The PFIA Protector- Fall 2018

Fall 2018

CONGRATULATIONS

GRADUATES

APPARATUS

CONGRATULATIONS

HAMILTON COUNTY

LIFE CHANGING

JUNIOR LAW ENFORCEMENT

ACADEMY

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

GIFT

FINANCIAL

REPORT

Fall 2018

Volume 34, Number 3 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) Creative Services . . . . Rebekah Brownson

Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association President . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter F. Episcopo Senior Vice President, Executive Secretary . . . . . . John E. Murphy Vice President, Treasurer . . . . Tom Clines

Board of Directors Mike Carrigan . . . . . . . Littleton, Colorado Ruben Cevallos . . . . . . San Antonio, Texas Myles Christie . . . . . . . . Augusta, Georgia Tom Clines . . . . . . . . . . . . Fishers, Indiana Peter F. Episcopo . . . . . . . Carmel, Indiana Edward Griffith, III . . . . Brick, New Jersey Gerald Housel . . . . . . . . Speedway, Indiana Tom C. Jackson . . . . . . . . . Peoria, Illinois Mark S. Kemp . . . . New Palestine, Indiana Steve Kemp . . . . . . . . . . . Greenfield, Indiana David G. Lentz . . . . . . . . Slidell, Louisiana Alan Melancon . . . . New Orleans, Louisiana

I am please to present The PFIA Protector Fall issue. For those of you that are reading us for the first time, welcome!

In this edition, you will find some really great stories. I had the opportunity to be apart of the Hamilton County Junior Law Enforcement Academy. What a treat it was to see so many kids engage in the Word of God while learning principles of law enforcement.

We also have a truly inspirational story of a firefighter with cerebral palsy. Stores like this just melt my heart.

Featured on the cover is New Orleans Fire Department’s new fire engines. I hope you enjoy this detailed read and the other articles as much as I do. The Purchase of Any Type of New Fire Department Apparatus is provided to us by Richard Buddelmeyer. He is a PFIA representative from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and had owned his own sales company for about 6 years.

Over the last few months, we have had some huge changes to our outdoor patio area. We are so pleased to share with everyone the new area at the home office.

John Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carmel, Indiana Steve D. Murphy . . . . . . Indianapolis, Indiana Don Trejbal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Akron, Ohio

Editor/Creative Services

Legal Counsel . . . . . . . . . . John D. Hoover E. Davis Coots Donald J. Pistillo Lawrence W. Schmits ­Actuary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brad Simanek Griffith, Ballard & Company

Rebekah Brownson

CONTENT

COVER STORY

24 THE PURCHASE OF ANY TYPE OF NEW FIRE DEPARTMENT APPARATUS The who, what, when, and how’s of purchasing a new fire truck.

FEATURES

2 HAMILTON COUNTY JUNIOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY

Fall 2018

DEPARTMENTS

4 HEROES HALL OF FAME 5 IN THE SPIRIT OF BROTHERHOOD

18 TIMELINE 22 PFIA REMEMBERS 31 THE BODY SHOP 36 MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD

Classes and activities that allowed kids to observe, understand, and practice the Word of God while applying foundational principles of law enforcement.

38 SWAP SHOP

10 CONGRATULATIONS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

42 CHILI & DONUTS

100 Scholarship recipients of 2018.

16 CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES Congratulations to all the graduates of 2017-2018!

21 LIFE CHANGING GIFT A Surfside Beach volunteer firefighter receives a life changing gift.

28 RECRUITING, SELECTING, AND RETAINING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS The most challenging internal issue of recruiting, selecting, and retaining sworn personnel is finding individuals who want to step into and stay in this uncertain and dangerous career.

40 ODDS N ENDS 41 UNIT CITATION AWARD 44 HOME OFFICE/REGIONAL MANAGER DIRECTORY 45 ABM/AR DIRECTORY 49 MISSING & EXPLOITED CHILDREN

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34 FINANCIAL REPORT Statutory statement from audited year ending December 31, 2017, Statements of Operations and Changes in Surplus.

ON THE COVER Special thank you to Chris E. Mickal, District Chief of the New Orleans Fire Department, receiving new fire apparatus.

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HAMILTON COUNTY

Jr. Academy

Law Enforcement

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he Hamilton County Junior Law Enforcement Academy is a half-day program that highlights law enforcement activities by applying the Word of God. This is an opportunity to show kids a better understanding of law enforcement by having hands-on lessons and activities that teach them about Jesus Christ. Classes and activities allowed the kids to observe, understand, and practice these foundational principles.

The Jr. Academy wants to show kids in Noblesville a positive view of their police officers and allow kids to grow up knowing they have protection in our city.

Building relationships with these kids is a vital aspect to our community and it allows kids to see a few things our officers do.

The Jr. Academy is made up of volunteers, officers around the county, and spiritual leaders from the Sheriff’s Office Chaplain’s Division. The event was held on June 15, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Hamilton County 4H Fairgrounds.

The event started with the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem, showing pride for our country. It is so important to teach our children the love and loyalty of Americans toward our flag and our country.

Each child was placed into groups, color coded, by age or by mentioning they wanted to be in a specific group with a family member or friend they already knew. They are then placed with a volunteer of the chaplaincy that directs them to each station.

This year the theme is “Transformers” with an emphasis on courage, guarding the heart, and making good choices.

To reinforce these points, the kids traveled through four stations:

Station 1 Transforming Your Fears—This station was based on Joshua 1:1-9.

Using music and writing, campers were encouraged to turn their fears over to God.

Station 2 Transforming Your Mind—This station was based on Romans 12:2 and included information on the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Campers were taught ways to make room for God’s truth, peace, and joy.

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Station 3 Transforming Your Spirit— This station was based on 2 Corinthians 3:18 and utilized movie clips and props to demonstrate that God has a plan to transform us into His spirit as we choose His way.

Station 4 Transform Your Heart—This station was based on Proverbs 4:23 and used props and food to teach the importance of guarding hearts from bad influences, bad choices, and bullying, and instead filling hearts with good (because everything we do and say is an overflow of what is in our hearts).

The kids also had the opportunity to ride in a squad car with lights and sirens on and be transported in a prisoner’s van aka “The Paddy Wagon.”

I’m pretty sure this was the most exciting station and the kids really enjoyed being able to ride along. They had some really excited kids out there and the officers made a really good connection with the kids.

They got to experience the adrenalin that law enforcement officers get when they are chasing the bad guys, which is super cool for any kid to experience!

“PADDY WAGON”

In addition to vising the stations, the kids got to visit with a couple K-9’s, Hamilton County Sheriff Sgt. Dustin Dixon and German shepherd, Fonzie as well as Deputy Neal Hoard and Bloodhound, Maudie. Fonzie isn’t one you want to have close contact with but Maudie was as sweet as she could be and loved the attention from all the kids!

The event was free for all participants and had a turnout of 143 kids.

Thank you to all the volunteers, officers, and spiritual leaders.

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HEROES HALL OF FAME SO CI A

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Honor and Praise

Heroes IN

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THOSE WHO DESERVE

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Fully Engulfed First Floor In the early morning hours on July 15, 2018, firefighters were dispatched to a residential house fire. Upon arrival, smoke and fire had engulfed the entire first floor, which made rescue efforts nearly impossible. Firefighter Matt Sinopoli and Lieutenant Nick Eisele laddered to the second story bedroom window and climbed in to find a woman unconscious. With fire fully engulfing the home, these two firefighters risked their lives to get her out of the back window and onto the porch. The firefighters were then met with help from other firefighters in efforts to save this young woman’s life. The cause of the blaze still remains under investigation.

The courageous and brave acts of these firefighters that morning, as well as each and every day, have shown outstanding professionalism.

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Back row: PFIA Agent Greg Gearhart and Chief Clarence Tucker.

Front row: Firefighter Matt Sinopoli, Lieutenant Nick Eisele, and Deputy Chief Rick Vober.

IN THE SPIRIT OF BROTHERHOOD...OUR FRATERNAL SIDE

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Fraternal Events

Mid-Atlantic Regional Manager Ed Griffith at his first seminar in Lake Wood, New Jersey.

PFIA supporting Pawtucket Fire Department’s team for the American Lung Association stair climb event on March 24, 2018. There are 22 floors/348 steps they endured for the Fight For Air Climb and made a positive impact in the lives of those affected by lung disease.

Participants raise funds to support the mission of the American Lung Association while training to climb the stairs of a skyscraper.

Amir Mahmoud receiving a check from PFIA Agent Gennaro Basso on behalf of his mother, Mihirah to raise money for her battling breast cancer.

Julie Black pictured with participants of the State F.O.P Golf Tournament sponsored by PFIA Agent David Roth.

The coordinator for “First Coast Crime Stoppers” Wyllie Hodges receives a sponsorship check from PFIA Agent Tony Ragans (FL). First Coast Crime Stoppers hosted a sharp shooting range contest in April 2018.

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PFIA Agent Ed Agocs presents donation to Eric Chudzik for Michael Camelo Jr. memorial.

Camelo passed away after suffering a brain aneurysm and leaves behind two young children.

Eric Hofmeister presenting the top recruit Matt Perkins his PFIA watch at the Indianapolis Fire Department Academy recruit academy.

Augusta, Georgia PFIA Agent Eric Smith presents check to Patrick Cullinan PBA of Georgia for Race Regional Manager Lang for the Fallen Glow Run. Spencer’s first seminar spreading the benefits of PFIA. Back Row: Les Woods, Bradd Roembke, Gary Ralph, Joe Ponder, and Tom Clines.

Front Row: Cindy Arnold, Tara Burnett, Lang Spencer, Tanya Young, and JJ Silva.

PFIA Agent Greg Lehman delivering a check to Shannon Raymer of the Owensboro Fire Department for a 5K run.

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Loudoun County, Virginia.

Account Representative Mike Cox and Regional Manager Tom Evans representing PFIA at Virginia State F.O.P Convention.

PFIA Representative Ed Agocs presenting PFIA at Fort Myers, Florida Fire Academy.

PFIA sponsored Pawtucket Firefighters Kegs for a Cure, a Muscular Dystrophy fundraiser. Firefighters from across Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts helped PFD and MDA raise over $14,000 during this event. The event was held at the Isle Brewers Guild in Pawtucket with an appearance from the Rhode Island Professional Firefighters Pipes and Drums. The event was organized

by Tiffany Pacheco and Adam Kestler (both PFIA members) and all proceeds will support MDA.

PFIA Donation to F.O.P. #86 State Golf Tournament 2018. Pictured: Trustee Steven Kinkade,

PFIA Representative David Roth, and F.O.P #86 President Rick Snyder. The fraternal golf outing has been going on for 46 years since Deputy Robert Atwell was killed in line of duty in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1972.

PFIA Agents Dominick De Pinto and Anthony Foge Fazio with the Elizabeth, New Jersey fire recruits taking a selfie.

Myles Christie presents top recruit TJ Lowrey Orlando Fire Department with PFIA watch.

PFIA Agent Seth Crosby sponsored a foursome for the 2018 East Providence Police Department Detectives charity golf tournament playing with members from Johnston Police and Providence Police. The tournament was to benefit the New England Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.).

The Concerns of Police Survivors is a tremendous organization dedicated to assisting the families, friends, and departments of those heroes who tragically died in the line of duty.

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Pictured: PFIA Rep. Peter Bagdovitz and Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis.

Pictured: Group photo from Engine 2 from the day the Stanley Cup was on display.

Pictured: Firefighter Dave Williams, Lieutenant Bowie Kuhn, Firefighter Peter Bagdovitz, and Firefighter Ed Mizanko.

This year the Washington Capitals won the Stanley Cup. The owner of the Washington Capitals, Ted Leonsis, wanted to thank all the firefighters, police officers, and department of transportation workers for all their hard work and dedication during the Stanley Cup. Mr. Leonsis arranged to have the Stanley Cup on display at the quarters of Washington D.C. Engine 2, a couple days after the Washington Capitals had won the Stanley Cup. All firefighters, police officers, and department of transportation workers who worked supporting Washington D.C. during the Stanley Cup invited to come see Stanley Cup. They were able to see, touch, and even kiss the cup. Mr. Leonsis did show up to shake hands and thank everyone for their hard work and dedication during the Stanley Cup.

PFIA Donation for Southeast Community Relations Unit. Sponsoring their National Night Out event August 7, 2018. SE relations has been in existence for 30 years helping police connect with community.

Pictured: Officer Jason Hayes, Commander Ron Hicks, PFIA Representative David V. Roth, Officer Andrew Sheler, and Sgt. David Gard.

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On June 14, 2018, PFIA Agent Pat Tripodi held a fraternal event where he delivered a donation from PFIA to the executive board of the Stamford Fire Safety Foundation Fund. This organization was founded to provide smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to residents of the city of Stamford who otherwise could not afford to do so. The goal is to assure that all residents have the same level of protection against fires. The detectors are provided to the Stamford Fire Department for installation by career and volunteer companies throughout the city.

Pictured: Deputy Fire Marshal Jim Tarzia, Deputy Chief/ PFIA Representative Pat Tripodi, Deputy Chief/President of the Foundation Matt Palmer, and Deputy Fire Marshal Renato Basile.

On June 9, 2018, members of the Waterbury Police Department were called to action for a great cause. They participated in the Knights of Columbus #36 pasta eating competition on behalf of the Brass City Local Police Union’s “Pay it Forward” initiative. PFIA matched the Police Unions donations and all proceeds went to Coats for Kids.

