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Fall 2022

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

Volume 38, 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 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 Raymond Gallardo . . . . . . . . Ankeny, Iowa 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 Legal Counsel . . . . . . . . . . John D. Hoover E. Davis Coots

President Tom Clines

It is time for me to step aside and let our management team take PFIA into the future. With that in mind I will be retiring in November.

PFIA has been a part of my life for the past 34 years and it has been an incredible experience. I became an Account Representative for the Omaha, Nebraska Fire Department in 1988, then as a Regional Manager in 2000 for the Midwest region, in 2007 becoming the Vice President Treasurer and then in 2020 becoming President. It is a career path that I could have never imagined.

There are many people that I need to thank for the opportunities that made all of this possible. Those who led with integrity, honesty and hard work that were role models both on the fire department and PFIA. They provided the standards for others to follow. I was never able to reach the levels of those individuals but they were the inspiration to do the very best that I could.

There has been tremendous growth at PFIA and that is the result of the decisions made by our Board of Directors and management teams.

I have been honored to have been a member of the Board for the past 22 years and have seen the dedication of that Board and its members. I hope to remain on the Board and be part of the continued growth of our association.

This retirement message would not be complete without mentioning the most important person in my life, my wife Cheri. We have been married for 52 years and she has always been supportive in the good times and the times that were not so good. There is no question that without her things in my life would have been very different.

In closing, I want to thank our PFIA employees, ABM’s, account reps, and members for allowing me this opportunity. It has been an honor of a lifetime. The message and the purpose will never change, “We are Each Other’s Keeper.”

Fraternally,

Lawrence W. Schmits ­Actuary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brad Simanek Griffith, Ballard & Company

Tom Clines President Retired OFD, Local 385

CONTENTS

COVER STORY

16 SKY LANTERN HAZARDS Many people use sky lanterns for celebrations, but we need to think of the harmful ways these can have an effect on others.

FEATURES

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DEPARTMENTS

2 FINANCIAL REPORT 2021 4 CONGRATS GRADUATES 6 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS 12 SPIRIT OF BROTHERHOOD 19 PFIA REMEMBERS 20 HEROES HALL OF FAME 21 CHARITABLE FUND 22 BODY SHOP 25 SWAP SHOP 26 ODDS N ENDS 27 CHILI & DONUTS 28 HOME OFFICE/REGIONAL MANAGER DIRECTORY 29 ABM/AR DIRECTORY 33 MISSING & EXPLOITED CHILDREN

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FINANCIAL REPORT 2021

STATUTORY STATEMENTS st

December 31 2021 For the Year Ending 2021

Net Admitted Assets

For the Year Ending 2020

Bonds $178,924,917 $169,618,944 Stocks - Preferred $0 $0 Stocks - Common $49,764,151 $39,372,492 Real Estate $2,126,583 $2,204,370 Cash and Cash Equivalents $8,116,240 $8,517,237 Certificate Loans $2,836,860 $2,955,276 Other Invested Assets $8,364,630 $3,452,898 Receivables for Securities $468,228 $827,567 Interest Due & Accrued $1,782,073 $1,519,266 Deferred & Uncollected Premiums Due $1,985,547 $2,264,716 Amounts Recoverable from Reinsurer $1,120,531 $566,812 Data Processing Equipment $33,052 $51,073

Total Assets

$255,522,812

$231,350,651

Liabilities

Certificate: Life Insurance $53,418,352 $50,709,381 Reserves: A&H Insurance $29,957,697 $24,225,522 Annuities $63,044,280 $60,969,272 Dividend Accumulations $5,408,697 $5,343,588 Life Cert. and Contract Claims $713,496 $470,548 A&H Cert. & Contract Claims $1,448,483 $1,387,714 Dividend Provision - Next Year $957,000 $902,000 Advance Premiums $79,432 $67,847 Commissions Due or Accrued $157,037 $187,820 General Expense Due or Accrued $995,903 $491,496 Taxes, Licenses Due or Accrued $156,000 $130,067 Agents Credit Balances $262,978 $304,172 Remittances Not Allocated $375,735 $400,943 Asset Valuation Reserve $10,193,053 $7,653,382 Deferred Compensation $941,822 $894,530 Pension Liability $2,843,681 $3,010,565 Payable for Security $257,350 $111,816

Total Liabilities Surplus Total Liabilities & Surplus

$117,792,644 $84,311,816 $202,104,460

$157,260,663 $74,089,988 $231,350,651

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Income:

Life Insurance Premiums $9,052,319 $8,772,344 Accident & Health Premiums $24,666,290 $24,561,302 Annuity Premiums $5,018,579 $4,367,872 Net Investment Income $6,265,924 $5,333,543 Amortization - Int. Maint. Reserve $16,951 ($15,692) Com. & Exp. Allow. on Reinsurance Ceded $563,628 $512,851 Other Misc. Income $27,827 $37,328

Total

$45,611,518

$43,569,548

Expenses:

Death Benefits & Endowments $5,668,938 $4,575,832 Annuity Payments & Surrenders $4,933,025 $4,721,800 Accident & Health Benefits $7,967,217 $7,592,433 Life Insurance Surrender Benefits $750,403 $783,301 Interest on Contract Funds $154,278 $150,400 Reserve Increase: Life Ins. $2,708,972 $2,729,274 Accident & Health $5,732,175 $4,531,356 Annuities $2,075,009 $1,591,372 Commissions $2,691,359 $2,970,846 General Expenses $7,684,741 $7,814,902 Insurance Fees, Licenses, Taxes $221,069 $235,194 Fraternal Expenses $634,781 $648,964 Increase in Loading $5,195 $948

Total

$41,227,162

$38,346,622

Net Gain Before Refunds $5,019,137 $5,871,890 Refunds to Members $933,713 $880,204

Net Gain/(Loss) After Refunds $4,085,424 $4,991,686 Net Realized Capital Gains/(Loss) $2,819,023 ($60,383)

Net Income/(Loss) from Operations $6,904,447 $4,931,303

Surplus Funds Account

Funds at Beginning of Period $74,089,988 $64,385,527 Net Income from Operations / (Loss) $6,904,447 $4,931,303 Change in Unrealized Cap. Gains $5,156,618 $5,150,939 Change in Non-Admitted Items $533,550 $900,321 Change in Asset Val. Reserve ($2,539,671) ($1,222,050) Other Surplus Fund Changes* $166,884 ($56,052)

Surplus Funds End Period $84,311,816 $74,089,988

Net Change in Surplus for the Year $10,221,828 $9,704,461

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Recipients

Congratulations Graduates!

