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HAUNTED FIRE HOUSE A story that will make you shiver!

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P.26 Volume 31, 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

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Photo: Fire Station 95’s entangling slide.

Insurance Association President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark S. Kemp Senior Vice President, Executive Secretary . . . . Peter F. Episcopo Vice President, Treasurer . . . Tom Clines

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

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Photo: Mackenzie Cook, Kelbee Brownson, and Gabby Brolsma enjoying their day at camp!

Steve D. Murphy . . . Indianapolis, Indiana Don Trejbal . . . . . . . . . . . . Akron, Ohio Salvatore Valvo . . . . Lancaster, New York Legal Counsel . . . . . . . . . E. Davis Coots John D. Hoover Michael B. Murphy Donald J. Pistillo Lawrence W. Schmits ­Actuary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Griffith Griffith, Ballard and Company

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Photo: Taken by Spirit PI of “Tom” in the basement of The Denver Firefighters Museum (2011)

CONTENT

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COVER STORY 24 TOP 5 FIRE STATIONS WE LOVE Check out what fire stations’s PFIA loves!

FEATURES 12 CONGRATULATIONS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS 100 Scholarship recipients of 2015 18 CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES Congratulations to all the graduates of 20142015!

32 FINANCIAL REPORT Statutory statement from audited year ending December 31, 2014, Statements of Operations, and Changes in Surplus.

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On the cover: Special Thank You to PFIA member, Mike Martinelli from the Hackensack Fire Department, NJ of Engine Company 31 in New York.

Has your child ever wanted to be a firefighter?

Well here in Carmel, Indiana, our firefighters show kids just what they do!

38 HAUNTED FIRE HOUSE Yes, there are real haunted fire houses that will make you shiver!

DEPARTMENTS 2 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT 3 HEROES HALL OF FAME 6 IN THE SPIRIT OF BROTHERHOOD 9 PFIA REMEMBERS 20 TIMELINE 28 THE BODY SHOP 37 SWAP SHOP 40 ODDS & ENDS 41 MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD

42 CHILI & DONUTS 44 HOME OFFICE/REGIONAL MANAGER DIRECTORY

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45 ABM/AR DIRECTORY 49 MISSING & EXPLOITED CHILDREN

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Message from the PRESIDENT Hello, I hope you had a safe and relaxing summer. The heat is leaving and ole man winter is close with the cold and snow that will surely come with it.

This issue I would like to discuss the difference between having a policy with a commercial insurance company and owning one with PFIA. When buying a policy with a commercial company, you became a “customer” and have a contract or policy with that company. If that is all you are looking for—that is fine, but many more benefits can be had above and beyond the policy purchase with PFIA. Become a member. A member becomes an owner that shares in the company’s growth, and fraternal benefits are part of their membership. When a member has a policy he is contributing to a society that is founded for and operating for the benevolence of the member and his family. The fraternal benefits you enjoy are all inclusive when you join PFIA and do not cost. When you obtain a policy, your whole family has the chance to become an associate member by buying a policy, and will not only receive great coverage, but will be contributing to PFIA; which will in turn allow our society to continue giving back to our children and grandchildren in the form of scholarships and support our fire fighters and police officers families in the event of a tragedy. Remember that we only allow police officers and fire fighters families to be a part of PFIA and that adds to the strength of being a member of this great company.

I want to reiterate our position on PFIAs newest offering—the cancer policy. Cancer runs throughout the fabric of our lives and attacks the rich and the poor and every family in between. It can and will devastate a family that is not prepared financially for this horrific news. The financial burden that befalls a family with a cancer diagnosis is staggering but some expenses can be mitigated with a cancer policy. Call your representative or call our home office at 1-800-221-7342 and we will put you in touch with your ABM for cancer coverage.

Now to discuss one of the great fraternal benefits that Police and Firemen’s provides, the scholarship awards. The scholarship award recipients have been notified and we congratulate all 100 students that received a scholarship. The newly awarded college students received $1,500 this year, up from $1,000 after the Board of Directors increased the amount. It drew many more requests for applications and we hope more young adults apply for a scholarship in the coming years.

Along a similar vein, don’t forget that if you are going to donate to a charitable cause, please remember the PFIA Charitable Fund. All contributions are donated to four different charities without any fee being charged. The four funds are: St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Wounded Warrior Project, Special Olympics, and Make-A-Wish Foundation.

You can see that the Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and home office are doing their very best to make PFIA the most prolific and benevolent fraternal society in the country and we will continue to look after the interests of fire fighters, police officers, and their families, and remember, we are “Each Other’s Keeper.”

Mark S. Kemp

President, CEO Retired Local 416 IFD

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A Police in Action Saving a Life LICE ND FI RE PO The flames broke out at a home As they approached the residence around 1:00 pm. CSFD said the fire in Troy, New York, the glow of a was being fueled by a natural gas working fire lit up the night sky. leak in the back of the Captain Rich Caola Jr. house. Firefighters had to said, “We could see it H E stop the leak while workcoming down the street, ALL M A F f o ing to put out the fire. heavy fire coming out of There were two residents home the front door.” at the time of the fire, off-duty officer, A neighbor stood outside screaming, Jimmy Paladino, was near the scene, saw “People are inside!” Caola and firefighter the flames and helped the man get to safety. Crews were Kirk Rhatigan rushed to hook up the hose and get able to get the fire under control with no injuries reported, to the front door. They were greeted by a massive however there was extensive damage to the home which wall of fire. The heat could be felt the entire trip displaced the family. Fortunately, the Red Cross is helpto the front door. ing to get the family back on their feet.

Rhatigan was able to blast through, the water Although there was a gas leak, the fire is still under looked as though it was cutting the flames as they investigation. roared at him he bravely fought back, bringing the hose closer to fight this battle. The fire was Fire so hot that the doors had fallen off their frames.

The Buffalo Fire Department dispatched a full crew for Rhatigan momentarily lost his helmet when Caola the report of a structure fire. Upon arrival, Captain pushed him forward into the first-floor apartment Fahey observed a large 2 ½ story frame with heavy fire of 82-year-old, Grace Halpin. on the second floor in the rear of the structure, extending Caola scanned the apartment room by room, with through the roof. Dispatch notified all crews that residents thermal imaging equipment, hunting for Halpin, he were possibly in the structure. After numerous phone entered the bedroom and spotted her unconscious calls, Ladder 6 received a report of one person in the on the floor. building. Battalion Chief Breski notified all companies Caola and Rhatigan boldly carried Ms. Halpin to be prepared to make a push to save the victim and back to safety and began a valiant attempt to ordered a second alarm. The structure became fully enrevive her. She was later taken to the hospital, her gulfed and exposure reached the high risk level. condition is unknown at this time.

Division Chief Hynes, assumed command and ordered Lt. Brian Straight and Lt. David Stevens Jr. of the building to be evacuated. Defensive operations were Truck Company 1 attacked the blaze from the initiated, the chief was notified by a resident, that there rear of the complex and aided in the rescue of was still one person missing. The resident pointed to several other residents. the window of the room in which he believed the man Engine Company 1 had received the alarm, to be in. The window to the bedroom on the back-side showed up, and rescued the residents in a matter was removed and the man was found unconscious on of minutes. Chief Tom Garrett said “Everybody the bed. Firefighters John Relosky and James Gatta of is very proud of them, Caola, Rhatigan, Straight, Rescue 1 carried the victim to the window where they and Stevens, they put themselves in harm’s way handed him off to Lieutenant Sean Eagan. Firefighters to save another person’s life.”

Dave Kazmierczak and Kevin Scott, both of Rescue 1, “You never know when you’re going to encounter, helped carry the victim to the stretcher where CPR was something like this, when it does happen, you administered. He was transported to the hospital shortly hope for the best.” said Caola. after. The resident is now recovering.

Arson investigators believe there to be three Trapped suspects who used gasoline to set a fire outside a Battalion Chief Rhodes, who was commanding operadoor on the second floor. The fire spread quickly tions on the back side of a structure, immediately gave down to the first floor, unfortunately leaving the call for a fire-fighter trapped, after the structure had thirteen people homeless.

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collapsed. Members went into action to initiate rescue operations. The debris from the collapse completely covered Firefighter Clark Glass and due to the weight of the material, he was not able to move nor reach for his face piece or radio. The structure was approximately 80 years old. Glass was successfully rescued and was removed from the structure 16 minutes after the initial collapse.

Firefighter Kevin Samuels was in the collapse area as well, the collapse narrowly missed him. He sustained an ankle injury when he was hit by debris, but without regard for his own safety, Samuels immediately began working to free Glass. It wasn’t until after Glass was safely removed that Samuels brought attention to his own injury.

Samuels, Sergeant Tyler Mallory, Lieutenant Sherwin Brown, Sergeant Lemuel Mullins, and Captain David Ware unhesitatingly and steadfastly labored until Glass was freed and assisted with his removal. Mullins cleared a window opening to guide the other firefighters with the rescue and debris removal operations. Mullins initially uncovered Glass’s head and operated the chainsaw to cut and remove floor joists, which had Glass trapped.

Brown was the first in the collapse area and directed, ensuring safety and effectiveness of the operation. Ware guided and directed rescue operations from a ground ladder positioned at the window verbally communicating back to the command staff acting as the driving force in the overall strategy. Sergeant Tyler Mallory received a severe ankle injury while removing debris during the rescue.

Each of these members operated at an extreme level of risk to ensure the successful rescue of Glass. This was the most complex rescue that Atlanta Fire Rescue had faced in over 20 years. Without their valiant actions and courageous efforts, Glass would have perished under the collapse.

Akron Police Department Justin Winebrenner was an off-duty police officer enjoying the evening out with several friends and his fiancé at the local pub. He was approached by employees of the pub and asked if he would keep an eye on a patron who became agitated over his bill. The patron was asked to leave after causing a disturbance.

The disgruntled patron re-entered the pub after approximately 15 minutes, this time with a gun. He was approached by an off-duty bouncer and patron. They tried to prevent the crazed man from shooting, but he began firing. A struggle ensued and the off-duty bouncer was

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shot as well as three citizens. Thankfully their injuries were not life-threatening. Unfortunately, Officer Winebrenner was struck in the chest and suffered a fatal wound.

The subject fled the scene, on foot, he however, was later caught and taken into custody.

Fire on the second floor Ladder 7 arrived just after Engine 23, who was attempting to stretch 1¾ line in the front door.

Heavy smoke was bellowing from the two-story wood frame building. The smoke was obscuring the building and street in front of the house. Ladder 7 began a primary search of the 1st floor as E23 advanced on the kitchen fire. As Ladder 7 finished the primary search of the first floor, a report was transmitted, a victim was on the second floor. The crew of Ladder 7, Lt. Matt Osinski, Don Woodhull, Mike Menge and TJ Blackmon immediately went to the second floor and commenced a search.

There was heavy smoke and moderate heat with no visibility. As Lt. Osinski and Menge searched the first room, on the second floor, Menge found an unresponsive male on a mattress in the corner of the room. Menge and Lt. Osinski dragged the victim to the hallway, where firefighters Don Woodhull and Mike Chase stepped in to assist. When the team got to the stairs, Firefighter Gerald Walls also stepped in to help. The team was able to move the victim down the stairs and through the first floor very rapidly to the front door where a Rural Metro Crew awaited. The determination and teamwork shown by this crew made this a tremendous rescue.

House Fire An occupant was reported trapped on a second floor of three-story wood frame dwelling. There were extreme fire conditions and the hydrant near by was defective.

While the search continued for the second floor occupant, Firefighter Jason Rivera sustained 2nd degree burns. Firefighter Patrick Grant located the unconscious, severely burned victim on the floor in the rear hall in which he and Firefighter Leon Brown had searched. Engine Company 4 under the command of Lt. Robert Celentano, with firefighters Grant, and Brown, relocated the victim to the rear stairs. There was not a clear route to the front of the building so Grant, Celentano, and Brown lifted the victim over the fence to an adjoin-

ing yard. He was then placed on Lt. Celentano’s shoulders and carried to the front of the building.