Left: Officers Cassandra Drogan, Daniel RamerizEdwards, Ryan Duncan, Ryan Newton, and PFIA Representative Lt. Mike Stokes. All members of the team are PFIA members.

Right: Officer Ryan Newton with Andy the Armadillo from Texas Roadhouse, who was one of the many sponsors.

On June 25, 2018, PFIA Agent Pat Tripodi held a fraternal event where he delivered a donation from PFIA to the Stamford Firefighter’s Burn Foundation Fund.

This organization was founded in 1983 to support burn prevention educational programs and to support local burn centers in the area. That support often comes in the form of specialized burn center equipment funded by the Burn Foundation. The foundation also supplies the Stamford Fire Department with fire prevention materials to support the school programs conducted by the city fire marshal office and fire companies.

Pictured: Deputy Chief/PFIA Representative Pat Tripodi presenting check to Firefighter/Burn Foundation Board Member Alessio Corrente.

PFIA Agent Gennaro Basso at The Friends of Vic Tweedle Benefit, which was social event for Officer Victor “Vic” Tweedle, Jr., a five-year veteran of the Atlantic City Police Department. Tweedle received help with returning to work after the financial burden of health related issues. Friends of Tweedle enjoyed door prizes, a silent auction, entertainment, appetizers, reduced beverage prices, and an opportunity to network, for the sole purpose of raising funds to help his return. Pictured: Officer Susan

Johnson receiving a check from PFIA Agent Gennaro Basso on behalf of the PBA local 24 and Officer Vic Tweedle.

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Class of 2018

Juliamaria Acosta Daemen College Physician Assistant

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Gabrielle Aleman Texas A&M Biochemistry

Ellie Alfson Wayne State Elementary Ed.

Josie Andersen University of NE Nursing

Anabelle Apa Endicott College Nursing

nce 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. Sydney Bitting Miami University Biology

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Damon Bennardo Kent State University Criminology

Samantha Bernt University of NE Journalism

Brittany Bornstad Mount St. Mary College Early Childhood Ed.

Kaytlyn Boyett Midwestern State Fine Arts w/Teaching

Corrine Calvanico Rutgers University Nursing

Maria Campbell Penn State Engineering

Chris Castillo-Giddings University of ND Biology

Samantha Chichester University of MD Psychology

Gabriella Ciasullo Villanova University Chemical Engineering

Madison Compton Capital University Nursing

Nicolette Conforti Loyola University MD Speech Pathology

Riley Connell Central MI University Journalism

Natalia Corvoisier Montgomery College Theater

Cody Crawford Texas A&M Russian

Summer Cress Marian University Special Education

Ashley Curry Ball State University Public Relations

Jenna Danninger University of WI Biology

Caitlin Davidson Penn State Nursing

Andrea Davis St. Louis University Neuroscience

Aubrey Davis Anderson University Athletic Training

Evan Davros University of CO Integrative Physiology

Alexia DiCino Northern AZ University Criminology

Ashlyn Dippel University of NE Elementary Ed.

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Ky Doyle Earlham College French

Taylor DuBose Texas A&M Forensic Science

Jenna Ehnot University of NH Ocean Engineering

Zoe Fisher Indiana University Criminal Justice

Michael Garcia John Hopkins Univ.

Mechanical Engineering

Hailey Hallmark Auburn University Nursing

Taylor Hamilton Texas Lutheran Pre-Medicine

Raegan Harvey Texas A&M Biochemistry

Emily Hofmann SW MN State PE - Sports Mgmt.

Eric Hund Sacred Heart University Exercise Science

Erin Inman OH University Child Life Specialist

Kellen Ireland Univ.of Northern CO Exercise & Sports Sci.

Chloe Jeffers Hastings College Law

Andrew Jerabek SUNY College Chemistry

Reece Kerstetter San Diego State Nursing

Shelby Kmidowski Duquesne University Forensic Science/Law

Dominique Lacy Houston Baptist Univ.

Wellness Mgmt.

Class of

2018

Madison Doan Univ. of Southern IN English Teaching

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Anthony Lancellotti University of RI Kinesiology

Kerstin Leaf University of NE Nursing

Morgan Lewallen Lamar University Speech/Hearing Sci.

Autumn LoCicero Life University Health Studies

Sophie Matthews CO State University Human Development

Emily Mayor Univ. of New Haven Forensic Science

Shannon McDuff Front Range Community Audio Production

Robbie McEvoy University of NE Secondary Ed.

Ryan McLain Miami University Finance

Jaclyn Molinari University of DE Early Childhood Ed.

Gabrielle Moncada SUNY College Biomedical Science

Madyson Moran University of CO Criminal Justice

Hanna Morrow George Washington Univ.

Public Health

Caleb Munski SUNY College Business

Julia Murphy SUNY University Music Theatre

Alison Naif University of MI Science

Mackenzie Neeley Ball State Animation

Mia Owen University of Akron Education

Carly Perrmann University of Cincinnati Finance & Economics

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“Thank you for this scholarship and giving me the opportunity to further my education and becoming one step closer to my goals!”

-Hannah Ritter

Kylie Pfeifer Butler University Health Sciences

Bethany Poland Springfield College Physical Therapy

Arianna Pollack University of MI Undecided

Jenna Poor OH University Nursing

Dylan Prescott Western New England Exploratory Business

Laura Quackenbos Indiana River State Nursing

Alexandria Raday University of PA Biology

Hannah Reynolds Emporia State Nursing

Hannah Ritter OH State Education

Neil Robertson Univ. of Cincinnati Chemical Engineering

Julia Rodkey Coe College Music Education

Talia Rodkey Lehigh University Bioengineering

Justin Rowe Purdue University Animal Sciences

Sophie Ryan College of Wooster English

Maura Sackett University of Pittsburgh Comm./Biology

Lake Sands Univ. of Northern CO Sports Science

Gabrielle Schaffer SUNY University Biology

Class of

2018

Erika Peterson University of Hartford Psychology/Business

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Madison Scherrer San Antonio College Pre-Nursing

Edward Scott College of the Holy Cross Law

Addison Seybert Univ. of Northern IA Psychology

Madison Swanson University of NE Elementary Ed.

Matthew Taylor University of RI Accounting/Econ.

Anna Tucker MS State University English

Joshua Tudor Indiana University Education

Olivia Valdez Univ. of Sioux Falls Business Admin.

Cullen Viancourt Hillsdale College Political Economy

Justin Victor SUNY College Biomedical Engineering

Andrew Walsh St. Norbert College Undecided

Christian Washington University of NE Political Science

Shannon Weidele Kean University Interior Design

Preson Weis Purdue University Hospitality Mgmt.

Carson Whitesell Notre Dame Mathematics

Matthew Wyckoff University of CO Mechanical Engineering

“It is my belief that we are here to serve one another in whatever capacity we can, and this award will allow me to continue to pursue opportunities to do so.”

-Shannon McDuff

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Recipients

Congratulations Graduates!

Savannah Carlson Amanda McClanahan Jacob Newman Rachel Cordasco Alexis Dolin-Stevens Christa Ensalaco Alison Shottek Krista Blask Daniel Conaway Emily Heitzhaus Bradley Kleier Samantha Lindauer Christy Sackal Rachael Banze Anthony Bartos Raymond Bromen Molly Brown Madeline Buyers Brookelynn Cass John Conti Sophia Cowburn Briana Cruz Morgan Cuttlers Angela Day Mason DeCock Emma English Mikaela Ensalaco Dominique Fay Mary Fuxa Colton Glyder Alexandra Griffin Eryn Hall Janene Harper Corey Helsper Emily Inserra Maire Keane Alison Kleffner Anthony Lang, Jr. Daniel Lovato Reagan Luce Rebecca Mautner Blake Moore Joshua Morrow

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Scholarship

College Attended

Major

Graduation

2014 University of Colorado International Affairs 2014 University of Nebraska Medical Center Nursing 2014 University of Iowa Finance/Management 2012 Misericordia University Physical Therapy 2012 Ohio Northern University Pharmacy 2012 University of Florida Biochemistry/Pre-Medicine 2012 University of Rhode Island Pharmacy 2013 Gannon University Physician Assistant 2013 University of Notre Dame Architecture 2013 Rochester Institute of Technology Engineering 2013 University of Cincinnati Chemical Engineering 2013 Oregon Health & Science University Nursing 2013 Rhode Island College Education 2014 University of Pittsburgh Engineering 2014 Florida State University Business 2014 Grove City College Mechanical Engineering 2014 Colorado State University Human Dev. and Fam. Studies 2014 American University International Relations 2014 Metropolitan State University of Denver Criminal Justice 2014 Canisius College Business 2014 SUNY College at Fredonia English/Theater 2014 The College of New Jersey Mathematics/Secondary Ed. 2014 University of Nebraska - Lincoln Animal Sci/Ag. Economics 2014 Miami University: Oxford Creative Writing/Chinese 2014 Texas A&M University Biomedical Engineering 2014 SUNY University at Buffalo Theatre 2014 Florida State University Criminal Justice 2014 University of South Carolina Social Work 2014 Kansas State University Agri Business 2014 University of South Florida Interdisciplinary Studies 2014 Upper Iowa University Conservation Management 2014 University of Alabama Spanish 2014 Colorado State University Music/Music Therapy 2014 McPherson College Graphic Design 2014 Ramapo College of New Jersey Communications 2014 Hobart & William Smith College Business/Public Media 2014 Rockhurst University Mathematics 2014 University of Nebraska Pre-Med./Biochemistry 2014 Whitman College Theatre 2014 University of Texas at Austin Biology 2014 Brookdale Community College Health Studies 2014 Manchester University Communication Studies 2014 McNeese State University Sports Medicine

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2017 2017 2017 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018

Recipients

Scholarship

Meaghan Race Sierra Reed Kayleigh Richardson John Roberts Dominick Sackett Anthony Scalise III Robert Schneider Joseph Schroer Kevin Shanahan Brad Shearer Rachel Shepherd Molly Shoffner Christopher Stabile Kenneth Stone III Timothy Thomas Alec Toth Tatyana Vidger Alex Vidmar Zachary Waanders Mary Walsh Derek Whiddon Katelyn Williams William Zavodjancik, Jr. Andrew Zymball Alexandra Awe Morgan Froid Danielle Hancock Elise Hill Alexis Johnson Megan McClanahan Rebecca Morrissey Kelly Radius Kaylee Raymond Curtis Robertson Savanna Smoker Lauren Supples Clarice Velasquez Emily Widomski Rebecca Anderson Christopher Batista Melody Gomez Jacob Kevil Zachary Munski Kayla Radcliff Kathryn Sanders Emily Wilgocki

2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2017

College Attended

Major

Graduation

Trinity College Kent State University Seton Hall University Gannon University Penn State University Utica College Colorado State University University of Kansas University of Dayton Nebraska Methodist College University of Missouri Butler University Bentley University University of Florida University of Cincinnati Alfred University Colorado State University Brown University Colorado School of Mines Northern Michigan University Ohio State University Clemson University Wentworth Institute of Technology University of Nebraska University of Colorado Colorado State University Brescia University University of Northern Colorado Jacksonville State University Chaminade University of Honolulu Bellevue University Northern Michigan University University of Central Florida University of Cincinnati Case Western Reserve University SUNY College at Fredonia Texas State University Edinboro University of Pennsylvania University of Tennessee Albany College New Jersey City University Tarleton State University St. John Fisher College Marion Technical College Xavier University Endicott College

Neuroscience Pre-Medicine Mathematics Finance/Accounting Business Finance/Accounting Biology Construction Management Chemical Engineering Biochemistry/Spanish Pre-Nursing Health Sciences Biology Business Pre-Med./Biomedical Science Nursing Mechanical Engineering Interior Design Western Esoteric Studies Petroleum Engineering Biochemistry Political Science/Economics Vet Sciences Mechanical Engineering Nutrition/Exercise Health Biology Psychology Biology/Pre-Med. Elementary Education Nursing Biology Sports Management Recreation Leadership Communication Science Electrical Engineering Biology Communication: Pub. Relations Biology Health & Human Performance Marketing Pre-Pharmacy Psychology Business Management Accounting and Finance Radiology Accounting Biology/Biotechnology

2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018

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TIMELINE

PRESERVING THE HISTORY OF

First Responders Smokey Bear The Orphan Cub

crew agreed to take him home. A New Mexico Department of Game and Fish ranger heard about the cub when he returned to the fire camp. He drove to the rancher’s home to help get the cub on a

The cub was soon on his way to the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., becoming the living symbol of Smokey Bear.

One spring day in 1950, in the Capitan Mountains of New Mexico, an operator in one of the fire towers spotted smoke and Smokey received numerous gifts called the location in to the of honey and so many nearest ranger station. The letters he had to have first crew discovered a major his own zip code. He wildfire sweeping along the remained at the zoo ground between the trees, until his death in 1976, driven by a strong wind. Word when he was returned spread rapidly, and more to his home to be crews reported to help. Forest buried at the Smokey rangers, local crews from Bear Historical Park in New Mexico and Texas, and Capitan, New Mexico, the New Mexico State Game where he continues Department set out to gain to be a wildfire Orphaned black bear cub “Smokey II” was the second live control of the raging wildfire. representation of Smokey Bear from 1975 to his death in 1990. prevention legend.