College Attended

Major

Graduation

Jacob

Schulz

University of Akron

Exercise Science

2022

Caitlin

Crow

McMurry University

Exercise Science and HP

2022

Nolan

Laughlin

John Carroll University

Psychology

2022

Gabrielle

Moncada

SUNY College at Cortland

Biology

2022

Riley

Connell

Central Michigan University

Journalism

2022

Molly

Lukiwsky

University of Connecticut

Political Science

2022

Brenna

Donzelli

The Sage Colleges

Health Science

2022

Sydney

Wilkerson

University of Southern Indiana

Psychology and Nutrition

2022

Baily

Snow

Indiana University Kokomo

Nursing

2022

Julia

Parisi

University of Northern Colorado

Elementary Education

2022

Abigail

Allen

Bryan College of Health Sciences

Nursing and Spanish

2022

Christopher Castillo-Giddings University of Notre Dame

Neuroscience and Behavior

2022

Autumn

Locicero

Life University

Health studies

2022

Madison

Swanson

University of Nebraska

Elementary Education

2022

Hanna

Morrow

George Washington University

Public Health

2022

Taylor

Hamilton

Texas Lutheran University

Nursing

2022

Chloe

Jeffers

University of Wyoming

Law

2022

Sydney

Bitting

Miami University

Biology and Medical Lab. Science

2022

Sophie

Matthews

Colorado State University

Human Dev. & Fam. Studies

2022

Emily

Mayor

University of New Haven

Forensic Science

2022

Brittany

Bornstad

Mount Saint Mary College

Special Education

2022

Ryan

McLain

Ohio State University

Finance

2022

Summer

Cress

Marian University

Elementary Education

2022

Carson

Whitesell

University of Notre Dame

Political Science and Mathematics

2022

Zoe

Fisher

Indiana University Bloomington

Biotechnology and Criminal Justice

2022

Josie

Andersen

University of Nebraska

Pre-Nursing

2022

Corrine

Calvanico

Rutgers

Exercise Science

2022

Taylor

Dubose

Texas A&M University

Bioenvironmental Sciences

2022

Maria

Campbell

Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

Biology

2022

Justin

Rowe

Purdue University

Animal Sciences

2022

Kerstin

Leaf

University of Nebraska

Nursing

2022

Cullen

Viancourt

Fordham University

Finance

2022

Kylie

Pfeifer

Butler University

Health Sciences/Pre-Med

2022

Julia

Murphy

SUNY University at Buffalo

Music Theatre

2022

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Recipients

College Attended

Major

Graduation

Caleb

Munski

SUNY College at Oswego

Business

2022

Edward

Scott

Seton Hill University

Business

2022

Alison

Naif

University of Michigan

Public Health

2022

Jenna

Poor

Ohio University

Nursing

2022

Jaclyn

Molinari

University of Delaware

Early Childhood Education

2022

Reece

Kerstetter

San Diego State University

Nursing

2022

Michael

Garcia

Johns Hopkins University

Mechanical Engineering

2022

Justin

Victor

SUNY University at Buffalo

Exercise Science

2022

Carly

Perrmann

University of Cincinnati

Finance and Real Estate

2022

Madyson

Moran

University of Colorado

Criminal Justice

2022

Arianna

Pollack

University of Michigan

Economics

2022

Jenna

Ehnot

University of New Hampshire

Ocean Engineering

2022

Andrea

Davis

Saint Louis University

Occupational Science

2022

Damon

Bennardo

Kent State University

Criminology

2022

Hailey

Hallmark

Auburn University

Nursing

2022

Nicolette

Conforti

Loyola University Maryland

Speech-Language

2022

Sophie

Ryan

College of Wooster

English

2022

Samantha

Chichester

University of Maryland

Psychology

2022

Alexandria Raday

University of Pennsylvania

Biology

2022

Sarah

Reidenbach

Indiana University Bloomington

Neuroscience

2022

William

Odell

University of Connecticut

Molecular and Cell Biology

2022

Ethan

Blythe

University of North Texas

Biology

2022

Samantha

Zeleny

Briar Cliff University

Nursing/Spanish

2022

Hannah

Lamar

University of Indianapolis

Psychology

2022

Christian

Howerton

University of Wisconsin

Environmental Science & RM

2022

Sarah

Vanek

University of Indianapolis

Exercise Science (Pre OT)

2022

Alexis

Labelle

High Point University

Mathematics

2022

Sean

Gehring

Florida State University

Pre-Clinical Biology

2022

Zane

Polley

University of Kentucky

Chemical Engineering / Premed

2022

Meghan

Kevil

Concordia University Texas

Business

2022

Cassidy

Abeita

Arapahoe Community College

Physical Therapy Assistant

2022

Madeline

Moen

Iowa State University

Animal Science/Pre-Vet

2022

Kendall

Morrison

King University

Security & Intelligence Studies

2022

Nicole

Landino

University of Massachusetts

Marketing

2022

Marissa

Pettinelli

Sacred Heart University

Nursing

2022

Kendra

Fuelling

Purdue University

Agriculture Education

2022

Gavin

Sullivan

Iowa State University

Supply Chain Management

2022

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Class of 2022

Mackenzie Adams Coe College Pre-Med.

O

Abigail Baker University of Cincinnati Nursing

Alexis Barnett Ohio State University Political Science

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. Natalie Buelow University of IA English

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Judson Baxter University of Kentucky Business

Tyler Best Boston University Communications Design

Madison Brantley University of GA Psychology

Madalyn Bridgeford Mennonite College Nursing

Stephen Campbell University of N. Dakota Commercial Aviation

Mary Capretta University of Dayton Special Education

Alexia Carmack University of South FL Psychology/Criminology

Francesca Ciasullo Villanova University Chemical Engineering

Jake Clemente Penn State University Undecided

Vincent Coburn The College of NJ Psychology

Anna Colley University of MS Exercise Science

Reece Volvin Gannon University Business

Ryan Corio Sacred Heart University Exercise Science

Alissa Davis University of Findlay Sonography

Paden Dean NB Wesleyan University Biochemistry

Alexis Dinkins MI State University Nursing

Derek Dinkins MI State University Human Biology

Jenna Dixon Texas A&M University Biomedical Science

Kathryn Dzambo St. Michael’s College Psychology

Cooper Edgecombe University of MO Business

“I sincerely appreciate your organization’s commitment to providing a revolving scholarship over the next three additional school years.

Being the daughter of a career police officer, your organization understands firsthand how finances can be limited. It is through scholarships, like those provided by PFIA, that Jake Errickson University of South FL Finance

Kaitlin Fasbender Drury University Psychology

Raymond Favza LA Tech University Computer Science

students like me can realize their academic dreams” -Josephine Krueger

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Paige Fuelling St. Mary’s College Business

Bishop Garriott OH State University Statistics

Mackenzee Gearhart University of KY Nursing

Maddison Gearhart Indiana University Health Sciences

Sydney Goodwin Columbus College Illustration

Caitlyn Haggstrom Hillsdale College Int. Business

Caleb Halleran Warburg College Exercise Science

McKinsie Halter University of Southern IN Dental Hygiene

Josie Hammond Heidelberg University Biology

David Hansen SD School of Mines Mechanical Engineering

Reilly Healey IA State University Engineering

Jarrett Henry Trinity Valley Com. College Business

Kaitlyn Jesik CO State University Zoology

Brianna Johnson Undecided Culinary Arts

Paige Johnson Bryn Mawr College Economics

Peyton Kach Belmont University Music Business

Riley Keene Centenary College of LA Communications

Class of

2022

Sophie Goessling Creighton University College of Arts & Science

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Dillon Larkin NC State University Speech Pathology

Andrea Klemenc Grand Canyon University Nutritional Science

Kyla Koubek University of Pittsburg Pre-Med.

Josephine Krueger TX Tech University Interior Design

Jaden Lasater University of SD Nursing

Cassidy Leyva Grand Canyon University Christian Studies

Faith Mace Eastern FL State College Nursing

Emma Macke Purdue University Pharmaceutical Science

Emilie Matthews CO State University Sociology

Melanie Matthews CO State University Wildlife Biology

Sophia McKean LA State University Pre-Med.

Casey McKeel University of TN Sports Management

Danny Moore TX Tech University Business

Claire Mullen Cornell University Biological Sciences

Abigail Murphy Columbia College Music Business

Katie Murray Kent State University Nursing

Jada Nabus Emporia State University Nursing

Aubrey Nydahl University of KS Nursing

Kayla O’Donnell Grand View University Nursing

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Myah Patterson Loyola University Biology

Lindsey Reimels University of RI Marine Biology

Kristen Remley University of IA Biomedical Engineering

Vincent Rodkey Northern MI University Nursing

Elika Rodrigues John Jay College Toxicology

Alyssa Salazar Franciscan University Journalism

Charles Sams Lake Forest College Political Science

Elizabeth Selby Wittenber University Business

Patrick Sharpe Com.College of Allegheny Art

Isabelle Sinise Coastal Carolina University Accounting

Grace Solarz Kent State University CIS

Ethan Solury Marist College Political Science

Keira Sterling University of NE Pre-Med.

Allison Stockford Grand Canyon University Forensic Psychology

Camille Streit Clarkson College Nursing

Jaclyn Supples SUNY College Marketing

John Sutis LA State University Business

Nicholas Swanson University of NE Criminal Justice

Class of

2022

Anna Owens Texas A&M University Business

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Lauren Valderas University of TX Biology

Alex Tanner MI State University Finance

Madilyn Taylor University of Southern IN Nursing

Abbigail Thomas Auburn University Animal Science

Anthony Vargas Oxford College Psychology

Juliana Victor Hobart & William Smith Political College

Mya Wagner Rasmussen College Nursing

Daniel Walsh University of South FL Engineering

Lilly Weber William Jewell College Nursing

Grant Weis Purdue University Civil Engineering

Allyssa White Wittenberg University Business/Marketing

Ethan White IN Wesleyan University Biochemistry

Eliza Whiteside IN University Business

Katie Williams Youngstown State University Nursing

Not pictured: Megan Flanagan

Carter Wisely Elmira College Business Administration

Madeline Young University of MI Economics

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IN THE SPIRIT OF BROTHERHOOD...OUR FRATERNAL SIDE

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Fraternal Events

Missouri In July 2022, Indiana - PFIA contributing to the IMPD PFIA VP/ FTO Unit for Reality Based Scenario Treasurer Training.

