994-7575 (C) pfiacarrigan@gmail.com
Denver PD & Sheriff MIKE CARRIGAN
303-619-6112 (C) pfia.mikecarrigan@gmail.com
Denver West Metro Fire Rescue DUANE G. PELL
303-238-2328 (H) 303-810-2480 (C) pelldp@q.com
Mountain View FD MIKE STRATTON
970-587-8923 (H) 970-412-6730 (C) mikestratton@gmail.com mstratton@mvfpd.org
Connecticut
Bridgeport FD MIKE KAMSZIK
203-767-3331 (C) mikekamszik@gmail.com
CT State Corrections - Garner SCOTT STRIELKAUSKAS
203-206-2027 (C) 203-757-0036 (H) scottstriel@icloud.com
Hartford FD
EDWARD MACHIAL
860-985-9350 (C) latinofire73@yahoo.com
New Britain FD
TIM CYR
860-841-7242 (C) ctpfia@outlook.com
New Britain PD PAUL BAK
860-560-3973 (C) pbak66@comcast.net
New Haven Corrections ERNEST AWUSAH 347-270-6141 (C) ernestawusah@gmail.com
New Haven FD and Branford FD & PD
JASON T. CUSACK
203-996-G0597 (C) qball0056@gmail.com
New Haven FD and Branford FD & PD
WILLIAM CUSACK
203-494-6762 (C)
Norwalk FD & PD
JUSTIN BISCEGLIE
203-803-8050 (C)
Robinson State Corrections ROSENDO DELEON JR.
860-982-9692 (C) rodeleonjr0311@gmail.com
Stamford FD
MICHAEL GALLAS
203-470-0275 (C) pfia786@gmail.com
Stamford PD
FRANKIE FORBES
203-469-5320 (H)
203-627-0259 (C) fforbes@stamfodct.gov
Waterbury FD
JOHN PERUGINI
203-233-3394 (C) johnperugini1987@gmail.com
Waterbury PD
MICHAEL STOKES
860-637-0815 (C) mikestokes628@gmail.com
Delaware
Wilmington FD & PD
ANTHONY HARRIS
302-250-5276 (C) aharris275@msn.com
Florida
Cape Coral FD
EDWARD AGOCS
239-214-1467 (H) edagocs@yahoo.com
Deltona FD
ANSON CHUCCI
386-878-3166 (C) pfia.ac680@gmail.com
Gainesville FD
EUGENE DUGAN
386-344-3427 (C) ejd0907@gmail.com
Gainesville PD MARTIN HONEYCUTT
352-871-5360 (C) martinh5360@gmail.com
Ft. Lauderdale FD
JOHN HALL
954-703-0342 (C) johnpfia765@gmail.com
Hollywood FD NICOLE DAWSON
954-639-1544 (C) dawsonpfia@gmail.com
Jacksonville FD
ANTHONY E. RAGANS
904-768-3546 (H) 904-699-7181 (C) tbone247@att.net
Orange Co. FD JIM MERGENTHALER
407-694-4927 (C) pfiacfl@gmail.com
Orlando FD
T.J. LOWREY 407-970-0893 (C) pfia.tj@gmail.com
Orlando PD JASON BATURA
321-228-7821 (C) jason.batura@gmail.com
Port St. Lucie FD & Sheriff
MICHAEL RIZZELLO
772-370-4803 (C) firerizz@aol.com
St. Petersburg FD WINTHROP M. NEWTON
727-323-1213 (H) iwilldo@earthlink.net
St. Petersburg PD SCOTT LAANINEN
813-482-3972 (C) scott.laaninen@gmail.com
St. Petersburg PD RICHARD THOMAS
727-798-7165 (C) rthomas1@knology.net
Tampa FD
VINCENT JACKSON
813-486-5698 (C) vjackson1380@yahoo.com
Tampa PD RICKY BROWN 813-270-1280 (C) rockynina2@gmail.com
Volusia County FD &PD
JUSTIN HUGHES 386-931-8728 (C)
Georgia
Atlanta FD
GEORGE W. HOWELL III 678-787-2465 (C) george.howell.pfia@gmail.com
Augusta FD & PD ERIC V. SMITH 706-339-5979 (C) smith23ev@hotmail.com
DeKalb Co. PD & FD
TAD LANDAU 404-557-4205 (H) tadlandau@yahoo.com
Muscogee County Sheriff