The victim was in cardiac arrest and later transported to the hospital.

These men performed their duties at extreme personal risk without regard for their own safety, while operating in an extremely hostile environment.

Victim Removal Lieutenant Allen, Engine Company 6 announced a working fire in a multi-story, residential building.

Lt. Allen gave instructions for truck 1 to position in the rear lot. Captain William Gould as well as Engine 6, entered the sixth floor via ladder.

Captain Gould heard Firefighter James Fitzgerald, and DeFrancesco, who forced the door open as heavy smoke crept from the apartment, called for assistance with removing the victim after he was located in the hallway. Squad Company 2 members, Lt. William Gambardella and Firefighters Edward Taylor and Michael Milano arrived and carried the victim down to the lobby. All companies operated with teamwork and professionalism. Engine Company 6 exhibited the traits of an experienced and welltrained company.

Off-duty Call An off-duty Stamford firefighter helped rescue a resident after an explosion tore through a man’s garage and set the house on fire. Rocco Terenzio, on his day off, was working across the street on a home improvement job. He said a man, appeared to be working with a grinder, from which a spark ignited fumes in the garage.

“The explosion shook me, then I saw a ball of flames coming out, it was some kind of explosion.

I ran up to the garage and yelled to the neighbors to call 911, I didn’t have my phone with me” Terenzio, a professional Stamford firefighter, said.

Terenzio began searching for the man and found him dazed and inside his home. He had left the garage, which is attached to the residence.

“I kind of walked him out to the street, and the ambulance got here in two minutes,” Terenzio said. The homeowner, Calam was later taken to the hospital with what were described as minor injuries and cuts. The blaze in the garage quickly spread.

“There were fireworks shooting out of the garage.

It was a zoo,” Terenzio said. “Wild day. I guess it was a good thing I was here.”

Later in the day, Calam, who is renting the home temporarily from owner Dr. Antonios Katsigiannis, inspected the damage.

“I’m thrilled to be alive. But I feel horrible about what happened,” he said. Calam said he was unsure how the fire started.

Assistant Fire Chief Robert Kick said the fire moved quickly but was under control shortly after trucks got there.

“The responding firefighters were able to extinguish the fire fairly quickly considering the amount of fire on arrival,” he said.

One firefighter was treated for minor smoke inhalation and released on scene.

Kick said the garage was destroyed, and there was “significant damage” to the home. About 30 to 35 firefighters responded.

Kick said the investigation into the cause of the fire was ongoing, and he could not release information on its origin.

The fire caused concern and anxiety in the quiet neighborhood, as the house had been visited before by officials and fire personnel. Police Lt. Kraig Gray said authorities were sent to the home about a month prior to investigate an unsafe condition, but no official action was taken. Neighbors said the incident in January also involved some kind of explosion.

“It’s very upsetting, it’s happened before,” said Maria Avitabile, a Stamford woman visiting family in the neighborhood. “It’s a quiet neighborhood.”

State Rep. Fred Camillo, R-Greenwich, was home at the time of the fire.

“I heard a boom, then saw an EMS truck going by, and then I saw smoke -- thick, black smoke,” he said.

He said there appeared to be a pattern of unsafe activity at the home.

“If this is an ongoing thing, the town should look into it,” he said, “I’m concerned for the people living in the neighborhood.”●

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PFIA has donated a check to the Fallen Heroes Benefit that took place on September 12, 2015.

The event will be at Bar A in Lake Como, NJ. The proceeds will benefit Sergeant John Peck, a quadruple amputee. Pictured: FF John Pettotto from Jackson Township FD and Ocean County Representative Harry Roon.

Sgt. Yaya presenting Officer Diamond Tarpeh’s mother a fraternal benefit check from PFIA, to help with burial expenses.

Pat Mullen & Bill Joerger of the Philadelphia Fire Department rocked the Firehouse Challenge!

2014 Firehouse Challenge Winner, Craig Weinbaum with 2015 Philadelphia Winner, Pat Mullen at “This Old House” Ladder 16.

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The golf tournament was for The New Orleans Veteran Firefighters Association. Left to right: PFIA members, Armand Bourdais, Alan Melancon, Jaime Lampard and Darren Campbell.

On April 15, 2015, teachers Jodi Weatherwax Hooten and Jennifer Hope James, volunteer Stacey Saunders Gray, and several students from Randall High School (from the classes of Family & Consumer Science and Health Science) did an event called Side By Side Community Strong. They honored over 100 teachers and over 200 law enforcement officers for their service to the community in Amarillo, TX. Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association helped sponsor this event.

On May 5, 2015, Joe Ponder presented Mark Kemp, Pete Episcopo, Tom Clines, and Marshall Herklotz with the sponsorship poster signed by all students at Randall High School that took part in this event. The students did this to show their appreciation to PFIA for helping to make this event happen. PFIA was proud to take part in this event and they are proud of the students for doing positive things and showing support for teachers and law enforcement.

Great job kids! The plaque is proudly displayed in the Executive Offices at PFIA. On May 8, 2015 in Waterbury, CT, PFIA sponsored the Brass City Local “Pay It Forward” Golf Tournament. Police, firemen, and correctional officers from around the State of Connecticut were in attendance. The event raised over $10,000 and goes into the “Pay It Forward” fund which provides charitable contributions to injured and sick police officers as well as helping out other local charities. PFIA Representative/Correctional Officer Scott Strielkauskas and Sergeant Mike Stokes, handed out free PFIA golf towels, as well as giving information about what Police and Firemen’s Insurance has to offer. Pictured left to right: Officers John McMahon, James McMahon, David Graham and PFIA Representative/Sgt. Mike Stokes.

On June 13, 2015 at the Mark Carr Scholarship Foundation Benefit, New Britain FF/PFIA Representative Tim Cyr, eight time WNBA All-Star and former CT Sun player, & UConn Basketball standout, Nykesha Sales, & New Britain PD/PFIA Representative Paul Bak took time out for a picture at the charities basketball game. The event was in honor of the late New Britain, CT Fire Chief Mark Carr. The event was a complete success.

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Annual Chili Cookoff hosted by the Terre Haute, IN Fire Department. All the proceeds go toward buying Christmas for families in need. Last year there were over 170 families that benefited from this event.

Regional Manager Mike Tersigni answering questions at a seminar held in Wilmington, DE.

Representative Bob Youhas, helping with a health fair in Cocoa, FL. Fifth annual Philadelphia Fire Department BBQ proceed for Muscular Dystrophy Association in 2015.

Pictured: Nina Gersbach (Witch), Corrina Cosenza (Dorothy of Oz), Armand Gersbach Jr. (Darth Vader), Gagan Kumar (Karate Kid), Roy Campisi (Superman) Chuck Bechtel (Indiana Jones), Lyla Bechtel (Cat Woman). Front row, Michael “Moose” Muschek.

Thanks to everyone for coming out and making another great year for the kids!

For the last five-years, PFIA representative, Lou Lopo has also helped the cooks for the MDA Children’s Summer Camp.

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Diamond Tarpeh - March 11, 2015 Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TX) 9-month veteran Correctional officer, Tarpeh was killed in a motor vehicle accident. The vehicle left the road and struck a tree killing Tarpeh and injuring two other officers. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.

Tarpeh worked in the Ferguson Unit and was hired in June of 2014.

Richard Martin - May 18, 2015 Houston Police Department (TX) 4-year veteran Officers from the Houston Police Department were pursing a U-Haul van after it had been carjacked in North Houston. The driver of the vehicle fired several shots at officers during the pursuit before bailing out, carjacking a second vehicle, and fleeing again. Officer Martin was in the process of deploying spike strips when the driver intentionally struck him with the stolen vehicle.

The vehicle continued to flee until stopping on the freeway. The subject attempted to commit suicide by shooting himself as officers initiated a felony traffic stop. The man was transported to a local hospital where he later died.

Kerrie Orozco - May 20, 2015 Omaha Police Department (NE) 7-year veteran Detective Kerrie Orozco was shot and killed as she and other members of the Metro Area Fugitive Task Force attempted to serve a warrant on a man wanted for a shooting.

The subject opened fire on the officers as they approached a home. Members of the task force returned fire, fatally wounding the man.

Detective Orozco was transported to Creighton University Medical Center where she succumbed to her wounds.

Gregg “Nigel” Benner - May 25, 2015 Rio Rancho Police Department (NM) 4-year veteran Officer Nigel Benner was shot and killed while making a traffic stop.

Officer Benner was about to go off-duty when he spotted a vehicle driving in an erratic manner. Inside that vehicle was a female driver and her boyfriend.

The two were driving around Rio Rancho looking for a home to burglarize. When Officer Benner activated his light, the vehicle stopped. Officer Benner approached and began to speak with the female driver. He obtained identification from her, and the passenger provided false identification information to Officer Benner. After conducting a computer check, Officer Benner returned to the suspects vehicle to question them further, but the suspects fled in the vehicle.

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Officer Benner pursued the vehicle for a short distance before the passenger shot his girlfriend in the foot, and pushed her from the vehicle. Officer Benner stopped to check on her well being, and then continued to pursue the suspect. A short distance away, the suspect shot Officer Benner several times. Wounded, Officer Benner walked back toward the female and asked “What was his name?”, before collapsing.

Officer Benner was transported to the hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

The female suspect was arrested at the scene. The male suspect was arrested later that night after robbing a gas station at gunpoint.

Sonny Kim - June 19, 2015 Cincinnati Police Department (OH) 27-year veteran Police Officer Sonny Kim was shot and killed after responding to a 911 call at a home. The caller stated a man was walking on the sidewalk at that location with a gun in his waistband and acting belligerent.

Officer Kim was the first officer to arrive at the location and was approached by the subject who made the 911 call. The man immediately opened fire on Officer Kim, wounding him. He then struggled with Officer Kim and disarmed him.

The man then used Officer Kim’s gun to shoot at a Hamilton County probation officer and a second Cincinnati police officer who responded to the scene.

The second officer returned fire, fatally wounding the subject. Responding officers performed CPR on Officer Kim until medics arrived and transported him to the hospital. He succumbed to his wounds a short time later.

It was later determined that the subject had intended to commit suicide by cop.

Daryle Holloway - June 20, 2015 New Orleans Police Department (LA) 22-year veteran

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Police Officer Daryle Holloway was shot and killed while transporting a prisoner.

The prisoner had been arrested by a previous shift for aggravated assault for firing one shot at a woman with a .40 caliber handgun. Responding officers located a .38 caliber handgun owned by the woman and one .40 caliber shell casing, but did not locate the .40 caliber handgun. The subject was arrested and transported to the police station for questioning.

Officer Holloway was requested to transport the subject to Central Lockup following the interviews.

The subject had been handcuffed behind his back but managed to maneuver his arms to the front of his body. He then produced the .40 caliber handgun he had kept concealed on himsef, crawled through the vehicle’s partition, and began struggling with Officer Holloway. Officer Holloway was shot during the ensuing struggle, causing his vehicle to crash into a utility pole.

The subject fled on foot after the vehicle crashed and was captured the next day after a brief chase. He was arrested the following morning and charged with first degree murder of a police officer, aggravated escape, and weapons charges.

John Wilding - July 12, 2015 Scranton Police Department (PA) 1-year veteran Patrolman John Wilding succumbed to injuries sustained the previous night while pursuing three juveniles who had stolen a vehicle.

The juveniles bailed out of the vehicle with several officers, including Patrolman Wilding, chasing them on foot. Patrolman Wilding jumped over a small wall behind a restaurant, not realizing that there was a 15-foot drop on the other side. He suffered a serious head injury as the result of the fall.

He was transported to Geisinger Community Medical Center where he remained until succumbing to his injuries early the next morning.

All three juveniles were arrested and charged as adults with robbery, terroristic threats, and recklessly endangering another person.