Jeff Warnock Pictured: Officer J. Baker, PFIA Agent Dave presented a Roth, Officer K. Hershberger, Lieutenant. B. check to Executive Director Shelley Jones, Laurie Putman, and Gosnell, and Sergeant. J. Parmelee.

Chair Danny Overley for the Survivors of Blue Suicide. SBS fosters hope by uniting survivors of law enforcement suicide to support one another and honor our fallen heroes.

Ohio - On July 16, 2022, PFIA Agent Greg Gearhart took part in sponsoring the Akron Fire Local 330 charity golf outing raising money to go towards the coats for kids program this fall!

Pictured: Tim Gearhart, PFIA Agent Greg Gearhart, and Dennis Gearhart.

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Texas - TDCJ Maintenance Security Technician Jonah Anderson (Clements Unit, Amarillo, TX) was recently severely injured in motorcycle accident. He spent almost a week in the hospital and is now at home recovering. PFIA took part in a fundraiser to help Jonah with medical expenses.

Pictured: Region V. Maintenance Supervisor Gabriel Lara, Clements Unit Assistant Warden Teresa Martinez, Maintenance Security Technician Clements Unit Jonah Anderson, Maintenance Security Supervisor Clements Unit T.J. Schuster, Maintenance Security Technician Clements Unit David Heathington, and PFIA Agent Joe Ponder.

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New Jersey - On July 21, 2022, Anthony Fazio sponsored a Guns and Hoses Golf Classic at the Galloping Hill Golf Course.

Rhode Island - PFIA Agent Ray Masse continues to sponsor the East Providence and Providence Fire Department competitive softball team.

Pictured: PFIA Agent Jason Roehm presenting check to L-574 President Johnny Hinton.

Pictured: Michael Raulerson, John Hannah, PFIA Agent Jason Roehm, and Andy Atkins.

Georgia - Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association donating a check to Savannah Professional Firefighter’s Union L-574’s President Johnny Hinton for their annual Great Balls of Fire Charity Golf Outing. The proceeds from this great event will benefit the Savannah Fallen Firefighter’s Fund.

The Savannah Fallen Firefighter’s Fund was created with the goal of stepping in when needed most. The men and women of this organization give their lives to protect the citizens and visitors of Savannah. If a member loses their life in the line of duty, leaving behind a spouse, children, and perhaps financial uncertainty, the Savannah Fallen Firefighters Foundation is there during these times to provide answers and stability when so much seems uncertain.

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Pictured: Firefighter’s Brittney Rawls and Randal Lazo.

New Jersey - PFIA Agent Jason Ayala took Pictured: Firefighter part in sponsoring the Passaic’s Bart Giaconia.

Golf outing on July 14, 2022, at the Weequahic Golf Coarse in Newark. A shout out to Lieutenant Bart Giaconia and Firefighter Brittney Rawls for their outstanding efforts and support at the outing. Their hard work and determination benefit all in our community. All proceeds collected go towards the numerous events, programs, and charity events the Passaic Fire Department and Police Department does for its community.

Texas - On July 16, 2022, PFIA Agent Jose Medellin took part in the 2nd annual Bucking on the Border Rodeo and Cook-off. This is a local rodeo company that helps out the community during school season and holidays. PFIA Agent Jose Medellin and Sgt. Luis Ramos placed overall reserve grand champions in the event.

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Iowa - Mr. Davis is the President with the Cedar Rapids Fire Department Charity Foundation. This year’s fundraiser is for helping the Chelsey’s Dream Foundation, which is a local foundation that provides funding through grants for families wanting to adopt.

Pictured: PFIA Agent Lyle Theisen and Cedar Rapids Iowa Firefighter, Cortez Davis.

New York - PFIA Agent Brittney Parker presents a check to Class Counselor Daniel Bonitatibus for the Zone 5 academy Golf Tournament on September 21, 2022. Proceeds go to funding the ongoing training of their local police, deputies, and campus public safety officers.

Indiana - On May 12, 2022, PFIA Agent Eric Hofmeister and Chief of Training Eric Drieman presented Abby Workman with the Outstanding Recruit Award during the Indianapolis Fire Department 86th recruit graduation held at the historic Madame Walker Theater.

Connecticut - On July 21, 2022, the 16th annual Meriden Police Local 1016 Golf Tournament raising money throughout the year that it donates to various nonprofits and after-school programs including Meriden Youth Sports, D.A.R.E Programs, fallen officer scholarships and many other programs that benefit the youth of Meriden.

PFIA has sponsored this award for 45 consecutive years. Abby was presented a custom-made watch made exclusively for our winner.

Pictured: Brian Wilkinson of Meriden Police Dept. and PFIA Agent Tim Cyr.

Texas - Chief Richard Candelaria and officer Dakotah Whitefield accepting donation check from PFIA on behalf of the Knox City Texas neighborhood watch program event held on July 3, 2022.

New York - On July 17, 2022, local police and fire held a golf tournament held in Schenectady for an active firefighter and PFIA member dealing with a cancer diagnosis.

Pictured: Firefighter James Rumbaugh, Lt. Ben Yauchler, Police Officer Mike Rumbaugh, and PFIA agent Mark Karl.

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SKY LAN

HAZA

By: Rebekah Brownson

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Sky lanterns, also known as Kongming lanterns, have been used for centuries in various countries. First introduced by Zhuge Liang (also known as Kongming), who was surrounded by troops and trapped during war, created a type of hot air balloon using a rice paper bag, bamboo, and a candle. He attached a note, which asked for help from nearby friendly allies. This became widely used for military signaling by transporting messages by the direction of the wind that were carried back and forth notifying of impending danger.

Since Liang’s note on the lantern was found, he ultimately won his freedom, transporting messages through the wind, and became a widely used technique to notify allies of impeding anger.

According to Britannica.com, there are also Lantern Festivals, which may originate as far back as the Han dynasty (206 BCE to 220 CE), when Buddhist monks would light lanterns on the 15th day of the lunar year in honor of the Buddha. The rite was later adopted by the general population and spread throughout China and other parts of Asia. A legend concerning the festival’s origin tells the tale of the Jade Emperor (You Di), who became angered at a town for killing his goose. He planned to destroy the town with fire, but he was thwarted by a fairy who advised the people to light lanterns across the town on the appointed day of destruction. The emperor, fooled by all the light, assumed the town was already engulfed in flames. The town was spared, and in gratitude the people continued to commemorate the event annually by carrying colorful lanterns throughout the town.

Now, the Lantern Festival, also called Yuan Xiao Festival, is a holiday celebrated in China and other Asian countries that honors deceased ancestors on the 15th day of the first month (Yuan) of the lunar calendar. The Lantern Festival aims to promote reconciliation, peace, and forgiveness. The holiday marks the first full moon of the new lunar year and the end of the Chinese New Year. During the festival, houses are festooned with colorful lanterns, often with riddles written on them; if the riddle is answered correctly, the solver earns a small gift. Festival celebrations also include lion and dragon dances, parades, and fireworks.

Small glutinous rice balls filled with fruits and nuts, called yuanxiao or tangyuan, are eaten during the festival. The round shape of the balls symbolizes wholeness and unity within the family.

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Hazards As far as I can remember, I have seen sky lanterns being set off for holidays, festivals, weddings, or even memorials. Just this past Independence Day, we watched the fireworks show our town provides, while accompanied by so many lanterns filling the night sky. There is no doubt in my mind that these are more eco-friendly and beautiful than balloons, but some are hazardous in so many ways.

They can travel for miles and always land as dangerous litter. Sky lanterns have caused huge structure fires and wildfires. This flaming aerial trash has caused serious burns to humans and killed animals who eat them or become entangled in their fallen remains.

Although most sky lanterns are created to be flame-resistant, that does not prevent them from landing and being harmful to wildlife, trees, vegetation, or dwellings-especially if the conditions are dry.

At wildfiretoday.com, they have listed many instances where sky lanterns use has not ended well. For example: On April 13, 2022, a fire at Leominster High School in Massachusetts was caused by a sky lantern, according to the state fire marshal. Firefighters were called to the school just after 10 p.m.

In January 2020, in Alpine, California, a family woke up to panicked horses and a remnants of burned sky lantern.

In May 2015, dozens of sky lanterns were released from the Carolina Speedway in Gastonia, North Carolina. A nearby cell phone tower caught on fire when the wind shifted, pushing several burning lanterns into Fall 2022 • The PFIA Protector

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the tower. It took 20 firefighters, nearly 6,000 gallons of water, and help from a neighboring department to finally get the fire out.