JOHN WADE 862-216-4217 (C) pfia706@gmail.com
Savannah FD & PD
JASON ROEHM 989-239-1450 (H) roehmjason@yahoo.com
Whitfield Co. FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections
BRETT MILLER 706-280-2160 (C) bmiller0828@gmail.com
Illinois
Chicago FD
PATRICK BANSLEY 619-322-4445 (C) pfbans17@gmail.com
Chicago FD TONY CALZARETTA
708-372-5155 (C) tonycal.pfia@gmail.com
Chicago FD JOSE GARCIA 312-972-1924 (C) cfd_usmc@comcast.net
Chicago FD
MICHAEL J. SHANAHAN 312-307-8795 (C) mspfia@msn.com
Chicago, Southern Suburbs FD & PD, University Park FD
JEFFERY A. DUHOSKI 708-927-0960 paidnproud@aol.com
Peoria FD
SHAUN MANNING 309-261-9441 (C) manningshaun@yahoo.com
Peoria PD
TERRY L. PYATT 309-697-9325 (H)
Rock Island/Quad Cities FD & PD
JUSTIN WELVAERT 309-314-3017 (C) jwelvaert.pfia@gmail.com
Indiana
Anderson FD & PD Kokomo FD & PD
CHANCE T. HENSLEY 765-621-5176 (C) c.hensley.pfia@gmail.com
Columbus FD AARON EICHEL 812-603-8641 (C) aaroneichel246@gmail.com
Evansville FD & PD GREG LEHMAN 812-455-3443 (C) glehman64@gmail.com
Ft. Wayne PD KYLE HARTMAN 260-908-4726 (C) kyle.pfia@gmail.com
Hammond FD JEFF HARTLERODE 219-671-2167 (C) pfia707@gmail.com
Indianapolis FD
ERIC HOFMEISTER 317-946-8551 (C) pfia332@gmail.com
Indianapolis PD DAVID V. ROTH 317-490-9008 (C) rothenergy@proton.me
Indianapolis PD TODD WELLMANN 317-289-0668 (C) toddwellmannpfia@gmail.com
Kokomo FD & PD CHANCE T. HENSLEY 765-621-5176 (C) c.hensley.pfia@gmail.com
Mishawaka/South Bend FD & PD NICK KAUFMAN 574-226-9681 (C) nikkik204@comcast.net
Richmond/ Connersville FD & PD MATT MATLOCK 937-409-1508 (C) mmatlock94@yahoo.com
Iowa
Burlington FD KENNETH MORRIS 319-753-6285 (H) Cedar Rapids FD LYLE THEISEN 319-462-3912 (H) lylepatthe@msn.com
Des Moines FD & PD RAYMOND A. GALLARDO 515-205-2414 (C) ray.gallardo13@gmail.com
Quad Cities/Davenport FD & PD JUSTIN WELVAERT 309-314-3017 (C) jwelvaert.pfia@gmail.com
West Des Moines FD
DOUG REX
515-222-3423 (W)
515-991-3684 (C) dougrex1@gmail.com
Kansas
Junction City FD, PD& Sheriff
J. R. REYNOLDS
785-238-7835 (H)
785-375-1340 (C) j.r.jcfd@gmail.com
Kentucky
Ashland FD & PD
DAVID REDMAN
606-465-9344 (C) fdredman@yahoo.com
Covington/Northern Kentucky FD
CHRIS HANDLEY
513-919-3521 (C) Chris.handley.pfia@gmail.com
Lexington FD
PATRICK SUMNER
859-743-9485 (C) psumner1117@gmail.com
Louisiana
Baton Rouge FD PAUL H. OWENS
225-772-4190 (C) pfiaowens48@gmail.com
Baton Rouge FD
CAMERON WESLEY
225-937-0907 (C) camwesley97@gmail.com
Bossier City, PD/FD
JOHN MORTON 318-455-6665 (C) pfiajohn764@gmail.com
Caddo Parish Sheriff
PAMELA PURGERSON
318-617-9506 (C) pammypurg@gmail.com
Caddo Parish Sheriff
JERRY SILVA
318-655-5627 (C) j.silva360@yahoo.com
Jefferson Parish Sheriff
KIM LENTZ
985-774-4414 (C) 985-639-1723 (H) lentz1848@bellsouth.net