In 1952, Steve Nelson Photo: U.S. Department of Agriculture / Flickr As the crew battled to contain and Jack Rollins wrote the blaze, they received a the popular anthem plane to Santa Fe, where his burns report of a lone bear cub seen that would launch a continuous were treated and bandaged. wandering near the fire line. They debate about Smokey’s name. hoped that the mother bear would To maintain the rhythm of the Rescued! return for him. Soon, about 30 song, they added “the” between News about the little bear spread of the firefighters were caught “Smokey” and “Bear.” Due to swiftly throughout New Mexico. directly in the path of the fire the song’s popularity, Smokey Soon, the United Press and storm. They survived by lying face Bear has been called “Smokey Associated Press broadcast his down on a rockslide for over an story nationwide, and many people the Bear” by many adoring fans, hour as the fire burned past them. but, in actuality, his name never wrote and called, asking about the changed. He’s still Smokey Bear. cub’s recovery. The state game Nearby, the little cub had not fared warden wrote to the chief of the as well. He took refuge in a tree About the Campaign Forest Service, offering to present that became completely charred, the cub to the agency as long escaping with his life but also Created in 1944, the Smokey Bear as the cub would be dedicated badly burned paws and hind legs.

Wildfire Prevention campaign is to a conservation and wildfire The crew removed the cub from the longest-running public service prevention publicity program. the tree, and a rancher among the

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advertising campaign in U.S. that the war had come directly history, educating generations to the American mainland. Fear of Americans about their role in grew that more attacks would preventing wildfires. As one of bring a disastrous loss of life and the world’s most recognizable destruction of property. There characters, Smokey’s image is protected by U.S. federal law and is administered by the USDA Forest Service, the National Association of State Foresters and the Ad Council. Despite the campaign’s success over the years, wildfire prevention remains one of the most Smokey cub sitting on a Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser. critical issues affecting our country. Smokey’s was also a fear that incendiary message is as relevant and urgent shells exploding in the forests of today as it was in 1944. the Pacific Coast would ignite numerous raging wildfires.

Smokey’s original catchphrase was “Smokey Says – Care Will Prevent 9 out of 10 Forest Fires.”

In 1947, it became “Remember...

Only YOU Can Prevent Forest Fires.” In 2001, it was again updated to its current version of “Only You Can Prevent Wildfires” in response to a massive outbreak of wildfires in natural areas other than forests and to clarify that Smokey is promoting the prevention of unwanted and unplanned outdoor fires versus prescribed fires.

So how exactly did Smokey Bear become associated with wildfire prevention?

The answer begins with World War II. On December 7, 1941, Japanese planes attacked Pearl Harbor. The following spring, Japanese submarines surfaced near the coast of Santa Barbara, California, and fired shells that exploded on an oil field, very close to the Los Padres National Forest. Americans were shocked

With experienced firefighters and other able-bodied men deployed in the war, communities had to deal with wildfires as best they could.

Protection of forests became a matter of national importance, and a new idea was born. If people could be urged to be more careful, perhaps some of the fires could be prevented. To rally Americans to this cause, and convince them that it would help win the war, the Forest Service organized the Cooperative Forest Fire Prevention (CFFP) program with the help of the War Advertising Council and the Association of State Foresters. Together, they created posters and slogans, including “Forest Fires Aid the Enemy,” and “Our Carelessness, Their Secret Weapon.”

In a stroke of luck for the cause, in 1942, forests and their animal inhabitants were celebrated in Walt Disney’s wildly popular motion picture, “Bambi.” Disney

allowed the CFFP program to use the film’s characters on a 1944 poster. The “Bambi” poster was a success and proved the success of using an animal as a fire prevention symbol.

However, Disney had only loaned the characters to the campaign for one year. The CFFP would need to find an animal symbol that would belong to them, and nothing seemed more fitting than the majestic, powerful (and also cute) bear.

On August 9, 1944, the creation of Smokey Bear was authorized by the Forest Service, and the first poster was delivered on October 10 by artist Albert Staehle. The poster depicted a bear pouring a bucket of water on a campfire.

Smokey Bear soon became popular, and his image began appearing on more posters and cards. By 1952, Smokey Bear began to attract commercial interest. An Act of Congress passed which removed Smokey from the public domain and placed him under the control of the Secretary of Agriculture. The Act provided for the use of collected royalties and fees for continued wildfire prevention education.

Though he has already accomplished so much, Smokey’s work is far from over. Wildfire prevention remains crucial, and he still needs your help.

His catchphrase reflects your responsibility: Only you can prevent wildfires. Remember that this phrase is so much more than just a slogan: it’s an important way to care for the world around you.

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Smokey Bear

FOR THE KIDS

Kind of Bear

Smokey is a black bear. American black bears live in the United States, along with brown, grizzly and polar bears.

Weight He weighs over 300 pounds.

Smokey has black bear relatives who weigh as much as 800 pounds, and some of his grizzly bear cousins weigh almost a ton (that’s 2,000 pounds)!

Weight at birth Smokey weighed about 1½ pounds. In other words, he weighed about as much as a big loaf of bread.

them fed during this winter sleep.

Wildfires!”

Favorite Clothes

What Smokey Needs

Smokey’s favorite clothes are his personalized ranger hat, blue jeans and belt. Smokey often stands upright, shovel in hand.

Smokey needs your help! Smokey and his forest friends need healthy forests and wildlands in which to live. Help stop their homes from being destroyed by wildfires.

Then in the spring of 1950, in the Capitan Mountains of New Mexico, a young bear cub found himself caught in a burning forest.

He climbed a tree to survive, but he was still badly burned. The firefighters who retrieved him were so moved by his bravery, they named him Smokey.

Favorite Saying Smokey’s favorite saying is “Only you can prevent wildfires.”

Favorite Foods Smokey’s favorite foods are forest takeout: ants and other insects, salmon or trout, bark, plants, roots, and berries. And honey, too, of course!

Favorite Winter Activity Wildfire prevention keeps Smokey busy year-round. But his relatives go into a heavy sleep in the winter, called hibernation.

They will awake if the weather is warm or if they are disturbed.

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Smokey’s Story Smokey Bear was born on August 9, 1944, when the USDA Forest Service and the Ad Council agreed that a fictional bear named Smokey would be their symbol for forest fire prevention.

Artist Albert Staehle was asked to paint the first poster of Smokey Bear. It showed Smokey pouring a bucket of water on a campfire and saying “Care will prevent 9 out of 10 fires.” Smokey Bear soon became very popular, and his image appeared on a lot of forest fire prevention materials. In 1947 his slogan became the familiar “Only YOU Can Prevent Forest Fires!”, which was later updated to be “Only YOU Can Prevent

News about this real bear named Smokey spread across the nation, and he was soon given a new home at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. As the living symbol of Smokey Bear, he played an important role in spreading messages of wildfire prevention and forest conservation. Smokey died in 1976 and was returned to Capitan, New Mexico, where he is buried at the State Historical Park, now called Smokey Bear Historical Park.

You can write Smokey Bear a letter at Smokey Bear Washington, D.C. 20252.

Life Changing Gift SURFSIDE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A Surfside Beach Volunteer firefighter received a life changing gift. The Surfside Beach Fire Department raised thousands of dollars to get Roy Luther a new electronic chair.

“I’m being able to do things easier, reach things, like I said being able to change a lightbulb. It just means so much,” said Luther.

“My heart is full right now,” said Luther.

“He’s going to be doing a lot more he’s going to be put on the schedule more to do more cleaning and now he’ll be able to reach more spots than anybody,” said Chief Kevin Otte.

The 32-year-old does everything he can around the Surfside Beach Fire Department.

The 7-year volunteer has cerebral palsy, but he’s never let it slow him down.

The Surfside Beach Fire Department is excited to put him to work.

“Having a disability is never easy, but having this chair makes it that much easier,” said Luther.

The department started a Go Fund Me page to raise money for the chair back in May. Last month they reached their goal and bought the chair. Now, Luther just has one last request.

This new custom-made chair not only helps Roy breathe better, but also helps him stand.

“Now if we can just get me a handicap truck sir,” joked Luther.

“To be able to be in front of people and hug people and interact with people face to face, it’s indescribable what this day means,” said Luther.

“Maybe the next budget,” said Otte.

Roy has always kept busy around the station, helping back in engines, washing the equipment, and answering calls. Now he’ll be able to do much more.

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“It can happen. Anything’s possible sir,” said Luther.

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PFIA REMEMBERS OUR FALLEN HEROES

WE PAY OUR RESPECTS TO OUR

FALLEN HEROES Mujahid Ramzziddin - February 21, 2018 Prince George’s County Police Department (MD) 19-year veteran Sergeant Mujahid Ramzziddin was shot and killed while attempting to protect a female subject who was being attacked in a domestic violence incident in a nearby neighborhood.

Sergeant Ramzziddin, who was off duty and lived nearby, attempted to protect the female and confronted the man who was armed with a shotgun.

The subject, who had a protective order issued against him, fatally shot Sergeant Ramzziddin before stealing his service weapon and fleeing in a vehicle.

Responding officers pursued the man approximately 10 miles before he stopped and attempted to flee into a nearby wooded area. The man was shot and killed by pursuing officers after shooting at them.

Sergeant Ramzziddin had served with the Prince George’s County Police Department for 14 years and had previously served with the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., for five years. He was awarded the county’s Medal of Valor in 2006 for his courage while engaging an armed suspect. He was a veteran of the District of Columbia Air National Guard and U.S. Marine Corps.

Lance Whitaker - May 15, 2018 Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (FL) 18-year veteran Police Officer Lance Whitaker was killed in a single-vehicle crash while responding to another accident scene on the interstate when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree.

Amy Caprio - May 21, 2018 Baltimore County Police Department (MD) 3-year veteran Police Officer Amy Caprio was intentionally struck and killed by a vehicle driven by

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a juvenile burglary suspect.

She had responded to calls about a burglary in progress in the neighborhood and was given a description of a black Jeep Wrangler. As she arrived in the area she located the vehicle and followed it to the dead-end of the cul-de-sac where she challenged the driver to exit the vehicle. The juvenile driver opened the door and then accelerated towards Officer Caprio, fatally striking her.

A volunteer firefighter who lived nearby immediately performed CPR until Officer Caprio was transported to Franklin Square Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

The vehicle’s driver abandoned the vehicle nearby and was taken into custody a short time later and charged as an adult with first-degree murder. The three other juveniles involved in the burglary were also apprehended and charged as adults with Officer Carpio’s murder.

Anthony Christie - May 25, 2018 Savannah Police Department (GA) 2-year veteran Police Officer Anthony Christie was killed when his patrol car was struck by a tractor-trailer.

He had responded to a head-on collision and was assisting at the scene of the collision. Officer Christie was seated in his patrol car when it was struck by a tractor-trailer.

Daniel Baker - May 30, 2018 Dickson County Sheriff’s Office (TN) 10-year veteran Sergeant Daniel Baker was shot and killed while responding to a call about a suspicious vehicle.

Dispatchers lost contact with Sergeant Baker after he arrived at the scene and other officers were sent to make contact with him. His vehicle was tracked

by GPS and located several miles away by an officer

from another agency. His body was located inside of the vehicle.

The subject who shot him was found days later and was arrested with Sgt. Baker’s handcuffs.

Theresa King - June 15, 2018 Wyandotte Co. Sheriff’s Office (KS) 13-year veteran and Patrick Rohrer - June 15, 2018 Wyandotte Co. Sheriff’s Office (KS) 7-year veteran Deputy Sheriff Theresa King and Deputy Sheriff Patrick Rohrer were shot and killed as they transported a prisoner to the Wyandotte County Correction and Court Services Building.

They were unloading the prisoner from the transport van in the facility’s exterior sally port when the man attacked them. He was able to disarm one of the deputies and shot them both. Despite being mortally wounded, one of the deputies was able to return fire and wounded the subject.

Deputy King was transported to a local hospital where she passed away shortly after midnight.

Adam Jobbers-Miller - July 28, 2018 Fort Myers Police Department (FL) 3-year veteran Police Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained on July 21, 2018, after responding to an assault and larceny call at a gas station.

As officers arrived the suspect fled on foot, with Officer Jobbers-Miller in pursuit. The man opened fire with a handgun, striking Officer Jobbers-Miller.

Another officer transported him to Lee Memorial Hospital where he remained until succumbing to his wound on July 28, 2018.

The subject was taken into custody at the scene after being shot and wounded.

THIS MEMORIAL IS DEDICATED TO THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES SERVING.

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HE PURCHASE OF ANY TYPE OF NEW FIRE DEPARTMENT APPARATUS

is a major undertaking for any department. Regardless of the size of the department or what type of budgeting process is in place, the purchase of new equipment can run into the hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars. Money should not be the deciding factor in the final decision, but it will certainly guide the process to some extent in almost every aspect. So let’s take just a quick look at the who, what, when, and how’s of purchasing a new fire truck.

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Who The question of who decides it’s time to purchase a new fire truck will be answered differently by everyone you ask.

According to the U.S. Fire Administration, approximately 71% of fire departments in the United States are strictly volunteer agencies. Ask one of those agencies and typically you’ll find that it’s on an “as needed” basis. Funding is often times a big struggle for the smaller volunteer departments since they may not have the healthy budget of the larger full time departments and they may not be responding to a large number of calls. Never the less when you have a fire, you need a dependable fire truck.

Many larger departments are fortunate enough to replace or add apparatus through their budgeting process that is typically forecasted five to ten years in advance. The most fortunate ones are able to schedule replacement of their apparatus automatically as each truck reaches a predetermined age.

Some mid-sized agencies are still depending on their administration to make that decision. Just because a truck is ten or fifteen years old may not be sufficient reason to replace it. These departments will use a number of measured factors to make that final decision to pursue a new purchase as they often have to justify the need to a city manager or city council before

starting the process.