In November 2015, a fire was reported just after midnight on New Year’s Eve, completely destroying two houses and damaging others.

In July 2014, Smethwick Fire: Massive Blaze at a Recycling Plant, is believed to have been started by a single Chinese lantern.

In July 2013, a Selah man started a 500-acre wildfire by launching a floating lantern. The bag heated by a candle drifted into a hillside and started a brush fire that took 100 firefighters to extinguish.

In August 2012, a family was involved in a vehicle crash likely caused by a fallen sky lantern.

The driver hit the brakes, swerved, went off the road, and crashed into a tree.

In July 2011, sky lanterns started a fire that burned 800 acres in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

In September 2011, A farmer called for Chinese sky lanterns to be banned after three of his Guernsey cows suffered agonizing deaths from eating wire from them.

In November 2011, an Owl was found dead apparently after becoming tangled up in a Chinese lantern at a Gloucestershire farm.

In November 2010, a mother called for Chinese lanterns to be banned after son, age 3, was

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burned by molten wax on bonfire night.

flowers after you bury it.

The list goes on and somehow we don’t usually hear about what we thought was a beautiful luminary that lit up the night sky.

Painted stones

EcoFriendly and Safe ways to enjoy Here are a few of our favorite ways to celebrate that won’t endanger animals or local communities.

Flying Wish Paper Write your wishes on this special paper, light it on fire and watch

it fly up and burn away. Enjoy the floating light effect of a wish lantern without the fire hazard.

Kites Choose a color, style, or shape to fit any event theme. Your can even create your own kites.

Plant a tree or flowers Planting a tree creates a symbolic, long-lasting and ecofriendly memorial that honors your loved one and the earth. You can also write a message on seed paper that will burst into colorful

If you don’t have space to plant something, place a painted rock or stone somewhere meaningful.

Support a local artist or paint your own.

Bubbles!

Bubbles are cheaper than balloons, better for the environment, and just as fun and floaty. You can even “go big” with giant bubbles.

Biodegradable “confetti” Instead of plastic confetti, throw something natural like birdseed, flower petals or dried autumn leaves.

Although we use these beautiful luminaries that can have so much meaning to us, we need to think of the hazardous ways these can have an effect on others.

There are several states that have banned sky lanterns, but so many continue to use them, and are being sold all throughout the country.

PFIA REMEMBERS OUR FALLEN HEROES

WE PAY OUR RESPECTS TO OUR

FALLEN HEROES Deputy Robert Adam Howard Harris County Sheriff’s Office, TX 3-year veteran Deputy Sheriff Robert Howard was killed in a vehicle crash when his patrol car struck the back of a tractor-trailer that was parked on the left shoulder.

He was transporting evidence as part of a criminal case when the crash occurred.

Deputy Howard had served with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office for three years and was assigned to the Gang Unit. He is survived by his wife, two children, parents, and sister.

Police Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz Rochester Police Department, New York 29-year veteran Police Officer Tony Mazurkiewicz was shot and killed while conducting surveillance.

As part of a murder investigation, Officer Mazurkiewicz and another officer were in an unmarked police vehicle when the subject walked up from behind and fired 17 rounds. The other officer exited the passenger side and returned fire but did not strike the subject, who fled.

Officer Mazurkiewicz was shot at least twice in the upper body.

Deputy Police Officer Noah Shahnavaz Elwood Police Department, IN 11-month veteran Shahnavaz was shot and killed while making a traffic stop near an intersection.

The driver of the vehicle he stopped exited his car and opened fire on Officer Shahnavaz before fleeing in his car. The man then led other officers on a pursuit after he was located in Hamilton County. The subject continued to fire at officers during the pursuit until officers with the Fishers Police Department conducted a PIT maneuver.

Officer Shahnavaz was transported to a local hospital and then flown to a hospital in Indianapolis where he succumbed to his wounds.

The subject who shot him was a convicted felon who had been previously convicted of shooting at police officers in Indianapolis. He was charged with murder and other charges after murdering Officer Shahnavaz.

Officer Shahnavaz was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Elwood Police Department for 11 months. He is survived by his parents and siblings.

Officer Mazurkiewicz was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds.

His partner was shot in the lower body and transported to Rochester General Hospital, where he was treated and released. A 15-year-old girl was grazed by a bullet that entered her home during the ambush.

The subject was found an hour later hiding in a crawl space in a vacant house. He has been charged with second-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, second-degree assault, and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon.

Officer Mazurkiewicz had served with the Rochester Police Department for 29 years and previously served with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department. He is survived by his wife, four children, three grandchildren, parents, brother, and sister.

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HEROES HALL OF FAME

Someone Still Trapped Inside Lousiana — A Calcasieu Parish Deputy was honored recently for his heroic actions in May when he rushed to a burning home and rescued a person trapped inside.

Cpl. Taylor Plaisance was preparing for a D.A.R.E. graduation ceremony at Gillis Elementary’s gymnasium when he received word that a mobile home across the street from the school had caught fire. Without hesitation, Plaisance rushed to the scene where he found half of the home already engulfed in flames.

At that moment, he also learned that there was a person still trapped inside.

Plaisance acted quickly and located the individual, who was trapped inside a room engulfed with smoke.

Without hesitation and no fears for his own personal safety, Plaisance worked with local bystanders to help pull the person out of the home through a window to escape the blaze.

CPSO officials said that the fire department arrived soon after and reported that Plaisance continued to go above and beyond his call of duty to assist with extinguishing the fire and turning the power off to the home.

Plaisance has since been lauded as a hero for his actions, but he

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insists that his actions that day were born simply out of his desire to serve in all capacities and situations.

“When I was informed about the fire across the street, I didn’t think twice about jumping into action.

The word ‘fear’ did not exist at the time, the only thought I had was doing whatever had to be done to make sure everyone was safe.

“I took an oath when I started my career at the sheriff’s department to protect and serve, and that is all that mattered at that moment.

I am very grateful we were able to get the victim out of that house. Without the help from the other civilians that also jumped into action on that day, none of this would have been possible,” Plaisance stated.

Plaisance has been with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office since 2018, when he began his career in the Corrections Department. In late 2021, he became a D.A.R.E. officer.

Sheriff Tony Mancuso recently recognized Plaisance’s bravery that day by awarding the young deputy with a CPSO Challenge Coin for his actions.

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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 HOWARD CRONIN Thank you Steve & Janet Murphy

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 EDWARD GRIFFITH JR. Thank you Mark & Debbie Kemp Memorial Contributions to Honor the Memory of BECKY WITT Thank you Mark & Debbie Kemp

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 2022 • The PFIA Protector

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THE BODY SHOP

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Stroke

Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. It is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States.

What is a stroke?

A stroke occurs when a blockage or bleed of the blood vessels either interrupts or reduces the supply of blood to the brain. When this happens, the brain does not receive enough oxygen or nutrients, and brain cells start to die.

Stroke is a cerebrovascular disease. This means that it affects the blood vessels that feed the brain oxygen. If the brain does not receive enough oxygen, damage may start to occur.

This is a medical emergency.

Although many strokes are treatable, some can lead to disability or death.

call this a mini stroke.

Stroke can be fatal. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), the age-adjusted mortality rate for 2017 was 37.6 in every 100,000 stroke diagnoses. Doctors have made a great deal of progress in managing strokes, meaning that this mortality rate is 13.6% lower than it was in 2007.

Symptoms

The symptoms of a stroke often appear without warning. Some of the main symptoms include: •

There are three main types of stroke:

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Ischemic stroke: This is the most common type of stroke, making up 87% of all cases. A blood clot prevents blood and oxygen from reaching an area of the brain.

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Hemorrhagic stroke: This occurs when a blood vessel ruptures.

These are usually the result of aneurysms or arteriovenous malformations (AVMs).

Transient ischemic attack (TIA): This occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is inadequate for a brief period of time. Normal blood flow resumes after a short amount of time, and the symptoms resolve without treatment. Some people

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confusion, including difficulty speaking and understanding speech a headache, possibly with altered consciousness or vomiting numbness or an inability to move parts of the face, arm, or leg, particularly on one side of the body vision problems in one or both eyes difficulty walking, including dizziness and a lack of coordination Stroke can lead to long-term health problems. Depending on the speed of the diagnosis and treatment, a person can experience temporary or permanent disabilities after a stroke.

Some people may also experience:

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bladder or bowel control problems depression paralysis or weakness on one or both sides of the body difficulty controlling or expressing their emotions

Symptoms vary and may range in severity.

