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Summer 2025

Letter from the President Welcome to the Summer 2025 issue of The Protector!

Volume 41 Number 2 The PFIA Protector is printed quarterly by the Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association. The Executive and Editorial Offices are located at 101 E. 116th Street, Carmel, IN 46032 Local: 317-581-1913 or toll-free: 1-800-221-PFIA (7342) Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rebekah Brownson

Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John E. Murphy Senior Vice President, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Executive Secretary . . . . . Bradd Roembke Vice President, Treasurer . Eric Hofmeister

Board of Directors Mike Carrigan . . . . . . . . Littleton, Colorado Ruben Cevallos . . . . . . . San Antonio, Texas Myles Christie . . . . . . . . . Augusta, Georgia Thomas Clines . . . . . . . . . . Fishers, Indiana Tom Evans . . . . . . . . Cattaragus, New York Raymond Gallardo . . . . . . . . Ankeny, Iowa

We are excited to report we have received 239 applications for our Scholarship Program this year!

PFIA provides $600,000 of funding for 100 scholarships each year. The high school seniors who applied this year have a better than one in three chance of receiving the scholarship! The deadline to apply was May 15. The scholarship recipients will be notified later this summer. If your student did not apply this year, or if they did apply and were not awarded a scholarship, they are free to apply as a sophomore and throughout their undergraduate years. PFIA has awarded over 12 million dollars in scholarships since beginning this program in 1987.

Contact your local representative for deadlines and more information on how to apply.

Another fraternal benefit our Association provides is our Uninsurable Child Benefit. This benefit provides $10,000 of Whole Life insurance at standard rates to an eligible child, age 0-23, of a member in good standing with the Association who applies for a policy and is declined because of health reasons. All underwriting procedures will be exhausted before a policy is issued. Contact your local representative for more information.

Remember to keep us informed of any changes you would like to make in your coverage, beneficiaries or contact information. Your local representative can be found in the back of The Protector magazine.

Gerald Housel . . . . . . . . Speedway, Indiana

Finally, we would like to congratulate Vice President of Operations Jeanie Williams on her 35 years of service to our Association and we wish her a long and happy retirement!

Mark S. Kemp . . . . . New Palestine, Indiana

We hope you have a fun and safe summer!

David G. Lentz . . . . . . . . . Slidell, Louisiana

Fraternally,

Edward Griffith III . . . . . Brick, New Jersey Eric Hofmeister . . . . . . Indianapolis, Indiana

John Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carmel, Indiana Steve D. Murphy . . . . . . . Indianapolis, Indiana Bradd Roembke . . . New Palestine, Indiana Don Trejbal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Akron, Ohio Legal Counsel . . . . . . . . . . John D. Hoover E. Davis Coots Lawrence W. Schmits ­Actuary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brad Simanek Griffith, Ballard & Company

John Murphy, President Buffalo New York Fire Department, Local 282, retired

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2 ULTIMATE SACRIFICE 8 MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD 9 BACK AT THE OFFICE 10 THE BODY SHOP 12 IN THE SPIRIT OF BROTHERHOOD 16 PFIA REMEMBERS OUR FALLEN HEROES 18 CHILI & DONUTS 19 SWAP SHOP 20 HOME OFFICE/REGIONAL MANAGER DIRECTORY 21 ABM/AR DIRECTORY 25 ODDS N’ ENDS

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very day, PFIA members go about their duties despite the threat of imminent danger.

Sometimes they lose their lives so that another may live. It is with heartfelt sympathy that we list the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice this past year. These lists were compiled from the Officer Down Memorial Page http://www.odmp.org and the FEMA U.S. Fire Administration website https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/firefighter-fatalities/