Lake Charles FD ANDREW LEE 337-764-3979 (C) drewglee@gmail.com
Livingston Parish FD PAUL H. OWENS
225-772-4190 (C) paulowens1948@gmail.com
Louisiana State PD
NATHAN JAMES
318-773-2849 (C) njames2828@gmail.com
Mandeville FD
ROBBY MARQUETTE 985-789-2814 (C) healthavengers@gmail.com
New Orleans FD
ROXANNE HADLEY
504-234-2327 (C) ffhadley21@gmail.com
New Orleans & Kenner FD PAUL J. MELANCON
504-524-3878 (H)
504-430-1962 (C)
New Orleans PD
DAVID G. LENTZ
985-649-5741 (H) nameck2@aol.com
Shreveport PD
RODNEY HORTON
318-773-1232 (C) spdp386@comcast.net
Shreveport FD
PATRICK DENNEY
318-349-8530 (C) patrickdenney398@gmail.com
Slidell FD
LOUIS MELANCON 985-960-7651 (C) tamnlou@gmail.com
Slidell PD
DAVID L. LENTZ 504-606-4427 (C) dlentz78@gmail.com
Maryland
MD National Capital Park PD
ZENOBIA SANTANA 347-229-3561 (C) pfia.santana@gmail.com
Massachusetts
Boston FD BRIAN TULLY SR.
508-523-9124 (C) briantully515@gmail.com
Hampden County Sheriff
ADAM APPLE 413-237-3233 (H) adamapple1418@yahoo.com
New Bedford FD & PD
JAMES ESTRELLA III
774-473-0451 (C) james.estrella@newbedfordpd.com
Worcester PD
TIMOTHY REYNOLDS
774-253-6432 (H) tcr316@live.com
Michigan
Flint PD
MICHAEL P. SULLIVAN
810-814-3381 (C) sully1968@comcast.net
Grand Rapids FD
KATHLEEN THOMPSON
616-406-6524 (C) kthompson6009@gmail.com
Grand Traverse City FD & PD
KARYL L. MOORE
231-947-1758 (H) dfivestar@chartermi.net
Wayne Co., PD
HARVEY YOUNG
734-787-5372 (C) harveyy415@gmail.com
Missouri
Kansas City FD
BRIAN & KYLE BURGDORF
816-812-3018 (C)
816-805-6643 (C) burgdorf.pfia@gmail.com
Kansas City Metro Area
DONNIE SHOOK
816-315-9943 (C) pfiashook@gmail.com
St. Louis FD
JACOB NEWMAN
314-706-2522 (C) jake.pfia@gmail.com
St. Louis Co. PD
MATTHEW CRECELIUS
314-341-4290 (C) mattcrecelius@gmail.com
St. Louis PD
BRYAN BARTON 636-232-5318 (C) bryaly21@gmail.com
Nebraska
Lincoln FD & PD
KARLA HOUFEK
402-499-1773 karlajhoufek@gmail.com
Omaha FD
RANDY WOLODKEWITSCH
402-216-9664 (C) 402-571-2694 (H) pfia.rjw656@gmail.com
Omaha PD
QUENO MARTINEZ
402-212-9336 (C) pfia307@gmail.com
New Jersey
Asbury Park FD & PD PATRICK CASTELLANO 732-804-1563 patrick_castellano@yahoo.com
Atlantic City FD & PD GENNARO BASSO
609-214-3002 (H) gennarobasso81@gmail.com
Bayonne FD ROBERT PILGER
201-638-5297 (H) rpilg@aol.com
Bayonne PD
ALLAN SLATTERY
201-315-4314 (C) allanslattery1959@gmail.com
Bay Shore, Monmouth Co. PD, FD
MICHAEL MICHALSKI
732-673-6402 (H) michalskipfia@gmail.com
Belleville FD & PD
KYLE KONDRECK
201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com
Bergen Co. PD, FD
MICHAEL PARISE 973-271-0069 (H) mparisepfia@gmail.com
Bloomfield FD & PD
KYLE KONDRECK
201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com
Bradley Beach PD
PATRICK CASTELLANO
732-804-1563 patrick_castellano@yahoo.com
Brick Township PD
JOSEPH PACITTI
848-333-1259 (C) jpacittipfia@gmail.com
