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Scholarship Recipients and Graduates of 2023

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would like to take the time to say congratulations to all our scholarship recipients and graduates of 2023! It is our pleasure to support the educational opportunities for our members. We trust that the path ahead is considerably brighter with this scholarship to aid in funding your academic achievements.

Volume 39 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John E. Murphy Senior Vice President, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Executive Secretary . . . . . Bradd Roembke 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

Editor

Our scholarship program is managed by Scholarship America. Since 1987, PFIA has provided over $12,635,750.00 to children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren of police officers and firefighters across the United States.

Please remember not get discouraged if you are not chosen this time around, there is always next year!

This issue has hopes to inform everyone of the Cancer Firefighter Support Network. Their vision is to be the global leader in firefighter cancer support, awareness, and education. Their mission is to assist firefighters and EMS providers and their immediate families diagnosed with cancer by providing badge to badge support, training and guidance.

We also have a great read of the Savannah Fire Training Academy, Camp Ignite! What an amazing opportunity for these young ladies!

As always, I welcome all submissions related to law enforcement and firefighting. So grab your camera’s or just pull out your phone and get a snap of some of these events and send them my way! I’d love to see them! Please send me at rbrownson@pfia.net or mail any submissions to the Home Office at 101 E. 116th street, Carmel, IN 46032.

Fraternally yours, Rebekah Brownson, Editor

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

Announcement from the Home Office Our qualified, non-qualified and ROTH IRA products issued after November 1, 2012 were issued with a guaranteed interest rate of 1.00%.

As per the policy language, this rate will be redetermined semiannually on January 1 and July 1 and will remain in effect for the subsequent six month period. Due to the Federal Reserve adjusting the interest rate, the guaranteed rate on these plans will be 2.35% beginning July 1, 2023. This will be crediting rate for this period. The rate will be redetermined on January 1, 2024. Please contact Vice President/Treasurer Jeff Warnock at our Home Office with any questions.

CONTENT COVER STORY

16 CANCER FIREFIGHTER SUPPORT NETWORK Since 2005, the nonprofit Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN) has provided assistance and one-on-one mentoring to thousands of cancer-stricken firefighters and their families. FCSN also delivers extensive firefighter cancer awareness and prevention training nationwide.

FEATURES 4 CAMP IGNITE At the Savannah Fire Training Academy, Camp Ignite introduced campers to firefighting through personal protective equipment, fire safety, how/water supply, search and rescue, truck company operations, fire behavior, fire prevention, medical services, and more.

DEPARTMENTS

2 FINANCIAL REPORT 5 PFIA REMEMBERS OUR FALLEN HEROES 6 CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES 8 CONGRATULATION SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS 14 MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD 18 IN THE SPIRIT OF BROTHERHOOD 20 CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL FIREFIGHTERS DAY AND NATIONAL POLICE WEEK 21 SWAP SHOP 22 HEROES HALL OF FAME 23 CHARITABLE FUND 24 HOME OFFICE/REGIONAL MANAGER DIRECTORY 25 ABM/AR DIRECTORY 29 CHILI & DONUTS

Products

Life Products

One Pay Life (Single Premium Whole Life) Select Whole Life Yearly Renewable Term 10-Year 20-Year or 30-Year Level Term

Life Riders Guaranteed Purchase Option Children’s Benefit Waiver of Premium Individual Retirement Accounts & Annuities Interest rate of 2%, no management fee

Accident & Sickness Products Cancer Protection (optional family coverage) Accidental Death Only (optional family coverage) Accident Only (optional coverage for spouse/children) Non-Fatal Gunshot Wound Rider Non-Fatal Burn Rider Accident and Health Disability Income

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FINANCIAL REPORT 2022

STATUTORY STATEMENTS st

December 31 2022 For the Year Ending 2022

Net Admitted Assets

For the Year Ending 2021

Bonds $189,632,553 $178,924,917 Stocks - Preferred $0 $0 Stocks - Common $41,748,833 $49,764,151 Real Estate $2,035,870 $2,126,583 Cash and Cash Equivalents $10,426,044 $8,116,240 Certificate Loans $2,866,644 $2,836,860 Other Invested Assets $9,191,737 $8,364,630 Receivables for Securities $988 $468,228 Interest Due & Accrued $2,025,356 $1,782,073 Deferred & Uncollected Premiums Due $2,301,178 $1,985,547 Amounts Recoverable from Reinsurer $1,427,818 $1,120,531 Data Processing Equipment $11,472 $33,052 Total Assets

$261,668,493

$255,522,812

Liabilities

Certificate: Life Insurance $55,850,293 $53,418,352 Reserves: A&H Insurance $36,133,567 $29,957,697 Annuities $64,423,274 $63,044,280 Dividend Accumulations $5,484,575 $5,408,697 Life Cert. and Contract Claims $1,248,756 $713,496 A&H Cert. & Contract Claims $1,312,344 $1,448,483 Dividend Provision - Next Year $1,023,000 $957,000 Advance Premiums $78,571 $79,432 Commissions Due or Accrued $184,917 $157,037 General Expense Due or Accrued $653,633 $995,903 Taxes, Licenses Due or Accrued $52,000 $156,000 Agents Credit Balances $264,742 $262,978 Remittances Not Allocated $484,090 $375,735 Asset Valuation Reserve $2,888,635 $10,193,053 Deferred Compensation $654,442 $941,822 Pension Liability $951,423 $2,843,681 Payable for Security $329,370 $257,350 Total Liabilities Surplus Total Liabilities & Surplus

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$172,017,632 $89,650,858 $261,668,490

$171,210,996 $84,311,816 $255,522,812

Income:

Life Insurance Premiums $8,997,513 $9,052,319 Accident & Health Premiums $25,008,010 $24,666,290 Annuity Premiums $5,833,685 $5,018,579 Net Investment Income $6,491,415 $6,265,924 Amortization - Int. Maint. Reserve -$43,069 $16,951 Com. & Exp. Allow. on Reinsurance Ceded $655,294 $563,628 Other Misc. Income $34,774 $27,827 Total

$46,977,622

$45,611,518

Expenses:

Death Benefits & Endowments $4,626,939 $5,668,938 Annuity Payments & Surrenders $6,495,156 $4,933,025 Accident & Health Benefits $7,229,165 $7,967,217 Life Insurance Surrender Benefits $851,716 $750,403 Interest on Contract Funds $154,860 $154,278 Reserve Increase: Life Ins. $2,431,941 $2,708,972 Accident & Health $6,175,870 $5,732,175 Annuities $1,378,994 $2,075,009 Commissions $2,874,781 $2,691,359 General Expenses $8,277,884 $7,684,741 Insurance Fees, Licenses, Taxes $221,345 $221,069 Increase in Loading $7,396 $5,195

Total $40,726,047 $40,592,381

Net Gain Before Refunds $6,251,576 $5,019,137 Refunds to Members $995,889 $933,713

Net Gain/(Loss) After Refunds $5,255,687 $4,085,424 Net Realized Capital Gains/(Loss) $822,995 $2,819,023

Net Income/(Loss) from Operations $6,078,682 $6,904,447

Surplus Funds Account

Funds at Beginning of Period $84,311,816 $74,089,988 Net Income from Operations / (Loss) $6,078,682 $6,904,447 Change in Unrealized Cap. Gains ($9,747,589) $5,156,618 Change in Non-Admitted Items ($188,727) $533,550 Change in Asset Val. Reserve $7,304,417 ($2,539,671) Other Surplus Fund Changes* $1,892,258 $166,884

Surplus Funds End Period $89,650,858 $84,311,816

Net Change in Surplus for the Year $5,339,042 $10,221,828

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Camp Ignite

HOSTED BY THE SAVANNAH FIRE DEPARTMENT

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irefighting has long been an industry dominated by men, and while that’s not inherently a bad thing, Savannah Fire Department is doing its part to introduce more women to the career path.