John Whelan - July 15, 2015 Denver Fire Department (CO) 15-year veteran While checking for extension from a dumpster fire, Engineer Whelan was critically injured when a skylight collapsed and he fell through the roof of an abandoned building. Whelan was treated at the scene and transported to the hospital for medical care including several surgeries.

On July 15th, several days after being released from the hospital to recover at home, Engineer Whelan was taken to St. Anthony North Health Campus with shortness of breath where, less than an hour later, he passed away from medical complications.

Timothy Davison - July 15, 2015 Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TX) 8-month veteran Corrections Officer Timothy Davison was beaten to death by an inmate in the Telford Unit in Bowie County.

He was escorting an inmate from a dayroom to his cell when the man attacked him with an iron bar used to open slots in cell doors, inflicting serious injuries.

Officer Davison was flown to a hospital in Texarkana where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later.

The inmate who attacked him was serving a life sentence for robbery and aggravated assault. He also had several convictions for assaulting corrections officers.

The inmate was subdued by other officers.

The Corrections Officer stood and faced his God, which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining, just as brightly as his brass.

“Step forward now, Corrections Officer. How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek? To my church have you been true?”

The Corrections Officer squared his shoulders and said, “No, Lord I guess I ain’t, because those of us who carry badges can’t always be a Saint.

I’ve had to work most Sundays, and at times my work was rough, and sometimes I’ve been violent.

Because inside the walls are awful tough. But I never took a penny, that wasn’t mine to keep, I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills just got too steep. And I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear, and sometimes, God forgive me, I wept unmanly tears. I know I don’t deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fears. If you’ve a place for me here, Lord, it needn’t be so grand. I never expected or had too much, but if you don’t I will understand.”

There was silence all around the Throne, where the Saints often trod. As the Corrections Officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God. “Step forward now, Corrections Officer, you’ve borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat behind Heaven’s walls, you’ve done your time in Hell............

-Wade King

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Alexandra Awe

Arapahoe Com. College Undecided

Skylar Baumann University of Florida Pediatric Psychiatry

Thomas Bolgar Jr. University of Nebraska Business

Brianna Bornstad Kean University Computer Science

Hannah Boyle

Point Loma Naz. Univ.

Biochemistry

Once again, Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association has awarded 100 children, stepchildren, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of PFIA members with scholarships this year. The scholarships amount to $1,500 per year, and are renewable for three consecutive years, provided eligibility requirements are continually met.

To avoid bias, winning students are selected by Scholarship AmericaSM; employees of PFIA do not participate.

Scholarship America bases their decision on the students’ academic performance, demonstrated leadership abilities, Allison Brunner-McBurnie Matthew Caprez and participation in school and community activities.

College of New Jersey University of Akron Considerations are also based on work experience, unusual Education of the Deaf Computer Science 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. Cami Ciesielski Olivia Cordova Abigail Davidson Colorado State University Human Development & Family Services

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Colorado School of Mines Physics

College of William and Mary Environmental Science

Nicholas DiSarno

SUNY College at Fredonia Criminal Justice/Psych.

Elizabeth Gallagher

Taylor DiSarno Canisius College Biology

Victoria German

IUPUI Marketing

Texas Tech University Zoology

Tayler Gutierrez

Danielle Hancock

Indiana University Psychology

Veronica Hernandez St. Philip’s College Pre-Nursing

Brescia University Biology/Pre-Med

Elise Hill

University of N. Colorado Elementary Education

Katelyn Doyle

University of Alabama Environmental Science

Lauren Giandinoto

Morgan Froid

Front Range Com. College Psychology

Josie Gray

Katelyn Groff

Univ. of South Dakota Nursing

Embry-Riddle Aero. Univ.

Civil Engineering

Miami University Elementary Education

Emma Hecker

Franciscan University Education/Psychology

Cameron Hein

Purdue University Mechanical Engineering

Sydney Henderson

Jillian Hosmer

Brianna Howerton

Robert Jackson Jr.

University of Denver English/Pre-Law

Loyola University Biology

University of Iowa Elementary Education

Boston College Finance

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Megan Jamison

University of Nebraska Biology

Molly Kohlbek

University of Nebraska Chemistry

Emily Lehmann Syracuse University Biology/Pre-Med

Elli Kopp

University of Wyoming Sciences

Ryan Lindeman

Pickens Tech. College Welding

Daniel Love

University of Nebraska Psychology

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Tennessee State Univ.

Nursing

Laura Lakins

University of Akron Secondary Education

Kaela Long

NE Ohio U. College Biology

Kaitlin McCaig

University of Nebraska Pre-Medicine

Kristen Key

Texas A&M University Nursing

Zachary Lampe

University of Nebraska Criminal Justice

Citlalli Lopez

El Paso Com. College Kinesiology

Megan McClanahan Chaminade University Biology

Shannon Knapp

Colorado State University Biology

Isabel LaRaia

Cornell University Hotel Administration

Selene Lopez

El Paso Com. College Kinesiology

Sean McCormick

University of Nebraska Mathematics

Aaron McKinnis

University of Kansas Aerospace Engineering

Jace Montera

Colorado State University Nursing

Madeline O’Neil

Daniel Meyer

Taylor Micua

St. Joseph’s University Biology

Laramie Co. Com. College Ag. Ed/Agribusiness

Sara Moore

David Moreau

Rebecca Morrissey

Simpson College Psychology

Kyle Obier

Roanoke College Engineering

Neva Ott

University at Buffalo Biology

University of New Haven Fire Science/Crim. Jus.

Crown Coll. of the Bible Missions

Anthony Petricca

Rebecca Pluckebaum

Drew Praskovich

Rochester Inst. of Tech.

Chemical Engineering

Allie Miller

Ohio State University Business

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Alyssa Paul

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Medaille College Business Administration

Keeley Peterson

Worcester Polytechnic Ins. Biomedical Engineering

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Northern Michigan Recreation Leadership

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Robert Sanborn

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Morgan Shields Muhlenberg College Psychology

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University of Akron Education

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Louisiana State Univ.

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Madison Simon

Texas A&M University Civil Engineering

Eric Smith

Indiana University Business

Allie Robertson

Curtis Robertson

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University of Cincinnati Electrical Engineering

Taylor Shaw

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Fordham University Com./Journalism

Jennifer Skoog

Univ. of Connecticut Chemical Engineering

Montgomery Smith

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Daniel Tassiello

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SUNY College at Fred.

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Congratulations Graduates!

Recipients Atzhorn Logan M. Bair Stephanie A. Bajema Megan C. Barron Avery A. Berndt Cassandra J. Biery Matthew D. Borer Claire E. Brady Anna E. Brewer Kaitlinn M. Bunting Alec J. Cipoletta Ariel L. Conroy Michael C. Contreras Emma L. Cook Kaitlyn M. Cordasco Gianna R. Davidson Alisa M. Day Susan M. Derrig Megan R. Dooley Elise M. Dunham Erica R. Edson Samantha J. Edwards Jeremy W. Ertle Leanne E. Fontneau Kelsey N. Franquist Kristen M. Freeman Thomas J. Garcia Melissa M. Goodman Rhett T. Greening Kaylee K. Hardwig Adrienne R. Harmon Karter M. Harper Olivia J. Harrison Emily C. Harrow Bailey E. Hart Kiera S. Hartnett Hannah A. Kamerick Nathanial C. Keller Jacob K. Kelley Sarah M. Kelsey Kristen R. Kluesener Jr. Stephen J. Lampe Melissa M.

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Scholarship

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Taylor University Mount Carmel College of Nursing Grand Valley State University Pitzer College University of Colorado Colorado State University University of Nebraska University of Delaware Elon University University of Iowa New York University DePaul University University of Minnesota University of Mount Union King’s College University of Nebraska University of Findlay Walsh University Westfield State University Hope College Roger Williams University University of Minnesota Regis University University of Connecticut Arizona State University Bentley University California Polytechnic State Univ.

Florida State University Hastings College Southern Illinois University Indiana University Colorado Mesa University University of Nebraska University of Findlay University of Houston Butler University Bethel University University of Colorado University of South Florida Crown College University of Toledo University of Nebraska

Biology/Pre-Med Nursing Allied Health Sciences Human Biology Nursing/Spanish Exercise Science English Natural Resource Management Dance Human Physiology Psychology Theater Arts Political Science Accounting/Bus. Administration Physician Assistant Business Administration Japanese Nursing Nursing Nursing Graphic Design Landscape Architecture Pre-Pharmacy Molecular & Cell Biology Exercise & Wellness Business/Finance Agriculture Business Criminology History & Political Science Elementary Education Environmental Studies Nursing Biological Systems Engineer Education Pre-Pharmacy Pharmacy Nursing Ecology & Envirn Biology Health Science Child & Family Ministries Chemical Engineering Elementary Education/ESL

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Mahler Zachery C. Maida Alyssa M. Masse Margaret C. McDaniel Lauren E. McDonald Lauren M. McKenzie Kali A. McVicker Lane M. Montera Jordan J. Morrison Kayla A. Morrow Lucas H. Mullennax Samantha L. Murray Sarah J. Palensky Caleb M. Parella Victoria P. Parker Emilie R. Parrish Caylee L. Pistillo Mary E. Plutt Matthew B. Reddington Daniel F. Rider Dana J. Rohlfing Ryan W. Rostek Melissa L. Rutenbeck Madison J. Ryan Anthony J. Santoferrara Gabriella M. Santoferrara Gerald M. Schneider Megan M. Schroeder David A. Schwierske Eric C. Searle Jillian P. Shanahan Joseph E. Stempien Hayley M. Stinson Mary Frances Stump Allison M. Sunderhaus Nicole M. Toth Zachery R. Van Scoy Anastasia M. Vaninger Matthew R. Veldkamp Kelsey L. Walls Tori M. Weber Lukas A. Whitlatch Kelsey C. Widomski Carly E. Williams Mary K. Yavorsky Ryan J. Youman Elizabeth F. Zeitzmann Kayla J.

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Pre-Medicine/Biology Biology Communications Public Relations Elementary Education Spanish Business Nursing History Business Political Science & Comm.

Secondary Education Exercise Science Psychology Health Sciences Studies Equine Science Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Physical Therapy Linguistics/Italian Studies Engineering English/History History Theatre/Media Studies Legal Studies Occupational Therapy Natural Resources Recording Industry Studies Communication Arts Speech/Language Pathology Landscape Architecture Nursing Biology/Spanish Biology Bio-Medical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Psychology Aerospace Engineering Chemistry Photography Mechanical Engineering Nursing Baking & Pastry Business Administration Cognitive Science Motion Pictures/Theatre Elementary Education Fall 2015 • The PFIA Protector

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TIMELINE

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ircraft carriers are the centerpiece of America’s Naval forces. On any given day, aircraft carriers exercise the CNO Navigation Directions of Warfighting First, Being Ready, and Operating Forward.

Exercise Valiant Shield, brings together more than 20,000 Sailors, Airmen, Soldiers, Marines and Coast Guardsmen. The exercise focuses on real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces and detecting, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air and on land in

to work through a range of skill sets using a capability-based approach in a complex operational environment.

Forces will exercise a wide range of skills, including maritime interdiction; defense counterair and anti-submarine warfare; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and command and control.

Operating in the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans, the U.S. 7th Fleet is the largest of the forward-deployed U.S. fleets, with approximately 50 ships, 120 aircraft and 20,000 Sailors and Marines assigned at any given time.

Philippine Sea (June 18, 2006) - An Air Force B-2 bomber along with other aircrafts from the Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps fly over the Kitty Hawk, Ronald Reagan and Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike groups during the photo portion of Exercise Valiant Shield 2006. Valiant Shield focuses on integrated joint training among U.S. military forces, enabling real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces and in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer’s Mate Todd P. Cichonowicz

response to a wide range of missions.

Valiant exercise 06’ included 28 ships from three carrier strike groups, as well as 290 aircraft, in a maritime environment for five days of integrated joint training, and invited 10 countries to observe the exercise near Guam.