Camden County PD & FD Cherry Hill FD
ED MICUA
609-315-0609 (C) 856-428-3252 (H) edmicuapfia@verizon.net
Clifton FD,& PD
JASON AYALA
973-249-7976 (H) samjay134@gmail.com
East Jersey/Trenton Corrections
JORGE ORTIZ
201-680-8789 (C) pfiajortiz@gmail.com
East Orange FD & PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com
Elizabeth FD & PD
ANTHONY “FOGE” FAZIO 908-377-2052 (C) foge69@aol.com
Essex County Sheriff & Corrections
KYLE KONDRECK
201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com
Garfield PD CHAD DiGIORGIO 201-206-5183 (C) chadckfd@verizon.net
Glen Ridge PD KYLE KONDRECK
201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com
Gloucester County FD & PD
EDWARD VINCENT 856-316-2547 (C) edvincent.pfia@gmail.com
Harrison FD & PD CHAD DiGIORGIO
201-206-5183 (C) chadckfd@verizon.net
Hackensack FD & PD
MICHAEL PARISE 973-271-0069 (H) mparisepfia@gmail.com
Hoboken FD ROBERT PILGER 201-638-5297 (H) rpilg@aol.com
Hoboken PD ALLAN SLATTERY 201-315-4314 (C) allanslattery1959@gmail.com
Hudson Co. PD & Sheriff THOMAS MCKENNA 973-919-7158 (C) tommy.mck116@gmail.com
Irvington FD CHARLES WEST 973-945-4892 (C) 973-328-7974 (H) chuckwest@newarkfd.com
Irvington PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com
Jersey City FD ROBERT PILGER 201-638-5297 (H) rpilg@aol.com
Jersey City PD ALLAN SLATTERY 201-315-4314 (C) allanslattery1959@gmail.com
Kearny FD & PD CHAD DiGIORGIO 201-206-5183 (C) chadckfd@verizon.net
Linden FD STEPHEN SMIGELSKY 732-634-8582 (H) 732-236-3036 (C) srs214@msn.com
Little Falls PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com Long Branch FD & PD PATRICK CASTELLANO 732-804-1563 patrick_castellano@yahoo.com
Manasquan PD PATRICK CASTELLANO 732-804-1563 patrick_castellano@yahoo.com
Mercer County GREGORY A. SWANSON 609-352-9931 (C) njpfia@gmail.com
Middlesex County PD THOMAS RATAJCZAK 732-501-5604 (H) tjay103@yahoo.com
Middletown Twp. FD & PD MICHAEL MICHALSKI 732-673-6402 (H) michalskipfia@gmail.com
Monmouth Co. PD, FD, & Sheriff MICHAEL MICHALSKI 732-673-6402 (H) michalskipfia@gmail.com
Montclair FD CHARLES WEST 973-945-4892 (C) 973-328-7974 (H) chuckwest@newarkfd.com
Montclair PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com
Morris County FD & PD CHAD DiGIORGIO 201-206-5183 (C) chadckfd@verizon.net
Newark FD CHARLES WEST 973-945-4892 (C) 973-328-7974 (H) chuckwest@newarkfd.com
Newark PD MIKEY CARRILLO 973-951-8350 (C) mcpfia120@gmail.com
North Hudson FD ROBERT PILGER 201-638-5297 (H) rpilg@aol.com
Nutley FD & PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com
Orange FD& PD KYLE KONDRECK
201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com
Passaic FD & PD
JASON AYALA
973-249-7976 (H) samjay134@gmail.com
Passaic County Sheriff
THOMAS M. PANZARINO
973-296-8006 (C) bkckgangarino@gmail.com