FALLEN POLICE OFFICERS OF 2024 Deputy Sheriff Justin Smith

Stone County Sheriff’s Office

AR

January 2, 2024

Deputy Sheriff Eric Anthony Minix

Coweta County Sheriff’s Office

GA

January 4, 2024

Deputy Sheriff Jeremy Malone

George County Sheriff’s Office

MS

January 4, 2024

Sergeant William A. Burkel

New York City Police Department

NY

January 15, 2024

Detective Herbert Fonseca

New York City Police Department

NY

January 21, 2024

Lieutenant David J. McShane

New York State Environmental Conservation Police

NY

January 23, 2024

Trooper Joel Popp

Michigan State Police

MI

January 24, 2024

Sergeant Michael Zini Kurinzi

Elizabeth Police Department

NJ

January 27, 2024

Trooper Jimmy Cenescar

Georgia State Patrol

GA

January 28, 2024

Trooper Zachary Fink

Florida Highway Patrol

FL

February 2, 2024

Chief Deputy Sheriff Ken Prorok

Moody County Sheriff’s Office

SD

February 2, 2024

Deputy Sheriff Timothy Tavarus Rivers

Crawford County Sheriff’s Office

GA

February 6, 2024

Deputy Sheriff Christopher Johnson

Harnett County Sheriff’s Office

NC

February 6, 2024

Trooper Steven A. Tyrrell

New York State Police

NY

February 7, 2024

Deputy Sheriff Greg McCowan

Blount County Sheriff’s Office

TN

February 8, 2024

Deputy Sheriff Rondald Bates

Harris County Sheriff’s Office

TX

February 10, 2024

Patrol Officer Jonah Hernandez

Las Cruces Police Department

NM

February 11, 2024

Sergeant Nevada Krinkee

Sheridan Police Department

WY

February 13, 2024

Deputy Sheriff Robert John Leonard

Meigs County Sheriff’s Office

TN

February 15, 2024

Police Officer Paul Elmstrand

Burnsville Police Department

MN

February 18, 2024

Police Officer Matthew Henke Ruge

Burnsville Police Department

MN

February 18, 2024

Trooper First Class Chase Winston Redner

Georgia State Patrol

GA

February 20, 2024

Deputy Sheriff Charles Rivette

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office

TX

February 21, 2024

Police Officer Wisbens Antoine

Knoxville Police Department

TN

February 25, 2024

Deputy Sheriff John Randall McCrary

Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office

AL

February 28, 2024

Officer Cody Allen

Independence Police Department

MO

February 29, 2024

Trooper Christopher M. Gadd

Washington State Patrol

WA

March 2, 2024

Deputy Sheriff Bryan Brad Sweetman

Harris County Sheriff’s Office

TX

March 4, 2024

Sergeant Paul R. Hargrove

New York City Police Department

NY

March 8, 2024

Border Patrol Agent Christopher Luna

Department of Homeland Security

US

March 8, 2024

Chief of Police William Anthony Anderson, Sr.

NE Mississippi Community College Police Department

MS

March 9, 2024

Sergeant Thomas A. Sanfratello

Genesee County Sheriff’s Office

NY

March 10, 2024

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Patrolman Justin Hare

New Mexico State Police

NM

March 15, 2024

Police Officer Joseph M. Stillitano

New York City Police Department

NY

March 21, 2024

Sergeant Frank Cimmino

New York City Police Department

NY

March 23, 2024

Detective Jonathan Diller

New York City Police Department

NY

March 25, 2024

Deputy Sheriff Christina Musil

DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office

IL

March 29, 2024

Agent Eliezer Ramos-Velez

Puerto Rico Police Department

PR

March 29, 2024

Lead Police Officer Adam Buckner

Tucson Police Department

AZ

March 31, 2024

Deputy Sheriff Jermyius O’Marian-D’Nazhray Young Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office

