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Fall 2021

20 YEAR

DAY OF REMEMBRANCE

WE WILL NEVER FORGET

Fall 2021

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Summer definitely seemed to be extremely fast-paced this year in the Home Office. Hopefully the Fall will prompt a more relaxed atmosphere. As we go forward, I would like to mention with a heavy heart, the loss of an amazing person here at PFIA. Chairman of the Board Tom Jackson passed away in June of this year. We will definitely miss seeing Tom when he comes into the office for Board meetings and the kindheartedness he showed for all the employees. I know our agents will sure miss his fellowship at the National Sales Convention each year.

Volume 37, 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) Editor Rebekah Brownson

Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association President Thomas Clines Senior Vice President/Executive Secretary John E. Murphy Vice President/Treasurer Jeff Warnock

Board of Directors Mike Carrigan . . . . . . . . Littleton, Colorado Ruben Cevallos . . . . . . . San Antonio, Texas Myles Christie . . . . . . . . . Augusta, Georgia Thomas Clines . . . . . . . . . . Fishers, Indiana Tom Evans . . . . . . . . Cattaragus, New York Edward Griffith III . . . . . Brick, New Jersey Gerald Housel . . . . . . . . Speedway, Indiana Mark S. Kemp . . . . . New Palestine, Indiana David G. Lentz . . . . . . . . . Slidell, Louisiana John Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carmel, Indiana Steve D. Murphy . . . . . . . Indianapolis, Indiana Bradd Roembke . . . New Palestine, Indiana Don Trejbal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Akron, Ohio Jeff Warnock . . . . . . . . . . . . Carmel, Indiana

Also, I’d like to wish the best of luck to the very knowledgeable claims examiner Susan Pickett, who retired in July. We hope you are enjoying all the relaxation and free time now. We sure will miss all the times you brought in donuts and the oversight of the leprechaun run we had every year for St. Patrick’s Day! Our feature article this quarter focuses on the 9/11 events that happened 20 years ago. Nearly 3,000 people killed on September 11, 2001, when the terrorist group Al Qaeda hijacked several planes and used them as weapons.

Two crashed into the World Trade Center towers, and a third flew into the Pentagon. A fourth plane was headed toward Washington, but passengers and crewmembers fought back, bringing it down in a field in Pennsylvania. We will never forget! Please take the time to read several first responders words on this catastrophic day.

This issue is also features our scholarship winners this year. All are able to head off to college with the $1,500 award PFIA provides. Awards are renewable for up to three additional years, which really lifts a burden on so many of our members. Highly recommended!!

I had an agent reach out to me and tell me the most heartfelt story. Many years ago, a member had developed cancer. They had sold off every piece of their property except where their house stood to pay for treatments. If they had our cancer plan, this could have been avoided. Please make sure you contact your agent today to see how you can benefit from this plan.

We hope you enjoy the season and look forward to my personal favorite holiday months! Stay safe and remember, “We are Each Other’s Keeper.”

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

Editor rbrownson@pfia.net Phone: 317-581-1913 Ext: 126

CONTENTS

COVER STORY

16 20 YEAR DAY OF REMEMBRANCE PFIA Agents from all over tell their story from attacks on 9/11.

FEATURES 25 PUBLIC SAFETY SPECIAL NEEDS COALITION Public safety officers are learning how to help people with disabilities.

DEPARTMENTS

2 FINANCIAL REPORT 2020 4 CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES 6 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS 12 HEROES HALL OF FAME 13 CHARITABLE FUND 14 SPIRIT OF BROTHERHOOD 20 UNIT CITATION 21 PFIA REMEMBERS 22 TIMELINE 24 SWAP SHOP 26 ODDS N ENDS 27 CHILI & DONUTS 28 HOME OFFICE/REGIONAL MANAGER DIRECTORY 29 ABM/AR DIRECTORY 33 IN THE SPOTLIGHT

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FINANCIAL REPORT 2020

STATUTORY STATEMENTS st

December 31 2020

For the Year Ending 2020 For the Year Ending 2019 Net Admitted Assets

Bonds $169,618,944 $159,005,119 Stocks - Preferred $0 $0 Stocks - Common $39,372,492 $33,715,983 Real Estate $2,204,370 $2,289,745 Cash and Cash Equivalents $8,517,237 $6,117,133 Certificate Loans $2,955,276 $2,923,075 Other Invested Assets $3,452,898 $3,163,725 Receivables for Securities $827,567 $4,241 Interest Due & Accrued $1,519,266 $1,513,767 Deferred & Uncollected Premiums Due $2,264,716 $2,180,057 Amounts Recoverable from Reinsurer $566,812 $885,260 Data Processing Equipment $51,073 $84,020

Total Assets $231,350,651 $211,882,125

Liabilities Certificate: Life Insurance Reserves: A&H Insurance Annuities Dividend Accumulations Life Cert. and Contract Claims A&H Cert. & Contract Claims 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 Aggregate write-ins for Liabilities Payable for Security

$50,709,381 $24,225,522 $60,969,272 $5,343,588 $470,548 $1,387,714 $902,000 $67,847 $187,820 $491,496 $130,067 $304,172 $400,943 $7,653,382 $3,905,095 $111,816

$47,980,107 $19,694,166 $59,377,899 $5,349,780 $260,189 $1,651,902 $856,000 $72,506 $175,746 $618,380 $105,312 $314,559 $430,133 $6,431,332 $3,689,962 $488,625

Total Liabilities $157,260,663 $147,496,598 Surplus $74,089,988 $64,385,527 Total Liabilities & Surplus $231,350,651 $211,882,125

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Income: Life Insurance Premiums Accident & Health Premiums Annuity Premiums Net Investment Income Amortization - Int. Maint. Reserve Com. & Exp. Allow. on Reinsurance Ceded Other Misc. Income

$8,772,344 $24,561,302 $4,367,872 $5,333,543 ($15,692) $512,851 $37,328

$8,373,315 $23,679,209 $2,197,440 $5,497,389 $9,640 $421,497 ($3,594)

Total $43,569,548 $40,174,896

Expenses: Death Benefits & Endowments $4,575,832 $4,475,244 Annuity Payments & Surrenders $4,721,800 $3,714,460 Accident & Health Benefits $7,592,433 $8,178,121 Life Insurance Surrender Benefits $783,301 $940,433 Interest on Contract Funds $150,400 $151,904 Reserve Increase: Life Ins. $2,729,274 $2,233,324 Accident & Health $4,531,356 $3,914,837 Annuities $1,591,372 $399,162 Commissions $2,970,846 $3,000,009 General Expenses $7,814,902 $7,139,213 Insurance Fees, Licenses, Taxes $235,194 $220,565 Fraternal Expenses $648,964 $688,679 Increase in Loading $948 $15,087

Total $38,346,622 $35,071,038

Net Gain Before Refunds $5,871,890 $5,792,536 Refunds to Members $880,204 $836,415

Net Gain/(Loss) After Refunds $4,991,686 $4,956,121 Net Realized Capital Gains/(Loss) ($60,383) $657,517

Net Income/(Loss) from Operations $4,931,303 $5,613,638

Surplus Funds Account

Funds at Beginning of Period $64,385,527 $58,654,318 Net Income from Operations/(Loss) $4,931,303 $5,613,638 Change in Unrealized Cap. Gains $5,150,939 $5,182,942 Change in Non-Admitted Items $900,321 ($418,716) Change in Asset Val. Reserve ($1,222,050) ($3,790,663) Other Surplus Fund Changes* ($56,052) ($855,992)

Surplus Funds End Period $74,089,988 $64,385,527

Net Change in Surplus for the Year $9,704,461 $5,731,209

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Congratulations Graduates!

Recipients

College Attended

Major Graduation

Paige Blankman University of Nebraska Medical Center Nursing Cailey Richardson Louisiana Tech University Biology Hayley Adkins Ohio State University Evolution and Ecology Abigail Allen Bryan College of Health Sciences Nursing and Spanish Janelle Benton Tuskegee University Animal/Veterinary Science Veronica Bido Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey: New Brunswick Political Science Rebekah Brodbeck Georgia State University Marketing Dylan Buck Syracuse University Geography Jackson Burkmire University of Indianapolis Political Science/Finance Johnathan Chesney University of Michigan: Dearborn Electrical/Computer Engineering Erica Cipoletta Marist College Fashion Merchandising Sydnee Clark Southeastern Louisiana University Athletic Training Ty Corrigan Iowa State University Construction Engineering Jillian English Niagara University TESOL Kayla Fay West Virginia Wesleyan College Biochemistry/Pre-vet Med. Angelica Flores Southwestern University English and Religion Karlie Gambino University of Pittsburgh Psychology Elizabeth Gavin University of Iowa Biology, Pre-Optometry Diego Gonzalez

The University of Texas at Austin Business Lea Gray Christian Brothers University Chemical Engineering Claire Harper University of Mississippi Communication Sciences Daniel Harty University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Journalism Erin Hirz Marist College Fine Arts-Studio Hayden Holloway University of Louisiana at Monroe Radiology Ashlyn Hovan Providence College Economics Amanda Jamison University of Nebraska Medical Center-College of Nursing Pre-Nursing Alayna Klemenc West Coast Baptist College English Education Darci Lange University of Iowa Neuroscience Nolan Laughlin John Carroll University Psychology Casey Lehman University of Southern Indiana Art/Advertising Joshua Leslie University of Hartford Jazz Studies Jacob Leverton Indiana University Bloomington English and Animal Behavior Kayla Martello Quinnipiac University Physician Assistant Adam McCarthy University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Engineering Annaliese Micozzi University of Akron Nursing Abigail Moody Northwestern College Public Relations Yvette Moore Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey: New Brunswick Nursing Julia Mullins Hillsdale College Politics Julia Nekola University of Nebraska - Omaha Business Administration Allison O’Leary University of Colorado Boulder Ecology/Evolutionary Biology Nathaniel Otts University of Alabama at Birmingham Civil Engineering Addison Paul Ball State University Creative Writing/English Ebbie Pell Metropolitan State University of Denver Elementary Education Bradley Perry Millikin University Music Education Caira Pettway Baylor University Accounting Kyle Poland University of Rhode Island Mechanical Engineering Derek Reed University of Toledo Chemical Engineering