Regardless of who initiates the dialog of purchasing new fire apparatus, whether it is an engine, ladder, heavy rescue, or some other type of specially designed equipment, there are state procurement laws that must be followed.

Typically the process will need to be approved by some government entity for example, a local town council, a board of county commissioners or fire department trustees, someone with legislative authority for that jurisdiction will need to give the official go ahead for the process to formally begin.

What This is where the fun begins.

Usually the type of apparatus to be purchased is an easy one. If you are replacing an existing piece of equipment you will most likely purchase a similar truck. If you are adding apparatus you will need to ask yourself a few basic questions; are we addressing a specific need that has arisen? Is our coverage area changing in that we now need a ladder truck? Have we become more urbanized and we need to look at a heavy rescue vehicle or do we need an urban interface vehicle because we now have a concern about wild fires?

Once you have made it past that decision, it is time to focus on the specific design of the apparatus. This can be a very spirited discussion if you have decided to form a committee to address this portion of the process. If you are truly dedicated to designing an

apparatus that will address the needs of the department and the community it serves there are a few easy steps that should help you or your committee.

First, identify the specific needs this apparatus will be used for. Things to consider are the height and size of new buildings, location of water sources, number of personnel to be assigned to the new apparatus, and anything that would directly affect the required performance of the new apparatus.

Secondly, survey your department’s line personnel and find out if there have been any areas where current apparatus has failed to meet the needs of the department and community it protects.

Talk with the folks that are doing the repairs on your current apparatus and find out if they have any issues from a maintenance standpoint.

Remember that it is the mechanical parts behind that shiny red paint that make a fire truck. You really want to avoid features that will require the manufacturer’s engineers to design a way to accomplish what you want. Stick with simple designs when possible.

Do you really need electrically operated valves when a simple pull handle will do? Look at it from a mechanics view; what will it take to fix it when it breaks? Something as simple as a small electric motor could take that truck out of service for several weeks.

The best thing a truck

committee can do is come up with a set of specifications that are truly unbiased with respect to manufacturers.

Publishing a set of specs that favor a specific manufacturer will cost the buyer thousands of dollars as this eliminates the competitiveness of the bidding process by allowing the preferred manufacturer to set their own price.

I would never suggest working directly with a manufacturer or sales person. It’s okay to ask questions or request information, but if you allow a sales person to guide your process you may not get what you truly need. Remember, it is his job to sell you on his product.

Why When designing a new fire apparatus you should be constantly asking yourself and the others working with you; why do we need this? A separate foam tank for Class A and Class B foam is a really nice feature, but why do we need it? If you have had the same five gallon buckets of foam on the truck for the last three years do you really need to spend money on separate tanks or do you need additional scene lighting or another cross lay?

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that question at a pre-bid conference. When you start excluding manufacturers procurement laws may come into play in some jurisdictions or you could even end up having to justify your decisions in court.

When The timing of the purchase of a new fire apparatus is two pronged. I touched earlier on some of the reasons to proceed with the purchase but remember that I also stated that in most situations the purchase must be approved by a governmental entity of some form.

Some fire departments do not have a budget that supports the purchase of new equipment and in these instances it often falls under the capital improvement portion of the governing body’s budget. In some cases this may require

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the approval of a new tax levy to fund the purchase over a specified number of years. In some states this means that the local government body must go before the voters and ask for the approval of a new levy, yet in some states the millage may be levied by the governing body. In either case there will most likely be laws in place that must be adhered to. They may require public hearings, a referendum on the next election ballot, etc. All these take time that must be figured into the overall process.

A determining factor when a new fire truck is purchased may even depend on when the next election will be held or when all the legal requirements can be met. It is not uncommon for it to take up to a year or more from start to finish just so an order can be placed with a manufacturer.

How Once you or your committee

has developed a proper set of apparatus specifications, there most likely will be a formal bidding process that must be followed.

Each government agency has its own specific process it must follow, but generally they will publish the bid specifications along with all the legal requirements. The publishing can be accomplished in several ways. Some larger governments are now using internet services to publish all their bids and the manufacturers must join that service in order to have access to the bids. Most common though, especially among the smaller governmental agencies, is when the known manufactures are made aware of the bid by direct notification. In some cases the specifications, known as a “bid package,” is sent directly to them or they are informed of the process by which they can request the bid package be sent to them.

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there may be one or more “prebid conferences” held where manufactures are allowed to ask questions about the published bid. These conferences are usually governed by procurement laws which may or may not restrict the type of questions or determine how the question is answered. A prebid conference should always be conducted by someone from the governing body who is familiar with the process and may rely on fire department administrators or committee members for information.

After the bid has been awarded, the selected manufacturer will turn the specs over to their engineers to start the design process.

One of the first steps involving the purchaser is usually a preconstruction conference held between members of the fire department or committee and the manufacturer. During this meeting the specifications are reviewed by both parties and approved page by page, requiring a signature on every page.

As production begins in the factory, the manufacturer may publish photos of your apparatus or provided scheduled production updates as your apparatus progresses down the assembly line. The purchaser should pay close attention to the details in these photos and/or updates to ensure the specifications are being adhered to.

Some departments require a “pre-paint inspection” as well.

This gives the purchaser the opportunity to view the various body components to ensure they meet the specifications before they are painted. A prepaint inspection is not always held but it is the best time in the production process to make any corrections or changes to the body components. Once the paint dries it becomes increasingly difficult to make substantial changes without incurring major expenses.

A fire department can require as many inspections as they see fit as the apparatus moves down the assembly line. But remember, every inspection comes with a price and

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adds time and costs to the manufacturing process. It can be a very informative and a fun time to visit the factory, just remember who is paying the bill.

The process of buying a new fire truck is very labor intensive and time consuming for everyone involved. On the buyers end, you may spend six months to a year getting the necessary approvals, deciding on funding options, and developing a set of specifications. Once in the hands of the manufacturer, you can count on an average of eight to twelve months to build and deliver it.

The information contained in this article is intended to be very general in nature and will obviously differ from agency to agency. The process of buying and designing fire apparatus is a very arduous task and should not be taken lightly. Making poor or uninformed decisions when purchasing a complicated piece of equipment such as a fire truck can result in years of litigation in the courts and thousands of dollars in legal fees. The lives of firefighters and citizens are at stake and should not be taken lightly. ■ Fall 2018 • The PFIA Protector

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The fact is, given the current environment of the policing profession, recruiting the next generation of police officers is more difficult than ever. With the pressures, demands, and expectations of the community, finding individuals who want to step into and stay in this uncertain and dangerous career is a daunting task.

Costs are always a concern, as the standard cost to recruit, hire, equip, and fully train a police officer from the time they submit their initial application to the time they can function independently may exceed $100,000 and take up to eighteen months.

A law enforcement agency needs about three-five years of service to recoup this initial investment.

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sk any law enforcement executive worldwide to list the most challenging internal issue facing their respective agencies, and the vast majority will mention recruiting, selecting and retaining sworn personnel.

Open positions lead to increased overtime costs to fill needed shift coverage, decreased officer morale due to the inability to take time off or transfer to other units, and decreased delivery of services to the community. Turnover cannot be completely eliminated, as some officers will use an agency as a stepping stone while others realize that police work is not for them. From a retention viewpoint, many agencies are suffering from a leadership vacuum caused by mass retirements and other turnover causes. Loss of trained officers with a few years’ experience under their belt who understand the community and are just becoming eligible for promotion is especially damaging to an agency and hinders succession planning.

Every police executive looks for the recruit that has the right blend of skill sets, such as levelheadedness, superior communication abilities, and internal drive to public service. The problem is these skill sets are desirable and highly sought after in every organization, public or private.

Competition for talent is fierce, and we all have stories about the one that was lured away, either in the recruiting process or within a relatively short time after hire. Skilled, competent, and professional officers are a valuable commodity, and rest

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assured, these officers are subject to being recruited away from a law enforcement organization if there is not some level of job satisfaction or bonding with an agency.

As you are evaluating a potential officer for hire, that candidate is also evaluating you and your agency. It is truly a buyer’s market. Potential officers are asking: What does your agency have to offer?

Do you offer a take home car?

Does your agency pay overtime or have a variety of specialty assignments?

Some are often more interested in how much time off they can get or when they can test for promotion (sound familiar). For some, a great working environment is more important than pay or other benefits, and for some agencies, this is a focal point for recruiting and selecting the right candidate.

In a thirty-four-year career, I have served in a small municipal agency, a large metropolitan Sheriff’s Office, and now a large university, and I can attest that successful officer skill sets for each agency are different. As a Sheriff’s Office captain, deputies I was responsible for constantly addressed violent crime and dangerous situations on a daily basis. These deputies thrived in

this fast paced environment, could multi-task, and signed up for this level of activity. As a police executive at a large university, our mission is to provide a safe environment, and violent crime is rare. We recruit officers who are self-motivated, emphasize community policing and possess superior communication abilities that have the capacity to immediately switch gears to handle any situation competently and professionally. I can’t offer a large variety of assignments, but officers do have the time to practice community policing, and several say their number one reason they stay is because of the working environment.

Simply sending officers to career fairs and hoping to have candidates stop by your table is not effective and has gone the way of the dinosaur. Police executives must develop a strategy to hire and retain sworn personnel who are diverse and reflective of the community. The plan cannot be to take whomever walks through the door.

Although not all inclusive, a successful recruiting and retention plan should include: Determine and prioritize specific traits that an agency and community desires in their police officers and then hire officers based on those who possess those desired characteristics.

The pressure is enormous to quickly fill open positions, but it is imperative to recruit and hire the right personnel based on your organizational and community needs. You might be in a position to hire good candidates, but if they do not meet agency or community expectations or have the qualities you are looking for, you may soon find yourself in the same situation of having to refill a vacancy.

Recruit and select officers who identify and bond with the agency culture (organizational fit), who are compatible with and capable of achieving organizational goals, and who understand community demographics. If officers bond with the agency and the community, they are more likely to be effective and maintain employment.

All employees should understand the mission and goals of the agency and the desirable characteristics of potential officers. An agency needs to have specially trained personnel who reflect the diversity of the agency and community to assist in the recruiting process who can follow up with potential candidates.

However, every agency employee is a recruiter and should be on the lookout for talent.

Sell your agency through social media. Highlight achievements of officers and publicize all the

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great aspects and activities of the agency. Facebook, Twitter and other social media avenues are a necessity in our media driven world.

Diversity is critical to the recruiting mission, and an agency must be aggressive in their hiring practices, as every agency is looking to have a police force reflective of their respective communities. Have feelers out in the community and use community members on hiring interview boards. This increases buy-in and demonstrates an agency’s commitment to the community.

shave off time between testing, interviews, and background checks, then an agency will lose fewer candidates.

perspective candidates. Constant attention will go a long way in establishing an agency’s credibility.

Combat the “grass is greener” effect, where officers are lured away by the perception of better benefits, increased pay, or other incentives. If an officer is leaving, conduct a frank and honest exit interview. It might not influence that particular officer’s decision to leave, but you might glean information that assist you in the future.

Recruiting and retaining talent is only going to get more difficult. Targeting, recruiting, hiring, and retaining sworn law enforcement officers who possess skill sets geared toward your specific agency and community demographics is paramount for providing effective service delivery and ensuring the wellbeing of law enforcement agencies. ■

Have a personal relationship with the staff of your military veterans organizations, as well as the directors of law enforcement academies and deans of criminal justice programs with colleges and universities. Share your agency’s vision and characteristics, and use them as eyes and ears for potential candidates.

Streamline the hiring process. I have lost candidates because the process was too long. Candidates will often accept the first offer of employment. A matter of days can make the difference.

Thoroughness is important, but if an agency can find ways to

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THE BODY SHOP

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Firefighters: are you struggling with Compassion Fatigue?

By: Dr. Karlie Moore

At this point we all know that many firefighters suffer from PTSD. But did you know about compassion fatigue, a similar problem that develops over time rather than from one specific trauma? Read on to see if you or someone you know may be suffering from this and what to do about it.

Compassion fatigue refers to the cost of caring for others over the course of a career.

It is characterized as an emotional and physical exhaustion that occurs as the result of constantly being exposed to the suffering of others, which ultimately changes the way you respond to people.

A PTSD and compassion fatigue counselor for first responders, Francoise Mathieu, says “At some point we notice this gradual and profound emotional and physical erosion of our ability to engage compassionately with other people…particularly patients, clients, but also sometimes our loved ones.”

And it’s confirmed by science: People who are exposed to traumatic events show the same brain activity over time as the

victims in the traumatic events.

You may even start becoming anxious about keeping yourself and your family safe in everyday situations where you’ve responded to injured people, but are generally not considered unsafe environments, for example in a car or at a pool. This anxiety is a real issue called secondary trauma, and it can lead you down a path toward compassion fatigue and PTSD.

life, and whether or not you have resolved the emotions associated with that.

• Your social support system – whether you have resources and support at work and home that help you to cope with the stressful situations that you’re exposed to.

• Your current life circumstances – whether your life is stress free or you’re going through a divorce, caring for aging parents, raising young children, etc.

• Luck – some guys get all the crappy calls. And when the victim is the same age as your own child, that is scientifically proven to increase the trauma that you feel.

So why are some firefighters more resilient than others when it comes to avoiding extreme amounts of job stress and ultimately PTSD or compassion fatigue?

Yet the #1 MOST CRUCIAL FACTOR determining your resiliency is whether or not you take care of yourself.