AL

April 5, 2024

Correctional Sergeant Andrew John Faught

Illinois Department of Corrections

IL

April 8, 2024

Chief of Police Steven Allen Singer

Lake Lafayette Police Department

MO

April 8, 2024

Police Officer Alfred George Williams

New York City Police Department

NY

April 8, 2024

Lieutenant Rodney Osborne

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction

OH

April 9, 2024

Special Agent Derek Sean Baer

United States Postal Service

US

April 9, 2024

Police Officer Ross Bartlett

Ceresco Police Department

NE

April 12, 2024

Police Officer Joseph Russell McKinney

Memphis Police Department

TN

April 12, 2024

Sergeant William Marty Jackson, II

Winchester Police Department

KY

April 14, 2024

Police Officer Michael E. Jensen

Syracuse Police Department

NY

April 14, 2024

Lieutenant Michael Hoosock

Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office

NY

April 14, 2024

Deputy Sheriff Fred Fislar

Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office

IN

April 16, 2024

Police Officer John Kilpatrick

New York City Police Department

NY

April 16, 2024

Investigator Brian Herbert

Osage Nation Police Department

TR

April 17, 2024

Deputy Sheriff Alfredo Freddy Flores

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

CA

April 20, 2024

Police Officer Jordan Wingate

Oakland Police Department

CA

April 20, 2024

Deputy Sheriff Tobin Bolter

Ada County Sheriff’s Office

ID

April 21, 2024

Police Officer Luis M. Huesca

Chicago Police Department

IL

April 21, 2024

Investigator John Hampton Coddou, III

Harris County Sheriff’s Office

TX

April 23, 2024

Police Officer Kyle Hicks

Corpus Christi Police Department

TX

April 24, 2024

Sergeant Ian Taylor

Billerica Police Department

MA

April 26, 2024

Captain John M. Collins

Port Authority of NY and NJ Police Department

NY

April 26, 2024

Police Officer Russell Croxton

Dubach Police Department

LA

April 27, 2024

Master-at-Arms Lyndon Joel Cosgriff-Flax

United States Navy Security Forces

US

April 28, 2024

Police Officer Joshua Eyer

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

NC

April 29, 2024

Investigator Samuel Poloche

North Carolina Department of Adult Correction

NC

April 29, 2024

Investigator William Alden Elliott

North Carolina Department of Adult Correction

NC

April 29, 2024

Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas M. Weeks

Department of Justice

US

April 29, 2024

Assistant Chief Kevin Linn Palmer

North Richland Hills Police Department

TX

May 1, 2024

Trooper II Marcellus E. Bethea

New Jersey State Police

NJ

May 5, 2024

Sergeant William E. McLean, III

Town of Newburgh Police Department

NY

May 5, 2024

Sergeant Bill Hooser

Santaquin Police Department

UT

May 5, 2024

Staff Sergeant Benedicto Albizu, Jr.

New York State Police

NY

May 9, 2024

Chief Gerald Nelson

New York City Police Department

NY

May 10, 2024

Police Officer Jacob Derbin

Euclid Police Department

OH

May 11, 2024

Police Officer Anthony J. Mezzacappa, Jr.

Port Authority of NY and NJ Police Department

NY

May 14, 2024

Officer John Dale Leatham

Department of Homeland Security

US

May 17, 2024

Border Patrol Agent Jesus Anaya

Department of Homeland Security

US

May 23, 2024

Corporal Pricilla Soell Pierson

Ponchatoula Police Department

LA

May 28, 2024

Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier

Connecticut State Police

CT

May 30, 2024

Police Officer Jamal Mitchell

Minneapolis Police Department

MN

May 30, 2024

Agent Davis Geovanni Martinez

MD Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services MD

May 31, 2024

Police Officer Joshua Briese

Gila River Police Department

TR

June 1, 2024

Senior Police Officer Vicente Ortiz, Jr.

Corpus Christi Police Department

TX

June 1, 2024

Sergeant Brenda J. Lowery

Cecil County Sheriff’s Office

MD

June 4, 2024

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FALLEN POLICE OFFICERS OF 2024 Constable Philip John Michael

Pennsylvania State Constable

PA

Sergeant Floyd H. Miles, Jr.

Charles City County Sheriff’s Office

VA

June 9, 2024

Detective Ryan So

Scottsdale Police Department

AZ

June 13, 2024

Deputy Sheriff Bradley J. Reckling

Oakland County Sheriff’s Office

MI

June 22, 2024

Agent Luis Algarin De Jesús

Puerto Rico Police Department

PR

June 24, 2024

Youth Counselor Corey Proulx

Wisconsin Department of Corrections

WI

June 25, 2024

Deputy Sheriff William Butler, Jr.

Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office

MI

June 27, 2024

Chief of Patrol Kevin Canavan

Nassau County Police Department

NY

June 30, 2024

Police Officer Jamieson Ritter

Cleveland Division of Police

OH

July 4, 2024

Probationary Police Officer Edgar Ordonez

New York City Police Department

NY

July 10, 2024

Police Officer Matthew Bowen

Vacaville Police Department

CA

July 11, 2024

Deputy Sheriff Fernando Esqueda

Harris County Sheriff’s Office

TX

July 11, 2024

Corporal Robert William Sumner

Oklahoma Department of Corrections

OK

July 14, 2024

Corporal Mohamed Said

Melvindale Police Department

MI

July 21, 2024

Correctional Officer Hunter Scott Miller

Kentucky Department of Corrections

KY

July 25, 2024

Senior Corporal Segus R. Jolivette

Lafayette Police Department

LA

July 25, 2024

Detective Kenneth B. Campbell

New York City Police Department

NY

July 25, 2024

Deputy Sheriff Rafael Wordlaw

Cook County Sheriff’s Office

IL

July 30, 2024

Police Officer Demetrice Lavelle Johnson

Memphis Police Department

TN

August 2, 2024

Master Deputy Sheriff Bradley Michael Link

Lake County Sheriff’s Office

FL

August 3, 2024

Patrolman Troy Floyd

Summit Police Department

MS

August 8, 2024

Supervisory C.S. Specialist Marc Alan Fischer

Department of Justice

US

August 9, 2024

Deputy Sheriff Hunter Reedy

Smyth County Sheriff’s Office

VA

August 9, 2024

Sergeant Billy Randolph

Fort Worth Police Department

TX

August 12, 2024

Deputy Sheriff Brandon Tyler Cunningham

Paulding County Sheriff’s Office

GA

August 17, 2024

Patrolman James Crowley

Chicago Police Department

IL

August 22, 2024

Trooper Steven P. Bilodeau

New York State Police

NY

August 22, 2024

Investigator Taylor Jaimeson Bristow

Carroll County Sheriff’s Office

GA

August 23, 2024

Police Officer Austin Machitar

San Diego Police Department

CA

August 26, 2024

Investigator Wayne Ellis David

Metropolitan Police Department

DC

August 28, 2024

Police Officer Darron Lee Burks

Dallas Police Department

TX

August 29, 2024

Officer Phylicia Carson

Osage Beach Police Department

MO

August 31, 2024

Constable Shane R. Eyre

Vienna Town Constable’s Office

NY

September 1, 2024

Corporal Raymond Kuuchi

Department of Veterans Affairs Police Services

US

September 2, 2024

Officer First Class Mark Reynolds

South Carolina State Transport Police

SC

September 4, 2024

Police Officer Zane Tristan Coolidge

Phoenix Police Department

AZ

September 6, 2024

Police Officer Jeremy Boykins

West Palm Beach Police Department

FL

September 10, 2024

Police Officer Jaime Junior Roman

Philadelphia Police Department

PA

September 10, 2024

Corporal Brandon Schreiber

Newton County Sheriff’s Department

IN

September 11, 2024

Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia

Massachusetts State Police

MA

September 13, 2024

Motor Carrier Officer Daniel Kerstetter

Michigan State Police

MI

September 15, 2024

Deputy Sheriff Joshua C. Phipps

Russell County Sheriff’s Office

KY

September 16, 2024

Police Officer David Lee

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

MO

September 22, 2024

Trooper Kevin Alexis Ramirez-Vasquez

Texas Department of Public Safety

TX

September 24, 2024

Deputy Sheriff Cailee Campbell

Oswego County Sheriff’s Office

NY

September 25, 2024

Patrol Officer Dale Coski

Denver Police Department

CO

September 26, 2024

Major Michelle Lynn Quintero

Madison County Sheriff’s Office

NC

September 27, 2024

Court Officer Charles James Lau

Macon County Sheriff’s Office

NC

September 28, 2024

Deputy Constable Ruben Garcia

Cameron County Constable’s Office

TX

September 30, 2024

Detective Clarence E. Word, III

New York City Police Department

NY

October 1, 2024

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Deputy Sheriff Lex Allen Love

Wise County Sheriff’s Office

TX

October 2, 2024

Park Ranger Kevin Melvin Grossheim

Department of the Interior

US

October 6, 2024

Deputy Sheriff Timothy Wayne Stanley Johns

Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office

AL

October 8, 2024

Detective Maurice Mo Joseph

Norfolk Police Department

VA

October 9, 2024

Corrections Officer Bradford D. McNew

Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office

FL

October 12, 2024

Trooper Corey S. Thompsen

Illinois State Police

IL

October 18, 2024

Assistant Special Agent in Charge Joseph Love

Department of Homeland Security

US

October 19, 2024

Senior Investigator John L. Carey

New York State Police

NY

October 24, 2024

Police Officer Enrique Martinez

Chicago Police Department

IL

November 4, 2024

Police Officer Evan Dunn

Golden Police Department

CO

November 6, 2024

Chief Deputy Burl Wesley Everman

Bath County Sheriff’s Office

KY

November 9, 2024

Deputy Sheriff Ralph Butch Waller, Jr.

Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office

FL

November 21, 2024

Corporal Luis Paez

Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office

FL

November 21, 2024

Deputy Constable Katherine Hutson

Harris County Constable’s Office

TX

November 22, 2024

Senior Officer Specialist Louis Pepe

Department of Justice

US

November 24, 2024

Deputy Sheriff Ignacio Dan Diaz

Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office

FL

November 25, 2024

Police Officer Cooper Dawson

Greenville Police Department

TX

November 26, 2024

Police Officer Jesse Branch

Red Lake Nation Police Department

TR

November 27, 2024

Police Officer Philip J. Schifini

Nassau County Police Department

NY

November 27, 2024

Detective Allan Reddins

Oak Park Police Department

IL

November 29, 2024

Police Officer Jacob Candanoza

Terrell Police Department

TX

December 8, 2024

Police Officer II Colton Dale Pulsipher

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

NV

December 12, 2024

Sergeant Rick Finley

McNairy County Sheriff’s Office

TN

December 14, 2024

Sergeant Elio Diaz

Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office

FL

December 15, 2024

Air Interdiction Agent Jeffrey Kanas

Department of Homeland Security

US

December 16, 2024

Detention Officer Isaiah Patrick Bias

Ellis County Sheriff’s Office

TX

December 16, 2024

Corporal Dennis Francis Kelly

Delaware State Police

DE

December 21, 2024

Trooper Clay M. Carns

Illinois State Police

IL

December 23, 2024

Police Officer Michael Horan

Greensboro Police Department

NC

December 23, 2024

Correction Officer Andrew Lansing

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction

OH

December 25, 2024

Major Jeffrey A. Burke

New Jersey State Police

NJ

December 31, 2024

K9 Nyx

Rockford Police Department

IL

January 28, 2024

K9 Maze

West Virginia Division of Natural Resources

WV

February 1, 2024

K9 Leo

Marion County Sheriff’s Office

FL

February 20, 2024

K9 Luca

DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office

MS

February 21, 2024

K9 Raiden

Tomah Police Department

WI

March 4, 2024

K9 Rivan

Virginia Department of Corrections

VA

April 2, 2024

K9 Dax

Lake County Sheriff’s Office

IL

April 12, 2024

K9 Max

Regional Transportation District Transit Police Department

CO

May 8, 2024

K9 Coba

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division

SC

June 11, 2024

K9 Horus

Savannah Police Department

MO

June 20, 2024

K9 Wick

Richland County Sheriff’s Department

SC

June 20, 2024

K9 Archer

Madison County Sheriff’s Office

FL

July 5, 2024

K9 Vader

Arnold Police Department

MO

August 1, 2024

K9 Odin

Alton Police Department

IL

August 22, 2024

K9 Dolar

Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office

OK

September 19, 2024

K9 Mikka

Lee County Sheriff’s Office

SC

September 20, 2024

K9 Riddick

Nampa Police Department

ID

September 21, 2024

K9 Kodak

Richland County Sheriff’s Department

SC

October 10, 2024

K9 Draco

Mount Airy Police Department

NC

October 16, 2024

K9 Titan

Coweta County Sheriff’s Office

GA

November 13, 2024

K9 Bumi

Richland County Sheriff’s Department

SC

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FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS OF 2024 Firefighter Robert Boire

Cumberland Head Volunteer Fire Department

NY

January 3, 2024

Engineer Ryan Pleasants

Walla Walla Fire Department

WA

January 7, 2024

Firefighter Daniel DeWolf

Fairville Volunteer Fire Department

NY

January 21, 2024

Firefighter/EMT Robert Lewis Jr.

Vonore Fire Department

TN

January 25, 2024

Firefighter Marques Hudson

Plainfield Fire Department

NJ

January 26, 2024

Firefighter Roderick MacLeod

New Hackensack Fire District

NY

January 28, 2024

Captain William Baumgartner

Lawrence Mill Volunteer Fire Department

AL

February 5, 2024

Firefighter/Paramedic Chris Nelson

Selma Fire Department

CA

February 8, 2024

Firefighter Trevor Brown

Sterling Volunteer Fire Company

VA

February 16, 2024

Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth

Burnsville Fire Department

MN

February 18, 2024

Battalion Chief John Garrow

Philadelphia Fire Department

PA

February 19, 2024

Assistant Chief Thomas Lee

Kill Devil Hills Fire Department

NC

February 19, 2024

Safety Officer Louis Dunston

Youngsville Fire Department

NC

February 20, 2024

Captain Brad Sherwood

Cedar Falls Fire Rescue

IA

February 23, 2024

Chief Zebulin Smith

Fritch Volunteer Fire Department

TX

March 5, 2024

Captain Roy Whitt

Route 504 Volunteer Fire Department

KY

March 12, 2024

Deputy Chief Craig Konkle

South Bound Brook Fire Department

NJ

March 23, 2024

Captain Ronnie Metcalf

Lexington Fire Department

NC

March 29, 2024

Firefighter James Ward Jr.

Virginia Department of Forestry

VA

March 30, 2024

Firefighter Michael Vinson

Clinton Fire Department

SC

March 31, 2024

Safety Officer John Bunardzya

Rostraver Central Volunteer Fire Department

PA

April 7, 2024

Sargent Richard Givan

Ekron Fire Department

KY

April 8, 2024

Firefighter Cristian Medrano

Aurora Fire Department

IL

April 12, 2024

Engineer Heath O’Shea

Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department

FL

April 13, 2024

Firefighter John Raisler

Montana State (DNRC)

MT

April 16, 2024

Chief Leland Alexander

Milledgeville Volunteer Fire Department

TN

April 27, 2024

Captain Derrick Nester

Wyomissing Fire Department

PA

May 6, 2024

Firefighter Daniel Stack

Highland Volunteer Fire Department

PA

May 10, 2024

Firefighter Kenneth Caldwell

LaCrosse Volunteer Fire Department

IN

June 6, 2024

Chief Benny Filiaggi

Montgomery Fire Department

WV

June 14, 2024

Firefighter Andrew Pontious

Los Angeles County Fire Department

CA

June 14, 2024

Captain Charles Parker

Chittenden Volunteer Fire Department

VT

July 8, 2024

Assistant Chief Matthew Tobben

Boone County Fire Protection District

MO

July 8, 2024

Captain James Cova

Affton Fire Protection District

MO

July 9, 2024

Wildland Firefighter Daniel Foley

U.S. F.S. Fremont-Winema National Forest

OR

July 9, 2024

Pilot Juliana Turchetti

Dauntless Air

MN

July 10, 2024

Air Tanker Pilot James Maxwell

Aerial Timber Applicator

ND

July 25, 2024

Firefighter Ty Voth

Wichita Fire Department

KS

August 1, 2024

Firefighter Rodrick Lambert

Wayne Township Fire Department

IN

August 10, 2024

Supervising Fire Marshal George Snyder Jr.