Paterson FD & PD
FRANK DAUNNO
973-330-2968 (C) jrdaun@aol.com
Plainfield FD & PD
NUNO CARVALHO
908-296-6871 (C) ncarvalho.pfia@gmail.com
Sussex County FD, PD, & Sheriff
MICHAEL PARISE
973-271-0069 (H) mparisepfia@gmail.com
Trenton FD & PD
GREGORY A. SWANSON
609-352-9931 (C) njpfia@gmail.com
Trenton PD
JASON BOUCHARD
609-510-8688 (H) jbouchard.pfia@gmail.com
Ventnor FD WILLIAM NAGLE 609-705-8450 (C) bubby129056@yahoo.com
Wallington FD & PD MICHAEL PARISE 973-271-0069 (H) mparisepfia@gmail.com
New Mexico
Colfax Co. FD & Sheriff PAUL MAY 832-724-5818 (C) pm3149@sbcglobal.net
New York
Albany FD KORY HOGAN SR.
518-542-8478 (C) koryvhogan@gmail.com
Albany PD KYLE PARKER
518-944-6206 (C) kjparker@albany-ny.org
Albion Corrections
THOMAS SUTTON 716- 471-9326 (C) co11to7@aol.com
Buffalo FD
WENDY MAJTYKA-HARTMAN 716-479-2976 (C) ffwendi@gmail.com
Buffalo PD
ZACH WILLIAMS
716-982-4565 (C) zw6690@gmail.com
Cattaraugus County Sheriff
NATHAN A. ROOT
716-938-2239 (W) 716-498-3252 (C) naroot@cattco.org
Irondequoit PD GREGORY KEHRER
518-229-7513 (C) gkehrer34@gmail.com
Monroe County Sheriff
ALFRED N. DeROSA
585-208-3902 (C) aderosa58@gmail.com
New York State Court PD BRITTANY PARKER
518-859-9887 (C) baberrings@gmail.com
Niagara County Sheriff
KEITH HETRICK III
716-622-6461 (C) keith.hetrick@gmail.com
Niagara Falls FD
JOSEPH TORRE
716-940-8225 (C) j.torre@nypfia.org
Niagara Falls FD
RISKY SANABRIA
716-550-0625 (C) rskpfia@gmail.com
Niagara Falls PD RICK FLECK III
716-807-6876 (C) precki17@aol.com
Rochester FD BRIAN WHITE
585-705-7179 (C) white.brian11@gmail.com
Schenectady FD MARK KARL
518-852-4953 (H) omm21@yahoo.com
Syracuse FD JAMES ENNIS
315-430-0340 (C)
315-468-8630 (H) jennis@twcny.rr.com
Syracuse PD TAYLOR ANDERSON
920-883-1437 (C) tanderson@syracusepolice.org
Troy FD RAYMOND J. DAVIS
518-573-8106 (C) sdavistroy@hotmail.com
Troy PD CHRISTOPHER J. PARKER 518-378-2283 (C) parkerc24@yahoo.com
Utica FD
PETER A. CARUSO 315-725-5712 (C) pfiapete@yahoo.com
Utica PD
PETER A. CARUSO III
315-269-4886 (C) paac3@yahoo.com
Wende State Corrections
ZACHARY HANCZAROWSKI
716-697-8017 (C) zhanczarowski@gmail.com
Wende State Corrections
NATONYA YARBOUGH
716-986-7321 (C) natonyayarbough@gmail.com
White Plains FD
PATSY DeFONCE IV
914-505-1412 (C) patsydefonce@me.com
North Carolina
Charlotte FD
TOM BREWER
704-200-8486 (C) brewer18c@gmail.com
Greensboro FD
MATTHEW PATTERSON
336-382-4600 (C) mattsfiregfd@yahoo.com
Winston-Salem FD
DAVID POLLARD
336-403-7771 (C) wslocal682@gmail.com
Ohio
Akron PD
DON G. TREJBAL
330-352-4502 (C) apd506@aol.com
Akron FD
GREG GEARHART
330-351-2673 (C) gearhartpfia@gmail.com
Canton FD, Greentown FD, Massillon FD & PD & Stark Co. FD
MARC R. JACKSON
330-904-9095 (C) cfd110@aol.com
Cincinnati PD
GREG TOYEAS
513-738-4141 (H) 513-484-2459 (C) gregtoyeas@yahoo.com