A few factors that play a role are: • Your innate personality and temperament – something that you’re born with.

• Your personal experience with trauma in your own

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daily habit and things you may do less often. For example, fishing may be an enjoyed activity that helps you to stop dwelling on work, but you may not do it every day.

You should also have an activity that you do every time you get off shift, which Mathieu calls a “transition ritual.” She gives a great example saying, “Imagine how hard it would be to relax if you never took your uniform off after you got home from work.” You need to mentally take your uniform off too.

problems, and other signs that the extreme amounts of stress hormones circulating in your body are wreaking real havoc on your body. You may also develop insomnia.

• Emotional irritability: you may be lacking patience and find yourself getting mad/ sad/annoyed at the drop of a hat (also a sign of sleep deprivation). You could also be more distracted.

So if you think you may be in the yellow or red zone and experiencing some of the symptoms of secondary trauma, compassion fatigue or even PTSD, look at your lifestyle and see what changes you could make.

Some examples could be reading the newspaper, walking your dog, debriefing your shift with a coworker or spouse, exercising, or even just a specific way that you like to drink a cup of coffee.

Perhaps you already have a habit like this and didn’t realize it – either way, know how important it really is.

Need your spouse to buy in?

How do you know if you’ve developed compassion fatigue?

Mathieu explains that PTSD and compassion fatigue lie on a continuum. It’s not something you don’t have one day and then develop the next…it builds over time. She describes this continuum as a sliding scale from the “green zone, to yellow zone, to red zone.”

How do you know if you’re in the red zone?

• Physical manifestations: back and neck pain, stomach

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I’ve heard this topic discussed a lot in the fire service and I’ve only ever heard that the best treatment is to talk about it. That would work for me, since I’m extremely extroverted, but I’ve always wondered about the people for whom talking just isn’t that cathartic? Well here’s another, and perhaps an even more powerful treatment: beef up your self care routine. Take naps, get exercise, stop the bad habits, do more of your hobbies…

• Self-medicating: doing things to make yourself feel better that are not healthy for you such as overeating and eating unhealthy foods, drinking too much alcohol, smoking, gambling, or even just binging on TV. Becoming an adrenaline junkie may also be a sign that you’re self medicating with adrenaline.

Some of you reading this feel that your spouse won’t support this. Then have them read this article. I am a firefighter’s wife. I practice what I preach so I know it can be hard to prioritize my husband’s hobbies, for example, over things that seem more productive on the outside, like cleaning out the garage. But the science shows that my reprioritizing helps keep him healthy, which keeps our family healthy and happy. It takes some sacrifice but in the end is completely worth it.

The most simple, yet powerful tip to help fellow firefighters struggling with stress and anxiety Firefighters are dealing with

tremendous amounts of stress from many different sources these days. According to experts, this stress manifests itself into anger and cynicism in the workplace, compassion fatigue and PTSD.

“Anger and cynicism are a hallmark of trauma exposed workplaces.”

A PTSD and compassion fatigue counselor for first responders, Francoise Mathieu, made the above statement. She explains that firefighters deal with two kinds of work stress: 1) that from simply working long, hard hours, often with lacking resources, and 2) that from being exposed to so much trauma. It is the combination of these two that often result in anger and cynicism.

And that frustration can unfortunately be directed toward coworkers, often in a bullying fashion, or by them isolating themselves.

So how do you start the conversation with someone who you can see is struggling?

Mathieu points out that this can be an awkward topic. And because it is, a lot of us don’t do anything.

But that is the worst thing you can do. You should reach out to them.

But it doesn’t necessarily need to be solely to talk about it – it could be just inviting them out for a beer or to do something fun.

So what exactly do you say?

“I notice you’re not being yourself.”

It’s a simple, non-confrontational way to let someone know that they seem off. This can open up the conversation so they can talk to

you about it, or, if they don’t want to talk, they’ll know you care.

I once said this to a firefighter whom I’d gotten to know since I’d done his fitness assessment for several years. He responded by saying I was right, and that he was struggling with the frustration of constantly tending to patients who weren’t interested in helping themselves. He ultimately made some major life changes and appears to be his normal happy self again. I can’t say for certain, but maybe the concern that I expressed, and hopefully some of his coworkers did too, helped him see how badly the stress was affecting him and spurred him to make a change.

giving graphic details from gruesome calls that you’ve been on. Here are some smart steps to follow: 1. Ask your coworker for permission to tell them about a difficult call.

2. Give some warning that this is information about a traumatic situation.

3. Start with the big picture and then begin to give more details. This gives them a chance to tell you if they prefer not to hear more.

Don’t try and diagnose their issue by saying “I think you have a problem/PTSD, etc.”

I know that if someone told me all the details about the death of a child the same age as mine, with no warning, I would be very upset. Had they first followed these steps, I would have had the chance to stop them before the information became traumatic for me as well.

It’s important to note that Mathieu says if a person is really isolating themselves – not wanting to be around others at work and at home – that is a hallmark sign of depression, and they need to see a professional as it’s beyond the scope of a caring friend to treat the problem.

Bottom line…ALL first responders are affected by the stress of the job. But you CAN take small and large steps to alleviate this stress, both for yourself and your coworkers. To learn more about these steps read my other article on compassion fatigue.

What else can you do?

The information in this article was taken from this video interview with Francoise Mathieu.

Practice “low impact debriefing.”

This means to avoid flippantly

Dr. Karlie Moore has a PhD in Exercise Science and Nutrition and specializes in firefighter health. She has conducted fitness testing on hundreds of firefighters and has created the most comprehensive online wellness program for fire departments called the FitCulture program. Dr. Moore is also married to a firefighter and so understands their lifestyle and the health challenges associated with it.

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FINANCIAL REPORT 2017

STATUTORY STATEMENTS

December 31st 2017 Assets Bonds Stocks - Preferred Stocks - Common Real Estate Certificate Loans Cash and Cash Equivalents Amounts Recoverable from Reinsurer Data Processing Equipment Deferred & Uncollected Premiums Due Interest Due & Accrued Other Invested Assets Furniture and Equipment Health care ($0) and Other Amounts Receivable Other Admitted Assets Receivables for Securities

Liabilities

Total Assets

Certificate: Life Insurance Reserves: A&H Insurance Annuities Life Certificate and Contract Claims A&H Certificate & Contract Claims Dividend Accumulations Dividend Provision - Next Year Advance Premiums Commissions Due or Accrued General Expense Due or Accrued Taxes, Licenses Due or Accrued Agents Credit Balances Remittances Not Allocated Asset Valuation Reserve Interest Maintenance. Reserve Aggregate write-ins for Liabilities Minimum Liability SSAP #89 Payable for Security

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Total Assets Surplus Total Liabilities & Surplus

12/31/2017 (unaudited)

12/31/2016 (unaudited)

$142,733,169 $128,500 $29,404,491 $2,227,348 $2,934,143 $2,424,511 $335,000 $622,643 $2,072,274 $1,696,753 $662,199 $42,940 $751,929 $1,087,595 $0

$135,784,454 $128,500 $24,478,435 $2,280,595 $2,896,416 $1,983,254 $675,000 $231,319 $2,145,428 $1,573,070 $772,995 $30,337 $739,455 $862,851 $0

$187,123,845

$174,582,458

$43,764,374 $12,766,411 $58,146,950 $390,397 $2,330,221 $5,217,230 $766,000 $55,204 $153,742 $477,596 $52,000 $144,497 $300,718 $4,713,383 $102,526 $4,295,834 $0 $2,623

$41,754,143 $10,354,686 $57,906,423 $509,004 $1,980,963 $5,198,199 $724,000 $63,261 $158,170 $438,962 $75,976 $173,088 $396,038 $4,062,148 $0 $3,105,053 $0 $9,163

$133,589,946 $50,902,197 $184,492,143

$126,909,278 $45,682,203 $172,591,481

For the Year Ending

12/31/2017 (unaudited)

12/31/2016 (unaudited)

Total

$7,873,376 $21,643,827 $2,794,202 $457,662 $5,038,154 $49,888 $102,526 $37,959,634

$7,586,079 $20,433,917 $3,211,257 $437,243 $4,623,533 $14,963 $73,414 $36,380,406

Total

$4,408,138 $4,428,391 $9,153,868 $743,323 $149,628 $2,022,997 $2,411,725 $240,527 $2,866,341 $6,657,812 $179,253 $7,767 $23,569,356

$3,018,590 $4,458,194 $8,772,041 $1,040,640 $148,603 $1,625,128 $1,374,367 $592,622 $2,906,677 $7,033,965 $235,307 ($35,334) $31,170,800

Net Gain Before Refunds Refunds to Members

$4,679,106 $748,596

$5,209,606 $707,970

Net Gain/(Loss) After Refunds Net Realized Capital Gains/(Loss)

$3,930,509 $1,307,077

$4,501,636 $368,293

Net Income/(Loss) from Operations

$5,237,586

$4,869,929

$45,682,203 $5,237,586 $2,378,896 ($640,725) $0 ($651,235) ($1,104,529) $5,219,993 $50,902,196

$40,850,231 $4,869,929 $809,611 $24,323 $0 ($772,474) ($99,418) $4,831,972 $45,682,203

Income:

Life Insurance Premiums

Accident & Health Premiums

Annuity Premiums

Commission & Expense Allowance on Reinsurance Ceded

Net Investment Income

Other Misc. Income

Amortization - Int. Maintenance Reserve

Expenses:

Death Benefits & Endowments

Annuity Payments & Surrenders

Accident & Health Benefits

Life Insurance Surrender Benefits

Interest on Contract Funds

Reserve Increase: Life Insurance

Accident & Health Annuities Commissions

General/Fraternal Expenses

Insurance Fees, Licenses, Taxes

Increase/Decrease in Loading

Surplus Funds Account Funds at Beginning of Period Net Income from Operations / (Loss) Change in Unrealized Capital Gains Change in Non-Admitted Items Change a/c Change in Valuation Basis Change in Asset Valuation Reserve Other Surplus Fund Changes* Net Change in Surplus for the Year Surplus Funds End Period

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MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD

THOSE WHO PERFORM

Above and Beyond Pedestrian vs. Motor Vehicle Stamford, Connecticut — On February 3, 2018, Rescue Co. #1 (Lieutenant Bruce Wagoner, Firefighter Carl Fox, Firefighter Scott Gill, and Firefighter Robert Pickering) was returning from a dive rescue call when the officer overheard companies being assigned to a pedestrian vs. motor vehicle accident nearby. The company immediately responded and arrived on scene within 25 seconds. Upon arrival, firefighter/ EMTs assessed the patient and found her to be in cardiac arrest secondary to trauma sustained in the accident. Members initiated CPR, ventilation with a bag mask, and the application of an AED. The LUCAS 2 CPR device was attached to the patient as well.

Upon arrival SEMS paramedics initiated advanced level care and assisted by SFD firefighters, transported the patient to the Stamford Hospital emergency department where resuscitation was successful. The following day, the patient was transferred to a local medical center for continuing care and is on the road to recovery.

Unconscious and not Breathing Stamford, Connecticut — On April 13, 2018, Truck Co. #3 (Lieutenant William Wood, Firefighter John Robotti,

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Firefighter David O’Hara, and Firefighter Christopher Gloersen) was dispatched, along with paramedic ambulance from Stamford EMS, for the report of a 60-year-old male who was unconscious and not breathing. Members initiated medical care including CPR, oxygen, ventilations, and applied an AED, which indicated no shock. Members continued CPR and applied the LUCAS 2 chest compression device to the patient. After approximately 6 minutes after application, the patient regained a palpable pulse but was still apneic. The patient was ventilated with a bag mask and oxygen. Upon arrival of SEMS paramedic’s, patient care was transferred and firefighters assisted the paramedics with patient care en route to the Stamford Hospital Emergency Department. Upon arrival, the patient was relatively stable.

It was reported that the patient did recover and left the hospital two days later. Due to the fast and competent action of the firefighters that patient received a new lease of life and a chance to recover. Members utilized the Medtronics defibrillator and the LUCAS CPR machine on this patient.

Attempted Suicide St. Petersburg, Florida — On May

15, 2018, Sergeant William Burris was notified, along with other members of the St. Petersburg Police Department Hostage Negotiation Team, of a suicide attempt. As instructed by the Hostage Negotiation Team leader, Sgt. Burris responded to the location to assist with the situation and provide equipment that may be needed. When arriving at the scene, he went to the location where the negotiations were occurring.

The negotiations were taking place on the balcony of a 17th floor condominium. This balcony was an open air balcony with a railing around the exterior portion. The suicidal victim was on the north end of the balcony and on the exterior of the railing, standing on a very narrow portion of the balcony and holding onto the railing. The victim was extremely distraught and expressing a very clear desire to leap from the balcony specifically to end his life.

Officer Chrisie Lopez was on the balcony actively negotiating while Detective Bilbrey was at the door way to the balcony assisting her. Sgt. Jones was coordinating the negotiations on the balcony with Officer R. Taylor who was gathering real time intelligence on this person for Officer Lopez as she negotiated. Sgt. Burris, the

HNT Team Leader was providing leadership and coordination for this process, as well as the St. Pete Fire & Rescue in the condominium and the Police and Fire leadership on the ground.

balcony that he was standing on. Officer Lopez, along with Detective Bilbrey was able to convince the distraught man to come back into the condo and off of the balcony. As Officer Lopez continued to negotiate with this person, he suddenly made the choice that he wanted to come

Officer Lopez and Detective Bilbrey were developing a rapport with this person and were making positive gains. Officer Lopez was the point person and primary negotiator. This was a face to face negotiation, with just a couple of feet between Officer Lopez and the victim.