For the first time, SFD hosted Camp Ignite, a four-day program designed to educate girls and young women ages 14-21 about the fire service while empowering them through team building and leadership development activities.

“The purpose was to introduce them to the fire service and more specifically firefighting, medical services, things that we do as a career firefighter,” said Tyler Barrett, SFD firefighter and camp director. “We also want these girls to come out of this camp with more confidence, leadership skills, life skills, things that they can apply every day.”

On July 26-29, Camp Ignite participants took part in reallife training while learning valuable life skills and life-saving techniques in an interactive and fun environment. Activities which include physical training, a handsonly CPR class, and instruction about various firefighter skills like search and rescue, extrication equipment, rope rescue, hose lines and more.

They got dirty and did a lot

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of hands on activities by being shown the different tools and skills that come with the fire service and firefighting.

SFD decided to host Camp Ignite for a couple of reasons.

“Having this girls’ camp is going to, one, introduce firefighting to girls who may not think they can do the job, whether it’s because it’s a male-dominated field or because they don’t know if they’re physically or mentally capable.

Having this camp is going to show them, “hey girls, you can do this job,” Barrett explained.

“The second part is being able to bring the community to us and let them see what we’re doing in a safe, friendly, comfortable environment. . . We’re able to interact with the community and share what we do with them and why all of us are so passionate [about] what we do.”

Camp Ignite will help enable girls to see firefighting as a viable career option while providing them with a unique opportunity to challenge themselves and grow in several ways. Barrett encourages any girls with an interest in the fire service or an interest in personal development to register for the camp.

“When you think of sport camps or different activity camps that could lead to a career, this is going to be one of those camps that really shows these girls

and young women what the fire service is about from the firefighting perspective. We also want these girls to come in and learn about themselves and learn how to be part of a team. The leadership piece, self-confidence, self-esteem, and the list goes on. We really want these girls to come out of this camp and feel like they’ve grown over a fourday period and learn about the potential opportunities that they could have down the road as a career firefighter,” she said.

As a career firefighter herself, Barrett said she was motivated to become a firefighter because she wanted a challenge and to serve her community. She had an athletic background and sought out opportunities to push herself and do more.

“I wanted something more for my personal growth, so I looked into the military. My dad has been with Savannah Fire for almost 19 years now, and he said, ‘have you not thought about the fire department?’ So I looked into it and fell in love with the process,” she explained.

Barrett joined SFD in March of 2017, and she is excited to share about what she does with the local community.

“The support that we’ve gotten from Savannah Fire, the City of Savannah and the feedback that we’ve gotten once we released the camp has been awesome. https://www.connectsavannah.com/savannah/ coming-in-hot-savannah-fire-department-hostsnew-summer-camp-to-ignite-girls-passion-forfirefighting/Content?oid=20602778

PFIA REMEMBERS OUR FALLEN HEROES

WE PAY OUR RESPECTS TO OUR

FALLEN HEROES Assistant Chief Kyle T. Osgood Farmland Volunteer Fire Department, IN 15-year veteran

Deputy Sheriff John Durm Marion County Sheriff’s Office, IN 38-year veteran

On May 25, 2023, the assistant chief of the Farmland Volunteer Fire Department was killed in an accident involving a tanker truck in western Randolph County.

Deputy Sheriff John Durm succumbed to injuries he sustained when he was attacked by a prisoner attempting to escape from the Community Justice Campus in Indianapolis.

Kyle T. Osgood was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. Investigators said Osgood — en route to a reported barn fire — was driving his department’s tanker truck northbound when it rolled over as it approached a curve.

He was returning the murder suspect from the hospital when the man violently assaulted him in the detention center’s sallyport. The prisoner wrapped the handcuff chain linking around Deputy Sheriff’s neck, with both of them falling to the ground during the struggle. As soon as Deputy Durm stopped moving, the prisoner unlocked his handcuffs, then stole one of the sheriff’s vans but crashed outside the complex during his escape attempt. The prisoner was taken to the hospital with minor injuries and is facing murder charges.

The vehicle reportedly came to rest on both Osgood and fellow firefighter Zachary Lee, 19.

Lee, the only other occupant of the truck, was seriously injured, and was flown by medical helicopter to a Fort Wayne hospital.

Trooper Jacques F. Rougeau, Jr. Pennsylvania State Police, PA 2-year 11-month veteran On June 17, 2023, Trooper Jay Rougeau was shot and killed by a wanted man near the intersection of Swamp Road and Baumgardner Drive in Walker Township.

The subject had entered the parking lot of the Pennsylvania State Police’s Troop G, Lewistown Station, and shot several patrol cars using a large caliber hunting rifle. The man fled the scene and called 911 several times as they searched for him.

The man then shot and critically wounded a Pennsylvania State Police lieutenant in Mifflintown Borough at about 12:45 p.m. before fleeing again.

Shortly before 3:00 p.m., the man was located in a shopping center in Walker Township and then fled into a nearby wooded area where he and Trooper Rougeau were both killed during a shootout.

Deputy Durm was transported to Eskenazi Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Deputy Durm had served with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office for 38 years. He is survived by his wife, four children, and parents. His wife and son also serve with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

Firefighter Jordan Melton Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service 1-year veteran On Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Station 9 in the Norwood neighborhood of Birmingham, Firefighter Jordan Melton and Firefighter Jamal Jones were near the bay doors when they were shot by an assailant in the chest and legs.

On Monday, July 17, 2023, Firefighter Jordan Melton succumbed to his injuries. Firefighter Jamal Jones remains in stable condition. Police are searching for suspects, and this is an ongoing investigation.

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Recipients Christian Kash Tess Zachary Emily Brooke Morgan Megan Alexander Bailey Kimberly Hope Amaya Max Griffin Adeline Francesca Madison James Ryan Hannah Alexandra Diego Wyatt Clayton Lexi Riley Taylor Simone Sophie Nathan Olivia Caleb Caitlin Tyler Katie Morgan Bryce Madison Brianna Sullivan

Acosta Adams Allman Arnold Bajema Bauss Benjamin Biddell Bishard Brainard Bramwell Brock Brooks Brown Buck Chappuis Ciasullo Clemente Colvin Corio Cousins Crespo Dionne Folsom Frost Garbacik Gargano Gillum Green Greenberg Guffey Gupta Halleran Hess Hester Hiatt Holtz Horton Hughes Johnson Jones

Congratulations Graduates!