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Austin Rook Rory Sanabria Haylie Sapp Claire Scahill Hayden Sebold Daniel Shaw Sydnee Shumaker Allison Skoog Tedris Smith, II Joey Stefanko Michael Tallman Michaela Tangredi Austin Tanner Isabella Tassiello Allison Tenney Kira Wiederrich Brian Wilcox Caitlin Williams FlorianWurtele Olivia Korte Ellie Alfson Samantha Bernt Brittany Bornstad Gabriella Ciasullo Madison Compton Jenna Danninger Ky Doyle Kellen Ireland Shannon McDuff Robbie McEvoy Mia Owen Julia Rodkey Maura Sackett Madison Scherrer Anna Tucker Joshua Tudor Olivia Valdez Matthew Wyckoff Matthew Dies Hannah Estrada Kathleen Gallagher Jeryn Melloy Sabrina Noone Julia Parisi Ashlyn Ridgeway Sophie Sadrakula Baily Snow Sharon Soergel Haley Toth Sophia Landry Leslie Martinez

Kansas State University History SUNY College at Cortland Economics Youngstown State University Psychology Indiana University Bloomington Tourism, Hospitality, Event Mgt. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Business Florida State University Computer Science University of Mount Union Nursing University of Connecticut Nursing Louisiana Tech University Civil Engineering Miami University: Oxford Finance and Political Science Purdue University Mechanical Engineering Clarkson University Mechanical Engineering Michigan State University Engineering Sciences Kent State University Nursing University of Akron Pre-Medicine University of Colorado Boulder Engineering Miami University: Oxford Finance Penn State University Park Psychology and Biology University of Nebraska - Lincoln Biochemistry Indiana University Bloomington Psychology and Spanish Wayne State College Elementary Education University of Nebraska - Lincoln Journalism Mount Saint Mary College Early Childhood Education Villanova University Chemical Engineering Capital University Nursing University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Biology Earlham College French University of Northern Colorado Exercise and Sports Science Metropolitan State University of Denver Exercise Science University of Nebraska - Omaha Public Relations and Advertising University of Akron Education Coe College Music Education University of Pittsburgh Communications/Biology University of Texas at San Antonio Psychology Mississippi State University English Indiana University East Education University of Sioux Falls Business Administration University of Colorado Boulder Mechanical Engineering University of Dayton Applied Mathematical Econ.

University of Texas at San Antonio Marketing University of South Florida Environmental Science Ball State University Animation Purdue University Human Development/Pre-Med. University of Northern Colorado Elementary Education Metropolitan Community College: Maple Woods Pharmacology Kansas City Kansas Community College Nursing Indiana University Kokomo Nursing Community College of Allegheny County: North Campus General Studies Erie Community College: North Dental Hygiene Community College of Rhode Island General Education Amarillo College General Education

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Class of 2021

Alyssa Aey Miami University Business/Pre-law

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Daniel Barclay Rochester Institute of Tech.

Mech./Aero. Engineering

Madison Blesy Undecided Pharmacy

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. Will Corrigan Iowa State University Industrial Engineering

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Jessica Bradford Purdue University Management/Retail

Madison Cadorette Lees-McRae College Wildlife Biology

Sydney Cress University of Indianapolis Medicine/Undecided

Zachary Brown Case Western Reserve Univ.

Nursing/Pre Med

Colby Calabrese Lehigh University Mechanical Engineering

McKenna Crews McCook Comm. College Biology

Caitlin Crow McMurry University Exercise Science

Iliana Cruz University of Texas Biology/Pre-Med

Mathew DiVito Michael DiChellis Colorado School of Mines Roger Williams University Criminal Justice Applied Math and Statistics

Lindsey Duggan University of Wisconsin Undecided

Gia Episcopo Florida Gulf Coast Univ.

Marketing

Kailani Day Tufts University Environmental Studies

MaKenzee DeCock Texas State University Undecided

Tyler Dougherty American University Political Science

Darian Draft University of Nebraska Clinical Psychology

Mikaela Drennan University of SC Nursing

Savannah Evans Indiana University Biochemistry

Kyle Farewell St. John Fisher College Business Finance

James Fay Chestnut Hill College Business

“This scholarship makes it possible for me to pursue my dreams and continue doing things I love.

I really appreciate you for helping fund Lexi Garbacik University of Michigan Education

Cole Gehring Florida State University Biomedical Engineering

Reese Gonzalez Texas A&M University Business

Melayna Goodwin Louisiana Tech University Business

my future!”

-Morgan Holtz

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Kyra Harty North Central College Health Science

Ashley Hazekamp University of South Florida Biomedical Sciences

Haniston Holloway University of Louisiana Atmospheric Sciences

Harrington Holloway Paul Quinn College Business Management

Madilyn Holm Colorado School of Mines Biochemistry

Morgan Holtz IA Western Comm. College Veterinary Technology

Kinsie Hufford Kansas State University Communication Studies

Madison Hutto Texas A&M University Applied Health

Cecilia Kenehan University of Colorado Web Development/Design

Kiley Keough Sacred Heart University Biochemistry

Jaime Kinghorn Creighton University Exercise Science

Rylee Kleine Indiana Wesleyan Univ.

Entrepreneurship & Psych.

Allie Koenig Mississippi State University Biology

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Ethan Kraeszig Mark Kotula Michigan State University Indiana State University Accounting Packaging Engineering

Lance Latka Texas A&M University Animal Science

Seth Leon University of Arkansas Marketing

Class of

James Gupta Florida Gulf Coast Univ.

Business Management

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Christian Luensmann University of Texas Biology

Leslie Martinez West Texas A&M Univ.

Criminal Justice

Logan Lloyd University of Nebraska Agricultural Business/SCM

Jordan Lucas NJ Institute of Technology Architecture

Emma McClannan University of Nebraska Secondary English Ed.

Alexis Mobley Ohio State University Nursing

Olayinka Olabode University of Texas Biology

Mason Paul Purdue University Engineering

Nicholas Petrillo Boston College BM/Accounting

John Pfeifer Undecided Undecided Business

Natalie Pollack University of Miami Global Health

Matthew Potvin University of RI Nursing

Claire Quiroz Indiana University Exercise Science

Mia Rand University of IA Human Physiology

Camryn Ray University of Nebraska Molecular and Biology

Natalie Reeves Hawaii Pacific University Marine Biology

Mikaela Mumme Jordan Moran Colorado State University Univ. of the Incarnate Word Env. Biology/Pre-veterinary Nutrition and Dietetics / FD

Sara Ocnaschek University of Texas Film Production

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Kathryn Rizzo Keene State College Criminal Justice/Chemistry

Kaya Rodrigues Loyola Marymount Univ.

International Relations

Ryan Ricks Washington University Psychology

Jared Rivera University of North Dakota Commercial Aviation

Madison Rogers Texas State University Psychology

Cheyenne Rogers Univ. of the Incarnate Word Nursing

Jillian Rohon Wheaton College Biology

Jacob Schulz University of Akron Exercise Science

Brady Scott The College of NJ Business

Sydney Sieper University of Alabama Chemistry

Avain Smith U.S. MAPS Civil Engineering

Noah Stabler University of Evansville Archaeology

Camille Streit Drake University Chemistry

Caleb Swartz Ohio State University Psych. and Philosophy

James Tassiello Flagler College Business Administration

Lillian Tindall Montana State University Business

Class of

2021

Zachary Reidenbach Purdue University Computer Eng. Technology

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Jada Scharff Lindsay Schanck Benedictine College St. Francis University Physicians Assistant Studies Secondary Ed. and Spanish

Hope Ung Iowa State University Biology

Dominic Vanderlin Kent State University Education

Joseph Victor Princeton University Biology

Rebecca Vober Gannon University Physician Assistant

Evan Vollmer University of Cincinnati Finance

McKenzie Wager University of Nebraska Pre-Health

Graydon Walker Western State CO Univ.

Exercise Sport Science

Jessica Walters Ball State University Healthcare

David Wasil Pensacola Christian College Electrical Engineering

“Your scholarship has allowed me to spread my wings and explore my interests as a young scientist. Thank you for allowing me this opportunity”

-Amaya Brooks Haley Weinrich Herzing University Medical Assisting

Luke Zamarron DePaul University Digital Media and Film

Eli Ziglinski Montana State University Mechanical Engineering

Not pictured: Alexander Bishard, Carley Deery, Matthew Muff, Connor Stockford.

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HEROES HALL OF FAME SO CI A

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Honor and Praise

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Fire Fighters and Police Officers report for duty never knowing which of their skills will be called upon to protect the public safely. They are people of whom heroic acts are expected—it is part of the job. PFIA feels differently. Regardless of how often one is called, it takes a certain amount of courage to put one’s own life on the line to save another. Our Heroes Hall of Fame recognizes the courage and fast action necessary to keep an incident from becoming a tragedy.

Pulled from the crash LOUISIANA — On February 17, during this year’s historic winter weather event, Officer Brennan Bernat displayed incredible courage and heroism when he saved the life of a man involved in a motor vehicle accident in Lake Charles.