Valiant Shield is a unique opportunity for U.S. forces to exercise together, allowing participating units

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060619-N-7711S-071 Philippine Sea (June 19, 2006) - Flight deck personnel standby on the waist catapults on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike group is currently participating in Valiant Shield 2006. Valiant Shield focuses on integrated joint training among U.S. military forces, enabling real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces and in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman Christine Singh.

Participating units include the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group; USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Carrier Strike Group; USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carrier Strike Group; embarked air wings; elements of the 5th Air Force; 8th Air Force; 11th Air Force; 1st Marine Air Wing; U.S. Coast Guard assets; military sealift command ships; and supporting headquarters’ staffs.

Valiant Shield ‘06 is the first of what will become a biennial exercise and has been planned for months. The U.S. routinely deploys forces to the Western Pacific to maintain a stabilizing presence in the region. The exercise allows U.S. forces to exercise joint skills in peacetime to prepare for success during a contingency.

Valiant Shield 2007 Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (CSG) with John C. Stennis and Kitty Hawk CSGs, wrapped up joint-ser-

NAVY ExerciseValiant Shield vice Exercise Valiant Shield 2007, along with units from the Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard Aug. 14.

060618-N-9389D-107 Philippine Sea (June 18, 2006) - U.S. Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps aircraft fly in formation during the photo portion of Exercise Valiant Shield 2006. The Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike group is currently participating in Valiant Shield 2006. Valiant Shield focuses on integrated joint training among U.S. military forces, enabling real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces and in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. U.S. Navy photo

by Photographer’s Mate Airman Benjamin Dennis.

The multi-branch evolution focused on integrating U.S. military forces to proficiently track, locate and engage units at sea, on land, in the air and in cyberspace in response to assigned missions. More than 22,000 service members participated in the eight-day training exercise.

Nimitz and squadrons from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 performed 677 sorties and 1,450 flight hours for the exercise. These missions included maritime interdiction, defensive counter-air and tanking missions.

More than 25 ships participated in the exercise, tracking and destroying enemy submarines in simulated scenarios. In addition, the guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) participated in a search and rescue exercise, simulating the rescue of an Air Force survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist under hostile conditions.

Valiant Shield 2010 The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) will participate in the integrated joint training exercise, Valiant Shield 2010 (VS10), Sept. 12-21 off the coast of Palau and ending in Guam.

Assets from the forward-deployed George Washington Carrier Strike Group, Essex ARG and 13th Air Force Expeditionary Wing will participate along with other air, surface and subsurface components from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force.

Because U.S. forces may be called to conduct any number of operations with little notice, VS10 will include training to enhance command and control, maritime interdiction, defensive counter-air, anti-submarine warfare, intelligence surveillance, reconnaissance and personnel recovery.

The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), with more than 2,200 Marines assigned, is composed of a command element, ground combat element, aviation combat element and logistics combat element. These elements are the striking arm of the Essex ARG and

Philippine Sea (June 18, 2006) - The Kitty Hawk, Ronald Reagan and Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Groups sail in formation, while Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps aircraft fly overhead during the photo portion of Exercise Valiant Shield 2006. Valiant Shield focuses on integrated joint training among U.S. military forces, enabling real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces and in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Jarod Hodge.

enable amphibious operations from the sea and power projection ashore.

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and coordination,” said Capt. Troy L. Hart, Essex’s commanding officer. “Multiple ship classes, different missions, three service branches - Valiant Shield represents what the U.S. military is capable of in the Pacific.”

Philippine Sea (June 18, 2006) - Guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63), foreground, followed by guided-missile destroyers USS Lassen (DDG 82), USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), guided-missile frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) and Military Sealift Command (MSC) underway replenishment oilier USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) shown in formation during the photo portion of Exercise Valiant Shield 2006. Valiant Shield focuses on integrated joint training among U.S. military forces, enabling real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces and in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. U.S. Navy photo by Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Nicholas A. Galladora.

operate without us,” said Marine Corps Col. Andrew MacMannis, 31st MEU commanding officer and commander of the landing forces. “This is a great chance for our team to work together and do what we do best.”

The 31st MEU will employ AV-8B Harrier jet aircraft and CH-53E Sea Stallion, CH-46E Sea Knight, AH-1W Super Cobra and UH-1N Huey helicopters to execute various air operations.

“This exercise required a huge amount of planning

Upon completion of VS10, the permanently forwarddeployed Essex ARG, along with the 31st MEU will continue on patrol in the Western Pacific region.

The Essex ARG is led by Commander, PHIBRON 11 and is also composed of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), the amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9) and the dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49).

Valiant Shield 2012 More than 25 U.S. joint forces began Valiant Shield 2012 (VS12) in the Guam operating area, Sept. 11.

The multi-branch evolution focused on integrating U.S. military forces to proficiently track, locate and engage units at sea, on land, in the air and in cyberspace in response to assigned missions. More than 22,000 service members participated in the eight-day training exercise.

Nimitz and squadrons from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 performed 677 sorties and 1,450 flight hours for the exercise. These missions included maritime interdiction, defensive counter-air and tanking missions.

More than 25 ships participated in the exercise, tracking and destroying enemy submarines in simulated scenarios. In addition, the guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) participated in a search and rescue exercise, simulating the rescue of an Air Force survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist under hostile conditions.

A unique aspect of the exercise was having three carrier strike groups operating together.

070814-N-8157C-152 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 14, 2007) - An HH-60H Seahawk helicopter flies past the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during a joint photo exercise (PHOTOEX) concluding Valiant Shield 2007. The PHOTOEX featured 15 ships and 17 aircraft from Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps including a B-52 bomber. The John C. Stennis, Kitty Hawk and Nimitz Carrier Strike Groups were participating in Valiant Shield 2007, the largest joint exercise in recent history. Held in the Guam operating area, the exercise includes 30 ships, more than 280 aircraft and more than 20,000 service members from the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Denny Cantrell.

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VS12 is a week-long, U.S.-only exercise with a focus on integration of joint training.

Valiant Shield 2014 Forces from the U.S. Pacific Command are scheduled to participate in Exercise Valiant Shield (VS), scheduled for Sept. 15-23, Guam and around the Marianas Island Range Complex.

Participants include two aircraft carriers, 19 surface ships, more than 200 aircraft and an estimated 18,000 personnel from the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and

Marine Corps.

Valiant Shield is a U.S. only, biennial field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces. This training enables real world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas.

The participating forces will exercise a wide range of capabilities and demonstrate the inherent flexibility of joint forces. These capabilities range from maritime security operations to anti-submarine and air defense exercises and complex warfighting.

The lessons learned from exercises like VS14 will assist the U.S. in continuing to develop regional and global power projection capabilities that provide a full range of options to succeed in defense of its interests and those of its allies and partners around the world.

The VS series is aimed at developing a ‘pre-integrated’ joint force built from habitual relationships. This force builds interoperable and complementary cross-domain capabilities and benefits from realistic, shared training enhancing the flexibility to develop new tactics, techniques and procedures as operational conditions dictate. Such forces will provide the deterrence and stabilizing effects of a force-in-being, ready at the outset of a contingency without delays for buildups or extensive mission rehearsal.

070814-N-6009S-001 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug.14, 2007) - USS Nimitz (CVN 68), USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) and USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Carrier Strike Groups transit in formation during a joint photo exercise (PHOTOEX) during exercise Valiant Shield 2007. The aerial formation consists of aircraft from the carrier strike groups as well as Air Force aircraft.

The strike groups are participating in Valiant Shield 2007, the largest joint exercise in the Pacific this year. Held in the Guam operating area, the exercise includes 30 ships, more than 280 aircraft and more than 20,000 service members from the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Hana’lei Shimana.

100907-N-5215E-056 SEA OF JAPAN (Sept. 7, 2010) A CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter lands during the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) Air Combat Element fly-on aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is conducting a patrol in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew A. Ebarb/Released) Source: http://www.navy.mil/

100908-N-2218S-057 EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 8, 2009) The amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9) and embarked Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) is underway in the western Pacific Ocean.

Denver is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is on patrol in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo

by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Ryan Smith/Released)

100908-N-8335D-661 EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 8, 2010) Sailors direct a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter as it lands on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). Harpers Ferry is on patrol in the western Pacific Ocean, and is part of the permanently forwarddeployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo

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Number 5, we have the Reedy Creek Fire Station located in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

They provide services to all of Walt Disney World Florida.

Could you imagine being the firefighter to save Cinderella’s Castle? This unique firehouse fits right in when it comes to Disney, especially with its cartoon like hose stretching on the front of the building and into the fountain where the hose nozzle sprays. We also love the bright yellow firefighter hat that displays to all, the home of these firefighters. The newest of all our top firehouses, but these firefighters get to protect the dreams of people from all over the world.

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Even though number 4 is reconstructed, we still love the Empire Firehouse located in San JosĂŠ, California. This prestigious firehouse was established in 1854 and was the only firehouse in the community until 1869. The initial firehouse was destroyed in a fire that consumed several blocks of the downtown area July 1892. The intricate details of this station are what make this reconstructed firehouse a real sight to see.

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A very historic and beautiful firehouse brings us to our number 3. Engine Company 33 opened in 1888 and is located at 941 Boylston Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Arthur H. Vinal designed the Richardsonian Romanesque style firehouse and even included a police station from 1976 to 2007. This stunning architecture is a popular destination for visitors. There is even a courtyard between the two buildings, which originally was used for the fire & police department horses.

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Number 2 on the list is one you wouldn’t even know was a firehouse, which makes it so unique. Fire Station 95 was dedicated June 1998 and the architect at the time was Jester, Jones, Schifer and Fetham. This station is a $2.5 million water tower located in Dublin, Ohio, holding 2-million gallons of water in combination with a firehouse. We love the two-story tube slide that entangles amongst the center of this awesome place.

This combo station was the first of its kind in Ohio and houses seven 24-hour crewmembers, a medic unit and a fire engine.

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Our first and number 1 firehouse is Engine Company 31, which is located at 116 Leonard Street in New York. This exquisite firehouse was built in 1896 and architecturally designed by Napoleon Le Brun, who was the only architect for the New York City Fire Department for fifteen years. The cost of this beauty was $80,000 and was three stories of red brick and limestone.

The roof of slate shingles and bold dormers plunge out of the roofline, which is capped with copper cresting. The most stunning of all firehouses we have seen here at PFIA. This station is on the National Registry of Historic Places and a retired firehouse as of 1972.

Left photos: www.newyorkitecture.com/ engine-company-31 Top photo: NYPL Collection

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Weightlifting & Firefighting Firefighting requires a lot of strength and muscular endurance. So, for good reason, many firefighters lift weights to maintain their physical stamina to perform their jobs.

But doing weightlifting exercises properly takes more knowledge than many people realize. So, unfortunately, there are lots of mistakes people make.

These are “mistakes” because they either cause an exercise to be easier or less effective (i.e., “cheating”), or they put your joints in a compromising position, or both.

The Right Form In this series of articles, I’m going to tell you the top six weightlifting mistakes I’ve seen, based on my observations in the gym and my educational background in Exercise Science.

As I’ve mentioned before, I’m big on sparing joints during exercise — because you only have one set of joints! Firefighters already have to deal with tons of stresses on their joints, which is reflected by the high rate of injury and chronic pain in the fire service.

These warnings are about form so you can lift as heavy as you want — although many of these mistakes are caused by trying to lift too much weight.

My philosophy is to be smart and do exercises in a way that is effective for working the intended muscle group but does not put your joints in a compromised position.

#6 – Behind-The-Neck Lat Pulldown The sixth worst mistake is a behind-the-neck lat pulldown. A lat pulldown is a great exercise but pulling the bar down behind your head wreaks havoc on your shoulder joint. Trust me, the shoulder is a very complicated joint and it is easily irritated in certain positions (and takes a long time to heal).

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So always do your lat pulldown in front of your body, as pictured below.