College Attended

Major

Fordham University University of Texas at Tyler IUPUI University of Cincinnati Grand Valley State University University of Alabama Xavier University Lake Erie College Western Colorado University Bowling Green State University Hofstra University University of South Florida Colorado Mesa University Boston University SUNY College at Brockport University of Notre Dame Villanova University Penn State University Park Gannon University Sacred Heart University Case Western Reserve University St. John’s University Grand Valley State University Texas A&M University Morningside College University of Michigan University of Northern Colorado Anderson University University of Houston The College of New Jersey Iowa State University Catholic University of America Wartburg College Loyola University Chicago University of Wyoming Indiana University Bloomington Iowa Western Community College University of Colorado Boulder University of Texas at Tyler Metropolitan Community College Chadron State College

International Business Business Health Sciences Insurance and Risk Management Hospitality and Tourism Management Biology Biology Accounting Biology Early/Special Education BFA Theatre Arts Health Sciences Cellular Molecular Dev. Biology Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Physical Education Teacher Design, Theology Chemical Engineering Nursing Biology Exercise Science Biology, Pre-Medicine Journalism Biomedical Sciences Biology Business Administration Education Nursing Athletic Training Law Elementary Education / Psychology Engineering - Mechanical Business Administration Exercise Science Nursing Mechanical Engineering Political Science Veterinary Technology Integrated Physiology Health Sciences Culinary Arts Criminal Justice and Legal Studies

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Key Larson Leyva Lucca Mandina Martin Martinez Mastison McConnell Michalczyk Mobley Mollicone Muse Nading Naif North Ocnaschek Olin Pablo Martinez Polley Potter Reid Roberts Robertson Rodrigues Roembke Rogers Rooney Rupp Schenk Schenkus Schofield Scott Selby Sides Snyder Stravinsky Supples Tallman Urick Vawter Wagner Weedon Woolsey Wurtele Ziglinski

Anderson University Purdue University Metropolitan State University of Denver University of Rhode Island Creighton University University of Virginia West Texas A&M University University of Southern Indiana University of Texas at Tyler Metropolitan State University of Denver Ohio State University University of Rhode Island Ball State University University of Central Missouri Trine University University of Rhode Island University of Texas at Austin University of Wyoming Northern Arizona University University of Kentucky Portland State University SUNY University at Buffalo SUNY College at Geneseo University of Cincinnati Loyola Marymount University Ball State University University of the Incarnate Word Otterbein University Biola University Endicott College Loyola University Chicago Indiana University Bloomington The College of New Jersey University of Louisville University of Southern Indiana West Virginia University Gannon University SUNY University at Buffalo Purdue University Ohio State University Northern Arizona University Rasmussen College: Fort Myers Albright College Murray State University University of Nebraska University of St. Thomas

Psychology Professional Aviation Art Education Psychology/Neuroscience Pre PA business Criminal Justice Business Administration Nursing Cyber Security Health Sciences (Pre-OT) Physics B.S. Accounting Biology/Chemistry Mechanical Engineering Political Science Film Production Speech/Hearing/Language Sciences Social Work Chemical Engineering Architecture English Business Administration Chemical Engineering International Relations Nursing Nursing Public Health Education Biology Biology Communications Biology/Animal Behavior Business nursing Mechanical Engineering Nursing Nursing Biological Sciences BA Medical Computer Science Biomedical Sciences Nursing (RN) Political Science/Theater Communication Disorders Finance and Economics Electrical Engineering

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Class of 2023

William Aey University of Akron Computer Science /Math

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Wyatt Atzhorn Taylor University Undecided

Brooke Bailey University of Indianapolis Exercise 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. Adam Binford CA Polytechnic State University Architecture

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Anthony Barton Liberty University Business

Ellie Bartsch-Bang University of Kansas Nursing

Arianna Bennardo Kent State University Construction Mgt.

Gabriel Benton Colorado Christian Univ.

Business Administration

Peyton Blankman NW MO State University Early Childhood Ed.

Ellie Bley Missouri State University Music Education

Julia Bock Quinnipiac University Computer Science

Kyle Boyett Midwestern State Univ.

Criminal Justice

Noelle Brannen University of NE Nursing

Elizabeth Brill Indiana University Pre-med

Kylee Brown College of St.Mary Psychology Nurse

Mary Buckelew Trinity University Communication

Emma Burgess Salisbury University Business Marketing

Kellsey Byrne The College of NJ Nursing

Kaitlin Campbell Ohio University Environmental Science

Maximilian Campbell Gannon University Applied Intelligence

Jayden Carter Univ.of Central OK Biomedical Engineering

Alyssa Castellon Loyola University Biology

Guido Chiancone John Carroll University International Business

Antonio Ciasullo Sussex Co. Com. College Mechanical Engineering

“I want to say thank you for your dedication to the people in our community and especially your commitment to the children of First Responders.”

Ryan Colunga University of TX Biology

Abigail Conforti Sacred Heart University Fashion Marketing/Merch

Chelsea Crow Tarleton State University Elementary Education

Aleyna Cuttlers University of Nebraska Nursing

-Kylee Brown

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Dre Davis Lewis and Clark C.C. Secondary Education

Gracie Deason University of TX Biochemistry

Logan DeCock Tarleton State University Mechanical Engineering

Isabella Dietrich Saint Louis University Neuroscience

Mia Douglas Univ. of the Incarnate Word Nursing

Andrew Edrich Thomas More College Exercise Science

“I now have the opportunity to pursue my dreams!

Thank you!

-Sophia Fehrenbacher Kelsey DiMichele FL Gulf Coast University Nursing/Emergency Med.

Courtney Ewald University of Tennessee Business

Brennan Fallon LA State University Kinesiology Pre-PA

Sophia Fehrenbacher Purdue University Biology

Allen Fiejdasz Temple University Jazz Performance

Jenna Garza Rollins College Business

Diego Gonzalez Texas A&M University Food Science and Tech.

Adrianna Goodwin Fairleigh Dickinson Univ.

Nursing

Samantha Haley Syracuse University Civil Engineering

Elise Henderson Kent State University Visual Communication

Class of

2023

Grace DiGiacomo Carlow University Human Biology

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Sebastian Hewitt Texas Tech University Criminal Justice

Katherine Hill University of North FL Nursing

Natalie Hlatki University of WY Agricultural Comm.

Natalie Hoffman Nazareth College Nursing

Olivia Hoffman SUNY University Pharmacy

Vonya Howard University of LA Traveling Nursing

Benjamin Howe University of NE Political Science

Noah Jorgensen Luther College Business Management

Allison Kasper Undecided Nursing

Katherine Kotula MI State University Agricultural Business

Connor Kulawiak University of AL Marketing

Grace Likens University of Southern IN Biology

Dannon Lotz Miami University Marketing

Aleena Lucero Pikes Peak Com. College Criminal Justice

Caroline Mahovlic American University International Relations

Hunter Martin Augusta University Cybersecurity

Noah Mason West Virginia University Business Finance

Connor Matthews Salve Regina University Communications

Julia Mayor Montclair State Univ.

Business Administration

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Evelyn Michalczyk University of Mary Undecided

Caroline Monroe Colorado Mesa University Nursing

Megan Murphy Canisius College Undecided

Corrine Provenzano LA State University Pre-med

Nicholas Rave University of RI Undecided

Alana Raymond TX A&M University Animal Science

Abby Richardson LA State University Biological Sciences

Alfredo Salazar TX Tech University Creative Media Industries

Michael Scalise Le Moyne College Political Science

Blayne Scharenbroch Pearl River Com. College Criminal Justice

Layne Schuchart TX A&M University Public Health

Zoe Schuka SD State University Exercise Science

Emma Serbst University of CT Human Dev./Family Studies

Bryson Sharpe University of Southern MS Finance

Brynn Shreiner Kent State University Psychology

Samuel Smeins IA State University Business

Autumn Smith Trine University Engineering

Class of

2023

Sean Mazza Syracuse University Info. Management/Tech.

“Thank you for the honor to be a recipient of your scholarship.

I am extremely grateful to receive this award as it will contribute towards funding my academic aspirations”.

-Anthony Barton

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Mattie Smith WA State University Finance

Hannah Snelson Sam Houston State Univ.

Biology

Blake Solomon University of Central FL Pre-med

Jeffrey Souto TX A&M University Aerospace Engineering

Judah Stokes MA College of Art/ Design Graphic Design

Patrick Stolinski University of NE Civil Engineering

Zachary Swanson Creighton University Business

Kristina Telban Cleveland State University Studio Art

Jerod Thurman Wayland Baptist Univ.