As the negotiation continued, this person continued to be extremely distraught. Due to this person’s actions and mental state, Sgt. Burris instructed the SPFR personnel to use their equipment to try and secure Officer Lopez in an attempt to prevent this person from grabbing her and causing her to fall with him. To be clear, a fall from this balcony on the 17th floor of the building provided zero chance of survivability and this fact was clearly Officer Chrisie Lopez receiving award from PFIA Agent Richard Thomas. understood by both Officer Lopez and Detective Bilbrey back into the condo and he did along with everyone else in that not want to jump, however, his condo. physical ability to hold the railing Throughout the negotiation and stand on the narrow ledge of Officer Lopez remained calm and the balcony was quickly fading. professional with a determined The man suddenly reached out and caring personality, which to Officer Lopez while asking completely concealed the for help. While only having a extremely precarious situation she rope affixed to her waist by the and this person were involved in.

SPFR personnel and her closest The victim began to experience assistance still out of arms reach, physical issues and was having Officer Lopez did not hesitate difficulty hanging onto the railing and took hold of this person’s and continuing to balance on hand helping him to keep his the very narrow portion of this position on the exterior portion

of the balcony. In doing this, Officer Lopez was definitely in a precarious position. Officer Lopez did so knowing this but placing this man’s safety ahead of her own. Officer Lopez was able to stabilize him until Detective Bilbrey, Sgt. Jones, and SPFR personnel could assist with getting him back onto the interior portion of the balcony and into the condo. The man made several spontaneous comments once back inside the condo that he wanted “to be gone,” but he couldn’t do that to Officer Lopez. Those words from the distraught man speak volumes about the professionalism and ability of Officer Lopez.

This man is alive today solely due to the actions and abilities of Sgt. Jones, Det. Bilbrey, and Officer Lopez. This man created a very dangerous environment and position for Officer Lopez. She placed herself in an extremely dangerous position and at great personal risk of personal injury or death to save this man from killing himself.

Furthermore, her actions in that dangerous position coupled with physically taking hold of this person while knowing the risks she was taking in doing so showed incredible personal bravery.

Officer Lopez showed incredible personal bravery that were in the highest traditions of the St. Petersburg Police Department.

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SWAP SHOP

CLASSIFIEDS

For Sale or For Swap PATCHES Starting a police and fire patch/ pin collection for my grandson.

Will trade one for one. Just add self-addressed envelope with your patch. I am a 35-year veteran.

Contact: Sal Franscino, 63 Lauren Lane, Brick, NJ 08723, or 908907-0844. (0115) • Pueblo, CO, police officer and EOD tech looking to trade police, fire, bomb, and military patches.

Will trade one for one, with many extras. Contact R. Jones at k-rjones@comcast.net; or mail items to R. Jones, 24400 Gale Road, Pueblo, CO 81006-1995.

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OTHER

Retired Cleveland Police Officer Bob Guttu’s book, “Community Policing (It Really Works).”

Contact: Bob Guttu at rguttu@ clevelandpolicefoundation.org.

(0217) • Fire bike painting commemorating 9/11 by artist Motor Marc Lacourciere. A framed giclee collector’s piece, #2 of 250, $1,200. Contact: William Irby at 386-316-8275 or skipirby@aol. com. (0314) • Honor your badge hero today.

Give them a personalized 8x11 color print with their name and

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prayer for their service and safety - with free prayer cloth. $6 & free shipping. Visit www.

FirePolicePrayer.com. (0314) • Custom-designed blankets with PD/FD logos. Choice of colors to match department and company patches. Contact NHRF&R FF Stefan S. Vassallo at 973-7681049 or Sv145@aol.com.

50x60 80 cotton 20 poly $65 Free shipping in the Continental US. • Wanted: Fire grenades, leather fire helmets, and solid stream leather handled nozzles with shut-off valves. Contact Mark Carter at 352-494-7619 or markhaynescarter@gmail.com.

(0215) • Retired Police Officer Michael Price, mike22price@yahoo. com. Shadow Boxes by Officer Friendly. Specializing in paying tribute to Police, Fire, Corrections, EMS, and Military with customized shadow boxes.

Go to www.facebook.com/ shadowboxesbyofficerfriendly for samples of my work. (1115) • Herculaneum, MO, Fire Department patches to trade.

One for one. New patches only.

Have other patches to trade as well. Bill Haggard, 441 Jefferson, Herculaneum, MO 63048. 636475-5476 or billh6300@hotmail. com. (0216) • Kansas Fire Lieutenant 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. (0816) • Wanted: I’m looking to trade police/fire patches or pins. I’m building a shadow box. Will trade one for one. Contact: A. Ferguson at fergusonadrianne@yahoo. com or mail items to 1234 Texas Ave., Shreveport, LA 71101.

(1116) • 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 903221-6344 • For Sale: Crosstech Fire Boots with Powertoe, Size 9.5E, gently used in great condition, Made

in the USA, $100. Call Kristy at 616-644-6820 • Wanted: I collect antique fire memorabilia and any items from Wilmington, DE Fire Department.

Contact E. Tickner at bat6wfd@ verizon.net or call 302-598-6038 and leave a message. (0518) • Two Tarrant County badges for free, just pay postage. Contact Dolores Stewart at 817-239-6653.

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ODDS N ENDS

MISCELLANEOUS

Various Kinds of Things

Denver Police Officer Joseph Teeter served the city of Denver for 11 years until he unexpectedly passed away August 22, 2017. Teeter is survived by his two daughters. His daughter Peyton recently graduated from high school. In honor of her dad, several Denver Police Officers were present to cheer her on as she accepted her diploma.

Thank you to the officers who supported Peyton on her big day!

Evansville Firefighter and PFIA Member Jamie Phillips was recently visited by a little girl who wants to be a firefighter.

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Members of Evansville, Indiana and Henderson, Kentucky Fire Department dive teams training on the Ohio River.

PFIA Agents Dominick De Pinto, Chad DiGiorgio, Mike Parise, and Regional Manager Ed Griffith with Bergen County, New Jersey recruits.

Houses built by Evansville Fire Department and Scott Township Fire Department members for a recent Make-A-WishÂŽ event.

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UNIT CITATION AWARD PFIA’s

Honorary Mention Atlantic City, New Jersey — Since 2010, Retired Battalion Chief Bill Rogers, Firefighter BJ Hamilton, and Firefighter Vinny Carleo, have been responsible for the organization and operation of the nonprofit organization, Atlantic City Firefighters Toys for Children. Rogers has been involved much longer than 2010.

About 16 years ago, the charity, (Atlantic City Firefighters Toys for Children) started out as dropboxes in the firehouses. Firefighters would drop gifts in these boxes and be donated to other organizations. Today, they are a stand alone organization that raises thousands of dollars and reach thousands of children.

Christmas 2017, they raised over $18,000 through their fill the boot campaign. All of the money raised stays within the city and is used for its residence.

Families in need are identified by the community itself in the following ways: 1. School administrators identify a certain number of children from each school. The children and their families are invited to a party sponsored by a local city business. This years location was the Atlantic City Aquarium and the Claridge Hotel. Santa Claus arrives on the fire truck and kids have milk and cookies, sing songs, watch movies, dance, etc. At the end of the evening, they get to select a gift from hundreds of choices. A total of 500 children were in attendance between both events.

5. Christmas morning ACFD makes a trip to the hospital with Santa to deliver gifts to any child who is unfortunate enough to be in the hospital during the holiday season.

6. They also work with any families displaced by fire, giving gifts raging from toys, computers, t.v.’s, video games, bikes, clothes, and more.

7. In addition to their conventional means of identifying families in need, they also are informed about special cases that come to them through phone calls and emails from teachers, principals, politicians, firefighters, church leaders, etc. In these special situations they will go above their ordinary charitable giving to do as much as they can to insure these families have a special holiday.

This year the ACFTC was proud to announce that in addition to their normal charitable activities, they were able to donate 200 winter coats to needy families throughout Operation Warm.

Through the tireless and valiant efforts of retired Chief Bill Rodgers, Firefighter Hamilton, Firefighter Carleo, and the Atlantic City Fire Department, the Atlantic City Firefighters Toys for Children proudly donated presents, food, clothing, and other essentials to over 2,000 children in need this past holiday season.

2. The Atlantic City Rescue Mission, Jewish Family Services, and the PAL (Police Athletic League) also identify children in need.

3. Atlantic City Firefighters Toys for Children partners with local churches, such as St. Nicks and Star of the Sea. (Nearly 1,000 children attend Star of the Sea event.)

4. Atlantic City Firefighters Toys for Children host a party with the Irish Pub of Atlantic City, “Friends in Action” charity and the city council with over 400 children.

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CHILI & DONUTS

HERE’S THE FUN

A Little Humor ♫♪ ♫♪♪♪♫ ♫♪ Lip Sync

The start of the viral Lip Sync Challenge originated from Deputy Alexander Mena from the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.

Mena says, “It was just to my friends at first and something I do after work and just to have fun at the end of the day and put a smile on peoples faces. I also wanted to help out with good vibes for the sheriff’s office, I sent them to my sergeant and it took off from there.”

As part of the lip sync challenge, members of Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department filmed a lip sync video on Monument Circle. A number of IMPD officers got together with members of the community to fulfill the challenge with “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” by Justin Timberlake.

The song was chosen after an online poll by IMPD.

Lip Sync

We also have the Evansville Police Department responding to the Henderson, Kentucky Police Department’s lip sync challenge to “Ain’t no mountain high enough”

by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell.

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e t i r o v a f r u o f o e Som ! s e p i c e r Fall Slow-Cooker Brat and Sauerkraut Soup Ingredients

1 lb uncooked Bratwurst, cut into ½ inch-thick slices 1 lb tiny new red potatoes, cut into quarters

Shrimp & Grits Ingredients For the grits: 3 cups milk 3 cups heavy cream 1 cup stone-ground white cornmeal 2 tbs. unsalted butter Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Directions For the grits:

For the shrimp: 2 tbs.. olive oil 1 medium onion, minced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 pound andouille sausage, cut in chunks 1 bell pepper, diced 4 Cubanelle peppers, diced ¼ cup all-purpose flour 2 cups chicken stock 2 to 3 bay leaves

1 ts. paprika

2 pounds large shrimp Place a 3-quart pot over ½ lemon, juiced medium-high heat. Add the Kosher salt milk and cream. Slowly whisk in the cornmeal Freshly ground black (grits). When the grits begin pepper to bubble, turn the heat 2 tbs. chopped parsley down to medium low and 4 green onions, sliced simmer, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon.

Allow to cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until the mixture is smooth and thick.

Remove from heat and stir in the butter, season with salt and pepper.

1 ts. fennel seeds, crushed

For the shrimp:

½ ts. caraway seeds

Place a deep skillet over medium heat and coat with the olive oil. Add the onion, garlic, and diced peppers; sauté for 2 minutes to soften. Add the sausage and cook, stirring, until there is a fair amount of fat in the pan and the sausage is brown. Sprinkle in the flour and stir with a wooden spoon to create a roux. Slowly pour in the chicken stock and continue to stir to avoid lumps. Toss in the bay leaves and bring the liquid to a simmer, add the shrimp about 5 – 10 minutes before serving to avoid over cooking.

Simmer until the shrimp are pink and the gravy is smooth and thick and remove from heat. (For a little extra heat, add tsp. of cayenne pepper.) Add the lemon juice, season with salt and pepper and stir in; top with the parsley and green onion. Spoon the grits into a serving bowl and then top with the shrimp mixture. Serve immediately.

2 small onions coarsely chopped 1 cup sliced celery 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 bay leaves 1 14 ½ - oz. can Bavarian-style sauerkraut 2 14 ½ - oz. cans lower-sodium beef broth 1 tbs. spicy brown mustard 1 tbs. cider vinegar

Directions In a large skillet, cook Bratwurst slices over mediumhigh heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until browned on all sides, stirring frequently. Remove from skillet and set aside.

In a 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, combine potatoes, onions, celery, garlic and bay leaves. Top with browned Bratwurst and sauerkraut. In a large bowl, whisk together broth, mustard, vinegar, paprika, fennel seeds and caraway seeds. Pour into cooker.

Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 7 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 3 ½ hours. Discard the bay leaves.