Learning the acronym “FAST” is a good way to remember the symptoms of stroke. This can help a person seek prompt treatment.

FAST stands for: Face drooping: If the person tries to smile, does one side of their face droop?

Arm weakness: If the person tries to raise both their arms, does one arm drift downward?

Speech difficulty: If the person tries to repeat a simple phrase, is their speech slurred or unusual?

Time to act: If any of these symptoms are occurring, contact the emergency services immediately.

The outcome depends on how quickly someone receives treatment. Prompt care also means that they would be less likely to experience permanent brain damage or death.

Causes and risk factors

Each type of stroke has a different set of potential causes. Generally,

however, stroke is more likely to affect a person if they: • • • • • • • • • • •

have overweight or obesity are 55 years of age or older have a personal or family history of stroke have high blood pressure have diabetes have high cholesterol have heart disease, carotid artery disease, or another vascular disease are sedentary consume alcohol excessively smoke use illicit drugs

Some studies have found that males have a higher risk of death from stroke than females.

However, one 2016 review of studies suggests that these differences do not take into account adjustments for race, age, the severity of the stroke, and other risk factors.

The review explains that the risk of stroke mortality often increases due to age and demographic, rather than the biological differences between males and females.

blocked or narrowed arteries.

Treatment tends to focus on restoring an adequate flow of blood to the brain.

Treatment starts with taking drugs that break down clots and prevent others from forming. A doctor may administer blood thinners such as aspirin or an injection of tissue plasminogen activator (TPA).

TPA is very effective at dissolving clots. However, the injection needs to take place within 4.5 hours of the stroke symptoms starting.

Emergency procedures include administering TPA directly into an artery in the brain or using a catheter to physically remove the clot. Research is ongoing as to the benefits of these procedures.

There are other procedures that surgeons can perform to reduce the risk of strokes or TIAs. A carotid endarterectomy, for example, involves opening the carotid artery and removing plaque that could break and travel to the brain.

Treatment

Another option is angioplasty.

This involves a surgeon inflating a small balloon inside a narrowed artery using a catheter. Afterward, they will insert a mesh tube, or a stent, into the opening. This prevents the artery from narrowing again.

Rapid diagnosis is important for reducing brain damage and enabling the doctor to treat the stroke using a suitable method for the type.

Hemorrhagic stroke is blood leaking into the brain can cause a hemorrhagic stroke. Treatment focuses on controlling the bleeding and reducing the pressure on the brain.

Because ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes have different causes and effects on the body, both require different treatments.

The sections below cover the treatment options for ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke, as well as some general rehabilitation tips for both types.

Ischemic stroke occurs due to

If a person is taking bloodthinning anticoagulants or antiplatelet medication, such as warfarin or clopidogrel, they can receive medications to counter the effects of the blood thinners.

Surgeons can repair some of the problems with blood vessels that have led or could lead to hemorrhagic strokes.

When an aneurysm — or a bulge in a blood vessel that may burst — causes a hemorrhagic stroke, a surgeon can place small clamps at the base of the aneurysm or fill it with detachable coils to stop the blood flow and shrink the aneurysm.

If the hemorrhage occurs due to an AVM, a surgeon can remove it.

AVMs are connections between arteries and veins that can be at risk of bleeding.

Diagnosis

Stroke begins rapidly. For the best outcome, a person should receive treatment at a hospital within 3 hours of their symptoms first appearing. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/ articles/7624

Treatment often begins with taking drugs that reduce pressure in the brain and control overall blood pressure, as well as preventing seizures and any sudden constrictions of blood vessels.

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Text-to-911: What You Need to Know Text-to-911 is the ability to send a text message to reach 911 emergency call takers from your mobile phone or device. However, because voice calls to 911 provide more information to 911 call centers, you should always make a voice call to 911 during an emergency whenever possible.

service is not yet available, FCC rules require all wireless carriers and other text messaging providers to send an automatic “bounce-back” message that will advise you to contact emergency services by another means, such as making a voice call or using telecommunications relay service. Bounceback messages are intended to minimize your risk of mistakenly believing that a text to 911 has been transmitted to an emergency call center when it has not.

Text-to-911 is only currently available in certain locations. The FCC encourages emergency call centers to begin accepting texts, but it is up to each call center to decide the particular method in which to implement and deploy text-to-911 technology.

Which service providers are not required to support text-to-911?

FCC rules require all wireless carriers and other providers of text messaging applications in the United States to deliver emergency texts to call centers that request them.

If a call center requests text-to-911 service, text messaging providers must deliver the service in that area within six months.

▪ Text messaging apps that only support texting with other app users or texting via social media are not required to support textto-911.

To check to see if the 911 call center in your area supports text-to-911, download our list of areas supporting available service at www.fcc.gov/ file/12285/download (updated monthly). But even in areas where call centers accept text-to-911, existing voice-based 911 service is still the most reliable and preferred method of contact.

How to contact 911 If you use a wireless phone or other type of mobile device, make sure to do the following in an emergency: ▪ Always contact 911 by making a voice call, if you can.

▪ If you are deaf, hard of hearing or speech disabled, and text-to-911 is not available, use a TTY or a telecommunications relay service, if possible.

Bounce-back messages If you attempt to send a text to 911 where the

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▪ The FCC’s text-to-911 rules do not apply to text messaging applications that do not support texting to and from U.S. phone numbers.

Federal Communications Commission · Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau · 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322) · TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC (1-888835-5322) · www.fcc.gov/ consumer-governmentalaffairs-bureau For more information To learn more about FCC programs to promote access to telecommunications services for people with disabilities, visit the FCC’s Disability Rights Office website at www.fcc.gov/disability. You have multiple options for contacting the FCC:

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

OTHER

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

Retired Cleveland Police Officer Bob Guttu’s book, “Community Policing (It Really Works).” Contact: Bob Guttu at rguttu@ clevelandpolicefoundation. org.

Wanted: I collect antique fire memorabilia and any items from Wilmington, DE Fire Department. Contact E. Tickner at bat6wfd@ verizon.net or call 302-5986038 and leave a message.

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.

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 720-810-0856.

Looking to grow my fire patch collection. Captain Jeff Fuchs, Carmel Fire Department, 2214 Mozart Drive, Greenfield, IN 46140. 317-695-8969 Looking to trade my police departments patch.

New patch for new patch.

Contact: John Kerrigan, 3804 Fairhaven Court, Midland, TX 79707. jkerrigan@ midlandtexas.gov Wanted: Complete set of 50 state police patches from each one of the 50 states to mount in a frame.

Contact: 401-946-6467.

Fire bike painting commemorating 9/11 by artist Motor Marc Lacourciere. A framed giclee collector’s piece, #2 of 250, $500. Contact: William Irby at 386-3168275 or skipirby@aol.com.

I would like to swap challenge coins with other officers or agencies. One for One. I also sell them for $10 each plus $5 for shipping.

Sandra Torres at 903-221-6344 1000s of FOP pins to sell from all states. Call Patsy McKinney at 936-647-7415.

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

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 righthand 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)

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ODDS N ENDS

MISCELLANEOUS

Various Kinds of Things Advanced Life Support Captain Andy Perry, Engineer Ryan Standley, and Firefighter Lewis Brooks received letters of commendation for their great acts of bravery. On March 25, 2022, Peoria Firefighters were dispatched to a report of a house fire in Peoria, Illinois. While crews were en route to the location, it was dispatched that two people were trapped inside

went into the basement with zero visibility and high smoke conditions and searched the basement. They found a male subject at the bottom of the basement stairs and removed him from the basement to the outside of the home.

Also, Firefighter/Paramedic Cam Bridges received a letter of commendation for his role Pictured: Tom Sander and Cam Bridges associated with this incident.

Once the victim was removed Four children were with an from the home, Firefighter/ 18-year-old sister, who got three Paramedic Bridges provided of her siblings out but told Bostic advanced life support to one child was missing. Bostic tells the male subject. The male WLFI-TV he searched until he subject was taken to a found the child. He then punched local hospital, then later out a second-floor window and transported to regional jumped from it with the girl. He hospital in Illinois. It has suffered serious injuries while the been reported that the male girl had a small cut to her foot. subject was discharged from the hospital neurologically 15 Seconds! intact.

Indiana - A 20-year-old man shot 24 rounds, hitting five people at The Peoria Fire Department the Greenwood shopping mall, wants to thank these killing three of them. Within 15 individuals for their Pictured: Andy Perry, Steve Rada, Ryan Standley and continued bravery, seconds, legally armed bystandard Lewis Brooks.