Kinesiology/Science

Miranda Uriegas Texas A&M University Public Health

Wesley Vanek University of Indianapolis Sports Management

Hailey Vollaro University of RI Finance

Brooke Weinrich Purdue University Business

Brynna Welsh Youngstown State Univ.

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Not pictured: Amanda Dinkins Mackenzie North

Ava Whitis University of Cincinnati Undecided

Brogan Zahn Drake University Pre-med

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MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD

THOSE WHO PERFORM

Above and Beyond Emotions under control Indiana — On November 14, 2021, Officer Kyle Hoover was dispatched to 60 East Troy Avenue on a disturbance. Just after arrival dispatch informed officers that a person had been shot at 58 East Troy. Due to their quick response time, Officer Hoover knew that there was a high probability that an active shooter was still on scene and that with a victim inside needed officers to make an emergency entry with the threat still possibly inside. Officer Hoover and his backup officer made entry into the house and quickly made their way to the basement where an adult male was found with a gunshot wound to the hip and upper leg, bleeding profusely.

Officer Hoover quickly began providing medical aid to the male by applying a tourniquet, aware of the fact that an active threat could still be present in the house. While this was all happening, Officer Hoover also continued to provide updates on his radio and instruct responding units where he was and what help he needed.

Sergeant Matthew Fortney was one of the first back up officers to arrive, quickly establishing incident command at the location to better coordinate resources.

After doing this, Sergeant Fortney

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quickly made his way to the basement to assist the other officers with the gunshot victim.

After applying a tourniquet, Officer Hoover quickly concluded that the male was still bleeding too heavily and would require immediate hospital attention.

Officer Hoover knew this meant the male could not wait for the premises to be secured for medics.

Officer Hoover made the decision to carry the unconscious male outside to the arriving medics.

Officer Hoover quickly enlisted the help of another officer and Sergeant Matthew Fortney to carry the 240-pound male through the basement and up a very narrow winding flight of stairs.

The male was bleeding heavily through this process, and all involved officers were heavily covered in blood by the time they finished carrying the male outside. Due to the heavy weight of the unconscious male, they were all physically exhausted after carrying him through the house.

Once the male had been handed off to medics, Officer Hoover and Sergeant Fortney quickly led other officers to secure and clear the rest of the building. Officer Hoover then changed roles as the reporting Officer on scene and began the investigatory side of the incident. Officer Hoover instructed fellow officers on what

he needed and quickly contacted the appropriate investigators.

Sergeant Fortney maintained incident command of the scene, and directed officers in the establishment of a perimeter and the securing of witnesses.

Sergeant Fortney continued to direct arriving officers into the proper positions and jobs to maximize the effectiveness of the manpower on scene. Sergeant Fortney’s calm leadership on the scene helped to better preserve the crime scene, and ensure the safety of all the officers involved.

Officer Hoover and Sergeant Fortney’s quick decision making with limited backup in the face of a rapidly evolving run gave the male victim the best possible chance of surviving his grave injuries. Both officers’ leadership on scene helped to advance the investigation. Officer Hoover and Sergeant Fortney are commended for their outstanding work on this rapidly evolving and dangerous incident.

Desperate cries for help

Missouri - On June 26, 2023, Kansas City, Missouri Firefighter/ Paramedic Ryan Atty and Firefighter/EMT Gerardo Flores were staging for a call in their ambulance in the vicinity of a residential structure fire that was

about to be dispatched to nearby companies.

Medic 38’s crew arrived on scene first of a residence with smoke and fire showing from the alpha side.

The crew heard cries coming from the smoke filled structure and the civilians on scene reported there were disabled residents in the basement.

With no hesitation, Firefighter Atty and Firefighter Flores ran into the structure and carried out two residents that were unable to walk and led a third to safety.

EMS was provided and the residents made a full recovery.

Additional companies arrived on scene and the fire was extinguished and put under control.

Medic 38’s quick response and rescue shows with proper training

Pictured: New Jersey - PFIA Agent Police Officer Terrence Best receiving award from PFIA Rep. Kyle Kondreck. (2023 Summer issue, Meritorious Service Award, p. 2, Emotions under control.)

and dedication, lives will be saved.

“The heroic actions of the members from Medic 38, along with the two civilian neighbors working together to rescue this

family is something that makes not just the KCFD proud but the citizens of Kansas City. A great job with the wonderful outcome.”

- Deputy Chief 101 B Nino Bruno

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FIREFIGHTER Cancer Support Network ABOUT US Cancer is the most dangerous threat to firefighter health and safety today Occupational Cancer Caused 65% of the career firefighter line-of-duty deaths from January 1, 2002, to December 31, 2021 according to data from the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF).

Cancer caused 61 percent of the career firefighter line-of-duty deaths from January 1, 2002, to December 31, 2016, according to data from the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF).

Cancer caused 70 percent of the line-of-duty deaths for career firefighters in 2016.

Firefighters have a 9 percent higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer than the general U.S. population.

44 states. In 2016, we expanded FCSN’s cancerprevention training and launched our new train-thetrainer program. Of course, we’re continuing our primary focus, which is supporting firefighters and their families following a cancer diagnosis.

Immediate Help

There’s little data about cancer among volunteer firefighters, and the U.S. Fire Administration’s firefighter fatality statistics do not include cancerrelated deaths, but it’s a stark reality: Firefighting increases cancer risks significantly for every firefighter.

FCSN can start helping immediately following a cancer diagnosis with an FCSN cancer-support toolbox. FCSN’s signature toolbox, delivered free of charge, contains tested, proven resources to help firefighters and their families cope with the cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery phases.

If you have received a cancer diagnosis, please call FCSN’s toll-free number – 1-866-994-FCSN (3276) – or simply visit our Request Assistance page.

About the Firefighter Cancer Support Network

Badge-to-badge Support

FCSN is a 501(c)(3) organization established by Los Angeles County Firefighter Paramedic Michael Dubron, a survivor of stage IV colon cancer. Today, FCSN’s key supporters and partners include the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), Firefighter Close Calls (FFCC), and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), among many other respected fire-service organizations. FCSN is a founding member of the Fire Service Occupational Cancer Alliance. We also work with the American Cancer Society and the Live Strong Foundation.

Next, FCSN offers free badge-to-badge peer support to fire/EMS members and their immediate families. FCSN’s unique network includes more than 130 volunteer peer-support mentors—nearly all are firefighters and paramedics who are cancer survivors themselves. FCSN’s network also includes mentors for spouses and children. Many mentors started their relationship with FCSN seeking assistance for themselves. Now they’re giving back by helping others through the process.

Now in our 17th year, FCSN has active operations in

Critical assistance for career or volunteer, active or retired firefighters, emergency medical service

Firefighters have a 14 percent higher risk of dying from cancer than the general U.S. population.

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providers, and their immediate family members who have been diagnosed with cancer is provided through valuable and immediate post-diagnosis resources followed by unique 24-hour badge-to-badge mentorship from one of over 220 fire-service expert mentors. Beyond the badge, our program offers similar support for caregivers and children as well.

FCSN Signature Toolbox Within days of diagnosis, we deliver our free cancer-support toolbox which, in addition to being a daily reminder that no one fights alone, includes the Firefighter’s Guide to Cancer Survivorship, that contains tested, proven resources to help firefighters and their families cope with and manage through their diagnosis, treatment, and recovery processes.