Cincinnati FD
CHRIS HANDLEY
513-919-3521 (C) chris.handley.pfia@gmail.com
Cleveland FD
VINCE VIANCOURT
440-835-5647 (W) 216-534-6927 (C) benefits.consulting@yahoo.com
Cleveland PD
DAN VIANCOURT
216-990-2882 (C) dsv.pfia@gmail.com
Columbus Metro FD
KURT DIETZ
614-332-2795 (C) kurt.pfia@gmail.com
Columbus Metro FD
BRADY SEDDELMEYER 419-233-6974 (C) bsedd@yahoo.com
Columbus FD
KELLY STORTS
614-496-4544 (C) kemist14@hotmail.com
Coshocton County FD & PD
CORY WILSON
740-502-9240 (C) cwilsoniaff216@gmail.com
Dayton Region
MATT MATLOCK
937-409-1508 (C) mmatlock94@yahoo.com
Hamilton Co., FD MATT NIEMER 513-919-6926 (C) me11an@yahoo.com
Marion FD & PD
MICHAEL M. RADCLIFF
740-225-2120 (W) mandjradcliff@roadrunner.com
Toledo FD
RYAN GRANT
419-340-7166 (C) rgrant.pfia@gmail.com
Youngstown FD
SHAWN MURRAY
330-518-2966 (C) mur511.sm@gmail.com
Oklahoma
Tulsa FD
JIMMY OBER 918-260-6887 (C) joberfire@gmail.com
Tulsa PD
DENNIS SMITH 918-282-7523 (C) popodad71@yahoo.com
Pennsylvania
Chester FD & PD
THOMAS THORNTON 267-275-5932 (C) tthornton2493@gmail.com
Delaware Co., FD & PD
MARTIN KELLY 610-299-3656 (C) marty1297@aol.com
Erie FD
TIM ROMANSKI
814-572-2323 (C) trdunn24@yahoo.com
Johnstown FD
ROBERT J. OPETT
814-659-9313 (C) opett24@ymail.comre
McKeesport FD & PD
JEFFREY D. TOMOVCSIK
412-523-3903 (C) 412-675-5050 Ext.640 (W) jtomo170@comcast.net
Penn. Law Enforcement
JONATHON RUSH
412-952-5615 (C) jrush21488@hotmail.com
Philadelphia FD
TIMOTHY G. McSHEA
267-331-0606 (C) tbonemick17@gmail.com
Philadelphia FD
WILLIAM HAFTEK 201-341-9677 (C) wphaftek@gmail.com
Philadelphia FD
JASON MILES
267-718-5093 (C) jasonmilespfd@gmail.com
Pittsburgh FD
DONALD DORSEY
412-680-9351 (H)
Pittsburgh FD
RICKY STEWART 412-613-3980 (C) rickypbf@gmail.com
Pittsburgh PD CARL R. MOROSETTI, JR. 412-600-2806 (C) crm3393@gmail.com
Scranton FD & PD & Waymart Corrections ANDY POLANSKY 570-961-9024 (H) 570-878-1248 (C) andy.polansky@verizon.net
Western Penn. Corrections STEPHEN BOWSER 814-505-5818 (C stephenbowser079@gmail.com
Rhode Island
Johnston Corrections
VINCENT ORTEZ 401-263 -9714 (C) compaq102082@gmail.com
Johnston PD SETH D. CROSBY 401-641-1575 (C) scros788@gmail.com
Johnston PD DAVID GALLIGAN 401-419-7967 (C) davegalligan@yahoo.com
Pawtucket FD & East Providence FD RAYMOND J. MASSE 401-639-0164 (H) pfia1261@gmail.com
Providence FD
ANTHONY LANCELLOTTI 401-569-3551 (C) 401-946-6939 (H) alance6055@gmail.com
Providence PD RALPH ABENANTE IV 401-225-6530 (C) rabenante4@yahoo.com
South Carolina
North Charleston PD MICHAEL FIGUEROA 973-477-0749 (C) mfigpfia@gmail.com
North Myrtle Beach FD & PD RICHARD BUDDELMEYER 843-249-5334 (C) rickbuddelmeyer@yahoo.com
Tennessee
Knoxville FD JUSTIN HARMOND 865-340-6812 (C) jharmonpfia@outlook.com
Nashville FD ADDIS KENDALL 615-533-8685 (C) rakendall13@gmail.com
Nashville FD