Elisjsha Dicken, of Seymour, shot professionalism, and and killed the perpetrator. the home in the basement. Crews dedication to our community.

The gunman had two rifles, a encountered heavy smoke and Glock pistol and more than 100 fire conditions on the first floor.

Man Saves Five rounds of ammunition with him at While several fire crews advanced Indiana - Twenty-five-yearthe time of the shooting, but only hose lines inside the structure to old Nick Bostic of Lafayette used an AR 15-style rifle. The real keep the fire from spreading and was driving on July 11 in the hero of the day is the citizen who protecting victims, Captain Perry, northwestern Indiana city when was lawfully carrying a firearm in Engineer Standley, and Firefighter he saw a house in flames, stopped that mall and was able to stop this Lewis Brooks went to the back of and ran inside to alert its residents. shooter. Great job! the home. These three individuals

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CHILI & DONUTS

HERE’S THE FUN

Recipes to Taste Tomato-Free Pizza Sauce Ingredients

Tequila Lime Shrimp Zoodles

1 tablespoon olive oil

Ingredients

1 onion, chopped

3 tablespoons butter, divided

1 lbs carrots, peeled

1 shallot, minced

1 beet, medium sized, peeled and chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 red pepper optional

1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest

3-4 garlic cloves 3 cups veggie stock OR water 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning blend 1 lemon, juiced

Instructions Prep all your veggies. Place all ingredients in the pot and stir to combine. You want to make sure your veggies are just covered with water, so add more depending on size of your pot.

Bring veggies to a boil over high flame. Once there, reduce flame to medium-low and let simmer for up to 45 minutes. You will know it is done when the beets are easily pierced with a fork and most of the liquid has evaporated. About 1 cup of liquid should remain.

Carefully transfer your veggies to a blender. Add your lemon juice. To make sure your blender doesn’t explode from the heat and pressure, don’t place your blender lid on all the way and cover it with a towel so you don’t get burned. Blend until you reach your desired consistency.

Taste for seasoning.

Use right away on your pizza as you would any other red sauce. This keeps in the fridge for up to a week and in the freezer for up to 3 months. https://www.livingbeyondallergies.com/tomato-free-pizza-sauce/

1/4 cup tequila 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined 2 medium zucchini, spiralized (about 6 cups) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley Additional grated lime zest

Instructions In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic; cook 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in tequila, lime zest and lime juice. Cook over medium heat until liquid is almost evaporated, 2-3 minutes.

Add olive oil and remaining butter; stir in shrimp and zucchini. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until shrimp begin to turn pink and zucchini is crisptender, 4-5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and additional lime zest. https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/tequila-lime-shrimp-zoodles/

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HOME OFFICE DIRECTORY

CONTACT

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317-581-1913 • 1-800-221-PFIA • www.pfia1913.org Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association is the only group in the world that exclusively caters to police officers, firefighters, and correctional officers. Our members enjoy competitive premium rates and products designed specifically for police officers and firefighters, which are unavailable anywhere else.

Executive Committee Association Offices Chairman of the Board Mike Carrigan Vice President of Operations Jeanie Williams Thomas Clines President

John Murphy

Senior Vice President/ Executive Secretary

Jeff Warnock Vice President/ Treasurer

Departments Accounting Lead Sherrie Vermande

Information Services Chris Marlor

Accounting Nancy Brown

Member Services Anne Karn Amanda Rice Christina Coan

ACH Coordinator Jennifer Ireland

New Business Brian Kinnaird Brittanie Butcher

Agency/Commissions Amanda Hendricks Claims Examiner Mindy Roberts Claims Karen Groff Creative Services/Editor Rebekah Brownson Department Assistant Tanyia Elston General Services Margaret Snyder

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

Regional Managers Southeast Myles Christie 706-951-9620 (C) pfia567@gmail.com Louisiana Gary Ralph 318-426-4034 (C) garyralph874@gmail.com Texas Darren “Lang” Spencer 979-716-6193 (C) lspencer_pfia@yahoo.com Mid-Atlantic Ed Griffith 732-674-3143 (C) pfiaejg3@gmail.com Midwest Mark Reuss 513-706-1287 mark.pfia@gmail.com Northeast Alan “Tom” Evans, Jr. 716-628-4774 (C) nypfia@gmail.com

Directory of Advisory Board Members & Account Representatives (H) Home Phone Alabama Birmingham FD RAPHAEL HALE 205-335-7028 (C) 576pfia@gmail.com Birmingham PD PAUL A. IRWIN JR. 205-365-7092 (C) 205-591-0911 (B) Birmingham PD SHAWN SIMMONS 205-2188-8481 (C) pfia783@gmail.com

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

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

(C) Cell Phone

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(F) Fax Number

New Britain PD PAUL BAK 860-560-3973 (C) pbak66@comcast.net

Gainesville FD EUGENE DUGAN 386-344-3427 (C) ejd0907@gmail.com

Augusta FD & PD ERIC V. SMITH 706-339-5979 (C) smith23ev@hotmail.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Orlando FD T.J. LOWREY 407-970-0893 (C) pfia.tj@gmail.com Orlando PD JASON BATURA 321-228-7821 (C) jason.batura@gmail.com Port St. Lucie FD & Sheriff MICHAEL RIZZELLO 772-370-4803 (C) firerizz@aol.com

Muscogee County Sheriff JOHN WADE 862-216-4217 (C) pfia706@gmail.com Roswell FD IOSEFA LEOTA 678-559-4304 (C) iosefa.pfia@gmail.com Savannah FD & PD JASON ROEHM 989-239-1450 (H) roehmjason@yahoo.com Whitfield Co. FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections BRETT MILLER 706-280-2160 (C) bmiller0828@gmail.com

Illinois Chicago FD FRANK COSTANZO 773-430-4855 (C) frank.pfia@gmail.com

Ft. Wayne PD KYLE HARTMAN 260-908-4726 (C) kyle.pfia@gmail.com Hammond FD JEFF HARTLERODE 219-671-2167 (C) pfia707@gmail.com Indianapolis FD ERIC HOFMEISTER 317-946-8551 (C) pfia332@gmail.com Indianapolis PD DAVID V. ROTH 317-490-9008 (C) rothventure@gmail.com Kokomo FD & PD CHANCE T. HENSLEY 765-621-5176 (C) c.hensley.pfia@gmail.com

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

Chicago FD JOSE GARCIA 312-972-1924 (C) cfd_usmc@comcast.net

Mishawaka/South Bend FD & PD NICK KAUFMAN 574-226-9681 (C) nikkik204@comcast.net

St. Petersburg PD SCOTT LAANINEN 813-482-3972 (C) scott.laaninen@gmail.com

Chicago FD MICHAEL J. SHANAHAN 312-307-8795 (C) mspfia@msn.com

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

Chicago FD MICHAEL WALSH 773-852-2927 (C) pfia3210@att.net

Richmond/ Connersville FD & PD MATT MATLOCK 937-409-1508 (C) mmatlock94@yahoo.com

Tampa FD VINCENT JACKSON 813-486-5698 (C) vjackson1380@yahoo.com

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

Tampa PD RICKY BROWN 813-270-1280 (C) rockynina2@gmail.com

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

Volusia County FD &PD JUSTIN HUGHES 386-931-8728 (C) jhughespfia@yahoo.com

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

Georgia Atlanta FD GEORGE W. HOWELL III 678-787-2465 (C) george.howell.pfia@gmail.com

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

Indiana

Anderson FD & PD CHANCE T. HENSLEY 765-621-5176 (C) c.hensley.pfia@gmail.com

Iowa Burlington FD KENNETH MORRIS 319-753-6285 (H) Cedar Rapids FD LYLE THEISEN 319-462-3912 (H) lylepatthe@msn.com Des Moines FD & PD RAYMOND A. GALLARDO 515-205-2414 (C) ray.gallardo13@gmail.com West Des Moines FD DOUG REX 515-222-3423 (W) 515-991-3684 (C) dougrex1@gmail.com

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

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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 Covington/Northern Kentucky FD CHRIS HANDLEY 513-919-3521 (C) Chris.handley.pfia@gmail.com Lexington FD PATRICK SUMNER 859-743-9485 (C) psumner1117@gmail.com Lexington PD GARY THURMAN 859-351-4507 (C) thurnam.pfia@gmail.com