Fire Department of New York

NY

August 10, 2024

Firefighter Thomas Berry III

Georgetown Fire Company Inc.

DE

August 13, 2024

Firefighter Matthew Forand

New Bedford Fire Department

MA

August 15, 2024

Fire Police Officer Brian Peek

Goldsboro Fire Company

PA

August 16, 2024

Firefighter Recruit William Treatch

Rural Metro Fire Department

AZ

August 23, 2024

Assistant Chief Nicholas Morosco

Yorkville Fire Department

NY

August 27, 2024

Battalion Chief Christopher Eddy

Greene County Fire Rescue

GA

September 4, 2024

Firefighter Darrell Helton

Belfry Volunteer Fire Department

KY

September 4, 2024

Firefighter Jason Gould

Brockton Fire Department

MA

September 8, 2024

Captain Thomas Patterson

Louisburg Fire Department

NC

September 12, 2024

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Firefighter/Paramedic Kyle Brinker

Kansas City Fire Department

MO

September 17, 2024

Fire Engineer Timothy Hall

West Sacramento Fire Department

CA

September 23, 2024

Probationary Firefighter Landon Bodie

Saluda County Fire Service

SC

September 27, 2024

Assistant Chief Leon Davis

Blackshear Fire Department

GA

September 27, 2024

Battalion Chief Tony Garrison

Fairview Volunteer Fire Department Inc.

NC

September 27, 2024

Chief Chad Satcher

Saluda County Fire Service

SC

September 27, 2024

Lieutenant Charles Freeman II

Montgomery Co. FD Emergency Services

TX

September 29, 2024

Assistant Chief Scott Glass

Perryton Fire and EMS

TX

October 20, 2024

Fire Captain Garret Miller

Barstow Fire Protection District

CA

October 21, 2024

Engineer Robert Sharkevich Sr.

Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department

CT

October 22, 2024

Assistant Chief Peter Blomberg

Botsford Fire Rescue

CT

October 28, 2024

Firefighter Marcelo Garcia III

Houston Fire Department

TX

November 6, 2024

Battalion Chief John Walsh

Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire

PA

November 20, 2024

3rd Assistant Chief Stephen Pavetti

Kiski Township Fire Department #1

PA

November 21, 2024

Firefighter Johnny Goines

Verona Volunteer Fire Department

NC

November 23, 2024

Captain Henry Sardina III

Hopatcong Fire Department

NJ

November 24, 2024

Chief Robert Chandler

Red Dog Mine Fire Department

AK

November 27, 2024

Firefighter Ralph Meyer

Napoleon Volunteer Fire Company

IN

December 4, 2024

Firefighter Richard Sanders

Winchester Fire Department

IN

December 12, 2024

Captain George Turley

Chattanooga Fire Department

TN

December 14, 2024

Chief Joseph Murphy

Henderson County Fire Department

TN

December 20, 2024

Firefighter Jeffrey Albanese

Brockton Fire Department

MA

December 21, 2024

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MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD

THOSE WHO PERFORM

Above and Beyond Developing a plan On April 8, 2025, E26 was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident (MVA) with a report of persons trapped. Upon arrival, E26 found a two-vehicle accident, with one vehicle overturned on the westbound sidewalk. After sizing up the scene, E26 determined that no individuals were trapped at that time.

Upon further investigation and after speaking with bystanders, it was discovered that two off-duty members of IAFF Local 73—who happened to be working the election polls at the library across the street—had immediately sprung into action and extricated the injured civilians from the severely damaged vehicle. These members crossed four lanes of relentless traffic on foot to reach the scene.

Once at the vehicles, they discovered two civilians trapped inside the overturned truck. Without hesitation, they began to develop a plan to extricate the victims from the heap of sharp, mangled metal.

Utilizing the only tools available—a rock and a pickaxe—these quick-thinking individuals managed to pry the crumpled door open to gain access to the patients. They then carefully assessed and removed the civilians from the vehicle.

PFIA Agent Jacob Newman presenting Captain David Reinecke his Meritorious Service Award.

Thanks to their swift and courageous actions, these members saved valuable time and likely prevented further injury to the victims.