#5 – The Bench Press

Mistake #5 is arching your back under bench presses.

When this occurs you are making the exercise easier, hurting your spine, and likely not engaging the right muscles.

While doing a bench press, or any weightlifting exercise for that matter, you should be engaging your abs. In fact, your abs should get such a good workout while doing all the exercises in your set that you should need to do very few additional core exercises.

Before you even lift the bar off the rack, you should be bracing your core. Avoid pushing your stomach muscles outward – it should feel like your belly button is moving closer to your spine, but don’t just suck in your stomach. Your stomach should look flatter than it does when you are relaxed and feel

like a hard surface if pressed on.

If your back arches while lifting the bar you are likely not engaging your core, and you may be trying to lift too much weight. This is never beneficial. The purpose of doing any weightlifting exercise is for strength gains. You’ll be getting much more out of the exercise if you don’t “cheat.”

Even small maneuvers like arching your back are simply your body’s way of moving against the path of least resistance. You want to be smart and avoid these cheating maneuvers by executing the exercise in the most difficult way possible.

Lastly, arching your back a lot results in hyperextension of the low back. This is a harmful position for your spine. Firefighters are much more prone to back pain and injuries than most others, so avoid doing unnecessary actions that contribute to the problem!

#4 – Bicep Curls

Mistake #4 is actually two mistakes, both commonly occurring during bicep curls.

When doing bicep curls I often see people “swinging” the weights up, using their hips to gain momentum. Another mistake is allowing the elbows to migrate backward, in other words, starting the lift from well behind the torso.

These mistakes aren’t real dangerous unless you swing your hips so hard that your back hyperextends – don’t do that. The biggest reason they are problematic is simply this: you’re wasting time by making the exercise easier and less effective.

Momentum coming from your hips/torso is a force – one that significantly reduces the amount of force your biceps must produce. Depending on

your degree of “swing” you may even be allowing momentum to complete up to half the lift, so your biceps are only actually working within a small range of motion at the top of the lift.

The further you bring the elbows behind the torso, the more you recruit your delts to execute the curl.

This isn’t all that bad, but you’re likely already doing another exercise for your delts such as a delt fly or an overhead press. So if by doing this exercise you’re looking to get the most benefit for your biceps, avoid bringing the elbows way behind you.

Try doing your bicep curl starting with your elbows by your sides and keeping your torso completely still, lifting the weights in a controlled manner. You will likely find it much more difficult!

#3 – Deltoid Fly

The third worst mistake occurs during a deltoid or “delt” fly which works the shoulder muscles.

All too often I see people in the gym swinging the arms to bring the weights up, going beyond shoulder height.

The idea is to lift the most weight, right? Wrong. If you do a delt fly correctly, or any exercise for that matter, that means you’re doing it in the hardest way possible, which luckily is also the safest way for your joints.

One problem with trying to gain momentum from your torso in order to swing those weights up is that you’re making it easier (in other words, you’re cheating). By keeping your torso completely still and lifting the weights in a slow, controlled manner, you will be making the exercise more difficult, thus effectively increasing the intensity.

The bigger problem, however, is bringing the weights above shoulder height. Over time this can cause an issue known as “impingement syndrome” in which one of your shoulder muscles gets pinched and irritated. Raising your arm above your shoulder compresses the small space between your clavicle (collar bone) and scapula (shoulder blade) which is where this muscle lives. I really recommend that Fall 2015 • The PFIA Protector

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you take measures to avoid impingement syndrome: it is pretty painful and takes a very long time to heal.

The Overhead Press?

You may be wondering: if it’s bad to bring the weights above shoulder height, should I be avoiding an overhead press? The answer is: yes, you may want to avoid an overhead press if you ever have shoulder pain. While these are effective at working your delts, they put the shoulder joint in a bit of a compromised position. So, even if you do an overhead press with no problems, I would not do them exclusively for your shoulder work. Mix it up with upright rows and delt flies to spare your joints.

#2 – Lunges & Squats

The second worst mistake is allowing force to transfer through the knees during lunges and squats. The reason this is so high on my list is because your knees are so important to spare! Arthritis is the most common chronic disease in the United States and the knee is the most commonly affected joint. So be nice to your knees!

When doing a lunge or squat, your body’s natural tendency is to shift the weight forward, which brings your knees forward. This is because your body will always go along the path of least resistance. In other words, shifting your weight forward makes the exercise easier.

Obviously you don’t want the exercise to get easier, because that means you’ll have to do more repetitions to get a good workout. What a time waster! My philosophy is to do the exercise in the hardest way possible – that way you get the most bang for your

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buck in terms of your time.

But the biggest reason you don’t want your knees coming forward is because that shoots all the force production right through the knee cap. That unnecessarily puts a lot of stress on the knees and can lead to overuse, pain, and eventually arthritis.

Instead, you want to shift your weight back, so your glutes are doing all that work – which is the idea. Think about it, nobody ever said they wanted big buff knee caps!

The picture below shows the all too common tendency to shift the knees forward during a squat.

A good squat will feel as if you’re trying to sit back in a chair.

Rather than using a bar, I typically recommend doing squats holding hand weights in front of the body since it reduces both the tendency to bring the knees forward and to break a neutral spine (bad for the back).

Watch your form in the mirror without weight to make sure you have perfect form. You should be sticking your glutes out and the knees should barely be moving forward at all.

The picture below shows a good lunge.

You should try these looking at yourself sideways in front of a mirror and make sure your knee stays put right over the ankle. When I coach people to do a lunge, 9 out of 10 people do not keep enough of their weight on their back foot. If you do them without shifting your weight forward, they will feel difficult even without holding weights.

#1 – The Deadlift

The very worst offender, #1 on my list, is a deadlift. A deadlift is a tricky exercise – many people do them completely wrong and this is usually because they’ve never really been taught how to do them right and/or they’re trying to lift too much weight.

However, if done correctly, it is a great exercise for

the reasons described below.

First, the purpose of a deadlift is to work the hamstrings and the glutes. This is good because we typically don’t work these muscles as much as we do our quads, so they tend to be weak which can lead to strength imbalances and an increased risk for pain and injury.

Second, spine researchers are recommending that firefighters lift in a way that mimics a properly executed deadlift (rather than the standard “lift with your knees” recommendation) because this is the way we can generate the most power from the hips and therefore reduce risk of overexerting the back and suffering an injury.

How To Do A Proper Deadlift

The two biggest form mistakes people make when doing deadlifts are: 1) not engaging their abs which results in a nonneutral spine; 2) not letting their weight shift forward onto the midfoot/toes.

Doing these incorrectly could actually increase risk of back injury so be sure you follow these steps exactly: If you’re starting from standing, engage your abdominals while still standing.

Hinge over at the waist being sure that your back stays straight and is not rounded in either direction (“neutral spine”). Lower the weights to just below knee level, bending the knees slightly. Stand back up by driving your hips forward. Think of trying to point at something with your hips. As you come up, your weight should be shifting forward. If you were to do this motion with very little weight, your heels could actually come off the ground. In fact, it is so important to get the weight shift down, you should practice it this way before using heavier weight.

If lifting from the floor (which is now the recommended way to lift a patient/equipment from the floor): Engage your abdominals while still standing.

Lower to the bar by bending the knees. Grabbing onto the bar, hinge over at the waist in preparation for the lift, being sure that your back stays straight and is not rounded in either direction (“neutral spine”). Begin to straighten the knees so your hips go up in the air. This generates tension/power in the hamstrings. The bar should begin to come off the ground. Stand up by driving your hips forward.

Think of trying to point at something with your hips.

As you come up, your weight should be shifting forward. If you were to do this motion with very little weight, your heels could actually come off the ground. In fact, it is so important to get the weight shift down, you should practice it this way before using heavier weight.

About the Author Dr. Moore has been helping firefighters improve their health since 2007.

Her work includes conducting fitness assessments, research, consulting and developing protocols for fire departments. Her research and expertise is in firefighter exercise/nutrition and improving the methods of assessing back injury and cardiac risk among firefighters. She has developed the only protocol of its kind to predict aerobic capacity in firefighters. Get more free health tips for firefighters at FitForDutyConsulting.com

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Financial Report 2015 Statutory statements from audited years ending December 31st 2013/2014 Admitted Assets Cash and Invested assets Bonds Preferred and common stocks Real estate

Certificate loans

Receivable for securities

Cash and cash equivalents Total cash and invested assets Accounts receivable

Premiums deffered and uncollected

Investment income due and accrued

Other assets

Liabilities Policy liabilities and accruals Reserve for life policies and claims Reserve for accident and health policies and claims Policyholder funds on deposit Premiums and annuity considerations received in advance

Asset valuation reserve Interest Maintenance reserve Commissions payable General expenses payable Deferred compensation

Surplus Unassigned funds

Statutory statements of operations Revenue Premiums earned Reinsurance commissions and expense allowances Investment income Amortization of interest maintenance reserve Miscellaneous

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Dec. 31, 2014

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Benefits and Expenses Death benefits Annuity benefits Disability, accident and health benefits Surrender benefit Matured endowments

Interest on policyholder funds Increase in aggregate reserves Commission Increase in loading on deferred and uncollected premiums General insurance and fraternal expenses Insurance, taxes, licenses and fees

Gain from Operations before Refunds to Members and Net Realized Capital Gains

Refunds to Members Net Realized Capital Gains Net Income

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Y A D A R O F R FIREFIGHTE

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Background: The event started as an opportunity to show kids some basic concepts of what it takes to be a firefighter, and have fun while doing it. More importantly, we wanted the kids in Carmel, IN to have a positive view of their firefighters and grow up knowing who is helping protect their city and their families. After each camp we have done, the kids leave knowing the firefighters’ names and when they see them on the street or on a call, they recognize us. Building and fostering those relationships is vital to our community and will only put us in better positions to interact with the public as they grow up in Carmel. We also want the kids to understand some of the concepts of what the fire department does.

By showing them the

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inside of an ambulance, and giving them the opportunity to bandage up a mannequin, they get a better idea of how much we do in the EMS field. And by crawling through a smoke filled training house and letting them find victims, they develop a better understanding of the dangers inside the homes and buildings we protect.

This event provides long lasting public relations that will have an impact on the city for years.

Structure: The Firefighter for a Day Camp committee, chaired by Brandon Greiner and Tim Griffin, is made up of volunteers from the fire department. They decide which activities to have, how many kids we can accommodate, and the best ways to structure their time at the camp. Each day lasts from 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. We start with a morning exercise to get them energized. This is also a good reminder to them that firefighters need to be in good health in order for us to effectively do our job. After we do some jumping jacks, burpees, and pushups, we split them up into teams and send them with two team leaders.

We have six stations for them to take part in, some designed for them to have fun and get wet, others with more educational

opportunities. 1. Ambulance/ EMS triage 2. Fire truck race 3.

Obstacle course with water rescue 4. Safety trailer with house fire safety tips 5. Smoke trailer with search and rescue and initial fire attack (we use fire tv panels with simulated flames and a laser nozzle for them to get the feel of putting out a fire) 6. House fire with hose line (small hand lines for the kids to use and shoot at a wooden cut out of the house). Each station lasts 20 minutes. Lunch is provided and then at 1:30, each team competes in a water ball competition.

Donations: The camp is a free event for all participants thanks to our community partners. Kroger, Chick-fil-A, Liberty Mutual, Carmel Professional Firefighter Local 4444, Indiana Firefighters Association, St. Vincent Hospital Carmel, Carmel Clay

Community School Corporation. Each contributed enough so that every camper was able to have a lunch, a bag and a water bottle to take home.

Numbers: This was our third year of having the event, and it has grown each year. The registration opened on June 1st, and by June 3rd, we were so backlogged with registrations, that we had to temporarily close the registration website to catch up. After sorting through all the emails, we found that the first two days were full within 36 hours of opening. The third day never filled up completely, but we still had over 100 kids that day. In all, over 400 kids were able to attend the camp.