Our guide was informed by the American Cancer Society (ACS) and created to provide easy access to the following information:

to be an important resource for individuals and fire departments nationwide to expose, reduce and manage cancer risk. The useful, 11 immediate actions, has been implemented across the country to help protect firefighters from occupational cancer.

FCSN continues to actively engage with experts to participate in engineering and medical research studies. Additionally, FCSN continues to be a resource for leading cancer organizations, physicians, research scientists and institutes to gather and report the prominence of cancer amongst members of the fire service.

Advocacy & Data Reporting

■ physical challenges

FCSN staff provides information specific to cancer in firefighters. In particular, types most prominent, demographic information, statistical data related to geographical incidence, and other relevant data points. FCSN also works directly with many of the leading cancer physicians, research scientists and institutes to gather and report the prevalence of cancer amongst members of the fire service.

■ mental strain and fatigue

Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month

■ worker’s compensation

■ communication

Fighter Cancer Awareness Month to provide fire fighters the necessary tools and guidance to develop life-saving protocols for cancer prevention and to support those with a cancer diagnosis within their departments.

■ survivorship

https://firefightercancersupport.org/who-we-are/about-us/

■ medical appointments

■ caregiver support ■ medical team

■ journaling resources ■ testimonials Cancer Awareness & Prevention Education FCSN has delivered our extensive cancer awareness and prevention training program to thousands of firefighters across America from the largest fireservice events, including the Fire Department Instructors Conference, Fire–Rescue International, and the National Volunteer Firefighter Council national conference to fire departments of every size, both volunteer and career.

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IN THE SPIRIT OF BROTHERHOOD...OUR FRATERNAL SIDE

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Fraternal Events Rhode Island - PFIA was a proud sponsor of The Society for the Preservation & Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus in America SPAAMFAA 2023 Summer Convention July 11 -15 in Warwick, Rhode Island. The event was hosted by the Rhode Island Antique Fire Apparatus Society.

The event hosted 108 different fire apparatus from 17 different states and 2 countries.

Some apparatus were trailered and others actually drove to the event. Most of the apparatus were privately owned or foundation owned, however a few were still owned by their municipality.

The apparatus varied from hand-tub pumps, chemical fire trucks, more modern 1970’s apparatus, as well as a replica of Squad 51 from the TV show EMERGENCY. The truck pictured is a 1937 Ahrens Fox Sedan Piston Pumper that was delivered to the city of Pawtucket, RI and remained in service until the mid 1970’s. This truck is 1 of 2 or 3 made and may be the only one in existence.

On July 14, PFIA sponsored the Heavy Rescue Band at the Steak Fry at the Providence, RI Firefighters Union Hall. The band is made up of Providence Firefighters that are either active or former PFIA members.

Connecticut - On July 20, 2023, Meriden Police Local 1016 held their 17th annual golf tournament that raises money for various nonprofits and after school programs including, but not limited to, Meriden Youth Sports, D.A.R.E. Programs, and Fallen Officer’s scholarships. This year PFIA along with Agent Tim Cyr sponsored two holes on the course and set-up a welcome table during registration.

Picture 1: PFIA Agent Tim Cyr presenting a donation check to Captain John Mennone.

Picture 2: Retired MPD Glenn Milslagle and PFIA Agent Tim Cyr by one of the holes sponsored by PFIA.

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Alabama - PFIA Agent Shawn Simmons from the Birmingham Police Department delivering his first claim check to Officer Jeffrey Sanders.

Ohio - PFIA Advisory Board Member Greg Toyeas handing benefit check to Jennifer Myers.

Florida - In June 2023, Instructor Marsha Dawson, Officer Scott Winters, Recruit Officer Collin Starks, Officer James Haynes, and PFIA Agent Tony Ragans pose for a graduation photo.

Collin Starks received a Physical Fitness Award.

Florida - Area Manager Myles Christie and Jason Roehm assisted Tony Ragans with Recruit class in Jacksonville in April 2023. Over 40 recruits are members of PFIA.

Georgia - PFIA Agent Jason Roehm donating a check to the Hinesville Fire Department for the Moe McDuffie Scholarship 5K on July 15, 2023.

This event will raise money for the Moe McDuffie scholarship fund, which was funded in 2022, to assist the graduating seniors in Liberty County.

The scholarship fund has given three scholarships to (6) seniors a total of $8,000.

Louisiana - St. Tammany Fire District #12 is creating a memorial to honor fallen firefighters.

Texas - On July 3, 2023, Knox City Police Department hosted the Knox City Neighbor Watch Program Event. PFIA Agent Joe Ponder presented a check to Chief of Police Richard Candelaria.

PFIA Agent/ABM Robby Marquette presents a check to Chief of Fire Prevention Ollie Brumfield. It’s an honor to help support this great idea through PFIA’s fraternal benefits program.

Georgia -PFIA Agent Jason Roehm donating a check to IAFF Local 574 for their first 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on September 10, 2023.

Texas - On April 12, 2023, TDCJ Montford Unit Staff in Lubbock recently conducted a fundraiser for Correctional Employee Mary Johnson, who recently passed away from cancer. This event helped with burial expenses for Mary.

Pictured: Sr. Warden Robert Ivy, Joe Johnson (spouse of Mary Johnson), Region V Maintenance Supervisor Fermin Torrez, and PFIA Agent Joe Ponder.

The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb is to honor and remember those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. We lost mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, and friends on that tragic day. First responders, military, civilians, children, and all of those affected by this heartbreaking event 22 years ago are encouraged to join.

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MAY 14 2023

May 4, 2023

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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

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. mckinneypatsy@yahoo.com

Honeywell brand new Nighthawk leather boots, size 8.5 $300 Stream light survivor flashlight, with battery pack, $50 MSA gear bag with wheels and pull out handle, 24” long, $50 Contact: Kevin Lillis at kevron1@aol.com or phone 716-207-0395.

Unique Dallas Love Field-Station 21 (ARFF) Challenge coins for sale $20 each. Includes S&H.

For Sale: A Fireman’s Log, a collection of poems written by a fireman. Titles include, Fireman’s Pole, A Fireman’s Wife, A Fireman’s Coat and more. $5 each plus $2 shipping. Contact Huey Hoover at hjh.33sd@gmail. com or phone 985-542-6434.

Contact: Michael Prelle cell: 940-902-4267 or mickdfd11@gmail.com

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

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HEROES HALL OF FAME SO CI A

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Honor and Praise

Heroes IN

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THOSE WHO DESERVE

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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.

Robbery suspect taken off the streets

Pulled from the crash Pennsylvania — On January 7, 2023, while exiting the driveway from work at SCI Muncy, Andrew Hering (Corrections Maintenance Foreman) noticed a car smoking.

Andrew pulled over screaming for the individuals to vacate the car as he saw flames. Without hesitation Andrew entered the car to save the lives of two little boys trapped in the backseat of the van.

As quoted by the lady who was driving the car: “Today was one of scariest days of my life! We got a new to us, used car yesterday afternoon and less then 24 hours later it caught on fire when I was driving it. I had Cole & Cayden in the van with me. Jim and I were on the phone at the time and he was following behind me and started to scream pull over, pull over! I pulled over right away right in front of SCI Muncy. It was shift change so all of the CO’s and everyone from first shift was leaving thankfully.

A man who was leaving work pulled his truck right in front of me and started running towards me motioning and screaming for me to get out and that my van was on fire.

I jumped out and told him Cole & Cayden were in the back of the van.

This heroic angel named Andrew Hering jumped into action. He pulled the door open and helped me

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Pictured: Andrew Hering receiving award from PFIA Agent Stephen Bowser.

get Cayden out who was in second row. Cole was still strapped into his booster seat in 3rd row. This angel on earth went into my van that was on fire and unbuckled Cole and pulled him from my burning van!