Louisiana Baton Rouge FD PAUL H. OWENS 225-772-4190 (C) pfiaowens48@gmail.com Baton Rouge FD CAMERON WESLEY 225-937-0907 (C) camwesley97@gmail.com Bossier City, PD/FD JOHN MORTON 318-455-6665 (C) pfiajohn764@gmail.com Caddo Parish Sheriff PAMELA PURGERSON 318-617-9506 (C) pammypurg@gmail.com Caddo Parish Sheriff JERRY SILVA 318-655-5627 (C) j.silva360@yahoo.com Jefferson Parish Sheriff KIM LENTZ 985-774-4414 (C) 985-639-1723 (H) lentz1848@bellsouth.net Lake Charles FD ANDREW LEE 337-764-3979 (C) drewglee@gmail.com Livingston Parish FD PAUL H. OWENS 225-772-4190 (C) paulowens1948@gmail.com Mandeville FD ROBBY MARQUETTE 985-789-2814 (C) healthavengers@gmail.com New Orleans FD ROXANNE HADLEY 504-234-2327 (C) ffhadley21@gmail.com New Orleans & Kenner FD PAUL J. MELANCON 504-524-3878 (H) 504-430-1962 (C) New Orleans PD DAVID G. LENTZ 985-649-5741 (H) nameck2@aol.com

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Linden FD STEPHEN SMIGELSKY 732-634-8582 (H) 732-236-3036 (C) srs214@msn.com

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

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

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

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

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

East Jersey/Trenton Corrections JORGE ORTIZ 201-680-8789 (C) pfiajortiz@gmail.com

St. Louis PD BRYAN BARTON 636-232-5318 (C) bryaly21@gmail.com

East Jersey Corrections TREVOR T. MESSINA 973-861-2607 (C) tmessina.pfia@gmail.com

Nebraska

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

Mercer County GREGORY A. SWANSON 609-352-9931 (C) njpfia@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

Slidell FD LOUIS MELANCON 985-960-7651 (C) tamnlou@gmail.com Slidell PD DAVID L. LENTZ 504-606-4427 (C) dlentz78@gmail.com

Maryland MD National Capital Park PD ZENOBIA SANTANA 347-229-3561 (C) pfia.santana@gmail.com Western PD, Sheriff, & Corrections ALLISON ARANA 301-730-0443 (C) allisonarana89@gmail.com

Massachusetts Hampden County Sheriff ADAM APPLE 413-237-3233 (H) adamapple1418@yahoo.com New Bedford FD & PD JAMES ESTRELLA III 774-473-0451 (C) james.estrella@newbedfordpd.com Worcester PD TIMOTHY REYNOLDS 774-253-6432 (H) tcr316@live.com

Michigan Flint PD MICHAEL P. SULLIVAN 810-814-3381 (C) sully1968@comcast.net Grand Traverse City FD & PD KARYL L. MOORE 231-947-1758 (H) dfivestar@chartermi.net Wayne Co., PD HARVEY YOUNG 734-787-5372 (C) harveyy415@gmail.com

Missouri Franklin/Jefferson Co. PD & Sheriff DONALD MEYER 314-471-7653 (C) donmeyerpfia@att.net Kansas City FD MICHAEL FITZWATER 816-935-0405 (C) mikefitzpfia@gmail.com Kansas City Metro Area DONNIE SHOOK 816-315-9943 (C) pfiashook@gmail.com

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

New Jersey Asbury Park FD & PD PATRICK CASTELLANO 732-804-1563 patrick_castellano@yahoo.com Atlantic City FD & PD GENNARO BASSO 609-214-3002 (H) gennarobasso81@gmail.com Bayonne FD ROBERT PILGER 201-638-5297 (H) rpilg@aol.com Bayonne PD ALLAN SLATTERY 201-315-4314 (C) allanslattery1959@gmail.com Bay Shore, Monmouth Co. PD, FD MICHAEL MICHALSKI 732-673-6402 (H) michalskipfia@gmail.com Belleville FD & PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com Bergen Co. PD, FD MICHAEL PARISE 973-271-0069 (H) mparisepfia@gmail.com Bloomfield FD & PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com Bradley Beach PD PATRICK CASTELLANO 732-804-1563 patrick_castellano@yahoo.com Brick Township PD JOSEPH PACITTI 848-333-1259 (C) jpacittipfia@gmail.com Camden County PD & FD Cherry Hill FD ED MICUA 609-315-0609 (C) 856-428-3252 (H) edmicuapfia@verizon.net

Garfield PD CHAD DiGIORGIO 201-206-5183 (C) chadckfd@verizon.net Glen Ridge PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com Gloucester County FD & PD EDWARD VINCENT 856-316-2547 (C) edvincent.pfia@gmail.com Hackensack FD & PD MICHAEL PARISE 973-271-0069 (H) mparisepfia@gmail.com Hoboken FD ROBERT PILGER 201-638-5297 (H) rpilg@aol.com Hoboken PD ALLAN SLATTERY 201-315-4314 (C) allanslattery1959@gmail.com Hudson Co. PD & Sheriff THOMAS MCKENNA 973-919-7158 (C) tommy.mck116@gmail.com Irvington FD CHARLES WEST 973-945-4892 (C) 973-328-7974 (H) chuckwest@newarkfd.com Irvington PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com Jersey City FD ROBERT PILGER 201-638-5297 (H) rpilg@aol.com Jersey City PD ALLAN SLATTERY 201-315-4314 (C) allanslattery1959@gmail.com

Long Branch FD & PD PATRICK CASTELLANO 732-804-1563 patrick_castellano@yahoo.com Manasquan PD PATRICK CASTELLANO 732-804-1563 patrick_castellano@yahoo.com

Monmouth Co. PD, FD, & Sheriff MICHAEL MICHALSKI 732-673-6402 (H) michalskipfia@gmail.com Montclair FD CHARLES WEST 973-945-4892 (C) 973-328-7974 (H) chuckwest@newarkfd.com Montclair PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com Morris County FD & PD CHAD DiGIORGIO 201-206-5183 (C) chadckfd@verizon.net Newark FD CHARLES WEST 973-945-4892 (C) 973-328-7974 (H) chuckwest@newarkfd.com Newark PD MIKEY CARRILLO 973-951-8350 (C) mcpfia120@gmail.com Newark PD ALEX MARTINEZ 973-390-1918 (C) alnpd@mac.com Newark PD NAJEE WEBB 201-454-6845 (C) webbees99@aol.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

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

Passaic County Sheriff MISAEL MATOS 862-668-4386 (C) matosmisael@yahoo.com

Irondequoit PD GREGORY KEHRER 518-229-7513 (C) gkehrer34@gmail.com

Hamilton Co., FD MATT NIEMER 513-919-6926 (C) me11an@yahoo.com

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

White Plains FD PATSY DeFONCE IV 914-505-1412 (C) patsydefonce@me.com

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

North Carolina

Marion FD & PD MICHAEL M. RADCLIFF 740-225-2120 (W) mandjradcliff@roadrunner.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 Plainfield FD & PD NUNO CARVALHO 908-296-6871 (C) ncarvalho.pfia@gmail.com Sussex County FD, PD, & Sheriff MICHAEL PARISE 973-271-0069 (H) mparisepfia@gmail.com Trenton FD & PD GREGORY A. SWANSON 609-352-9931 (C) njpfia@gmail.com Ventnor FD WILLIAM NAGLE 609-705-8450 (C) bubby129056@yahoo.com Wallington FD & PD MICHAEL PARISE 973-271-0069 (H) mparisepfia@gmail.com

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

New York Albany FD 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 BRAD GUASCONI 607-644-2876 (C) usmcvet93@yahoo.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

New York State Court PD BRITTANY PARKER 518-859-9887 (C) baberrings@gmail.com Niagara County Sheriff KEITH HETRICK III 716-622-6461 (C) keith.hetrick@gmail.com Niagara Falls FD JOSEPH TORRE 716-940-8225 (C) j.torre@nypfia.org Niagara Falls FD RISKY SANABRIA 716-550-0625 (C) rskpfia@gmail.com Niagara Falls PD RICK FLECK III 716-807-6876 (C) precki17@aol.com Rochester FD BRIAN WHITE 585-705-7179 (C) white.brian11@gmail.com Schenectady FD MARK KARL 518-852-4953 (H) omm21@yahoo.com Syracuse FD JAMES ENNIS 315-430-0340 (C) 315-468-8630 (H) jennis@twcny.rr.com Syracuse PD TAYLOR ANDERSON 920-883-1437 (C) tanderson@syracusepolice.org Troy FD RAYMOND J. DAVIS 518-423-8918 (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 Wende State Corrections NATONYA YARBOUGH 716-986-7321 (C) natonyayarbough@gmail.com