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OTHER A Dietz antique fire department lantern patented August 22, 1907. Red glass or clear.

Contact William Galvin at 203-758-2399 or wpg1241A@ yahoo.com • Retired Cleveland Police Officer, Bob Guttu’s book titled “Community Policing (It Really Works)” Available at www. smashwords.com, search word: community policing. Contact Bob Guttu at bobguttu@ymail. com. (0314) • Fire bike painting commemorating 9/11 by artist “Motor Marc Lacourciere.” A framed GicLee Collector’s Piece #2 of 250 $1,500. Contact William Irby

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, email your Name, Contact Information, & Ad information to: rbrownson@pfia.net You may use any address and/or telephone number you wish.

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Honor your badge hero today Give them a Personalized 8x11 color print with their name and prayer for their service and safety - with free prayer cloth $6.00 free shipping. Visit www.

FirePolicePrayer.com. (0314) • Looking for old or unique sprinkler heads. Contact Mike Bunyon at mlbunyon@aol. com (1014) • 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. (1014) • Wanted: Fire grenades, leather fire helmets, and solid stream leather handled nozzles with shut off valves. Contact Mark Carter at 352-494-7619 or by email: markhaynes@gmail. com. (0215)

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Starting a police & fire patch/ pin collection for my grandson.

Will trade one for one. Just add self addressed envelope with your patch. I am a 35-year veteran. Contact Sal Franscino, 63 Lauren Lane, Brick, NJ 08723 or by phone at 908-907-0844.

(0115) • Pueblo, Colorado police officer and EOD tech looking to trade police, fire, bomb and military patches. Will trade one for one, with many extras. Contact R. Jones at k-rjones@comcast. net; or mail items to R. Jones, 24400 Gale Road, Pueblo, Colorado, 81006-1995. (1014)

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HAUNTED FIRE HOUSE

The Denver Firefighters Museum is located in Old Station #1 at 1326 Tremont Place in Denver, Colorado. Since it became a museum in 1980, there have been many ‘happenings’ over the years. Several paranormal groups have done investigations over the past ten years; amassing an impressive list of sound recordings, and three infrared images. Our spirits are not malevolent and some like to play tricks like; turning lights off and on, moving/hiding objects from our desks and knocking things over.

When I first started working here in 2009, my predecessor let me know that the building was haunted with at least two ghosts having names. She hired mediums to communicate with the ghosts in the basement; ‘Tom’ – the last horse handler to live in the building (we have an infrared image) and ‘Caleb’ – a downs syndrome teenager who inhabits the supply closet, and who died in the vicinity in the 1870s.

My predecessor also told of hearing children’s voices in the men’s restroom on the second floor at 2:30 p.m. in the afternoon. The kitchen is next door and she was having a late lunch and heard voices and went to check on why the parents weren’t supervising them. There was no one in the room! There were no visitors on the second floor at all. Other paranormal sensitives have also heard the children’s voices.

My staff felt cold spots on all three floors as well as feeling like a cold breeze went right by them. I was setting up a haunted basement cemetery my first year here and had leaned a large Styrofoam headstone against a table. I went over to my desk to get some tape, heard a soft ‘slap’ and turned to see that the headstone had fallen onto its’ face, not slid down the side of the table. We have steam heat so there is no air movement in the basement and no windows. I was by myself, it was 8:30 p.m., so I just said “You’re right Tom, it’s time to go home” and left for home. I had a board member who told of visiting the former director and when they walked through the door to her office, her printer started kicking out paper. The Director said “It’s OK sweetheart, she’s with me”, and the printer stopped.

I have spent the night in the building several times and have never felt uncomfortable. We hold an annual Paranormal event in October, inviting attendees to bring their equipment and do their own investigating. Some of the paranormal investigators are ‘Sensitives’, which means they can see and hear the spirits. The ones who have visited here have reported seeing a man in white overalls in our gift shop on the main floor, another man near the steam engine, and a small woman near the Squad Engine – which we have an infrared image of.

Win Ferrill; Executive Director & Chief Curator

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Taken by Spirit PI of “Tom” in the basement (2011)

"My staff felt cold spots on all three floors, as well as feeling like a cold breeze went right by them"

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Luke Bryan dropped in backstage after his concert to thank several officers, including, PFIA agent, Greg Toyeas and ask how their night went.

Jim Snyder DFD retired with his grandson Merlin Campbell on tour of Colorado State Capital, Denver, CO.

National Merit photo of Matthew Fortney. He is from IMPD’s 10th recruit class.

Meritorious Service Award It’s a Miracle Firefighters were called to Marshall Square Retirement Community where Captain Chris Wahman, Lieutenant Chris Ganther, and Firefighters James Frazier and Rushton Metzler were battling a fire a blaze shooting nearly 50 feet into the air. The four firefighters rescued 82-year-old, Rhetta Cadle from the bathroom of her third-floor apartment seven hours after the fire. It’s truely a miracle for her to be alive, especially when the building was falling apart all around her. Cadle only sustained from smoke inhalation and a sore throat.

Cadet Saves Man From Fiery Vehicle A vehicle starting spinning out of control coming backward down the embankment at a high rate of speed approximately 50 yards into some trees next to the freeway. Flames immediately started in the grass under the car. A man was at the driver’s passenger side window, attempting to get into the vehicle. The door was locked and the passenger was slow to respond to instructions to unlock the door. At this time, the complete front of the vehicle was on fire. When the driver was finally able to unlock the door, the man rescued him to safety. During this time two other pedestrians were running around the vehicle. These men were attempting to break windows and open doors. The two men did not leave the vehicle until it was impossible for them to be there any longer due to the fire. As a Good Samaritan, this man ran towards the vehicle in order to render aid. Once the fire department showed up and began putting out the fire, the two men made their way back up to the freeway.

The Officer was John Charlton III, a cadet assigned to Minnie R. Houston Training Academy. He displayed the utmost character by placing his own life in danger to help a complete stranger in the time of need.

rear lot. Captain William Gould as well as Engine 6, entered the sixth floor via ladder.

Cap. Gould heard Firefighter James Fitzgerald, and DeFrancesco, who forced the door open as heavy smoke crept from the apartment, called for assistance with removing the victim after he was located in the hallway. Squad Company 2 members, Lt. William Gambardella and Firefighters Edward Taylor and Michael Milano arrived and carried the victim down to the lobby. All companies operated with teamwork and professionalism. Engine Company 6 exhibited the traits of an experienced and well-trained company.

Potential Jumper The San Antonio Firefighters recued a man threatening to jump from a highway overpass.

A civilian walked into Fire Station #29, finding Firefighter Benjamin Donahoe in the bay area. She told him that a man had climbed onto the railing of an overpass which was a half block from the station.

Firefighter Donahoe called on his coworkers, Justin Hosek and Shane Cheatham,walked to the overpass, and began to talk to the potential jumper.

They concluded that the man was not going to climb down so as two of the firefighters distracted him, another reached up and pulled him off the railing, pulling him to safety. The dedication and bravery of these three men saved this distressed man’s life.

Victim Removal

Lieutenant Allen, Engine Company 6 announced a working fire in a multi-story, residential building. Lt. Allen gave instructions for truck 1 to position in the

Pictured: Tara Burnett, UPD Officer Rocky Carrell, Deputy Allen Licon, Deputy Johnathon Bean, and Sheriff Clint McRae of Walker County. Article from Summer 2015 in The Protector Magazine, p. 27.

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Ingredients

Pecan Sticky Buns

1⁄4 cup water, heated to 115°

Instructions

1 (1⁄4-oz.) package active dry yeast

Combine water, yeast, and 1⁄2 tsp. granulated sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a hook; let sit until foamy, about 10 minutes. Stir in 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar, plus 8 tbsp. melted butter, milk, light brown sugar, salt, vanilla, egg, and yolk.

Add flour and mix on low speed until dough forms. Increase speed to medium-high; knead until smooth, about 8 minutes. Cover dough with plastic wrap; set in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 1⁄2 hours.

Meanwhile, bring 10 tbsp. softened butter and dark brown sugar to a boil in a 2-qt. saucepan; cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar is melted, about 3 minutes. Pour sauce evenly into a greased 9” x 13” baking dish; sprinkle 2⁄3 of the pecans over the top. Stir remaining butter, granulated sugar, pecans, and the cinnamon in a bowl; set baking dish and filling aside.

1⁄2 tsp. plus 1 cup granulated sugar 8 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted, plus 20 tbsp., softened, and more for pan 1⁄2 cup milk, at room temperature 2 tbsp. packed light brown sugar 3⁄4 tsp. kosher salt 1⁄2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 egg, plus 1 yolk 3 1⁄4 cups flour, plus more for dusting 2⁄3 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 cup finely chopped pecan pieces 3 tbsp. ground cinnamon

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On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 10” x 18” rectangle; spread filling evenly over dough. Working from one long end, roll dough into a log; trim ends and cut into 12 rounds. Place rounds over sauce in baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap; chill 6 hours or overnight.

Heat oven to 375°. Uncover buns and bring to room temperature. Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let pan cool 5 minutes, then invert onto a serving tray. Immediately spoon pecan sauce from dish over buns.

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Hollywood FD ANGELO GANGUZZA 361-504-5149 (C) ajganguzza@gmail.com

Georgia

Southington FD & PD MICHAEL KAHN 860-982-5567 (C) kahn358@hotmail.com Stamford FD PATRICK J. TRIPODI 203-452-8271 (H) ptripodi@charter.net Stamford PD FRANKIE FORBES 203-469-5320 (H) 203-627-0259 (C) dblf11484@sbcglobal.net Waterbury FD JOHN PERUGINI 203-233-3394 (C) jjperugini1969@aol.com Waterbury FD MICHAEL STOKES 860-637-0815 (C) mikestokes628@gmail.com West Haven FD & PD CHRISTOPHER STRATTON III 203-627-8568 (C) stratco7@aol.com

Delaware Capitol PD SGT. MICHAEL HERTZFELD 302-562-0378 (C) 302-376-5289 (H) Hertzy2@yahoo.com New Castle FD JOSEPH D. MOSER 302-757-4776 (C) jd.moser@comcast.net Wilmington FD & PD ANTHONY HARRIS 302-250-5276 (C) Aharris275@msn.com

Florida Cape Coral FD ERIC CHUDZIK 239-560-0930 eric.chudzik@yahoo.com Deltona FD MIKE MAPLES 386-804-6767 (C) quickstartcpr@earthlink.net Fort Lauderdale FD LEONARD ENSALACO 386-517-6601 (H) 386-931-5841 (C)

Jacksonville FD ANTHONY E. RAGANS 904-768-3546 (H) 904-699-7181 (C) tbone247@att.net Metro Dade County PD RAYMOND F. TERSIGNI 954-435-7577 (H) RFTersigni@aol.com Orlando FD BOB COSCHIGNANO 321-303-3679 (C) HZMTLT@aol.com Orlando PD JASON BATURA 321-228-7821 (C) pfiaorlandorep@aol.com Palm Bay FD & PD JIM TURNER 321-258-4679 (C) jimturner@cfl.rr.com Palm Bay FD & PD ROBERT YOUHAS 321-725-4172 (H) 321-501-9383 (C) pm367nw@juno.com St. Petersburg FD TOMMY DORSEY 727-647-8807 (C) tdd1121@aol.com St. Petersburg FD WINTHROP M. NEWTON 727-323-1213 (H) iwilldo@earthlink.net St. Petersburg PD RICHARD THOMAS 727-798-7165 (C) rthomas1@knology.net

Tampa PD SUSAN LIBERTZ 215-327-4872 (H) slibertzpfia@gmail.com

Atlanta FD MARK V. McDONNELL 678-797-9728 (H) 770-301-3394 (C) mcdnl2410@yahoo.com Augusta FD MYLES CHRISTIE, JR. 706-951-9620 (C) mylestes@bellsouth.net Savannah FD & PD JASON ROEHM 989-239-1450 (H) roehmjason@yahoo.com