As Bernat arrived at the scene of the crash, he found the vehicle had struck a building and had caught fire.

“I approached the vehicle and the driver appeared to be confused and disoriented, unaware of what was going on. He had a laceration on his head and coupled with the confusion he seemed to be experiencing, I was concerned about a possible brain injury,” Bernat said.

At that moment, Bernat said he noticed the flames had reached the dashboard inside the vehicle — and he knew he had to act.

“All I could think of in that moment was the urgent need to get him out and to safety. There was no time to think about my own safety. I just knew I had to get him out, so that is what I did,” he said.

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Bernat was able to get the driver to safety just moments before the front compartment of the vehicle became fully engulfed in flames.

Police Chief Shawn Caldwell said that Bernat’s actions during Pictured: Sergeant Garrett Graham, Charles Kennedy, Police the incident are Officer Brennan Bernat, Police Chief Shawn Caldwell, Deputy a testament to Chief Michael Nicosia, and Lieutenant Carleton Perkins. his dedication to selflessly serving the community.

“We want to take this opportunity to recognize him for his bravery and the courage he displayed as he put his own life at risk to save another,” Caldwell said.

Bernat has since received a commendation from Caldwell for his bravery that day, and was formally recognized by Mayor Nic Hunter and the Lake Charles City Council. https://www.americanpress.com/ news/local/first-responder-of-weekbernat-honored-for-heroic-efforts-aftercar-catches-fire/article_d3cc689a9714-11eb-851f-a3b9fcfdd966.html

CHARITABLE FUND

PFIA’S

Charitable Fund PFIA can accept charitable contributions to the Fund that are tax deductible for the person or company donating.

The Board consists of the Executive Committee and two other current Board Members. The Board will determine every December meeting how much PFIA will contribute to the fund and then distribute the funds to predetermined charities. The fund will be distributed to a zero balance and start over on January 1st of every year.

We will lean heavily towards children and military families. The four funds that we will contribute to will be: Make-A-Wish Foundation®, Special Olympics, Special Operations Warrior Foundation, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

General Contributions:

Jerry & Mary Jane Housel Memorial Contributions to Honor the Memory of LOARN JEANNERET Thank you Tom & Cheri Clines Steve & Janet Murphy Memorial Contributions to Honor the Memory of CAROL ERICSON & TOM HERAK Thank you Tom Evans & Kelly Pollock

Everyone gives money to charities of their choice, but we think that giving our members a place to give — where they know 100% of funds are distributed to charities close to their heart — will be a very benevolent endeavor.

We think that will be a great extension of our fraternal mission and hope it is received well and becomes the go-to place for members to help others.

What better way to fulfill our fraternal mission in today’s society with over 100 years of service with donating money to the deserving funds listed?

Memorial Contributions to Honor the Memory of TOM JACKSON Thank you Tom & Cheri Clines Mike & Patty Carrigan Jerry & Mary Jane Housel Jim Snyder & Dana Taylor Mark & Debbie Kemp Susan Shinabarger-Woolf

If you are interested in becoming a contributor or if you would like to donate, please make a check payable to PFIA Charitable Fund and put in the memo “charitable contribution,” or write a note and put it in the envelope and mail to: PFIA ATTN: Tom Clines 101 East 116th Street Carmel, IN 46032 Fall 2021 • The PFIA Protector

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IN THE SPIRIT OF BROTHERHOOD...OUR FRATERNAL SIDE

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Fraternal Events

Georgia — Presenting a PFIA accidental death check at Macon Firemen’s Credit Union to family members of Lt. Ben Gleaton.

Pictured: PFIA Regional Manager Myles Christie, Sherry Gleaton (wife), Shanlyn and Shelby (daughters), Macon Bibb County Interim Fire Chief Shane Edwards, Capt. Billy Ray Daniels, Admin Coordinator Lisa Holms-Hughes, and Retired Capt. Roby Fuller.

Rhode Island — PFIA sponsored the Pawtucket Firefighters hockey team that participated in the Hero’s Cup held in Marlboro, Maine in June. All teams were either police, fire, EMS or military and were from all over the U.S..

Lousiana — Shreveport Brother’s Keepers Motorcycle Club holds a “Burn Run” every year to raise money for Camp I’m Still Me. This is held in Scotsville, Texas every June for children who have been burned. Both Shreveport’s Brother’s Keepers Burn Club and Texas Brother’s Keepers Club raised over $160,000 this year. The final number will be presented at Camp on June 8, 2021. Since the start of the Motorcycle Club they have raised over $800,000 for the camp. PFIA member Damon Johnson is the president of the Shreveport Chapter.

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Indiana — PFIA Rep. Greg Lehman (standing) welcomes our newest recruit class of the Evansville Fire Department and newest members of PFIA. Pictured: Front- Lyle Bozarth, Trandon McCray, and Wyatt Seng. Middle- Kase Stolte, Charles Garrison, Phillip Riggs, Caleb Crowe, Sarah Stigleman, and Matthew Wozniak. Back- Ryan Hirshman, Kyle Adler, Wesley Brown, Kody Cunningham, Nathan Klassy, and Jeremy Doddridge.

Georgia — PFIA helping support a great organization at their second annual Fore Paws Golf Outing. SD Gunner Fund raises money for service dogs to help veterans, first responders, and children. Thank you for letting PFIA be a part of this great event.

Colorado — Jim Snyder presents line of duty death benefit for Officer Gordon Beasley to Arvada Police Chief Link Strate.

Our condolences goes out to the Beasley family and the Arvada Police Department. May Gordon Rest in peace.

Iowa — On June 10, 2021, Cedar Rapids Fire Fighter Greg Brenneman received a donation from PFIA Agent Lyle Theisen at Station 7. This year the Cedar Rapids fund raiser was for the Knox Blocks Foundation, a local foundation that assists guardians of infants from 0-18 months while sleeping and tracks their heart rates and oxygen levels.

Florida — Jacksonville ABM Tony Ragans talks with Recruit Class 2021 about Accident Disability and Cancer Protection.

Texas — PFIA Agent Eric Ramirez (left) from McAllen Fire Department and Sgt. Humberto Macias (right) McAllen Police Department presenting Memorial Funds to Chiara Valenzuela, the sister of fallen Officer Ismael Chavez and Brenda Arratia, the wife of fallen Officer Edelmiro Garza, both with McAllen PD.

Illinois — On July 22, 2021, local Burn Camps and area Burn Centers had their 27th golf outing, which donates the money raised to those affected.

Pictured: Active and retired Chicago Firefighters: Matt Sheerin, Jim Donnelly, Mike Shanahan (Chicago AR/ABM), John Jackson, and Mike Del Greco.

Ohio — PFIA Agent Matt Niemer delivering a check to Matthew Shelton from Deerfield Twp. Fire Department Ohio for an injury claim.

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20 YEAR

DAY OF REMEMBRANCE In less than two hours 2,795 people were killed in all the attacks on the United States. Out of that number, 23 New York City police officers, 37 Port of Authority of New York and New Jersey police officers, 343 New York City firefighters were killed.

Consider the fact that approximately 50,000 people work and are frequently in the area around the Trade Center. This a great testament in part to the New York Fire Department, New York Police Department, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police, for the countless rescues that were made to help reduce the number of deaths that occurred.

At 10:30 a.m. while watching this all unfold at home on TV, I turned to my wife, kissed her and said “I got to go.” She hugged me and said, “I love you, be careful.” I left my home and drove to the fire house, met up with about 150 of my off duty brothers from the Newark, New Jersey Fire Department to volunteer our efforts.

We were directed to the military terminal in Bayonne, New Jersey, to board a boat that would take us across the New York Harbor to the lower tip of Manhattan.

As we boarded the boat, I remember loud voices and guys all charged up, ready to take on whatever was thrown at them. As the boat got closer to Manhattan the voices subsided. The only thing you could hear was the engines of the boat. The magnitude of this attack became very clear. Many tall buildings ablaze, large clouds of black smoke taking up what seemed to be the entire lower third of Manhattan.

While getting off boat 7, the World Trade Center collapsed, hurling dust and debris in our direction.

We worked our way up to Liberty and West streets,

a place I had been too many times, and I could not identify where I was. Looking over my left shoulder, there it was — what was left of it. The Twin Towers, two buildings that each stood 110 stories, reduced to two piles no higher than three stories. At my feet just in front of me were the steel steps from the observation deck from the 110th floor. I remember looking around, overwhelmed at 50 and 40 story buildings on fire, thick acrid smoke, and choking dust blowing all over.

I could not at this moment believe I was in America.

Like the song goes, “over there, over there.” Well I’m standing right here, that’s not the case anymore.

Police officers and firefighters are now put on the front lines.

This was the worst death and destruction I had ever seen. However, this was a place where I saw great humanity. Hundreds of volunteers, police officers, firefighters, iron workers, construction workers, doctors, nurses, and people from all walks of life showing up to lend a hand. I remember a man who was carrying a spray bottle of water and towels. He came up to me and washed the dust off my face and moved on to the next person never saying a word.

There were people showing up with food and water.

Why did they do this?

Because we are Each Other’s Keeper.

Captain Ed Griffith Newark New Jersey Fire Department Mid-Atlantic Regional Manager, and Board of Director

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I was on-duty in Rosebud, Texas, that day working for Falls County EMS as a paramedic. My partner and I just happened to turn the television on right after the first plane hit. Interesting day for us, to say the least, not knowing what was to come for the rest of the country or what kind of situations we might face here in Texas. It will be a day I’ll never forget.

God Bless the fallen as well as their families, the ones that survived, and the ones still suffering from severe health problems from working at Ground Zero.

Engineer / Paramedic Cody Newman City of Harker Heights Fire Department.