Greensboro FD MATTHEW PATTERSON 336-382-4600 (C) mattsfiregfd@yahoo.com Winston-Salem FD DAVID POLLARD 336-403-7771 (C) wslocal682@gmail.com

Ohio Akron PD DON G. TREJBAL 330-352-4502 (C) apd506@aol.com Akron FD GREG GEARHART 330-351-2673 (C) gearhartpfia@gmail.com Canton FD, Greentown FD, Massillon FD & PD & Stark Co. FD MARC R. JACKSON 330-904-9095 (C) cfd110@aol.com Cincinnati PD GREG TOYEAS 513-738-4141 (H) 513-484-2459 (C) gregtoyeas@yahoo.com Cincinnati FD CHRIS HANDLEY 513-919-3521 (C) chris.handley.pfia@gmail.com Cleveland FD VINCE VIANCOURT 440-835-5647 (W) 216-534-6927 (C) benefits.consulting@yahoo.com Cleveland PD DAN VIANCOURT 216-990-2882 (C) dsv.pfia@gmail.com Columbus 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 Columbus PD RICHARD A. HILSHEIMER II 614-402-8944 (C) rhilsheimer1469@gmail.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

Toledo FD YVES D. JOSEPH 561-859-2919 (C) ophny1@gmail.com Youngstown FD SHAWN MURRAY 330-518-2966 (C) mur511.sm@gmail.com Zanesville FD, PD, Sheriff, & Corrections RANDAL WINEGARDNER 740-475-8014 (C)

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

Oklahoma

Johnston Corrections VINCENT ORTEZ 401-263 -9714 (C) compaq102082@gmail.com

Tulsa FD JIMMY OBER 918-260-6887 (C) joberfire@gmail.com

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

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

Johnston PD DAVID GALLIGAN 401-419-7967 (C) davegalligan@yahoo.com

Pennsylvania

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

Chester FD & PD THOMAS THORNTON 267-275-5932 (C) tthornton2493@gmail.com Delaware Co., FD & PD MARTIN KELLY 610-299-3656 (C) marty1297@aol.com Erie FD TIM ROMANSKI 814-572-2323 (C)

Providence FD ANTHONY LANCELLOTTI 401-569-3551 (C) 401-946-6939 (H) alancellotti@providenceri.gov Providence PD RALPH ABENANTE IV 401-225-6530 (C) rabenante4@yahoo.com

Johnstown FD ROBERT J. OPETT 814-659-9313 (C) opett24@ymail.comre McKeesport FD & PD JEFFREY D. TOMOVCSIK 412-523-3903 (C) 412-675-5050 Ext.640 (W) jtomo170@comcast.net Penn. Law Enforcement JONATHON RUSH 412-952-5615 (C) jrush21488@hotmail.com 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

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

South Carolina North Charleston PD MICHAEL FIGUEROA 973-477-0749 (C) mfigpfia@gmail.com North Myrtle Beach FD & PD RICHARD BUDDELMEYER 843-249-5334 (C) rickbuddelmeyer@yahoo.com

Tennessee Knoxville FD JUSTIN HARMOND 865-340-6812 (C) jharmonpfia@outlook.com Nashville FD ADDIS KENDALL 615-533-8685 (C) rakendall13@gmail.com

Texas Amarillo FD, PD, & Corrections JOE C. PONDER 806-584-0953 (C) joeponder2012@yahoo.com

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Beaumont PD JARROD MIRELES 409-284-5220 (C) neilmireles@gmail.com Bedford PD D.J. CROWELL 817-791-3224 (C) dpmt824@gmail.com Bee County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections DANIEL RODRIGUEZ 361-354-8901 (C) dr1856635@gmail.com Bee County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections RICHARD L. WEBB 361-319-3758 (C) urout_78102@yahoo.com Brazoria County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections PATRICK WARE 936-581-3309 (H) txpware@outlook.com Coryell Co. FD & PD MIKE CLOUDS 936-293-0486 (C) mlclouds@yahoo.com Dallas FD BRYAN BLOCK 214-926-4015 (C) dallasfd316@gmail.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 Gurney Unit Corrections CINDY ARNOLD 903-724-9007 (C) cindyarnold18@yahoo.com Harris County PD, Sheriff & Corrections MARTY KUEHN 281-935-4610 (C) mk0160@yahoo.com Harrison County Police & Fire FLOYD DUNCAN 903-930-9721 (C) 903-777-3694 (H) dleader59@protonmail.com Kileen FD CODY NEWMAN 254-981-6110 (C) codynewman1978@protonmail.com McAllen FD ERIC RAMIREZ 956-607-7549 (C) esmr412@gmail.com

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

Page County FD, PD, Sheriff, & Corrections MICHAEL WAGONER 540-860-2382 (C) kc8jpk03@gmail.com

Orange FD & PD MATTHEW SLAGLE 409-781-7176 (C) matthewslagle83@gmail.com

Portsmouth FD KURT DETRICK 571-233-6901 (C) kurtdetrick@gmail.com

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

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

Port Arthor FD &PD TARAH MIRELES 409709-3633 (H) tarahm55@yahoo.com

Prince William Co., PD MARCIA WHALEY 571-259-7034 (C) pwpfia@gmail.com

San Antonio FD JOE VALADEZ 210-654-3333 (H) 210-884-7651 (F) valadezjp@aol.com

Washington, D. C.

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 STEFAN HODNETT 817-343-3300 (C) smodnett Tarrant County Sheriff & surrounding Metropolis area TANYA YOUNG 817-988-9704 (C) 817-292-5388 (F) tanyayoung7800@sbcglobal.net Victoria County FD, PD, & Corrections RICHARD COSS 361-541-7477 (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 Henrico County PD JIM LIVINGSTONE 804-338-9791 (C) jlivings1@gmail.com

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

Loudoun County FD, PD, Sheriff, & Corrections MICHAEL COX 571-528-3400 (C) pfia.va226@gmail.com

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

Norfolk FD DAVE CHERESKIN 757-621-1111 (C) dchereskin77@gmail.com

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Washington, D.C. FD WESLEY BANNER 540-604-4518 (C) wbdcfdt16@outlook.com Washington, D.C. PD MIGUEL MIRANDA 202-439-2292 (C) miguel.miranda@verizon.net

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

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

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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

MALIA WARLICK DOB: 9/10/2005 Age: 16 Sex: Female Race: Biracial

Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Brown Height: 5’8” Weight: 160 lbs.

BRIYANNA TORRES DOB: 11/25/2008 Age: 13 Sex: Female Race: Black

Missing Since: April 27, 2022 Missing From: Murfreesboro, TN

Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Brown Height: 4’3” Weight: 130 lbs.

GARRETT GOODY DOB: 10/5/2005 Age: 16 Sex: Male Race: White

Missing Since: May 23, 2022 Missing From: Valhalla, NY

DON’T HESITATE CALL

Hair Color: Blonde Eye Color: Blue Height: 6’4” Weight: 175 lbs.

Missing Since: August 1, 2022 Missing From: Cleveland, OH

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.

Do you have a missing or sexually exploited child? Were you missing or sexually abused as a child?

Team HOPE is a group of peer support volunteers who have lived experience with missing and exploited children’s issues. We know the pain, fear, frustration, and loneliness that comes with being or having a missing or sexually exploited child. We are adult survivors who were missing or sexually abused as children. We are family members of children who were sexually exploited or missing. With this knowledge and experience, we are dedicated to offering compassionate peer support, empathy, understanding, kindness, and friendship to people who experienced being or having a missing or sexually exploited child. You are not alone; we are here to provide hope and walk the journey with you.

Since its inception in 1998, Team HOPE has trained more than 500 volunteers and reached out to more than 102,000 people to offer our compassionate peer support.

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We work specifically with individuals who have been, or have had a child who: • •

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The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children’s Team HOPE is here to assist families of missing or exploited children, as well as adult survivors of certain types of sexual abuse, abduction, or other missing cases.

abduction, etc.)

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Is a victim of child sexual abuse material (sexually explicit images, videos, etc.)

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Has experienced online enticement (was solicited online for sexual images or acts)

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Was sexually abused by a nonfamily member

Call 866-305-HOPE (4673) to talk to a Team HOPE member.

Was involved in suspected or confirmed child sex trafficking

Was involved in an abduction or other missing case type (family abduction, run away, non-family

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