Illinois Chicago FD MICHAEL WALSH 773-852-2927 (C) pfia3210@att.net Chicago FD MICHAEL J. SHANAHAN 312-307-8795 (C) mspfia@msn.com Chicago, Southern Suburbs FD & PD, University Park FD JEFFERY A. DUHOSKI 708-927-0960 paidnproud@aol.com West Chicago PD JOHN FINN 912-655-3979 johnfinn698@hotmail.com Peoria FD PHILIP SNOWDEN 309-635-0777 (C) psnowden23@yahoo.com Peoria PD TERRY L. PYATT 309-697-9325 (H) Rock Island FD NICK THOMPSON 309-314-6276 (C) nick3146276@yahoo.com Urbana FD JAMES G. KINGSTON 217-485-5102 (H)

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Indiana Anderson FD & PD MATTHEW COLE 765-208-5179 (C) fftmc773@yahoo.com Columbus FD GARY E. BURRISS 812-371-7007 (C) 812-579-6756 (H) g.burriss@comcast.net Evansville FD & PD GREG LEHMAN 812-455-3443 (C) 812-624-0023 (H) glehman64@gmail.com Ft. Wayne FD & PD SCOTT C. HINTON 260-438-1437 (C) treasurer@iaff124.org Hammond FD JEFF HARTLERODE 219-671-2167 (C) pfia707@gmail.com Indianapolis Corrections KURT BENSHEIMER 317-999-5199 kbensheimerpfia@aol.com Indianapolis FD STEVEN M. KEMP 317-250-9933 (C) K3706@Indygov.org Indianapolis PD STEVE D. MURPHY 317-786-8198 (H) 317-696-7562 (C) pfsmurphy@gmail.com Indianapolis PD DAVID V. ROTH 317-490-9008 (C) 2340@earthlink.net

Des Moines FD JOE GIUDICESSI 515-288-0811 (H) 515-250-2218 (C) jdgiudicessi@msn.com Des Moines FD DEAN RODRIGUEZ 515-282-6266 (H) 515-669-7848 (C) dmrod1223@gmail.com Des Moines PD RAYMOND A. GALLARDO 515-205-2414 (C) ray.gallardo13@gmail.com Polk County FD & PD DAN LAMB 515-967-2469 (H) 515-779-3887 (C) dmfd273@msn.com W. Des Moines FD G. DOUGLAS REX 515-222-3423 (B) 515-991-3684 (C) doug@rex-com.net

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

Kentucky Ashland FD & PD KELLY GRIFFITH 606-923-4843 (C) jharlerode@gmail.com

Louisiana

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

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

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

Ingham County Sheriff HARVEY J. CLARK 517-285-5075 (C) hclark2935@gmail.com

Shreveport FD & PD, Caddo Parish Sheriff MADYLINE WALKER 318-489-7536 (C) 318-965-1066 (H) 318-673-7300 (W) mnmccalister@yahoo.com Slidell PD DAVID L. LENTZ 985-639-1723 (H) aquarium4578@bellsouth.net

Maryland Anne Arundel Co. PD/FD/Sheriff ZACHARY KOSHLAP 201-450-1183 (C) zkoshlap@gmail.com Baltimore PD RHONDA BENAVIDES 443-896-4277 (C) rleach7905@aol.com Calvert County PD TIM PALCHAK 202-468-6042 (C) timpalchak@gmail.com Charles County FD, PD & Sheriff JOSEPH PIAZZA 301-751-5514 (C) pfia276@comcast.net Montgomery County PD CARLO CORVOISIER 301-580-2595 (C) Corvoisier12@verizon.net

Kokomo FD & PD MATTHEW COLE 765-208-5179 (C) fftmc773@yahoo.com

Alexandria PD & Probation Parol COLE GRALAPP 318-487-5301 (B) 318-623-9458 (C) cgralapp001@gmail.com

Muncie FD & PD MATTHEW COLE 765-208-5179 (C) fftmc773@yahoo.com

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

Prince George’s County PD HIRAM ROSARIO 301-910-7018 (C) clemente1972@aol.com

Richmond FD BRIAN BENEDICT 765-277-2770 (C) bbpfia@yahoo.com

Iberville Parish PD FD- Sherrif and Corrections BRIAN J. DAIGLE 225-324-9652 (C) brian2432@aol.com

Prince George’s County Sheriff SEAN M. BABCOCK 202-321-2176 (C) smbc78@gmail.com

South Bend FD & PD JAMES T. BRIEN (BREEN) 574-340-4677 (C) 574-233-9554 (H) captaintruck@yahoo.com Terre Haute FD ROBERT L. KIEFNER 812-249-2551 (C) RKiefner@ma.rr.com

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

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Jefferson Parish Sheriff KIM LENTZ 985-774-4414 (C) 985-639-1723 (H) lentz1848@bellsouth.net Lake Charles FD & PD MACK KENNEDY 337-855-3714 (H) New Orleans & Slidell FD ALAN MELANCON 504-905-3185 (C) 985-690-1441 (H) wizmelancon@charter.net New Orleans & Kenner FD PAUL J. MELANCON 504-524-3878 (H) 504-430-1962 (C)

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Prince George’s County FD CHRIS CUNNINGHAM 410-739-7191 (C) cunninghamsvcs@gmail.com

Massachusetts Hampden County Sheriff WILLIAM GRIFFITH 413-562-0493 (H) 413-626-4709 (C) bbgriffith@verizon.net Hampden County Sheriff ADAM APPLE 413-237-3233 (H) Wayland FD DANIEL BUENTELLO 508-922-2247 (C) danfd50@yahoo.com

Lansing FD ERIC WEBER 517-272-2991 (H) 517-749-5451 (C) eweber421@yahoo.com Oakland Cty. PD & Sheriff ROBERT NEGRI 810-240-1632 (C) 810-239-4597 (H) rnegri273@yahoo.com Oakland Cty./Macomb FD MELISSA A. MEDICI 586-855-7136 (C) jmmedici@comcast.net South Central PD TONY WELDY 810-614-5194 (C) bluebull297@gmail.com Washtenaw Co. FD NATHAN DARLING 317-201-4316 (H) ndarling198@gmail.com Wayne Cty. PDs & Sheriff MICHAEL L. DUFFEY 727-648-9051 (H) sgtduffey@aol.com

Missouri Kansas City FD & Surrounding Metro Areas DONNIE SHOOK 816-315-9943 (C) pfiashook@gmail.com Kansas City PD MICHAEL SATTER 816-665-5222 (C) msatter.pfia@outlook.com St. Louis FD BRYAN A. RADLEY 314-724-3005 (C) bryan.radley@yahoo.com St. Louis PD JOSEPH MADER 314-808-7531 (H) jbmader@aol.com

Nebraska Lincoln FD & PD BRIAN S. GILES 402-202-9311 (C) bgiles23@gmail.com Omaha FD JAMES E. CLINES 402-553-2634 (B) 402-968-1053 (C) jclines@cox.net

Michigan

Omaha PD MARK T. SCHENKELBERG 402-932-8787 (H) m.mschenkelberg@cox.net

Flint PD MICHAEL P. SULLIVAN 810-232-3381 (C) 810-237-6888 ext. 4479 (B)

Omaha & LaVista PD JEFF WARNOCK 402-312-3211 junebug1568@gmail.com

New Jersey Atlantic City FD WILLIAM J. SCULLY 609-653-0337 (H) peakey1@aol.com Atlantic City PD JOSEPH A. KELLY 609-214-7161 (C) ffgjkelly@gmail.com Bayonne FD & PD STEPHANIE BURT 973-713-2199 (C) Bloomfield FD HUGH R. FLAHERTY 973-429-7940 (H) Bloomfield FD JOE CALLEROS 862-220-6964 (H) JoeCalleros@yahoo.com Brick Township PD WILLIAM J. RUOCCO 732-262-1100 (B) 732-575-5116 (C) wruo125@aol.com Camden County PD & FD Cherry Hill FD ED MICUA 609-315-0609 (C) 856-428-3252 (H) emicuapfia@verizon.net East Orange FD & PD COREY BASKERVILLE 973-518-7445 (H) cbask405@aol.com East Orange FD CHARLES SALLEY 908-392-0006 (C) schas1260@aol.com Elizabeth PD ANTHONY “FOGE” FAZIO 908-377-2052 (C) foge69@aol.com Gloucester County FD & PD EDWARD VINCENT 856-471-3403 (C) edvincentpfia@gmail.com Hackensack FD THOMAS J. FREEMAN 201-843-6183 (H) Hackensack FD JUSTIN J. DEREVYANIK 201-394-6860 (C) HFD126@aol.com Haledon PD CHRIS LEMAY 862-505-0730 (C) lemay1469@msn.com Hoboken FD BRIAN J. GREENE 201-933-9206 (H) przygreene@hotmail.com Hunterdon County Correx.

EDWIN VAZQUEZ 973-610-8180 (C) thunderbolt516@aol.com Jersey City FD ROBERT PILGER 201-638-5297 (H) rpilg@aol.com

Jersey City PD VINCENT COOK 973-476-2199 (C) vjc2598@msn.com

South Bergen FD EDWARD J. TANDERIS 973-472-8999 (H) WSET1@aol.com

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

Sussex County FD & PD KENNETH KUZICKI 973-222-2198 (C) kuzicki.pfia@yahoo.com

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

Trenton Corrections RICHARD J. WILLIAMSON 908-420-8014 rwillpfia@yahoo.com

Mercer County GREGORY A. SWANSON 609-352-9931 (C) njpfia@gmail.com Monmouth County FD & PD JAMES P. FAY 732-489-0744 (C) gldstr37@optonline.net Morris County FD & PD CHAD DiGIORGIO 201-206-5183 (C) chadckfd@verizon.net Newark FD EDWARD J. GRIFFITH, III 732-674-3143 (C) ejg3@comcast.net Newark PD & Essex County Sheriff ALEX MARTINEZ 973-390-1918 (C) 973-398-7666 (H) alnpd@mac.com North Hudson FD JOSEPH D. McLEAN 201-725-6513 (C) joemclean74@verizon.net Nutley FD & PD JOHN HUND 201-615-5831 (C) Hund@optonline.net Ocean County FD, PD & Sheriff HARRY ROON 609-709-6314 (C) hgroon@comcast.net Ocean County PD KEVIN C. LYONS 609-597-7820 (H) 609-548-2930 (C) klyons286@comcast.net Passaic FD & PD JASON AYALA 973-249-7976 (H) samjay134@gmail.com Passaic County Sheriff THOMAS M. PANZARINO 973-296-8006 (C) 973-225-3689 (B) bkckgangarino@optonline.net

Trenton FD GREGORY A. SWANSON 609-352-9931 (C) njpfia@gmail.com Trenton PD KENNETH S. LUGO 609-977-8777 (C) KenLugo@hotmail.com Union City PD DOMINICK DePINTO 201-401-4351 (C) dominick226@comcast.net Wayne FD & PD SCOTT RAPPAPORT 973-632-2885 (C) srappaport@me.com

Monroe County Sheriff ALFRED N. DeROSA 585-208-3902 (C) 585-753-4021 (B) aderosa58@gmail.com

Canton FD Massillon FD & PD MARC R. JACKSON 330-491-1073 (H) CFD110@aol.com

Youngstown FD SHAWN MURRAY 330-518-2966 (C) 330-793-7363 (H) mur511@sbcglobal.net

Niagara County Sherrif KEVIN MACK 716-573-4115 (C) kdmotors1@verizon.net

Cincinnati PD GREG TOYEAS 513-738-4141 (H) 513-484-2459 (C) gregtoyeas@yahoo.com

Youngstown PD & FD CHARLES GUZZY 330-707-2171 (H) 330-743-9380 (B)

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

Tulsa FD STEVEN DANIELS 918-691-0719 (C) sdaniels24@yahoo.com

Niagara Falls PD­ BRYAN DALPORTO 716-628-3221 (C) bdalporto@msn.com Niagara Falls PD­ LOUIS V. TERRITO 716-523-0786 (C) LT357@roadrunner.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