Picture provided by Michael Kamszik.

I had just gotten up and my phone rang. It was the guys from the Airport Firehouse where I worked, telling me I better turn on my TV. As I did I saw the smoke and flames of the first tower and then a few minutes later I saw the second plane go nearly through the second tower and knew for sure this was no accident. As I sat on my couch, I forced back tears and said a prayer for all those people in the towers and the planes. This was something like the assassination of President Kennedy and the landing on the Moon that unites everyone and I will Never Forget.

Jim Snyder Denver Fire Department

I was also on the executive board for our local in a meeting that morning. The TV was on and we watched as the horror unfolded. At that time, was also a member of our local EAP (Employees Assistance Program). When our union president saw what was happening he immediately reached out to our EAP Director.

FEMA at the same time was assembling Employees Assistance teams from all over the country to send to New York to assist with the mental heath needs of the New York firefighters.

A six-member team from Providence, along with members from East Providence and North Providence, was dispatched on September 14 and worked at Ground Zero assisting the New York firefighters who were gallantly trying to save their fallen brothers and sisters. We worked for six days on different shifts, then switched out for other members from other departments.

It was one of the saddest and yet most fulfilling things I have done as a 32-year veteran of our great fire department. I will never forget that day and the members that took the time out of their lives to join me in helping the FDNY. Captain Anthony Lancellotti Providence Firefighters Local 799 EAP Director Providence, Rhode Island Representative

Picture provided by: Anthony Lancellotti.

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Picture provided by: Anthony Lancellotti.

On September 11, 2001, I was living in New Paltz, New York, and working for the Bridgeport Connecticut Fire Department. I had plans to go mountain biking that morning with my neighbor, and had set my television as an alarm clock, which woke me at 8:45 am. I awoke to the news report that a plane had hit the World Trade Center and moments later witnessed the coverage of the second plane hitting the South Tower. I ran over to my neighbor’s and informed him of the events, and together we witnessed the news unfolding for the remainder of that day.

The next morning, I reported to work at the Bridgeport Fire Department and started a 36-hour tour. When the tour ended on September 13, I immediately got in my car with my gear and drove to Ground Zero. By then New York City was strangely and eerily desolate. I was the only car on FDR Drive, and when I arrived at the Brooklyn Bridge, there was a man flagging me down. He was an FBI Agent and he needed a ride to Brooklyn, so I got on the Brooklyn Bridge, driving in the wrong direction. This was the most direct route, and I was the only one on the road anyway. After dropping him off, I turned around, returned to Manhattan, and parked my car in one of the best spots at NYC City Hall, probably the Mayor’s parking spot. I donned my turnout gear and walked over to Ground Zero where a NYPD officer looked at and said, “Well you look like a firefighter.”

I smiled and nodded my head and joined a work party at what was the South Tower. Almost immediately, a collapse alarm was sounding. I realized it was more dangerous to run, so I stood still hoping I would remain safe. Fortunately it was a false alarm and the remainder of the evening was uneventful. I worked there late into the night on the search and rescue effort with members of the FDNY. I returned on September 17 to help in the efforts, but unfortunately it was becoming a recovery effort by that time. I worked a number of hours before leaving.

The FDNY had organized its work forces, and volunteers were no longer needed. I’ve returned for ceremonies, and the memories are still vivid.

Michael Kamszik Bridgeport Area Representative Bridgeport Fire Dept. (CT)

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9/11-related illnesses More than 80,000 responders — including police, fire, and volunteers — have enrolled in the World Trade Center Health Program, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most have reported respiratory and digestive conditions.

I will never forget how incredible our country was able to unify following these attacks. The amount of distress this put on our nation really brought out the good in people and made them come together for America.

Picture provided by Michael Kamszik.

Picture provided by Michael Kamszik.

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UNIT CITATION AWARD

PFIA’s

Honorary Mention Officers Rescue Passenger from Burning Vehicle Seven Savannah police department officers, including Corporal Jacob Davey, Officer Timothy Valmont, Officer Janson Neff, Officer Molly Moran, Officer Sidney Delince, Officer Jason Zimmerman, and Officer Anthony Traniello acted quickly to pull an unconscious 18-year-old female from a burning vehicle following a single vehicle crash.

Officers were called to the crash at 11:45 p.m. on April 26. When officers arrived, fire was coming from the hood of the 1998 Lincoln Towncar. The driver had gotten out of the vehicle but a woman in the front seat was still in the car and was unresponsive. Officers quickly learned that the front door was either locked or jammed as a result of the crash. Working together, they were able to pull the woman over the front passenger seat and out of the back door. They hurriedly carried her away from the still burning vehicle. Savannah Fire firefighters arrived soon after and extinguished the fully engulfed vehicle.

“I am so proud of these officers for their actions when responding to the scene last night,” Chief Roy Minter said. “They literally ran toward the flames and worked quickly as a team to not only remove the passenger from the car but get her to a safe location.

Had they not acted as they did, the passenger in the car could have suffered more serious injuries or even lost her life.”

Both the driver and passenger were transported to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

An initial investigation by SPD’s Traffic Investigation Unit (TIU) revealed the driver, Jaydon Brown, 18, failed to maintain his lane and struck a light pole and tree before striking another tree head on. The impact resulted in the vehicle spinning and coming to a rest in the middle of the roadway, where it caught fire.

The crash remains under investigation by TIU.

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Pictured: Officer Janson Neff, Officer Timothy Valmont, Officer Molly Moran, Officer Anthony Traniello, along with Rep. Jason Roehm, and Officer Jason Zimmerman. Missing from the photo is Corporal Jacob Davey, and Sydney Delince.

PFIA REMEMBERS OUR FALLEN HEROES

WE PAY OUR RESPECTS TO OUR

FALLEN HEROES Police Officer Emmanuel Familia Worcester Police Department, MA 5-year veteran Police Officer Manny Familia drowned while attempting to rescue a juvenile who had gone underwater in a small pond in Green Hill Park.

Three juveniles who had gone into the water became distressed. One of the juveniles went underwater and failed to surface. Officer Familia and several other officers responded to the pond and entered the water in an effort to save all three. Officers were able to bring the other two juveniles to shore, however, Officer Familia failed to surface while trying to save the third juvenile.

Officer Familia was recovered from the water approximately one hour later and transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. The juvenile’s body was recovered approximately one hour later.

Detective Stephen Arnold Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, LA 12-year veteran

Detective Stephen Arnold succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained on January 26, 2016, while serving a search warrant and arrest warrant in the 3500 block of Douglas Street in New Orleans.

Police Officer Godron Beesley Arvada Police Department, CO 19-year veteran

Police Officer Gordon Beesley was shot and killed after having responded to a suspicious event call near the Arvada Library.

While Officer Beesley was checking the area, a subject who had expressed a hatred for police arrived and saw him. The subject retrieved a 12-gauge shotgun from his vehicle, approached Officer Beesley from behind, and opened fire, killing Officer Beesley.

A Good Samaritan, Mr. Johnny Hurley, heard the shots, rushed to the area, and fatally shot the subject prior to the arrival of backup officers. Mr. Hurley picked up the subject’s rifle to secure it but was mistaken for the original shooter and was fatally shot by responding officers.

Officer Beesley was the SRO at Oberon Middle School but was assigned to patrol during the summer break.

He and other members of a DEA Task Force had knocked on the door and announced themselves but did not receive a response. As they forced entry into the home, the wanted subject opened fire from inside, striking Detective Arnold five times.

The man was taken into custody and pleaded guilty to federal charges as a result of the narcotics investigation and of shooting Detective Arnold.

Detective Arnold remained in a coma until passing away from his wounds on May 23, 2021.

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TIMELINE

PRESERVING THE HISTORY OF

First Responders The Survivor Tree

A Callery pear tree became known as the “Survivor Tree” after enduring the September 11, 2001, terror attacks at the World Trade Center.

In October 2001, a severely damaged tree was discovered at Ground Zero, with snapped roots and burned and broken branches. The tree was removed from the rubble and placed in the care of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.

After its recovery and rehabilitation, the tree was returned to the Memorial in 2010. New, smooth limbs extended from the gnarled stumps, creating a visible demarcation between the tree’s past and present. Today, the tree stands as a living reminder of resilience, survival, and rebirth.

Survivor Tree Seedling Program Each year, the 9/11 Memorial gives seedlings from the Survivor Tree to three communities that have endured tragedy in recent years.

The Survivor Tree seedling program was launched on September 11, 2013, in partnership with Bartlett Tree Experts of Stamford, Connecticut, and John Bowne High School in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens.

The following communities have committed to nurturing these trees to serve as landmarks symbolizing resiliency and hope.

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Parkland, Florida, where a gunman killed 17 people in February 2018, including students and staff members, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

London, England, in memory of those who lost their lives, and on behalf of the bereaved, the survivors, and all those affected by the tragic Grenfell Tower fire.

Puerto Rico, after the catastrophic Hurricane Maria, which left an estimated 2,975 people dead in its wake.

2018

Las Vegas, Nevada, where a gunman killed 58 people and injured 400 more at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in October 2017.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where 11 people were shot and killed and six were injured at the Tree of Life Synagogue.

The country of Greece, where 102 died and 172 were injured in a series of wildfires in 2018. The municipality of Marathon will accept the seedling on behalf of the country.

2019

2020

The Bahamas, devastated

by Hurricane Dorian, which killed 70 people.

Christchurch, New Zealand, the site of a mass shooting, which killed 51 people.

Seedlings were also donated to five hospitals throughout New York City’s five boroughs in honor of the healthcare workers responding to the health crisis.