WILLIAM MERRILL 615-456-2835 (C) 615-862-5313 (B) pmerrill.pfia@gmail.com
Texas
Amarillo FD, PD, & Corrections JOE C. PONDER 806-584-0953 (C) joeponder2012@yahoo.com
Beaumont PD
JARROD MIRELES
409-284-5220 (C) neilmireles@gmail.com
Bedford PD
D.J. CROWELL 817-791-3224 (C) dpmt824@gmail.com
Bee County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections
DANIEL RODRIGUEZ
361-354-8901 (C) dr1856635@gmail.com
Bee County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections
RICHARD L. WEBB 361-319-3758 (C) urout_78102@yahoo.com
Brazoria County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections
PATRICK WARE 936-581-3309 (H) txpware@outlook.com
Denton County Sheriff
LES WOODS 817-675-6151 (C) lwpfia@yahoo.com
El Paso Sheriff
LUIS D. RODRIGUEZ 915-294-8385 (C) lrodriguezpfi@yahoo.com
Gatesville PD & Corrections
KATHRYN SKINNER 254-245-6243 (C) guategal50@aol.com
Gurney Unit Corrections
CINDY ARNOLD 903-724-9007 (C) cindyarnold18@yahoo.com
Harris County PD, Sheriff & Corrections
MARTY KUEHN 281-935-4610 (C) mk0160@yahoo.com
Harrison County Police & Fire FLOYD DUNCAN
903-930-9721 (C) 903-777-3694 (H) dleader59@protonmail.com
Kileen FD CODY NEWMAN 254-981-6110 (C) codynewman1978@protonmail.com
McAllen FD ERIC RAMIREZ 956-607-7549 (C) esmr412@gmail.com
McAllen PD
ROLANDO CASTILLO
956-655-8476 (H) r.c.21@hotmail.com
McLennan County Sheriff
SHEILA THUN
254-405-3797 (C) sdthun@ctwa.com
Montgomery County PD, Sheriff & Corrections
THOMAS M. PIERCE
936-355-0490 (C) toetee@aol.com
Orange FD & PD
MATTHEW SLAGLE
409-781-7176 (C) matthewslagle83@gmail.com
Pasadena FD & PD
MICHAEL PALITZ
808-218-1623 (C) mikepalitz@hotmail.com
Port Arthor FD &PD
TARAH MIRELES
409709-3633 (H) tarahm55@yahoo.com
Port Arthur FD
LARRY PELAEZ
409-221-7395 (C) jpelaez@gmail.com
San Antonio FD
JOE VALADEZ
210-654-3333 (H) 210-884-7651 (F) valadezjp@aol.com
San Antonio FD
RUBEN CEVALLOS
210-861-4578 (C) ruben.cevallos@gmail.com
San Antonio FD
JOHN MOORE III
210-379-8229 (C) jrmoore3@att.net
Smith County Sheriff
WANDA HUNTER
903-710-2769 (H)
903-511-6819 (C)
Tarrant County Sheriff
STEFAN HODNETT
817-343-3300 (C) shodnettpfia@yahoo.com
Walker County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections
TARA M. BURNETT
936-668-9193 (C) burnett.t2013@yahoo.com
Webb County Sheriff
JOEY MEDELLIN
956-652-8640 (C) jmedellin.pfia@gmail.com
Virginia
Henrico County PD
JIM LIVINGSTONE
804-338-9791 (C) jlivings1@gmail.com
Loudoun County FD, PD, Sheriff, & Corrections
MICHAEL COX 571-528-3400 (C) pfia.va226@gmail.com
Norfolk FD
DAVE CHERESKIN
757-621-1111 (C) dchereskin77@gmail.com
Page County FD, PD, Sheriff, & Corrections
MICHAEL WAGONER
540-860-2382 (C) kc8jpk03@gmail.com
Portsmouth FD KURT DETRICK
571-233-6901 (C) kurtdetrick@gmail.com
Prince William FD DANIEL WILLIAMS 240-398-1114 (C) foxtrotwhiskey14@gmail.com