Words can not begin to explain the gratitude we have for this man!

He literally saved our lives! I am eternally grateful to Andrew Hering for saving our lives! I’ll never forget all of the people who stopped to help us, especially all of the prison employees who stopped and jumped into action. This could’ve been a lot worse if it wasn’t for them, especially Andrew Hering.

Things can be replaced but my children’s and my life could not.

Thank you all.” - Therese Camacho

Missouri — On February 2, 2023, Officers Lucas Roethlisberger and Sean Miskovic, were patrolling the Soulard neighborhood when they spotted a silver Ford F-150, with no plates, that resembled a vehicle wanted for 1st degree robbery on January 31, 2023. The Officers called out their location as they followed the vehicle, awaiting an assist car. Officers’ Ryan Faulkner and Cameron Beecher advised dispatch they were in the area and that officers could activate their lights and siren in an attempt to curb the suspected vehicle. When they activated their lights and siren, the suspect vehicle fled from them.

As they were advising dispatch of their location, the officer in Air One notified dispatch that he was overhead and would call the pursuit.

The suspect vehicle led the officers through the Soulard neighborhood and reached the Soulard Market area.

The suspect vehicle struck a fixed obstacle in the courtyard and its air bags were deployed.

Believing that the suspect in the vehicle was probably injured in the accident, Officer Miskovic exited the front passenger seat of his vehicle and ran to the driver’s side, armed with his taser. The suspect exited the driver’s side of the vehicle

with a handgun and began firing the weapon, volleying back and forth, at Officers Miskovic and Roethlisberger. Officer Miskovic retreated behind a tree and fired a round from his handgun; however, the gun then jammed. As he was attempting to clear his gun, Officer Roethlisberger was seeking cover and firing rounds from his handgun at the suspect. Officer Miskovic was able to fire another round with a new magazine in his gun but then the gun jammed again. At this time, he observed the suspect fleeing on foot while Officer Roethlisberger chased him down. Both Officers knew they had been struck by gunfire in the right side of their torsos, but they chased the suspect down. One of the Officers had managed to shoot the suspect in the

lower right leg. The suspect threw away his handgun and Officer Roethlisberger was able to catch him. Officers Beecher and Faukner were arriving as the suspect was firing at the Officers. Officer Beecher ran after the suspect when he fled on foot and assisted Officer Roethlisberger with handcuffing him. Officer Brent Fincher assigned to the Aviation Unit responded to the scene to assist.

Officer Fincher drove Officer Roethlisberger to St. Louis University Hospital and he was treated for a gunshot wound to the right side of his torso and released.

Officer Faulkner drove Officer Miskovic to Barnes Hospital for a gun shot in the right side of his torso and his right arm. Officer Miskovic was admitted to the

hospital overnight and released the following day.

The suspect was found to be in possession of a large quantity of suspected narcotics and the handgun he used to shoot the officers. He is a convicted felon and the vehicle he was driving was a stolen vehicle. The police vehicle was struck by at least 13 rounds.

Officers Roethlisberger and Miskovic acted bravely in the face of danger and removed a dangerous criminal from the street. Officers Beecher, Falkner, and Fincher immediately responded to aid and assist Officers Roethlisberger and Miskovic; thereby, helping to take the suspect into custody and saving the Officers’ lives by driving them to the area hospitals.

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.

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

We think that will be a great extension of our fraternal mission and hope it is received well and becomes the go to place for members to help others. What better way to fulfill our fraternal mission in today’s society with over 100 years of service with donating money to the deserving funds listed?

Memorial Contributions to Honor the Memory of NAOMI MOODY Thank you Myles, Tesra, & Caleb Christie

General Contributions: Jerry & Mary Jane Housel

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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 John Murphy President

Bradd Roembke

Senior Vice President/ Executive Secretary

Jeff Warnock Vice President/ Treasurer

Departments

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

General Services Information Services Chris Marlor Sunpreet Johal

Louisiana Gary Ralph 318-426-4034 (C) garyralph874@gmail.com

Member Services Anne Karn Amanda Rice Christina Coan

Texas Darren “Lang” Spencer 979-716-6193 (C) lspencer_pfia@yahoo.com

Claims Examiner Mindy Roberts

New Business Brian Kinnaird Brittanie Butcher Heather Starwalt

Claims Karen Groff

Secretary to the Executives Susan Shinabarger-Woolf

Mid-Atlantic Ed Griffith 732-674-3143 (C) pfiaejg3@gmail.com

Creative Services/Editor Rebekah Brownson

Shipping & Receiving Cristian White

Department Assistant Tanyia Elston Courtney Touglikpe

Statutory Accounting Joe Tauber

Accounting Lead Sherrie Vermande Accounting Nancy Brown Margaret Snyder ACH Coordinator Jennifer Ireland Agency/Commissions Amanda Hendricks

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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

(B) Business Phone

(F) Fax Number

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

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

Ft. Lauderdale FD JOHN HALL 954-703-0342 (C) johnpfia765@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

Hollywood FD NICOLE DAWSON 954-639-1544 (C) dawsonpfia@gmail.com

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

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

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

Jacksonville FD ANTHONY E. RAGANS 904-768-3546 (H) 904-699-7181 (C) tbone247@att.net Orange Co. FD JIM MERGENTHALER 407-694-4927 (C) pfiacfl@gmail.com Orlando FD T.J. LOWREY 407-970-0893 (C) pfia.tj@gmail.com Orlando PD JASON BATURA 321-228-7821 (C) jason.batura@gmail.com

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

Illinois

Ft. Wayne PD KYLE HARTMAN 260-908-4726 (C) kyle.pfia@gmail.com Hammond FD JEFF HARTLERODE 219-671-2167 (C) pfia707@gmail.com Indianapolis FD ERIC HOFMEISTER 317-946-8551 (C) pfia332@gmail.com Indianapolis PD DAVID V. ROTH 317-490-9008 (C) rothenergy@proton.me

Chicago FD PATRICK BANSLEY 619-322-4445 (C) pfbans17@gmail.com Chicago FD TONY CALZARETTA 708-372-5155 (C) tonycal.pfia@gmail.com

Indianapolis PD TODD WELLMANN 317-289-0668 (C) toddwellmannpfia@gmail.com

Port St. Lucie FD & Sheriff MICHAEL RIZZELLO 772-370-4803 (C) firerizz@aol.com

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

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

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

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

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

St. Petersburg PD RICHARD THOMAS 727-798-7165 (C) rthomas1@knology.net Tampa FD VINCENT JACKSON 813-486-5698 (C) vjackson1380@yahoo.com Tampa PD RICKY BROWN 813-270-1280 (C) rockynina2@gmail.com Volusia County FD &PD JUSTIN HUGHES 386-931-8728 (C)

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

Peoria FD SHAUN MANNING 309-261-9441 (C) manningshaun@yahoo.com Peoria PD TERRY L. PYATT 309-697-9325 (H) Rock Island/Quad Cities FD & PD JUSTIN WELVAERT 309-314-3017 (C) jwelvaert.pfia@gmail.com

Indiana

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

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

Iowa Burlington FD KENNETH MORRIS 319-753-6285 (H) Cedar Rapids FD LYLE THEISEN 319-462-3912 (H) lylepatthe@msn.com Des Moines FD & PD RAYMOND A. GALLARDO 515-205-2414 (C) ray.gallardo13@gmail.com Quad Cities/Davenport FD & PD JUSTIN WELVAERT 309-314-3017 (C) jwelvaert.pfia@gmail.com