2017

Manchester, England, in memory of the 22 people, including young adults and children, who were killed by a terrorist bombing at an Ariana Grande concert on May 22, 2017.

Charleston, South Carolina, in memory of the nine people killed in a shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church.

The country of Haiti, which was devastated by Hurricane Matthew in October 2016.

2016

San Bernardino, California, in memory of the 14 people killed and 22 injured on December 2, 2015.

Orlando, Florida, in memory of the 49 people killed and 58 injured at Pulse Nightclub on June 12, 2016. The seedling has been planted at the Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando.

The country of France, in memory of the 139 people killed and 368 people injured in Paris on November 13, 2015, and the 86 people killed and 434 injured in the Bastille Day attacks in Nice on July 14, 2016. The seedling has been planted in Paris.

Far Rockaway in Queens, New York, which was torn and battered in 2012 by Superstorm Sandy.

Prescott, Arizona, in honor of the 19 firefighting members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots who died on June 30, 2013. The fires in Arizona resulted in the highest number of American firefighters killed in a single incident since 9/11.

Boston, Massachusetts, in honor of the three people killed in the bombing at its marathon on April 15, 2013.

2013

Oso, Washington, in memory of the 43 people killed in a mudslide that struck the small town on March 22, 2014, and in recognition of the town’s resiliency.

Gulfport, Mississippi, to remember those who died in the region devastated by Hurricane Katrina in August 2005.

Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas, in honor of the 16 victims and survivors of the shootings on November 5, 2009, and April 2, 2014, and in acknowledgment of the continued sacrifice of the men and women who serve and their families.

2014

2015

Newtown, Connecticut, in memory of the 20 schoolchildren and six adults who were killed on December 14, 2012, at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

Joplin, Missouri, in memory of the more than 150 people killed and more than 1,000 injured by a tornado in Joplin on May 22, 2011.

Madrid, in memory of the 2004 coordinated terror bombings against the Cercanías commuter train system of Madrid that killed 190 people and wounded 1,800.

https://www.911memorial.org/visit/memorial/survivor-tree

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SWAP SHOP

CLASSIFIEDS

For Sale or For Swap is for firefighters or law enforcement officers who have items to swap or sell, or are looking for items to add to a collection. There is no charge for this service, but we ask that you follow one rule: items advertised must relate to your profession as firefighters and/or law enforcement officers.

PFIA solely makes it possible for you to contact one another. PFIA does not accept any responsibility for transactions. To participate, e-mail your name, contact information, & ad information to

rbrownson@pfia.net.

You may use any address and/or telephone number you wish.

PATCHES Looking to grow police/fire patch collection. If you have patches you would like to part with, please send to Shannon McCarty at 20 Nicole Court, Lakewood, New Jersey 08701.

• Kansas Fire Engineer wanting to trade Fire and EMS patches. Have extra patches from other depts.

E-mail and we can find out if there are others you would want to trade. Contact Tim Dokken, at tim. dokken81@gmail.com or send patch to Tim Dokken 1028 W. Ash St., Junction City, KS 66441.

• Looking to grow my fire patch collection. Captain Jeff Fuchs, Carmel Fire Department, 2214 Mozart Drive, Greenfield, Indiana.

46140. 317-695-8969

OTHER 1000s of FOP pins to sell from all states. Call Patsy McKinney at 936647-7415.

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

Contact: Bob Guttu at rguttu@ clevelandpolicefoundation.org.

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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.

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Custom-designed blankets with PD/FD logos. Choice of colors to match department and company patches. Contact NHRF&R FF Stefan S. Vassallo at 973-768-1049 or Sv145@aol.com. 50x60, 80% cotton 20% poly, $65 Free shipping in the Continental US. •

I have pictures available for anyone interested. Duty holster $165 and tactical holster $195 retail.

I’m willing to sell both for $250.

Contact Det. Brian Jeffers at 720810-0856.

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Fire bike painting commemorating 9/11 by artist Motor Marc Lacourciere. A framed giclee collector’s piece, #2 of 250, $500.

Contact: William Irby at 386-3168275 or skipirby@aol.com.

• I would like to swap challenge coins with other officers or agencies. One for One. I also sell them for $10 each plus $5 for shipping. Sandra Torres at 903-2216344 • Wanted: I collect antique fire

For Sale: A Fireman’s Log, a collection of poems written by a fireman. Titles include, Fireman’s Pole, A Fireman’s Wife, A Fireman’s Coat and more. $5 each plus $2 shipping. Contact Huey Hoover at hjh.33sd@gmail.com or phone 895-542-6434.

• Firefighter/paramedic of the Independence Fire District would like to trade fire, EMS, or police challenge coins for one of our fire challenge coins. Email me or mail me your coin and I will return the favor.10409 Sharpsburg Drive Independence, KY 41051 dcoyle@independencekyfire.org

In 2019 the Public Safety Special Needs Coalition (PSSNC) was formed by a group of Fire, EMS, Law Enforcement and Mental Health Professionals in Lincoln, RI. It was recognized that members in public safety needed assistance in dealing with people with disabilities, during their times of crisis or emergency.

PSSNC offers training to Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts Police and Fire Departments on how to help and calm special needs kids. This training also involves kids in the community meeting with LEO’s, FF’s and EMS in non-emergency settings and on good terms to get used to emergency personnel prior to an emergency, so if an emergency does occur, it may be less traumatic to the child. An event is planned, similar to touch-a-truck, where kids can see, touch and get into emergency vehicles in a safe

and friendly environment.

PSSNC, through the help of a grant and donations, are creating Sensory Bags to be distributed to all Rhode Island police and fire departments to assist with emergencies to a special needs family. These bags will include dry erase boards for help with communications, fidget spinners, color changing sequin pillows, ear muffs to muffle loud noises and sunglasses to dim bright lights.

Lincoln, RI FD and PD have already had documented success with this program in their town!

PFIA is proud to sponsor such a great organization.

Public Safety Special Needs Coalition

Pictured: Chris Tardie and Andrew Jaques LFD, Ray Masse, PFIA presenting donation to Chuck Karbowski LFD, Alicia Ead, mental health professional and Jon Sexton LPD

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ODDS N ENDS

MISCELLANEOUS

Various Kinds of Things

Texas — Regional Manager Lang Spencer presents Agent Eric Ramirez from the McAllen Fire Department his PFIA watch for all his hard work.

Louisiana — PFIA Agent Roxanne Hadley presents the Fellowship award, sponsored

by PFIA, along with a $100 gift card to recruit Benjamin Anderson at his Graduation from the Academy. This is awarded to the recruit chosen by his classmates for exhibiting outstanding fellowship!

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Indiana — Regional Manager Mark Reuss presenting Kyle Hartman of Fort Wayne his PFIA watch.

Colorado — Jim Snyder presents Tracy Leyva with a PFIA watch for his outstanding dedication to the Arvada Fire District and his community and being named Firefighter of the year.

Texas — Agent Stefan Hodnett of the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office, receiving his watch from Regional Manager Lang Spencer.

Ohio — Regional Manager Mark Reuss presents Agent Kelly Storts of Columbus his PFIA watch. Storts earned his watch in his first month!

CHILI & DONUTS

HERE’S THE FUN

Recipes to Taste Texas Smoked Brisket Provided by Marty Kuehn of Texas Smoked Brisket: 10-12 pounds. There are many ways people cool them, but here is what I do.

First make sure brisket is defrosted through and through. On the fatty side You can trim off some excess fat if you want but be sure to leave some.

For a 10 pound brisket inject 1 bottle of hickory liquid smoke into the meat. Inject in several places.

Coat the brisket with yellow mustard and rub in into the meat. Then use your favorite brisket rub (I use Diamond Dale’s rub) and coat the brisket with the seasoning over the mustard.

Place into the refrigerator for a few hours so the seasoning and mustard cools and creates a good paste before putting on the grill.

Start your grill with whatever wood you like to use the best. I usually choose hickory since I inject hickory. Pecan is a great wood also. My grill has a smoker box. This makes it very easy outside of a regular pit. Once my flame is going I add the chunks of hickory that I have had sitting in a bucket of water. This magnifies the smoke and adds moisture to the air inside the pit.

I place the meat on the grill, furthest away from the fire box and leave it uncovered and with the fattier end closest to the fire. I put my brisket fat side down.

Since most heat comes from the bottom fat side down can prevent it from drying out. Some people choose fat side up but I do mine fat side down.

I smoke the brisket 3.5 to 4 hours uncovered and this should create a good bark coating on the outside.

Watch to prevent drying and basting it with your favorite sauce can help this also.

After this time and once the bark is forming and the brisket it still moist it’s time to wrap it up. I use a good quality thick foil and completely wrap it up tight. Some use butcher paper.

A rule of thumb is to cook a brisket between a hour and fifteen minutes to an hour and thirty minutes per pound (total). So a 10 lb. brisket can smoke as long as 1215 hours depending on good fire and temperature management. Around 250 degrees to 300, you should be around 13 pounds. Can’t stress enough how good temperate management is key to a good brisket!

Once you get an hour or two out you can take a look or even cut into your brisket to see how it’s coming. If it seems your brisket has started to get dry, you can simply flip the fat side up for the remaining hour or so to let the juices sink down into the meat. If you do flip, make sure you are wrapped tight and do not loose any juices inside the foil.

Once your full time is reached a simple slice into the brisket at different thicknesses will tell you that your done. A good cooked brisket will have a small red ring around the inside of the meat. Not always but most of the time.

When you remove your brisket off the pit I like to give it some time to rest before cutting it up. Maybe 30-45 minutes partially wrapped. After that, it’s ready! Enjoy!