Prince William Co., FD MEAGAN DONELAN 571-334-0851 (C) mego12@gmail.com
Prince William Co., PD MARCIA WHALEY 571-259-7034 (C) pwpfia@gmail.com
Washington, D. C.
Washington, D.C. FD WESLEY BANNER 540-604-4518 (C) wbdcfdt16@outlook.com
Washington, D.C. PD MIGUEL MIRANDA 202-439-2292 (C) miguel.miranda@verizon.net
West Virginia
Huntington FD & PD RANDY D. ELLIS 740-886-5388 (H) 304-633-4975 (C)
Huntington FD & PD DAVID REDMAN 606-465-9344 (C) fdredman@yahoo.com
Wyoming
Laramie City FD, PD & Sheriff B. JOHN FITZGERALD 307-775-9610 (H) jcatfitz@msn.com
2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, butterflied and then cut in half
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
All-purpose flour, for dredging
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup brined capers, rinsed
1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess.
In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 3 tablespoons olive oil. When butter and oil start to sizzle, add 2 pieces of chicken and cook for 3 minutes. When chicken is browned, flip and cook other side for 3 minutes. Remove and transfer to plate. Melt 2 more tablespoons butter and add another 2 tablespoons olive oil. When butter and oil start to sizzle, add the other 2 pieces of chicken and brown both sides in same manner. Remove pan from heat and add chicken to the plate.
Into the pan add the lemon juice, stock and capers. Return to stove and bring to boil, scraping up brown bits from the pan for extra flavor. Check for seasoning. Return all the chicken to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove chicken to platter. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to sauce and whisk vigorously. Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley.
Police & Firemens Ins. Association
101 E. 116th St.
Carmel, In 46032-4567
Our members are in a unique position to spot missing children. PFIA urges you to make a special effort to try to locate these missing children. If seen, contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children immediately at 1-800-843-5678 or report a sighting online at www.missingkids.com. You may also call or visit the website for free abduction prevention tips.
TRISTAN KUHLMAN
DOB: 5/1/2006
Age: 17
Sex: Male
Race: White
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 180 lbs.
Missing Since: September 20, 2022
Missing From: Lincoln, NE
WILLIAM COMBS
DOB: 12/8/2005
Age: 17
Sex: Male Race: White
Hair Color: Lt. Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 154 lbs.
Missing Since: April 26, 2023
Missing From: Dayton, OH
SUMMER FLOREZ
DOB: 5/20/2006
Age: 17
Sex: Female Race: White
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 5’1”
Weight: 120 lbs.
Missing Since: May 1, 2023
Missing From: Amarillo, TX