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

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

Kentucky

New Orleans & Kenner FD PAUL J. MELANCON 504-524-3878 (H) 504-430-1962 (C)

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

New Orleans PD DAVID G. LENTZ 985-649-5741 (H) nameck2@aol.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Louisiana

Maryland

Baton Rouge FD PAUL H. OWENS 225-772-4190 (C) pfiaowens48@gmail.com

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

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

Massachusetts

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

Boston FD BRIAN TULLY SR. 508-523-9124 (C) briantully515@gmail.com Hampden County Sheriff ADAM APPLE 413-237-3233 (H) adamapple1418@yahoo.com New Bedford FD & PD JAMES ESTRELLA III 774-473-0451 (C) james.estrella@newbedfordpd.com Worcester PD TIMOTHY REYNOLDS 774-253-6432 (H) tcr316@live.com

Michigan Flint PD MICHAEL P. SULLIVAN 810-814-3381 (C) sully1968@comcast.net Grand Rapids FD KATHLEEN THOMPSON 616-406-6524 (C) kthompson6009@gmail.com

Louisiana State PD NATHAN JAMES 318-773-2849 (C) njames2828@gmail.com

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

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

Wayne Co., PD HARVEY YOUNG 734-787-5372 (C) harveyy415@gmail.com

New Orleans FD ROXANNE HADLEY 504-234-2327 (C) ffhadley21@gmail.com

Missouri Kansas City FD BRIAN & KYLE BURGDORF 816-812-3018 (C) 816-805-6643 (C) burgdorf.pfia@gmail.com

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St. Louis Co. PD MATTHEW CRECELIUS 314-341-4290 (C) mattcrecelius@gmail.com St. Louis PD BRYAN BARTON 636-232-5318 (C) bryaly21@gmail.com

Nebraska

Camden County PD & FD Cherry Hill FD ED MICUA 609-315-0609 (C) 856-428-3252 (H) edmicuapfia@verizon.net Clifton FD,& PD JASON AYALA 973-249-7976 (H) samjay134@gmail.com East Jersey/Trenton Corrections JORGE ORTIZ 201-680-8789 (C) pfiajortiz@gmail.com East Orange FD & PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com

Lincoln FD & PD KARLA HOUFEK 402-499-1773 karlajhoufek@gmail.com

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

Omaha FD RANDY WOLODKEWITSCH 402-216-9664 (C) 402-571-2694 (H) pfia.rjw656@gmail.com

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

Omaha PD QUENO MARTINEZ 402-212-9336 (C) pfia307@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

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

Bradley Beach PD PATRICK CASTELLANO 732-804-1563 patrick_castellano@yahoo.com

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

Brick Township PD JOSEPH PACITTI 848-333-1259 (C) jpacittipfia@gmail.com

Jersey City FD ROBERT PILGER 201-638-5297 (H) rpilg@aol.com

Jersey City PD ALLAN SLATTERY 201-315-4314 (C) allanslattery1959@gmail.com Kearny FD & PD CHAD DiGIORGIO 201-206-5183 (C) chadckfd@verizon.net Linden FD STEPHEN SMIGELSKY 732-634-8582 (H) 732-236-3036 (C) srs214@msn.com Little Falls PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com Long Branch FD & PD PATRICK CASTELLANO 732-804-1563 patrick_castellano@yahoo.com Manasquan PD PATRICK CASTELLANO 732-804-1563 patrick_castellano@yahoo.com Mercer County GREGORY A. SWANSON 609-352-9931 (C) njpfia@gmail.com Middlesex County PD THOMAS RATAJCZAK 732-501-5604 (H) tjay103@yahoo.com Middletown Twp. FD & PD MICHAEL MICHALSKI 732-673-6402 (H) michalskipfia@gmail.com Monmouth Co. PD, FD, & Sheriff MICHAEL MICHALSKI 732-673-6402 (H) michalskipfia@gmail.com Montclair FD CHARLES WEST 973-945-4892 (C) 973-328-7974 (H) chuckwest@newarkfd.com Montclair PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com Morris County FD & PD CHAD DiGIORGIO 201-206-5183 (C) chadckfd@verizon.net Newark FD CHARLES WEST 973-945-4892 (C) 973-328-7974 (H) chuckwest@newarkfd.com Newark PD MIKEY CARRILLO 973-951-8350 (C) mcpfia120@gmail.com North Hudson FD ROBERT PILGER 201-638-5297 (H) rpilg@aol.com Nutley FD & PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

Passaic County Sheriff THOMAS M. PANZARINO 973-296-8006 (C) bkckgangarino@gmail.com Paterson FD & PD FRANK DAUNNO 973-330-2968 (C) jrdaun@aol.com Plainfield FD & PD NUNO CARVALHO 908-296-6871 (C) ncarvalho.pfia@gmail.com Sussex County FD, PD, & Sheriff MICHAEL PARISE 973-271-0069 (H) mparisepfia@gmail.com Trenton FD & PD GREGORY A. SWANSON 609-352-9931 (C) njpfia@gmail.com Trenton PD JASON BOUCHARD 609-510-8688 (H) jbouchard.pfia@gmail.com Ventnor FD WILLIAM NAGLE 609-705-8450 (C) bubby129056@yahoo.com Wallington FD & PD MICHAEL PARISE 973-271-0069 (H) mparisepfia@gmail.com

New Mexico

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

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

Syracuse PD TAYLOR ANDERSON 920-883-1437 (C) tanderson@syracusepolice.org

New York

Troy FD RAYMOND J. DAVIS 518-573-8106 (C) sdavistroy@hotmail.com

Albany FD KORY HOGAN SR. 518-542-8478 (C) koryvhogan@gmail.com Albany PD KYLE PARKER 518-944-6206 (C) kjparker@albany-ny.org Albion Corrections THOMAS SUTTON 716- 471-9326 (C) co11to7@aol.com Buffalo FD WENDY MAJTYKA-HARTMAN 716-479-2976 (C) ffwendi@gmail.com Buffalo PD ZACH WILLIAMS 716-982-4565 (C) zw6690@gmail.com Cattaraugus County Sheriff NATHAN A. ROOT 716-938-2239 (W) 716-498-3252 (C) naroot@cattco.org

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

Charlotte FD TOM BREWER 704-200-8486 (C) brewer18c@gmail.com Greensboro FD MATTHEW PATTERSON 336-382-4600 (C) mattsfiregfd@yahoo.com Winston-Salem FD DAVID POLLARD 336-403-7771 (C) wslocal682@gmail.com

Ohio Akron PD DON G. TREJBAL 330-352-4502 (C) apd506@aol.com Akron FD GREG GEARHART 330-351-2673 (C) gearhartpfia@gmail.com Canton FD, Greentown FD, Massillon FD & PD & Stark Co. FD MARC R. JACKSON 330-904-9095 (C) cfd110@aol.com Cincinnati PD GREG TOYEAS 513-738-4141 (H) 513-484-2459 (C) gregtoyeas@yahoo.com Cincinnati FD CHRIS HANDLEY 513-919-3521 (C) chris.handley.pfia@gmail.com Cleveland FD VINCE VIANCOURT 440-835-5647 (W) 216-534-6927 (C) benefits.consulting@yahoo.com Cleveland PD DAN VIANCOURT 216-990-2882 (C) dsv.pfia@gmail.com Columbus Metro FD KURT DIETZ 614-332-2795 (C) kurt.pfia@gmail.com Columbus Metro FD BRADY SEDDELMEYER 419-233-6974 (C) bsedd@yahoo.com Columbus FD KELLY STORTS 614-496-4544 (C) kemist14@hotmail.com Coshocton County FD & PD CORY WILSON 740-502-9240 (C) cwilsoniaff216@gmail.com Dayton Region MATT MATLOCK 937-409-1508 (C) mmatlock94@yahoo.com