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Regional Managers

Departments Accounting Lead Sherrie Vermande Accounting Nancy Brown Jennifer Ireland ACH Coordinator Tommy Lewis Agency/Commissions Amanda Hendricks Claims Examiner Mindy Roberts Creative Services/Editor Rebekah Brownson Department Assistant Tanyia Elston

Southeast Myles Christie 706-951-9620 (C) pfia567@gmail.com

New Business Brian Kinnaird Brittanie Butcher

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Secretary to the Executives Susan S. Woolf Shipping & Receiving Cristian White Statutory Accounting Joe Tauber

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National Sales Director Bradd Roembke 317-498-9440 (C) pfia282@gmail.com

Texas Darren “Lang” Spencer 979-716-6193 (C) lspencer_pfia@yahoo.com Mid-Atlantic Ed Griffith 732-674-3143 (C) pfiaejg3@gmail.com Midwest Mark Reuss 513-706-1287 (C) mark.pfia@gmail.com Northeast Alan “Tom” Evans, Jr. 716-628-4774 (C) nypfia@gmail.com

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)

Colorado Arvada FD TODD HOBLER 720-540-4940 (H) 303-919-7759 (C) todd.hobler@arvadafire.com Denver FD JAMES H. SNYDER 303-888-0810 (C) 303-425-6042 (F) jimpfia434@gmail.com Denver PD JASON CARRIGAN 303-994-7575 (C) pfiacarrigan@gmail.com Denver PD & Sheriff MIKE CARRIGAN 303-619-6112 (C) pfia.mikecarrigan@gmail.com Denver West Metro Fire Rescue DUANE G. PELL 303-238-2328 (H) 303-810-2480 (C) pelldp@q.com Mountain View FD MIKE STRATTON 970-587-8923 (H) 970-412-6730 (C) mikestratton@gmail.com mstratton@mvfpd.org

Connecticut Bridgeport FD MIKE KAMSZIK 203-767-3331 (C) mikekamszik@gmail.com CT State Corrections - Garner SCOTT STRIELKAUSKAS 203-206-2027 (C) 203-757-0036 (H) scottstriel@icloud.com Hartford FD EDWARD MACHIAL 860-985-9350 (C) latinofire73@yahoo.com New Britain FD TIM CYR 860-841-7242 (C) ctpfia@outlook.com New Britain PD PAUL BAK 860-560-3973 (C) pbak66@comcast.net

(C) Cell Phone

(B) Business Phone

(F) Fax Number

New Haven Corrections ERNEST AWUSAH 347-270-6141 (C) ernestawusah@gmail.com

Gainesville PD MARTIN HONEYCUTT 352-871-5360 (C) martinh5360@gmail.com

Macon-Bibb Co. FD & PD STEPHEN M. STAFFORD 478-978-5316 (H) ss20041@cox.net

Ft. Wayne PD KYLE HARTMAN 260-908-4726 (C) kyle.pfia@gmail.com

New Haven FD and Branford FD & PD JASON T. CUSACK 203-996-G0597 (C) qball0056@gmail.com

Jacksonville FD ANTHONY E. RAGANS 904-768-3546 (H) 904-699-7181 (C) tbone247@att.net

Macon-Bibb Co. FD & PD LARRY SMALLWOOD 478-737-8467 (C) larrys_fireman@yahoo.com

Hammond FD JEFF HARTLERODE 219-671-2167 (C) pfia707@gmail.com

New Haven FD and Branford FD & PD WILLIAM CUSACK 203-494-6762 (C)

Orange Co. FD JIM MERGENTHALER 407-694-4927 (C) pfiacfl@gmail.com

Roswell FD IOSEFA LEOTA 678-559-4304 (C) iosefa.pfia@gmail.com

Indianapolis FD ERIC HOFMEISTER 317-946-8551 (C) pfia332@gmail.com

Norwalk FD & PD JUSTIN BISCEGLIE 203-803-8050 (C) Robinson State Corrections ROSENDO DELEON JR. 860-982-9692 (C) rodeleonjr0311@gmail.com Stamford FD MICHAEL GALLAS 203-470-0275 (C) pfia786@gmail.com Stamford PD FRANKIE FORBES 203-469-5320 (H) 203-627-0259 (C) dblf11484@sbcglobal.net Waterbury FD JOHN PERUGINI 203-233-3394 (C) johnperugini1987@gmail.com Waterbury PD MICHAEL STOKES 860-637-0815 (C) mikestokes628@gmail.com

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

Florida Cape Coral FD EDWARD AGOCS 239-214-1467 (H) edagocs@yahoo.com Deltona FD ANSON CHUCCI 386-878-3166 (C) pfia.ac680@gmail.com Ft. Lauderdale FD JORGE MORAL 772-341-2446 (C) pfia765@gmail.com Gainesville FD EUGENE DUGAN 386-344-3427 (C) ejd0907@gmail.com

Orlando FD T.J. LOWREY 407-970-0893 (C) pfia.tj@gmail.com Orlando PD JASON BATURA 321-228-7821 (C) batura@gmail.com Port St. Lucie FD & Sheriff MICHAEL RIZZELLO 772-370-4803 (C) firerizz@aol.com St. Petersburg FD WINTHROP M. NEWTON 727-323-1213 (H) iwilldo@earthlink.net St. Petersburg PD SCOTT LAANINEN 813-482-3972 (C) scott.laaninen@gmail.com St. Petersburg PD RICHARD THOMAS 727-798-7165 (C) rthomas1@knology.net Tampa PD CHRIS LaFRAMBOISE 813-892-5313 (C) clafram.pfia@gmail.com Volusia County FD &PD JUSTIN HUGHES 386-931-8728 (C) jhughespfia@yahoo.com

Georgia Atlanta FD GEORGE W. HOWELL III 678-787-2465 (C) george.howell.pfia@gmail.com Augusta FD & PD ERIC V. SMITH 706-339-5979 (C) smith23ev@hotmail.com

Savannah FD & PD JASON ROEHM 989-239-1450 (H) roehmjason@yahoo.com Whitfield Co. FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections BRETT MILLER 706-280-2160 (C) bmiller0828@gmail.com

Illinois Chicago FD FRANK COSTANZO 773-430-4855 (C) frank.pfia@gmail.com Chicago FD MICHAEL J. SHANAHAN 312-307-8795 (C) mspfia@msn.com Chicago FD MICHAEL WALSH 773-852-2927 (C) pfia3210@att.net Chicago, Southern Suburbs FD & PD, University Park FD JEFFERY A. DUHOSKI 708-927-0960 paidnproud@aol.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 Richmond/ Connersville FD & PD MATT MATLOCK 937-409-1508 (C) mmatlock94@yahoo.com Terre Haute FD DIANA LUTHER 812-243-0250 (C) lutherpfia@gmail.com

Iowa Burlington FD KENNETH MORRIS 319-753-6285 (H) Cedar Rapids FD LYLE THEISEN 319-462-3912 (H) lylepatthe@msn.com

Peoria FD SHAUN MANNING 309-261-9441 (C) manningshaun@yahoo.com

Des Moines FD & PD RAYMOND A. GALLARDO 515-205-2414 (C) ray.gallardo13@gmail.com

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

West Des Moines FD DOUG REX 515-222-3423 (W) 515-991-3684 (C) dougrex1@gmail.com

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

Indiana

Anderson FD & PD MATTHEW COLE 765-208-5179 (C) pfia176@gmail.com

DeKalb Co. PD & FD TAD LANDAU 404-557-4205 (H) tadlandau@yahoo.com

Columbus FD AARON EICHEL 812-603-8641 (C) aaroneichel246@gmail.com

Macon-Bibb FD ZEDRIC GREENE 478-221-0496 (C) policefire2018@gmail.com

Evansville FD & PD GREG LEHMAN 812-455-3443 (C) glehman64@gmail.com

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 JIM CANADA 913-909-4585 pfia.jimcanada@gmail.com

Kentucky Ashland FD & PD DAVID REDMAN 606-465-9344 (C) fdredman@yahoo.com

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Covington/Northern Kentucky FD CHRIS HANDLEY 513-919-3521 (C) Chris.handley.pfia@gmail.com

Slidell FD LOUIS MELANCON 985-960-7651 (C) tamnlou@gmail.com

St. Louis Co. PD MATTHEW CRECELIUS 314-341-4290 (C) mattcrecelius@gmail.com

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

Middlesex County PD THOMAS RATAJCZAK 732-501-5604 (H) tjay103@yahoo.com

Lexington FD PATRICK SUMNER 859-743-9485 (C) psumner1117@gmail.com

Slidell PD DAVID L. LENTZ 504-606-4427 (C) dlentz78@gmail.com

Maryland

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

Middletown Twp. FD & PD MICHAEL MICHALSKI 732-673-6402 (H) michalskipfia@gmail.com

Lexington PD GARY THURMAN 859-351-4507 (C) thurnam.pfia@gmail.com

St. Louis PD ADAM NOTCH 314-444-0001 (C) 314-444-0073 (W) notch.adam@gmail.com

Louisiana

MD National Capital Park PD ZENOBIA SANTANA 347-229-3561 (C) pfia.santana@gmail.com

Baton Rouge FD PAUL H. OWENS 225-772-4190 (C) paulowens1948@gmail.com

Montgomery County PD CARLO CORVOISIER 301-580-2595 (C) corvoisier73@gmail.com

Baton Rouge FD CAMERON WESLEY 225-937-0907 (C) camwesley97@gmail.com

Western PD, Sheriff, & Corrections ALLISON ARANA 301-730-0443 (C) allisonarana89@gmail.com

Caddo Parish Sheriff PAMELA PURGERSON 318-617-9506 (C) pammypurg@gmail.com Caddo Parish Sheriff JERRY SILVA 318-655-5627 (C) j.silva360@yahoo.com Jefferson Parish Sheriff KIM LENTZ 985-774-4414 (C) 985-639-1723 (H) lentz1848@bellsouth.net