Captain David Reinecke and Firefighter Matthew Zoia were off duty at the time and had no access to the tools or personal protective equipment (PPE) typically available while on duty. Nonetheless, they acted with extraordinary bravery and selflessness.

Their actions demonstrated the true spirit of valor and service. They are a shining example of what it means to be a firefighter—both on and off duty.

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PFIA Agent Jacob Newman presenting Firefighter Matthew Zoia his Meritorious Service Award.

BACK AT THE OFFICE

CONGRATULATIONS E WILLIAMS JEANI

35 Years of Remarkable Service and a Joyful Retirement!

VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS We celebrate an extraordinary milestone—35 years of unwavering dedication, leadership, and grace from our incredible Vice President of Operations.

Words cannot fully express the impact you have made over the years. Your deep knowledge, steady guidance, and kind heart have shaped the very foundation of who we are as an organization. You’ve led with passion and purpose, always putting others first—and it shows in everything you do.

You are not only a phenomenal leader but also a woman of God whose faith shines through your words, your work, and the way you uplift those around you. Your integrity and compassion inspire everyone fortunate enough to work with you—and to know you.

As you retire, we honor not only your accomplishments, but the legacy you leave behind. You’ve been more than a colleague—you’ve been an amazing friend, a mentor, and a light in so many lives. Your presence will be deeply missed, but your influence will carry on in all of us.

Congratulations on this beautiful achievement and this next chapter of rest, joy, and well-deserved celebration. You truly make PFIA the best place to work—we are better because of you.

With heartfelt gratitude and best wishes for your retirement,

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THE BODY SHOP

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis October 9, 2024 Reviewed by Howard E. LeWine, MD, Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing

What are diverticulosis and diverticulitis?

diverticulosis. The loss of blood can cause weakness and dizziness.

In diverticulosis, small pouches develop and bulge out through weak spots in the walls of the colon, typically in the part of the colon called the sigmoid colon on the left side of the abdomen. These small, balloon-like pouches are called diverticula.

Diagnosing diverticulosis and diverticulitis The condition is more prevalent as people age. For example, it is estimated that half of people in the United States aged 60 to 80 have diverticulosis, but only one person in 10 develops it by age 40. It is equally common in women and men. However, unless you have had a colonoscopy, CT scan of your abdomen, or barium enema, you would not be aware they exist.

The condition is more prevalent as people age. For example, it is estimated that half of people in the United States ages 60 to 80 have diverticulosis, but only one person in 10 develops it by age 40. It is equally common in women and men.

If the diverticula become inflamed or infected, the condition is called diverticulitis.

Diverticulitis can lead to serious complications such as abscess, perforation, intestinal blockage from internal scarring, or fistula, which is an abnormal connection between two organs. A rare but life-threatening complication called peritonitis can occur when diverticula rupture, leaking infection into the abdominal cavity.

Symptoms of diverticulosis and diverticulitis Most people who have diverticulosis don’t have any symptoms, but some have mild cramps, constipation, or bloating. Diverticulitis causes more severe symptoms, including any of the following, but particularly the first two: • steady abdominal pain • tenderness to pressure in the lower abdomen, especially on the left side • fever • nausea • vomiting • chills • cramping • change in bowel habits (constipation or diarrhea) • sharper pain with breathing or jarring movements such as walking.

Lower intestinal bleeding can occur in people with

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On the other hand, diverticulitis almost always causes symptoms. Your doctor will ask about your medical history, bowel habits, and diet and will conduct a physical examination. Your doctor will press on your abdomen to check for tenderness.

Based on the location of your symptoms and the location of abdominal pain and tenderness, your doctor may be able to make the diagnosis without further testing. If your doctor is unsure or concerned that you may have an abscess or other complication, he or she will likely order additional studies. These usually include blood tests for signs of infection and an abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan.

Lower intestinal bleeding is commonly caused by a broken blood vessel within a diverticula. But it is often very difficult to identify the exact bleeding site, even with colonoscopy.

Expected duration of diverticulosis and diverticulitis Diverticula do not disappear unless the section of colon is removed surgically. Diverticulosis is a lifelong condition that can be managed, primarily with adjustments in diet.

Symptoms of diverticulitis or bleeding from diverticulosis may subside within a few days after treatment, may continue, or may get worse in the case of severe illness or complications.

Preventing diverticulosis and diverticulitis People whose diets contain large amounts of fiber are

less likely to develop diverticular disease. The recommended daily fiber intake is at least 20 grams per day, but a healthier goal is 35 grams of fiber daily, preferably from fruits, vegetables, and grains. Your doctor also may recommend unprocessed bran or a fiber product. It is important to increase fiber intake gradually and to drink more water to increase the bulk of the bowel movements, which reduces pressure inside the bowel.

overall health. Drainage means that the surgeon cleans out the pus.