Recipes and photos courtesy of midwestliving.com

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Directory of Advisory Board Members & Account Representatives (H) Home Phone Alabama Birmingham PD PAUL A. IRWIN JR. 205-365-7092 (C) 205-591-0911 (B)

California San Jose FD RICHARD FLOYD 800-832-7333 (W)

Colorado Arvada FD TODD HOBLER 720-540-4940 (H) 303-919-7759 (C) todd.hobler@arvadafire.com Berthoud FD & Longmont FD LEE SCOTT 970-532-2869 (H) 970-290-6423 (C) spockk73@gmail.com Denver FD JAMES H. SNYDER 303-888-0810 (C) 303-425-6042 (F) jsnyder6181@msn.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 Sheriff MICHAEL P. BENNETT 720-273-9292 (H) Denver West Metro Fire Rescue DUANE G. PELL 303-238-2328 (H) 303-810-2480 (C) pelldp@q.com Littleton FD BRIAN A. CRONIN 303-346-1671 (H) Mountain View FD MIKE STRATTON 970-587-8923 (H) 970-412-6730 (C) mikestratton@gmail.com mstratton@mvfpd.org

Connecticut Bridgeport FD DAVID DOBBS 203-913-3049 (C) 203-331-0056 (H) ffdave17@hotmail.com

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(B) Business Phone

Bridgeport FD MIKE KAMSZIK 203-767-3331 (C) mikekamszik@gmail.com Bridgeport FD LUIS A. RIVERA 203-526-1976 (C) hogfire@optonline.net

Robinson State Corrections ROSENDO DELEON JR. 860982-9692 (C) rodeleonjr0311@gmail.com

Bridgeport FD MATTHEW DEYSENROTH 203-948-3548 (C) mattd196@aol.com

Stamford FD PATRICK J. TRIPODI 203-394-7048 (C) ptripodi@charter.net

CT State Corrections - Garner SCOTT STRIELKAUSKAS 203-206-2027 (C) 203-757-0036 (H) scottstriel@icloud.com

Stamford PD FRANKIE FORBES 203-469-5320 (H) 203-627-0259 (C) dblf11484@sbcglobal.net

East Hartford FD MATTHEW BRAUNSHWEIGER 860-539-0365 (C) Hartford FD EDWARD MACHIAL 860-985-9350 (C) latinofire73@yahoo.com Hartford PD NAZARIO J. FIGUEROA 860-296-8214 (C) nazariofigueroa@sbcglobal.net 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 JAMES ELLIOTT 203-500-5373 (H) kingjamesxxiii@aol.com New Haven FD and Branford FD & PD JASON T. CUSACK 203-996-0597 (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) Norwalk FD & PD GARY MECOZZI 203-965-5345 (W) Norwalk FD & PD RONALD SPAGNUOLO 203-854-3014 (W) 203-515-1365 (C) lukespags12@gmail.com

Southington FD & PD MICHAEL KAHN 860-982-5567 (C) kahn358@hotmail.com

Waterbury FD JOHN PERUGINI 203-233-3394 (C) johnperugini1987@gmail.com Waterbury PD JASON COCCHIOLA 860-637-0239 (C) jasoncocchiola0@gmail.com Waterbury PD MICHAEL STOKES 860-637-0815 (C) mikestokes628@gmail.com

(F) Fax Number Jacksonville FD ANTHONY E. RAGANS 904-768-3546 (H) 904-699-7181 (C) tbone247@att.net Orlando FD T.J. LOWREY 407-970-0893 (C) pfia.tj@gmail.com Orlando PD JASON BATURA 321-228-7821 (C) pfiaorlandorep@aol.com Palm Bay FD & PD ROBERT YOUHAS 321-725-4172 (H) 321-501-9383 (C) pm367nw@juno.com Port St. Lucie FD & Sheriff MICHAEL RIZZELLO 772-370-4803 (C) firerizz@aol.com St. Petersburg FD TOMMY DORSEY 727-647-8807 (C) tdd1121@aol.com

(P) Pager Number DeKalb Co. PD & FD TAD LANDAU 404-557-4205 (H) tadlandau@yahoo.com Macon Bibb Co. FD & PD STEPHEN M. STAFFORD 478-978-5316 (H) ss20041@cox.net Savannah FD & PD JASON ROEHM 989-239-1450 (H) roehmjason@yahoo.com Whitfield Co. FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections BRETT MILLER 706-208-2160 (C) bmiller0828@gmail.com

Illinois Chicago FD MICHAEL J. SHANAHAN 312-307-8795 (C) mspfia@msn.com Chicago FD MICHAEL WALSH 773-852-2927 (C) pfia3210@att.net

Delaware

St. Petersburg FD WINTHROP M. NEWTON 727-323-1213 (H) iwilldo@earthlink.net

Chicago, Southern Suburbs FD & PD, University Park FD JEFFERY A. DUHOSKI 708-927-0960 paidnproud@aol.com

Wilmington FD & PD ANTHONY HARRIS 302-250-5276 (C) aharris275@msn.com

St. Petersburg PD MICKY CORDIVIOLA 813-362-7845 (C) smcordiviola@verizon.net

Decator FD LYLE MEADOR 217-972-2568 (C) lylemeador@gmail.com

Florida

St. Petersburg PD RICHARD THOMAS 727-798-7165 (C) rthomas1@knology.net

Peoria PD TERRY L. PYATT 309-697-9325 (H)

Bay County FD, PD, Sheriff, & Corrections PATRICK WILLIS 850-640-1599 (C) gulftigershark@mail.com Bradford County FD, PD, Sheriff, & Corrections TERRASA D. WOOD 904-769-9462 (C) twoodpfia@gmail.com Cape Coral FD EDWARD AGOCS 239-214-1467 (H) edagocs@yahoo.com Deltona FD JOE LAFOND 386-566-8029 (H) jlafond2887@yahoo.com Gainesville FD EUGENE DUGAN 386-344-3427 (C) ejd0907@gmail.com Gainesville PD MARTIN HONEYCUTT 352-871-5360 (C) martinh5360@gmail.com

Tampa FD LORI KRISTOF 813-376-0994 (C) lmkristof@verizon.net Tampa PD SUSAN LIBERTZ 215-327-4872 (H) slibertzpfia@gmail.com Temple Terrace FD RON HOEDEBECK 813-610-0641 (C) rhoede2@gmail.com

Georgia Atlanta FD MARK V. McDONNELL 678-797-9728 (H) 770-301-3394 (C) mcdnl2410@yahoo.com Augusta FD & PD ERIC V. SMITH 706-339-5979 (C) smith23ev@hotmail.com

Rock Island FD NICK THOMPSON 309-314-6276 (C) nick3146276@yahoo.com

Indiana

Anderson FD & PD MATTHEW COLE 765-208-5179 (C) fftmc773@yahoo.com Columbus FD AARON EICHEL 812-603-8641 (C) aaroneichel246@gmail.com Evansville FD & PD GREG LEHMAN 812-455-3443 (C) 812-624-0023 (H) glehman64@gmail.com Fort Wayne FD CHARLES ‘DJ’ REID 260-615-9513 (C) charles.reid@cityofftwayne.org

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Fort Wayne PD JON A. BONAR 260-438-5815 (C) jon.bonar@cityoffortwayne.org Hammond FD JEFF HARTLERODE 219-671-2167 (C) pfia707@gmail.com Indianapolis FD ERIC HOFMEISTER 317-946-8551 (C) pfia332@gmail.com Indianapolis PD STEVE D. MURPHY 317-786-8198 (H) 317-696-7562 (C) pfsmurphy@gmail.com Indianapolis PD DAVID V. ROTH 317-490-9008 (C) rothventure@gmail.com Mishawaka/South Bend FD & PD NICK KAUFMAN 574-226-9681 (C) nikkik204@comcast.net

Jefferson Parish Sheriff KIM LENTZ 985-774-4414 (C) 985-639-1723 (H) lentz1848@bellsouth.net

New Bedford FD & PD JAMES ESTRELLA III 774-473-0451 (C) james.estrella@newbedfordpd.com

Belleville FD & PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com

Ocean County FD, PD & Sheriff HARRY ROON 609-709-6314 (C) hgroon@comcast.net

Lake Charles FD & PD MACK KENNEDY 337-855-3714 (H)

Wayland FD DANIEL BUENTELLO 508-922-2247 (C) danfd50@yahoo.com

Bloomfield FD JOE CALLEROS 862-220-6964 (H) joecalleros@yahoo.com

Passaic FD & PD JASON AYALA 973-249-7976 (H) samjay134@gmail.com

Mandeville FD ROBBY MARQUETTE 985-789-2814 (C) healthavengers@gmail.com

Worcester PD TIMOTHY REYNOLDS 774-253-6432 (H) tcr316@live.com

Brick Township PD DANIEL WALESKI 848-207-6471 (C) 732-262-1170 (W) dwaleski@brickpd.com

Passaic County Sheriff THOMAS M. PANZARINO 973-296-8006 (C) bkckgangarino@gmail.com

New Orleans & Slidell FD ALAN MELANCON 504-905-3185 (C) 985-690-1441 (H) wizmelancon@charter.net 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

Richmond FD & PD SCOTT CRULL 765-914-9153 (C) scrullpfia@gmail.com

Shreveport FD & PD, Caddo Parish Sheriff GARY L. RALPH 318-426-4034 (C) garyralph@bellsouth.net

Terre Haute FD DIANA LUTHER 812-243-0250 (C) lutherpfia@gmail.com

Shreveport PD JERRY SILVA 318-655-5627 (C) j.silva360@yahoo.com

Iowa

Slidell PD DAVID L. LENTZ 985-639-1723 (H) dlentz78@gmail.com

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 West Des Moines FD G. DOUGLAS REX 515-222-3423 (W) 515-991-3684 (C) doug@rex-com.net

Kansas Junction City FD, PD & Sheriff J. R. REYNOLDS 785-238-7835 (H) 785-375-1340 (C) j.r.jcfd@gmail.com Kansas City FD LOARN JEANNERET 913-371-5704 (H) loarnjeanneret@hotmail.com

Louisiana Baton Rouge FD PAUL H. OWENS 225-772-4190 (C) paulowens1948@gmail.com Caddo Parish FD JOEL A. MCVAY 318-560-1223 (H) jamcvay@live.com

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St. Landry Parish FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections RYAN BRIGNAC 337-351-6761 (C) 337-948-3045 (W) ryan_brignac@yahoo.com St. Tammany Parish FD MICHAEL SOULE 985-373-7829 (H) soulmpfia@yahoo.com

Maryland Montgomery County PD CARLO CORVOISIER 301-580-2595 (C) corvoisier73@gmail.com Montgomery County PD NOE DIAZ 240-876-7542 (C) ndiaz74@aol.com University of Maryland PD ZENOBIA SANTANA 347-229-3561 (C) pfia.santana@gmail.com Western PD, Sheriff, & Corrections ALLISON ARANA 301-730-0443 (C) allisonarana89@gmail.com

Massachusetts Hampden County Sheriff ADAM APPLE 413-237-3233 (H) New Bedford PD & FD

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Michigan Ann Arbor FD & PD CHRIS MCGLOTHIN 517-915-8316 (C) 810-237-6888 ext. 4479 (W)

Camden County PD & FD Cherry Hill FD ED MICUA 609-315-0609 (C) 856-428-3252 (H) edmicuapfia@verizon.net

Flint PD MICHAEL P. SULLIVAN 810-814-3381 (C) 810-237-6888 ext. 4479 (W)

Elizabeth PD ANTHONY “FOGE” FAZIO 908-377-2052 (C) foge69@aol.com

Grand Traverse City FD & PD KARYL L. MOORE 231-947-1758 (H) dfivestar@chartermi.net

Gloucester County FD & PD EDWARD VINCENT 856-316-2547 (C) edvincent.pfia@gmail.com

Oakland County FD, PD, Sheriff, & Corrections SARAH GOOCH 586-531-2129 depsmallfry@gmail.com

Hackensack FD THOMAS J. FREEMAN 201-843-6183 (H)

Wayne Co. FD & Sheriff BRIAN CHASE 734-752-0787 (H) bchase42@gmail.com

Missouri Kansas City Metro Area DONNIE SHOOK 816-315-9943 (C) pfiashook@gmail.com St. Louis FD BRYAN A. RADLEY 314-724-3005 (C) bryan.radley@yahoo.com

Nebraska Lincoln FD KARLA HOUFEK 402-499-1773 karlajhoufek@gmail.com Omaha FD JAMES E. CLINES 402-553-2634 (W) 402-968-1053 (C) jclines@cox.net Omaha FD RANDY WOLODKEWITSCH 402-216-9664 (C) 402-571-2694 (H) pfia.rjw656@gmail.com Omaha & La Vista PD JEFF WARNOCK 402-312-3211 junebug1568@gmail.com

New Jersey Ashbury Park FD PATRICK CASTELLANO 732-804-1563 patrick_castellano@yahoo.com Atlantic City FD GENNARO BASSO 609-214-3002 (C) gennarobasso81@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 Linden FD STEPHEN SMIGELSKY 732-634-8582 (H) 732-236-3036 (C) srs214@msn.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 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 & Essex County Sheriff ALEX MARTINEZ 973-390-1918 (C) alnpd@mac.com North Hudson FD ROBERT PILGER 201-638-5297 (H) rpilg@aol.com Northern Bergen PD MICHAEL PARISE 973-271-0069 (H) mparisepfia@gmail.com

Paterson PD FRANK DAUNNO 973-330-2968 (C) jrdaun@aol.com Port Authority FD RENNIE M. JACOB 973-433-6427 (W) pfia@rjacob.com South Bergen FD EDWARD J. TANDERIS 973-472-8999 (H) wset1@aol.com Sussex County FD & PD MICHAEL PARISE 973-271-0069 (H) mparisepfia@gmail.com Trenton FD GREGORY A. SWANSON 609-352-9931 (C) njpfia@gmail.com Union City PD DOMINICK De PINTO 201-401-4351 (C) dominick226@comcast.net

New Mexico Colfax Co. FD & Sheriff PAUL MAY 832-724-5818 (C) pm3149@sbcglobal.net

New York Albany FD EDWARD VERHOFF 518-378-1488 (C) everhoff@hotmail.com Albany PD KYLE PARKER 518-944-6206 (C) kjparker@albany-ny.org Albion Corrections THOMAS SUTTON 716- 471-9326 (C) co11to7@aol.com Binghamton FD JOHN M. SULLIVAN 607-771-6318 (H) Binghamton FD WILLIAM H. NEWLAND 607-724-5351 (H) Buffalo FD WENDY MAJTYKA-HARTMAN 716-479-2976 (C) ffwendi@gmail.com Buffalo PD JOHN A. PETRICCA 716-380-2057 (C) 716-649-3441 (H) jpd441@verizon.net Cattaraugus County Sheriff NATHAN A. ROOT 716-938-2239 (W) 716-498-3252 (C) naroot@cattco.org