Toledo FD RYAN GRANT 419-340-7166 (C) rgrant.pfia@gmail.com Youngstown FD SHAWN MURRAY 330-518-2966 (C) mur511.sm@gmail.com

Oklahoma Tulsa FD JIMMY OBER 918-260-6887 (C) joberfire@gmail.com Tulsa PD DENNIS SMITH 918-282-7523 (C) popodad71@yahoo.com

Pennsylvania Chester FD & PD THOMAS THORNTON 267-275-5932 (C) tthornton2493@gmail.com Delaware Co., FD & PD MARTIN KELLY 610-299-3656 (C) marty1297@aol.com Erie FD TIM ROMANSKI 814-572-2323 (C) trdunn24@yahoo.com

Western Penn. Corrections STEPHEN BOWSER 814-505-5818 (C stephenbowser079@gmail.com

Rhode Island Johnston Corrections VINCENT ORTEZ 401-263 -9714 (C) compaq102082@gmail.com Johnston PD SETH D. CROSBY 401-641-1575 (C) scros788@gmail.com Johnston PD DAVID GALLIGAN 401-419-7967 (C) davegalligan@yahoo.com Pawtucket FD & East Providence FD RAYMOND J. MASSE 401-639-0164 (H) pfia1261@gmail.com Providence FD ANTHONY LANCELLOTTI 401-569-3551 (C) 401-946-6939 (H) alance6055@gmail.com Providence PD RALPH ABENANTE IV 401-225-6530 (C) rabenante4@yahoo.com

Johnstown FD ROBERT J. OPETT 814-659-9313 (C) opett24@ymail.comre

South Carolina

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

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

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

Knoxville FD JUSTIN HARMOND 865-340-6812 (C) jharmonpfia@outlook.com

Philadelphia FD WILLIAM HAFTEK 201-341-9677 (C) wphaftek@gmail.com

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

Philadelphia FD JASON MILES 267-718-5093 (C) jasonmilespfd@gmail.com Pittsburgh FD DONALD DORSEY 412-680-9351 (H) Pittsburgh FD RICKY STEWART 412-613-3980 (C) rickypbf@gmail.com

Nashville FD WILLIAM MERRILL 615-456-2835 (C) 615-862-5313 (B) pmerrill.pfia@gmail.com

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

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Beaumont PD JARROD MIRELES 409-284-5220 (C) neilmireles@gmail.com

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

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

Bedford PD D.J. CROWELL 817-791-3224 (C) dpmt824@gmail.com

Pasadena FD & PD MICHAEL PALITZ 808-218-1623 (C) mikepalitz@hotmail.com

Prince William Co., FD MEAGAN DONELAN 571-334-0851 (C) mego12@gmail.com

Bee County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections DANIEL RODRIGUEZ 361-354-8901 (C) dr1856635@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

Port Arthur FD LARRY PELAEZ 409-221-7395 (C) jpelaez@gmail.com

Washington, D. C.

Bee County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections RICHARD L. WEBB 361-319-3758 (C) urout_78102@yahoo.com Brazoria County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections PATRICK WARE 936-581-3309 (H) txpware@outlook.com Denton County Sheriff LES WOODS 817-675-6151 (C) lwpfia@yahoo.com El Paso Sheriff LUIS D. RODRIGUEZ 915-294-8385 (C) lrodriguezpfi@yahoo.com Gatesville PD & Corrections KATHRYN SKINNER 254-245-6243 (C) guategal50@aol.com Gurney Unit Corrections CINDY ARNOLD 903-724-9007 (C) cindyarnold18@yahoo.com Harris County PD, Sheriff & Corrections MARTY KUEHN 281-935-4610 (C) mk0160@yahoo.com Harrison County Police & Fire FLOYD DUNCAN 903-930-9721 (C) 903-777-3694 (H) dleader59@protonmail.com Kileen FD CODY NEWMAN 254-981-6110 (C) codynewman1978@protonmail.com McAllen FD ERIC RAMIREZ 956-607-7549 (C) esmr412@gmail.com McAllen PD ROLANDO CASTILLO 956-655-8476 (H) r.c.21@hotmail.com McLennan County Sheriff SHEILA THUN 254-405-3797 (C) sdthun@ctwa.com Montgomery County PD, Sheriff & Corrections THOMAS M. PIERCE 936-355-0490 (C) toetee@aol.com

San Antonio FD JOE VALADEZ 210-654-3333 (H) 210-884-7651 (F) valadezjp@aol.com San Antonio FD RUBEN CEVALLOS 210-861-4578 (C) ruben.cevallos@gmail.com San Antonio FD JOHN MOORE III 210-379-8229 (C) jrmoore3@att.net Smith County Sheriff WANDA HUNTER 903-710-2769 (H) 903-511-6819 (C) Tarrant County Sheriff STEFAN HODNETT 817-343-3300 (C) shodnettpfia@yahoo.com Walker County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections TARA M. BURNETT 936-668-9193 (C) burnett.t2013@yahoo.com Webb County Sheriff JOEY MEDELLIN 956-652-8640 (C) jmedellin.pfia@gmail.com

Virginia Henrico County PD JIM LIVINGSTONE 804-338-9791 (C) jlivings1@gmail.com Loudoun County FD, PD, Sheriff, & Corrections MICHAEL COX 571-528-3400 (C) pfia.va226@gmail.com Norfolk FD DAVE CHERESKIN 757-621-1111 (C) dchereskin77@gmail.com Page County FD, PD, Sheriff, & Corrections MICHAEL WAGONER 540-860-2382 (C) kc8jpk03@gmail.com Portsmouth FD KURT DETRICK 571-233-6901 (C) kurtdetrick@gmail.com

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

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

CHILI & DONUTS

HERE’S THE FUN

Food & Humor Ingredients 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, butterflied and then cut in half

5 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup chicken stock

All-purpose flour, for dredging 6 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup brined capers, rinsed 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions Season chicken with salt and pepper.

Dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess.

In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 3 tablespoons olive oil. When butter and oil start to sizzle, add 2 pieces of chicken and cook for 3 minutes. When chicken is browned, flip and cook other side for 3 minutes. Remove and transfer to plate. Melt 2 more tablespoons butter and add another 2 tablespoons olive oil.

When butter and oil start to sizzle, add the other 2 pieces of chicken and brown both sides in same manner. Remove pan from heat and add chicken to the plate.

Into the pan add the lemon juice, stock and capers.

Return to stove and bring to boil, scraping up brown bits from the pan for extra flavor. Check for seasoning. Return all the chicken to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove chicken to platter. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to sauce and whisk vigorously. Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley.

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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

TRISTAN KUHLMAN DOB: 5/1/2006 Age: 17 Sex: Male Race: White

Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Brown Height: 6’0” Weight: 180 lbs.

Missing Since: September 20, 2022 Missing From: Lincoln, NE

WILLIAM COMBS DOB: 12/8/2005 Age: 17 Sex: Male Race: White

Hair Color: Lt. Brown Eye Color: Brown Height: 5’11” Weight: 154 lbs.

Missing Since: April 26, 2023 Missing From: Dayton, OH

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SUMMER FLOREZ DOB: 5/20/2006 Age: 17 Sex: Female Race: White

Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Brown Height: 5’1” Weight: 120 lbs.

Missing Since: May 1, 2023 Missing From: Amarillo, TX

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.