Wicomico Co., FD & PD DUANE CLECKNER 443-365-3805 (C) 410-873-2538 (H) cleck2006@aol.com

Massachusetts Hampden County Sheriff ADAM APPLE 413-237-3233 (H) adamapple1418@yahoo.com

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

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

Lake Charles FD ANDREW LEE 337-764-3979 (C) drewglee@gmail.com

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

Livingston Parish FD PAUL H. OWENS 225-772-4190 (C) paulowens1948@gmail.com Mandeville FD ROBBY MARQUETTE 985-789-2814 (C) healthavengers@gmail.com New Orleans FD ROXANNE HADELY 504-234-2327 (C) ffhadley21@gmail.com New Orleans & Kenner FD PAUL J. MELANCON 504-524-3878 (H) 504-430-1962 (C) New Orleans PD DAVID G. LENTZ 985-649-5741 (H) nameck2@aol.com

Michigan Ann Arbor FD & PD CHRIS MCGLOTHIN 517-915-8316 (C) 810-237-6888 ext. 4479 (W) Flint PD MICHAEL P. SULLIVAN 810-814-3381 (C) sully1968@comcast.net Grand Traverse City FD & PD KARYL L. MOORE 231-947-1758 (H) dfivestar@chartermi.net Wayne Co., PD HARVEY YOUNG 734-787-2741 (C) harveyy415@gmail.com

Missouri

Shreveport PD RODNEY HORTON 318-773-1232 (C) spdp386@comcast.net

Kansas City FD MICHAEL FITZWATER 816-935-0405 (C) mikefitzpfia@gmail.com

Shreveport FD PATRICK DENNEY 318-349-8530 (C) patrickdenney398@gmail.com

Kansas City Metro Area DONNIE SHOOK 816-315-9943 (C) pfiashook@gmail.com

Shreveport FD CANYON ROAN 318-458-0845 (C) canyonr18@outlook.com

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St. Louis FD JACOB NEWMAN 314-706-2522 (C) jake.pfia@gmail.com

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Nebraska Lincoln FD KARLA HOUFEK 402-499-1773 karlajhoufek@gmail.com Omaha FD RANDY WOLODKEWITSCH 402-216-9664 (C) 402-571-2694 (H) pfia.rjw656@gmail.com Omaha PD QUENO MARTINEZ 402-212-9336 (C) pfia307@gmail.com

New Jersey Asbury Park FD & PD PATRICK CASTELLANO 732-804-1563 patrick_castellano@yahoo.com Atlantic City FD & PD GENNARO BASSO 609-214-3002 (H) gennarobasso81@gmail.com Bayonne FD ROBERT PILGER 201-638-5297 (H) rpilg@aol.com Bayonne PD ALLAN SLATTERY 201-315-4314 (C) allanslattery1959@gmail.com Bay Shore, Monmouth Co. PD, FD MICHAEL MICHALSKI 732-673-6402 (H) michalskipfia@gmail.com Belleville FD & PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com Bergen Co. PD, FD MICHAEL PARISE 973-271-0069 (H) mparisepfia@gmail.com Bloomfield FD & PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com Bradley Beach PD PATRICK CASTELLANO 732-804-1563 patrick_castellano@yahoo.com Camden County PD & FD Cherry Hill FD ED MICUA 609-315-0609 (C) 856-428-3252 (H) edmicuapfia@verizon.net Clifton FD,& PD JASON AYALA 973-249-7976 (H) samjay134@gmail.com

Essex County Sheriff & Corrections KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com

Monmouth Co. PD, FD, & Sheriff MICHAEL MICHALSKI 732-673-6402 (H) michalskipfia@gmail.com

Garfield PD CHAD DiGIORGIO 201-206-5183 (C) chadckfd@verizon.net

Montclair FD CHARLES WEST 973-945-4892 (C) 973-328-7974 (H) chuckwest@newarkfd.com

Glen Ridge PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com

Montclair PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com

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

Morris County FD & PD CHAD DiGIORGIO 201-206-5183 (C) chadckfd@verizon.net

Hackensack FD & PD MICHAEL PARISE 973-271-0069 (H) mparisepfia@gmail.com Hoboken FD ROBERT PILGER 201-638-5297 (H) rpilg@aol.com

Newark FD CHARLES WEST 973-945-4892 (C) 973-328-7974 (H) chuckwest@newarkfd.com Newark PD ALEX MARTINEZ 973-390-1918 (C) alnpd@mac.com

Hoboken PD ALLAN SLATTERY 201-315-4314 (C) allanslattery1959@gmail.com

Newark PD NAJEE WEBB 201-454-6845 (C) webbees99@aol.com

Irvington FD CHARLES WEST 973-945-4892 (C) 973-328-7974 (H) chuckwest@newarkfd.com

North Bergen PD FRANK DePINTO 201-458-4846 (C) esu322@ymail.com

Irvington PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com Jersey City FD ROBERT PILGER 201-638-5297 (H) rpilg@aol.com Jersey City PD ALLAN SLATTERY 201-315-4314 (C) allanslattery1959@gmail.com Linden FD STEPHEN SMIGELSKY 732-634-8582 (H) 732-236-3036 (C) srs214@msn.com Long Branch FD & PD PATRICK CASTELLANO 732-804-1563 patrick_castellano@yahoo.com Manasquan PD PATRICK CASTELLANO 732-804-1563 patrick_castellano@yahoo.com Mercer County GREGORY A. SWANSON 609-352-9931 (C) njpfia@gmail.com

North Hudson FD ROBERT PILGER 201-638-5297 (H) rpilg@aol.com Nutley FD & PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com Passaic FD & PD JASON AYALA 973-249-7976 (H) samjay134@gmail.com Passaic County Sheriff MISAEL MATOS 862-668-4386 (C) matosmisael@yahoo.com Passaic County Sheriff THOMAS M. PANZARINO 973-296-8006 (C) bkckgangarino@gmail.com Paterson FD & PD FRANK DAUNNO 973-330-2968 (C) jrdaun@aol.com Paterson FD LUIS A. SANCHEZ III 201-638-3674 (C) lsanchez.pfia@gmail.com Paterson FD & PD ERIKA VICENTE 201-212-1132 (C) blue10four@gmail.com

Plainfield FD & PD NUNO CARVALHO 908-296-6871 (C) ncarvalho.pfia@gmail.com

Niagara Falls FD JOSEPH TORRE 716-940-8225 (C) j.torre@nypfia.org

Sussex County FD, PD, & Sheriff MICHAEL PARISE 973-271-0069 (H) mparisepfia@gmail.com

Niagara Falls FD RISKY SANABRIA 716-550-0625 (C) rskpfia@gmail.com

Trenton FD & PD GREGORY A. SWANSON 609-352-9931 (C) njpfia@gmail.com

Niagara Falls PD RICK FLECK III 716-807-6876 (C) preekil7@aol.com

Union City PD FRANK DePINTO 201-458-4846 (C) esu322@ymail.com

Rochester FD BRIAN WHITE 585-705-7179 (C) white.brian11@gmail.com

Ventnor FD WILLIAM NAGLE 609-705-8450 (C) bubby129056@yahoo.com

Schenectady FD MARK KARL 518-852-4953 (H) omm21@yahoo.com

Wallington FD & PD MICHAEL PARISE 973-271-0069 (H) mparisepfia@gmail.com

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

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 Buffalo FD WENDY MAJTYKA-HARTMAN 716-479-2976 (C) ffwendi@gmail.com Buffalo PD PAT MEEGAN 716-239-1845 (C) patmeegan.pfia@gmail.com Cattaraugus County Sheriff NATHAN A. ROOT 716-938-2239 (W) 716-498-3252 (C) naroot@cattco.org Irondequoit PD GREGORY KEHRER 518-229-7513 (C) gkehrer34@gmail.com Monroe County Sheriff ALFRED N. DeROSA 585-208-3902 (C) aderosa58@gmail.com New York State Court PD BRITTANY PARKER 518-859-9887 (C) baberrings@gmail.com Niagara County Sheriff KEITH HETRICK III 716-622-6461 (C) keith.hetrick@gmail.com

Syracuse PD TAYLOR ANDERSON 920-883-1437 (C) tanderson@syracusepolice.org Troy FD RAYMOND J. DAVIS 518-423-8918 (C) sdavistroy@hotmail.com Troy PD CHRISTOPHER J. PARKER 518-378-2283 (C) parkerc24@yahoo.com Utica FD PETER A. CARUSO 315-725-5712 (C) pfiapete@yahoo.com Utica PD PETER A. CARUSO III 315-269-4886 (C) paac3@yahoo.com Wende State Corrections ZACHARY HANCZAROWSKI 716-697-8017 (C) zhanczarowski@gmail.com

Canton FD, Greentown FD, Massillon FD & PD & Stark Co. FD MARC R. JACKSON 330-904-9095 (C) cfd110@aol.com Cincinnati PD GREG TOYEAS 513-738-4141 (H) 513-484-2459 (C) gregtoyeas@yahoo.com Cincinnati FD CHRIS HANDLEY 513-919-3521 (C) chris.handley.pfia@gmail.com Cleveland FD VINCE VIANCOURT 440-835-5647 (W) 216-534-6927 (C) benefits.consulting@yahoo.com Cleveland PD DAN VIANCOURT 216-990-2882 (C) dsv.pfia@gmail.com Columbus FD KURT DIETZ 614-332-2795 (C) kurt.pfia@gmail.com Columbus FD BRADY SEDDELMEYER 419-233-6974 (C) bsedd@yahoo.com Columbus FD KELLY STORTS 614-496-4544 (C) kemist14@hotmail.com Coshocton County FD & PD CORY WILSON 740-502-9240 (C) cwilsoniaff216@gmail.com Dayton Region MATT MATLOCK 937-409-1508 (C) mmatlock94@yahoo.com Hamilton Co., FD MATT NIEMER 513-919-6926 (C) me11an@yahoo.com