Monroe County Sheriff ALFRED N. DeROSA 585-208-3902 (C) aderosa58@gmail.com

Greensboro FD CHRISTOPHER HOLMES 704-245-4308 cholmes@riskversity.com

Dayton Region MATT MATLOCK 937-409-1508 (C) mmatlock94@yahoo.com

Pittsburgh FD BOBBY JUNKER 412-551-9041 (C) robert.junker@pittsburghpa.gov

Niagara County Sheriff KEITH HETRICK III 716-622-6461 (C) keith.hetrick@gmail.com

Greensboro FD MATTHEW PATTERSON 336-382-4600 (C) mattsfiregfd@yahoo.com

Licking County FD & PD JOHN CAPRETTA 614-554-6688 (C) jcapretta@aol.com

Pittsburgh PD CARL R. MOROSETTI, JR. 412-600-2806 (C) crm3393@gmail.com

Winston-Salem FD DAVID POLLARD 336-403-7771 (C) wslocal682@gmail.com

Loveland/Symmes FD OTTO HUBER 513-583-3001 (W)

Scranton FD & PD & Waymart Corrections ANDY POLANSKY 570-961-9024 (H) 570-878-1248 (C) andy.polansky@verizon.net

Niagara Falls PD­ BRYAN DALPORTO 716-628-3221 (C) bdalporto@msn.com Niagara Falls FD JOSEPH TORRE 716-940-8225 (C) j.torre@nypfia.org Niagara Falls FD RISKY SANABRIA 716-550-0625 (C) riskybizz06@hotmail.com Niagara Falls PD RICK FLECK III 716-807-6876 (C) preekil7@aol.com Rochester FD & PD JONATHAN YOUNG 585-310-2259 (C) pfia@mac.com Schenectady FD MARK KARL 518-852-4953 (H) omm21@yahoo.com Schenectady FD RON BAIER 518-527-5107 (C) 518-864-7482 (H) ltreb4@aol.com

Raleigh FD CURTIS SHERIAN 919-630-0960 (C) clsherian@yahoo.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

Syracuse PD JOHN J. KAVANAGH 315-956-0470 (C) jkavanagh@syracusepolice.org

Cincinnati/Hamilton Co. FD MARK REUSS 513-574-3340 (H) 513-706-1287 (C) jamreuss@fuse.net

Syracuse FD JAMES ENNIS 315-430-0340 (C) 315-468-8630 (H) jennis@twcny.rr.com

Cleveland FD VINCE VIANCOURT 440-835-5647 (W) 216-534-6927 (C) benefits.consulting@yahoo.com

Troy FD RAYMOND J. DAVIS 518-423-8918 (C) sdavistroy@hotmail.com

Cleveland PD DAN VIANCOURT 216-990-2882 (C) dsv.pfia@gmail.com

Marietta FD JOE A. MATTHEWS 740-373-3053 (H) mayorjoe@suddenlink.net Marion FD & PD MICHAEL M. RADCLIFF 740-386-2582 (W) mandjradcliff@roadrunner.com

Johnston PD SETH D. CROSBY 401-641-1575 (C) scros788@gmail.com

Youngstown PD CHARLES GUZZY 330-707-2171 (H) 330-743-9380 (W)

Pawtucket FD & East Providence FD RAYMOND J. MASSE 401-639-0164 (H) pfia1261@gmail.com

Zanesville FD, PD, Sheriff, & Corrections RANDAL WINEGARDNER 740-475-8014 (C)

Pennsylvania Allegheny Co., PD STEVEN NAVE 412-704-7508 (H) (412)913-4613 (C) stevematt3@aol.com Erie FD MARIE PASTEWKA 814-873-5551 (C) mpastewka@aol.com Johnstown FD ROBERT J. OPETT 814-659-9313 (C) opett24@ymail.com McKeesport FD & PD JEFFREY D. TOMOVCSIK 412-523-3903 (C) 412-675-5050 Ext.640 (W) jtomo170@comcast.net

Troy PD CHRISTOPHER J. PARKER 518-378-2283 (C) parkerc24@yahoo.com Utica FD PETER A. CARUSO 315-725-5712 (C) pfiapete@yahoo.com

Columbus PD WILLIAM CAPRETTA 740-983-6347 (H) 614-563-9636 (C)

Philadelphia FD FRANK DAUBER, JR. 215-904-7143 (C) 215-904-7143 (H) francis5923@aol.com

Utica PD PETER A. CARUSO III 315-269-4886 (C) paac3@yahoo.com

Coshocton County FD & PD CORY WILSON 740-502-9240 (C) cwilsoniaff216@roadrunner.com

Philadelphia FD TIMOTHY G. McSHEA 267-331-0606 (C) tbonemick17@gmail.com

Dayton FD JOHN PARRY 937-974-6179 (C) john.parry11@yahoo.com

Pittsburgh FD DONALD DORSEY 412-680-9351 (P)

North Carolina Charlotte FD JEFFREY LONG 704-576-9194 (C) jlongpfia@gmail.com

Dayton PD SCOTT CRULL 765-914-9153 (C) scrullpfia@gmail.com

Rhode Island

Youngstown FD SHAWN MURRAY 330-518-2966 (C) mur511.sm@gmail.com

Columbus FD EDDIE MADISON 614-327-6707 (C) 614-769-2240 (B) eddiepfia@gmail.com

Wende State Corrections ANGEL L. MENDEZ 716-818-3797 (C) lou811@netzero.net

Western PA Corrections STEVEN MATTHEWS 814-931-1593 (C) smattco2@live.com

Penn. Law Enforcement JONATHON RUSH 412-952-5615 (C) jrushpfia@hotmail.com

Pittsburgh FD RONALD BLASKO 412-607-1798 (C) ronblasko@gmail.com Pittsburgh FD THOMAS HERAK 412-761-6281 (H)

Providence FD ANTHONY LANCELLOTTI 401-569-3551 (C) 401-946-6939 (H) iggylance29@cox.net Providence PD SCOTT ZAMBARANO 401-265-1657 (C) zambarano1075@yahoo.com

South Carolina Columbia FD & PD BRANDON COOK 803-920-2737 (H) brandon.cook13@gmail.com North Myrtle Beach FD & PD RICHARD BUDDELMEYER 843-249-5334 (C) pfia1913@sc.rr.com

Texas Amarillo FD, PD, & Corrections JOE C. PONDER 806-584-0953 (C) joeponder2012@yahoo.com Beaumont PD & FD TARAH MIRELES 409-790-3663 (C) tarahm55@yahoo.com Bee County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections RICHARD L. WEBB 361-319-3758 (C) urout_78102@yahoo.com Bowie Co. FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections LARETTA SMITH 903-244-4535 (C) laretta.smith@aol.com Brazos Co,. Sheriff JERRY BARRATT 979-492-1008 (C) barrattjn@gmail.com

Brazoria County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections PATRICK WARE 936-581-3309 (H) txpware@outlook.com Brazoria County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections VICKE MOSSBARGER 979-864-0286 (C) pfia.texas@gmail.com Coryell Co. FD & PD MIKE CLOUDS 936-293-0486 (C) mikeclouds@yahoo.com Denton County Sheriff LES WOODS 817-675-6151 (C) lwpfia@yahoo.com El Paso Sheriff RON MARTIN 915-256-7822 (C) 915-577-500 (W) mmartin727@sbcglobal.net Fannin Co. FD, PD, Sheriff, & Corrections JARED D. MARANGA 214-682-8413 (C) ekiorengo@gmail.com Fort Bend Sheriff CHERYL L. HILLEGEIST 713-480-6033 (C) chill77040@yahoo.com Galveston Sheriff & Corrections CECILIA FIELDS 409-370-7322 (C) niecies@swbell.net Garland FD JEFF TOKAR 972-781-7111 (W) Gatesville Corrections CAROLYN L. IRISH 254-248-5400 (H) Grimes Co., FD, PD, Sheriff, & Corrections SHERRIE BARRATT 979-574-6475 (C) barrattsl@gmail.com Gurney Unit Corrections CINDY ARNOLD 903-724-9007 (C) cindyarnold18@yahoo.com Harris County Sheriff & Corrections BRADY PULLEN 281-726-1770 (C) bpullen3425@gmail.com Harrison County Police & Fire FLOYD DUNCAN 903-930-9721 (C) 903-777-3694 (H) fduncan440@gmail.com Jasper FD & PD STANLEY D. CHRISTOPHER 409-381-0350 (H) chiefjpd@hotmail.com Jasper County Sheriff/Corr.

TERRY LEE 409-420-0662 (H) 409-383-7580 (C) tel87@yahoo.com

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Jefferson County Sheriff ROBERT ADAMS 409-722-1033 (W) bobbyadams288@hotmail.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 Otero Co. PD, FD, Sheriff, & Corrections MARK TARANTINO 915-637-6352 (C) texmark2@juno.com Pasadena FD, PD, & Corrections J.C. ROCK 832-457-1685 (H) rockfish007@gmail.com Pinehurst FD & PD KIESHA LUNA 409-330-0013 (C) kieshaluna@yahoo.com Port Arthur FD & PD BRIAN K. SIMMONS 409-460-0039 (C) firebksman@yahoo.com Richmond Co. Corrections GARRY BYNUM 936-661-5482 (C) 936-755-6900 (H) gbynum5571@att.net San Antonio FD JOE VALADEZ 210-656-9046 (H) 210-693-4344 (F) valadezjp@aol.com San Antonio FD RUBEN CEVALLOS 210-861-4578 (C) ruben.cevallos@gmail.com Smith County Sheriff WANDA HUNTER 903-710-2769 (H) 903-511-6819 (C) Tarrant County Sheriff & surrounding Metropolis area TANYA YOUNG 817-988-9704 (C) 817-292-5388 (F) tanyayoung7800@sbcglobal.net

Webb County Sheriff JOEY MEDELLIN 956-652-8640 (C) joeymedellin4130@gmail.com jmedellin@webbcountytx.gov

Virginia Fairfax County PD ANIELLO DESANTIS 540-273-2729 (C) 302710aad@gmail.com Fredericksburg FD, PD, & Sheriff HANSON D. JOHNSON 540-847-1091 (C) 540-548-0022 (H) hdj2@verizon.net Loudoun County FD, PD, Sheriff, & Corrections MICHAEL COX 703-297-1527 (C) mcox.pfia@outlook.com Page County FD, PD, Sheriff, & Corrections MICHAEL WAGONER 540-860-2382 (C) kc8jpk03@gmail.com Prince William Co. FD WESLEY BANNER 540-604-4518 (C) wbdcfdt16@outlook.com

Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. FD PETER J. BAGDOVITZ 301-980-0843 (C) pjbagdovitz@juno.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 (

Wisconsin Milwaukee PD VIDAL A. COLON 414-334-0735 (C) vcpfia@gmail.com

Wyoming Laramie City FD, PD & Sheriff B. JOHN FITZGERALD 307-775-9610 (H) jcatfitz@msn.com

Tyler County PD ELBERT SHEFFIELD 409-377-1315 (H) 409-283-5262 (C) bubbasheffield1968@gmail.com Walker County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections TARA M. BURNETT 936-668-9193 (C) burnett.t2013@yahoo.com

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MISSING & EXPLOITED CHILDREN

HELP US FIND THESE

Missing Children 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.

MISSING HELP BRING ME HOME

Jaidyn Utile Sex: Male Height: 5'8” Race: Black Weight: 160 Birth: 6/27/2004 Eyes: Brown Age Now: 14 Hair: Black

Joyous Franklin Sex: Female Height: 5’5” Race: Biracial Weight: 140 Birth: 10/17/2001 Eyes: Hazel Age Now: 16 Hair: Brown Missing: June 21, 2018 Knoxville, TN

Missing: May 24, 2018 Orlando, FL

Abdalla Ahmed Sex: Male Height: 5’7” Race: White Weight: 140 Birth: 5/2/2001 Eyes: Brown Age Now: 17 Hair: Black

KELLY WILSON Sex: Female Height: 5’7” Race: White Weight: 120 Birth: 5/18/1974 Eyes: Blue Age Now: 44 Hair: Brown

Missing: July 30, 2018 Chevy Chase, MD

DONT HESITATE CALL

Missing: January 5, 1992 Gilmer, TX

Savannah Banks Sex: Female Height: 5’3” Race: White Weight: 118 Birth: 12/7/2001 Eyes: Blue Age Now: 16 Hair: Lt. Brown Missing: July 24, 2018 Farmer City, IL

She was last seen about 8:30 p.m. leaving work to go to the bank. Her car was found at work with a flat tire. Her belongings were inside and keys were missing. Kelly was last seen wearing cut-off blue jeans, AGE PROGRESS TO 42 YEARS purple rugby shirt with red, gold, and white insignia and brown loafers. She was wearing a gold dome ring, gold emerald ring, gold diamond inset Mexican eagle coin ring, gold pinky ring, gold chain bracelet, gold watch and triangle earrings. Kelly may dye her hair blonde. She had a retainer on her lower teeth.

911 OR 1-800-843-5678

SPECIAL NOTE: Height and weight are listed from the date an individual went missing and may not currently be accurate.

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