New Mexico

Rochester FD & PD JONATHAN YOUNG 585-310-2259 (C) PFIA@mac.com

Bernalillo Co FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections KYLE ALTHERR 505-350-3055 (H) kylealtherr@gmail.com

Schenectady FD RON BAIER 518-527-5107 (C) 518-864-7482 (H) Ltreb4@aol.com

New York Albion Corrections THOMAS SUTTON 716- 471-9326 (C) co11to7@aol.com

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

Albany County Sheriff CHRISTOPHER J. PARKER 518-378-2283 (C) parkerc24@yahoo.com

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

Albany FD EDWARD VERHOFF 518-378-1488 (C) everhoff@hotmail.com

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

Binghamton FD JOHN M. SULLIVAN 607-771-6318 (H)

Utica FD PETER A. CARUSO 315-725-5712 (C) pfiapete@yahoo.com

Binghamton FD WILLIAM H. NEWLAND 607-724-5351 (H) Buffalo FD JOHN E. MURPHY 716-553-7611 (C) 716-876-1633 (F) jmurphy737@roadrunner.com

Paterson PD FRANK DAUNNO 973-330-2968 (C) jrdaun@aol.com

Buffalo PD JOHN A. PETRICCA 716-380-2057 (C) 716-649-3441 (H) jpd441@verizon.net

Paterson FD JOHN A. MAURO, JR. 973-865-9577 (C) AJM1524@gmail.com

Buffalo PD SALVATORE A. VALVO 716-651-9904 (H) salvatorvalvo@roadrunner.com

Brick TWP PD WILLIAM RUOCCO 732-458-1531 (H) 732-575-5116 (C) wruo125@aol.com

Cattaraugus County Sheriff NATHAN A. ROOT 716-938-2334 (B) 716-498-3252 (C) naroot@cattco.org

Utica PD PETER A. CARUSO III 315-269-4886 (C) paac3@yahoo.com Wende State Corrections ANGEL L. MENDEZ 716-818-3797 (C) lou811@netzero.net

Ohio Akron PD DON G. TREJBAL 330-352-4502 (C) APD506@aol.com Akron FD GREG GEARHART 330-351-2673 (C) gearhartpfia@gmail.com

Cleveland FD VINCE VIANCOURT 440-835-5647 (B) 216-534-6927 (C) benefits.consulting@hotmail.com Cleveland PD DAN VIANCOURT 216-990-2882 (C) dsv.pfia@gmail.com Columbus FD WAYNE REDMON 614-496-2211 (C) 614-833-1812 (H) wredmon@insight.rr.com

Oklahoma

Tulsa FD KENNY GUNN 918-231-6805 (B) gunnkl@msn.com

Pennsylvania Alleghney County PD LEO JOHE 412-973-2259 (H) pfiapgh@gmail.com Erie PD GREGORY L. BANEY JR. 814-440-2694 (C) gbags44@hotmail.com

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

Erie FD & PD STEVEN McKENRICK 814-774-4159 (H) 814-746-0716 (C) stevemckenrick@roadrunner.com

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

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

Cuyahoga Falls PD JOHN J. SIM 330-310-7273 (C) 330-923-1986 (H) simjj@cityofcf.com Dayton FD BRIAN BENEDICT 765-277-2770 (C) bbpfia@yahoo.com Dayton PD HOWARD JORDAN 937-750-4886 (C) daytonhojo@aol.com Dayton Region BRADD ROEMBKE 317-498-4348 (C) pfia@gmail.com Licking County FD & PD JOHN CAPRETTA 614-554-6688 (C) jcapretta@aol.co25 Loveland/Symmes FD OTTO HUBER 513-583-3001 (B) Marietta FD JOE A. MATTHEWS 740-373-3053 (H) mayorjoe@suddenlink.net Marion FD & PD MICHAEL M. RADCLIFF 740-386-2582 (B) mandjradcliff@roadrunner.com Toledo FD TIM BOHLAND 419-874-3771 (H) 419-376-4543 (C)

Lehigh Valley FD/PD/Sheriff CRAIG McGINNIS 484-223-9245 (C) cbmacg@hotmail.com McKeesport FD & PD JEFFREY D. TOMOVCSIK 412-523-3903 (C) 412-675-5021 (B) JTomo170@comcast.net Penn. Law Enforcement JONATHON RUSH 412-952-5615 (C) jrushpfia@hotmail.com Philadelphia FD LOU LUPO 267-847-9681 (C) 215-423-1362 (H) loulupo@aol.com Philadelphia FD TIMOTHY G. McSHEA 215-518-9683 (C) tbonemick@comcast.net Pittsburgh FD DONALD DORSEY 412-680-9351 (P) Pittsburgh FD THOMAS HERAK 412-761-6281 (H) Pittsburgh FD JEFFREY E. LAW 412-578-0293 (H) 412-418-5199 (C) law735i@gmail.com Pittsburgh PD CARL R. MOROSETTI, JR. 412-600-2806 (C) carl3393@verizon.net

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Scranton FD & PD, & Waymart Corrections ANDY POLANSKY 570-961-9024 (H) 570-878-1248 (C) andy.polansky@verizon.net York County and Dauphin County FD & PD CHAD DEARDORFF 717-747-6358 (C) yfdbadge47@comcast.net

Rhode Island Johnston PD SETH D. CROSBY 401-641-1575 (C) scros788@gmail.com Pawtucket FD RAYMOND J. MASSE 401-639-0164 (H) pfia1261@gmail.com E Providence FD & Providence FD ANTHONY LANCELLOTTI 401-569-3551(C) 401-946-6939 (H) iggylance29@cox.net Providence PD SCOTT ZAMBARANO 401-265-1657 (C) zambarano1075@yahoo.com

South Carolina North Myrtle Beach FD & PD RICHARD BUDDELMEYER 843-249-5334 (B/F) pfia1913@sc.rr.com

Texas Angelina County Sheriff GREGORY DAWSON 409-489-8749 (C) dawsongreg@sbcglobal.net Beaumont PD FD TARAH KEY 409-790-3663 (C) tarahm55@yahoo.com Beaumont PD FD DAWN A. WILLIAMSON 409-728-3174 (C) wmsonda@aol.com Jasper County Shrf/Corr.

TERRY LEE 409-420-0662 (H) 409-383-7580 (C) tel87@yahoo.com Amarillo FD& PD JOE C. PONDER 806-584-0953 (C) joeponder2012@yahoo.com Bee County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections RICHARD L. WEBB 361-319-3758 (C) urout_78102@yahoo.com Brazas County Sheriff DAVID C. STEWART 936-662-7962 (C) Brazoria County FD, PD, Sherrif & Corrections VICKE MOSSBARGER 979-864-0286 (C) pfia.texas@gmail.com

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Brazoria County FD, PD, Sherrif & Corrections WILL MOSSBARGER 979-864-9126 (C) wm635@aol.com College Station FD & PD JIMMY O. YOW 832-595-7575 (C) 979-828-3055 (H) jyow26@gmail.com Denton County Sheriff LES WOODS 817-675-6151 (C) lwpfia@yahoo.com El Paso Sheriff LUIS TREVINO 915-740-4744 (H) ltrevino@epcounty.com Falls Cty. FD, PD, Sheriff DARRELL ALLEN 254-229-2951 (H) d_insuranceman@yahoo.com Fort Bend Sheriff CHERYL L. HILLEGEIST 713-480-6033 (C) chill77040@yahoo.com Galveston Sheriff & Corrections CECILIA FIELDS 409-370-7322 (C) niecies@swbell.net Garland FD JEFF TOKAR 972-781-7111 (B) Gatesville Corrections CAROLYN L. IRISH 254-223-3449 (H) Gurney Unit Corrections CINDY ARNOLD 903-724-9007 (C) cindyarnold18@yahoo.com Houston FD LAURA ARCHIBALD 281-802-1954 (C) laurapfia4u@gmail.com Jasper FD & PD STANLEY D. CHRISTOPHER 409-381-0350 (H) chiefjpd@hotmail.com Jefferson County Corrections DAWN A. WILLIAMSON 409-728-3174 (C) wmsonda@aol.com Jefferson County Sheriff ROBERT ADAMS 409-722-1033 (B) bobbyadams288@hotmail.com Lubbock FD RICK MURPHY 806-891-4370 (C) lubfire@aol.com McAllen FD & PD AMADO CANO, JR. 956-867-4257 (H) McAllen PD ROLANDO CASTILLO 956-655-8476 (H) r.c.21@hotmail.com McLennan Cty. PD & Sheriff KATHY MEALS 254-722-1711 (C) mealsk16@msn.com

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

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

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

West Virginia

Pasadena PD & FD JOHN NOEL 832-788-4414 (C) jnvnoel@yahoo.com

Wisconsin

Port Arthur FD STEPHEN L. CURRAN 409-656-2828 (C) scurran@ci.port-neches.tx.us Port Arthur FD & PD BRIAN K. SIMMONS 409-460-0039 (C) firebksman@yahoo.com Pinehurst FD & PD KIESHA LUNA 409-330-0013 (C) kieshaluna@yahoo.com San Antonio FD JOE VALADEZ 210-656-9046 (H) 210-693-4344 (F) valadezjp@aol.com San Antonio FD RUBEN CEVALLOS 210-861-4578 (C) ruben.cevallos@gmail.com Tarrant County Sheriff & surrounding Metroplex area TANYA YOUNG 817-988-9704 (C) 817-292-5388 (F) tanyayoung7800@sbcglobal.net Tyler County PD ELBERT SHEFFIELD 409-377-1315 (H) 409-283-5262 (C) bubbasheffield1968@gmail.com Walker County FD & PD TARA M. BURNETT 936-668-9193 (C) burnett.t2013@yahoo.com Walker County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections CATHY STOKES 936-661-0929 (C) 936-594-6072 (H) Webb County Sheriff JOEY MEDELLIN 956-652-8640 (C) joeymedellin4130@gmail.com jmedellin@webbcountytx.gov Williamson Co. FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections LANG SPENCER 512-490-7288 (B) 512-940-6085 (C) pfia@yahoo.com

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

Huntington FD & PD RANDY D. ELLIS 740-886-5388 (H) 304-633-4975 (C) Milwaukee PD MIKE CRIVELLO 414-412-0746 (C) crivello@milwaukeepoliceassoc.com

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

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ur 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 (1-800-THE-LOST) 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

Natalia Wharton Sex: Female Race: Biracial Birth: 7/25/1998 Age Now: 17

Height: 5’03” Weight: 115 Eyes: Green Hair: Brown

Missing: July 31, 2014 Las Vegas, NV

Felicia Davis Sex: Female Race: White Birth: 3/24/1998 Age Now: 17

Height: 5’02” Weight: 120 Eyes: Hazel Hair: Brown

Missing: October 30, 2014 Godwin, NC

Michael Gaye Sex: Male Race: Black Birth: 10/30/1995 Age Now: 19

Height: 5’08” Weight: 145 Eyes: Brown Hair: Black

Missing: September 2, 2014 Arlington, VA

Deva Rechlin Sex: Female Race: White Birth: 2/21/1998 Age Now: 17

Height: 5’06” Weight: 225 Eyes: Blue Hair: Blonde

Missing: October 6, 2014 Ellenwood, GA

Megan Nichols Sex: Female Race: White Birth: 7/18/1998 Age Now: 17

Height: 5’06’’ Weight: 111 Eyes: Hazel Hair: Blonde

Missing: July 3, 2014 Fairfield, IL

Cindy Hidalgo Sex: Female Race: Hispanic Birth: 3/18/1999 Age Now: 16

Height: 5’06’’ Weight: 95 Eyes: Brown Hair: Brown

Missing: October 9, 2014 Beech Island, SC

DONT HESITATE CALL 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.

Fall 2015 • The PFIA Protector

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