North Carolina

Marion FD & PD MICHAEL M. RADCLIFF 740-386-2582 (W) mandjradcliff@roadrunner.com

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

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

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

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

Ohio Akron PD DON G. TREJBAL 330-352-4502 (C) apd506@aol.com Akron FD GREG GEARHART 330-351-2673 (C) gearhartpfia@gmail.com

Oklahoma Tulsa PD DENNIS SMITH 918-282-7523 (C) popodad71@yahoo.com

Pennsylvania Chester FD & PD THOMAS THORNTON 267-275-5932 (C) tthornton2493@gmail.com

Delaware Co., FD & PD MARTIN KELLY 610-299-3656 (C) marty1297@aol.com

Providence PD SCOTT ZAMBARANO 401-265-1657 (C) zambarano1075@yahoo.com

Erie FD TIM ROMANSKI 814-572-2323 (C)

South Carolina North Charleston PD MICHAEL FIGUEROA 973-477-0749 (C) mfigpfia@gmail.com

Johnstown FD ROBERT J. OPETT 814-659-9313 (C) opett24@ymail.comre McKeesport FD & PD JEFFREY D. TOMOVCSIK 412-523-3903 (C) 412-675-5050 Ext.640 (W) jtomo170@comcast.net Penn. Law Enforcement JONATHON RUSH 412-952-5615 (C) jrush21488@hotmail.com Penn. State Corrections VINCENT HEISS 814-241-2887 (C) 814-237-708- (W) 814-237-2429 (F) vinndinsurance@gmail.com Philadelphia FD FRANK DAUBER, JR. 215-904-7143 (C) 215-904-7143 (H) francis5923@aol.com Philadelphia FD TIMOTHY G. McSHEA 267-331-0606 (C) tbonemick17@gmail.com Philadelphia FD JASON MILES 267-718-5093 (C) jasonmilespfd@gmail.com Pittsburgh FD DONALD DORSEY 412-680-9351 (H)

North Myrtle Beach FD & PD RICHARD BUDDELMEYER 843-249-5334 (C) pfia1913@sc.rr.com

Tennessee Nashville FD ADDIS KENDALL 615-533-8685 (C) rakendall13@gmail.com

Texas Amarillo FD, PD, & Corrections JOE C. PONDER 806-584-0953 (C) joeponder2012@yahoo.com Beaumont PD JARROD MIRELES 409-284-5220 (C) neilmireles@gmail.com Bee County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections DANIEL RODRIGUEZ 361-354-8901 (C) dr1856635@gmail.com Bee County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections RICHARD L. WEBB 361-319-3758 (C) urout_78102@yahoo.com Brazos Co,. Sheriff JERRY BARRATT 979-492-1008 (C) barrattjn@gmail.com

Pittsburgh FD RICKY STEWART 412-613-3980 (C) rickypbf@gmail.com Pittsburgh PD CARL R. MOROSETTI, JR. 412-600-2806 (C) crm3393@gmail.com Scranton FD & PD & Waymart Corrections ANDY POLANSKY 570-961-9024 (H) 570-878-1248 (C) andy.polansky@verizon.net

Rhode Island Johnston PD SETH D. CROSBY 401-641-1575 (C) scros788@gmail.com Pawtucket FD & East Providence FD RAYMOND J. MASSE 401-639-0164 (H) pfia1261@gmail.com Providence FD ANTHONY LANCELLOTTI 401-569-3551 (C) 401-946-6939 (H) iggylance29@cox.net

Brazoria County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections PATRICK WARE 936-581-3309 (H) txpware@outlook.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 LUIS D. RODRIGUEZ 915-294-8385 (C) lrodriguezpfi@yahoo.com Gatesville Corrections CAROLYN L. IRISH 254-248-5400 (H) Gurney Unit Corrections CINDY ARNOLD 903-724-9007 (C) cindyarnold18@yahoo.com

Providence PD RALPH ABENANTE IV 401-225-6530 (C) rabenante4@yahoo.com

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Harris County PD, Sheriff & Corrections MARTY KUEHN 281-935-4610 (C) mk0160@yahoo.com Harrison County Police & Fire FLOYD DUNCAN 903-930-9721 (C) 903-777-3694 (H) fduncan440@gmail.com Jefferson County Sheriff BRITTANY NGUYEN 409-540-9342 (C) britnguyen94@gmail.com

McLennan County Sheriff SHEILA THUN 254-405-3797 (C) sdthun@ctwa.com

Tarrant County Sheriff STEFAN HODNETT 817-343-3300 (C) smodnett

Montgomery County PD, Sheriff & Corrections THOMAS M. PIERCE 936-355-0490 (C) toetee@aol.com

Tarrant County Sheriff & surrounding Metropolis area TANYA YOUNG 817-988-9704 (C) 817-292-5388 (F) tanyayoung7800@sbcglobal.net

Pasadena FD, PD, & Corrections J.C. ROCK 832-457-1685 (H) rockfish007@gmail.com

Kileen FD CODY NEWMAN 254-981-6110 (C) codynewman1978@protonmail.com

San Antonio FD JOE VALADEZ 210-656-9046 (H) 210-693-4344 (F) valadezjp@aol.com

McAllen FD ERIC RAMIREZ 956-607-7549 (C) esmr412@gmail.com

San Antonio FD RUBEN CEVALLOS 210-861-4578 (C) ruben.cevallos@gmail.com

McAllen PD ROLANDO CASTILLO 956-655-8476 (H) r.c.21@hotmail.com

Smith County Sheriff WANDA HUNTER 903-710-2769 (H) 903-511-6819 (C)

Victoria County FD, PD, & Corrections RICHARD COSS 361-541-0769 (C) pfiavictoriatx@yahoo.com Walker County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections TARA M. BURNETT 936-668-9193 (C) burnett.t2013@yahoo.com Webb County Sheriff JOEY MEDELLIN 956-652-8640 (C) jmedellin.pfia@gmail.com

Virginia 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 FD DANIEL WILLIAMS 240-398-1114 (C) foxtrotwhiskey14@gmail.com

Washington, D.C. PD MIGUEL MIRANDA 202-439-2292 (C) miguel.miranda@verizon.net

West Virginia Huntington FD & PD RANDY D. ELLIS 740-886-5388 (H) 304-633-4975 (C)

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

Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. FD PETER J. BAGDOVITZ 301-980-0843 (C) pjbagdovitz@juno.com Washington, D.C. FD WESLEY BANNER 540-604-4518 (C) wbdcfdt16@outlook.com

Say Hello to our Board of Directors

Ed Griffith, John Murphy, Steve Murphy, Tom Evans, Bradd Roembke, Jeff Warnock, Jerry Housel, Ruben Cevellos, Dave Lentz, Don Trejbal, Mark Kemp, Tom Clines, and Mike Carrigan. (not pictured: Myles Christie)

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1998-2021 PFIA Chairman of the Board Thomas C. Jackson, Jr.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

The Association is sad to announce Chairman of the Board, Thomas Clark Jackson Jr., 80, of Peoria, Illinois passed away on June 25, 2021, at his residence, with his family by his side.

After graduating from Limestone High School in 1958, he enlisted in the Air National Guard as a member of the 182nd Tactical Squadron, from 1963 to 1969. In 1969, he was hired by the Peoria Fire Department, where he retired in 1997 at the rank of Captain. He held the position of Treasurer for Union Local 50 for 26 years and Treasurer of the Illinois Association of Retired Firefighters from 1998 to 2015.

He was an insurance agent for PFIA from 1972 to present, on the Board of Directors from 1998 to present, and Chairman of the Board from 2009 to present. He was also on the City of Peoria Police and Fire Commissioners hiring committee from 2010 to 2021 and on the Board of Directors and Treasurer for the Peoria City Employees Credit Union from 2004 to 2020.

When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed maintaining his Chevrolet car collection and regularly attended various car club events locally and nationally. His greatest joy was spending time with his children and grandchildren, all of whom he was very proud.

Tom will be missed by all who knew him.

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Police & Firemens Insurance Association 101 E. 116th St. Carmel, In 46032-4567

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

JAMAL BIBBINS

Sex: Male Race: Black Birth: 3/18/2005 Age Now: 16

Height: 5’5” Weight: 125 Eyes: Brown Hair: Black

Missing: July 30, 2021 Greensboro, NC

MATAYA NOLAN-WATKINS

Sex: Female Race: White Birth: 1/10/2004 Age Now: 17

Height: 5’4” Weight: 130 Eyes: Green Hair: Brown

CRYSTAL FUENTES

Sex: Female Height: 5’1” Race: Hispanic Weight: 125 Birth: 10/29/2005 Eyes: Brown Age Now: 15 Hair: Brown

Missing: July 2, 2021 Indianapolis, IN

DON’T HESITATE CALL

Missing: July 9, 2021 Rochester, NY

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.

MOVING? Maintaining contact with our members at Police & Firemen’s Insurance is very important to us. In order for us to do that, we are providing a change of address form to assist our members in helping us maintain their most current information.

Go to our website at www.pfia1913.org In the top right-hand corner select Address Change and fill out your updated information.

Please download form ChangeAddress.pdf and Email to: memberservices@pfia.net (Form must be downloaded first, then saved to your desktop to retain your information)