Physical activity also may lower the risk of diverticulosis. Many doctors previously recommended that people with diverticulosis avoid eating nuts, popcorn, and foods with seeds. This restriction has not been proven to prevent diverticulitis.

For persistent or recurrent bleeding from diverticulosis, surgery may be the only option.

Treating diverticulosis and diverticulitis The only possible treatment for diverticulosis is to increase fiber in the diet. Fiber will not heal existing diverticula, but it may prevent more from forming.

If you have symptoms of mild diverticulitis, your doctor may recommend a short period of observation without antibiotics.

There are no specific dietary recommendations, but many doctors suggest a low-fiber diet until symptoms resolve. If the diagnosis is uncertain, an abdominal CT scan is usually ordered. Depending on the results, your doctor can then decide if treatment at home with oral antibiotics versus intravenous (IV) antibiotics, either at home or in the hospital.

If fever and pain continues, you may be developing complicated diverticulitis, for example, an abscess can develop when a diverticulum becomes perforated (develops a hole). An abscess is a collection of pus. A surgeon then will help your doctor plan the next step: drainage or surgery. The choice depends on the extent of the problem and your

Surgery also may be required during the hospital stay to treat a particularly severe episode of diverticulitis.

Emergency surgery is required if the abscess breaks open and causes peritonitis, the most serious potential complication of diverticulitis.

Peritonitis requires surgical repair as well as intravenous antibiotics.

The most common procedure, known as a colon resection, involves removing the part of the colon that contains the bleeding diverticula and reattaching the ends.

When done during emergencies, a colon resection is often done as a two-stage process. First, a section of colon is removed, but because of infection, it is not safe to rejoin the ends. Instead, the surgeon creates a temporary hole, or stoma, in the abdomen and connects the colon to it, a procedure called a colostomy. A bag is attached to collect the stool.

Later, a second operation is done to reattach the end of the colon, and remove the colostomy.

narrowing of the colon, which also may require surgery to remove a piece of the colon.

When to call a professional Call your doctor if abdominal pain in one spot lasts for longer than a few hours, especially if it becomes worse or is accompanied by fever.

Prognosis With proper treatment and a highfiber diet, the outlook for people with diverticulosis and uncomplicated diverticulitis is excellent. Most people with diverticulosis never have symptoms.

People who have diverticulitis usually improve within two to four days after treatment begins. Over 85% of patients recover with bed rest and liquid diet, with or without antibiotics. Most never have a second episode of diverticulitis.

The prognosis varies if complications develop and is particularly serious in the case of peritonitis.

About 90% of people who have a colon resection do not have symptoms return after the surgery. https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseasesand-conditions/diverticulosis-anddiverticulitis-a-to-z

After successful treatment for diverticulitis, your doctor normally will recommend a high-fiber diet.

Later, you may need to have a procedure called a colonoscopy, which is an internal examination of the colon.

In general, surgery is not recommended after only one or even two attacks without complications.

However, it is usually recommended after a third episode occurs in the same location within the colon.

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IN THE SPIRIT OF BROTHERHOOD...OUR FRATERNAL SIDE

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Fraternal Events Supporting Our Heroes, Giving Back to the Community Sponsored by PFIA Director Ray Gallardo This year’s 20th Annual Guns N’ Hoses Charity Hockey Game at the MidAmerican RecPlex brought the heat as local first responders faced off in a thrilling match to benefit Easter Seals Iowa. The Enforcers, representing law enforcement— including DMPD’s Sgt. Cronin, Sgt. Lancaster, and SPOs Bartak, Steinkamp, and Temple—battled it out in a hardfought game. In the end, it was the Firefighters who took home the trophy in this always-anticipated showdown. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated and came out to support this great cause!

Just a few days later, St. Patrick’s Day painted the town green with thousands gathering downtown to celebrate in perfect spring weather. Nearly two dozen DMPD officers were on-site throughout the day, managing traffic and providing security along the parade route and the bustling Court Avenue party zone— ensuring a safe and festive day for all.

As a proud supporter of our local heroes, Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association is honored to sponsor events that uplift our first responders and strengthen our community. We salute the officers, firefighters, and volunteers who make events like these possible—see you again next year!

Supporting Those Who Serve On February 25, 2025, community and camaraderie came together at a special co-fraternal event in support of the Safety Forces Support Center’s Annual Dinner. The evening honored the dedication and sacrifice of our safety forces, while raising awareness and funds for the critical services the center provides to first responders.

A heartfelt thank you to all who attended and continue to stand behind those who protect and serve.

Pictured: Cory Siegferth (ABM Akron PD), Captain Kris Beitzel (Safety Forces Support Center), and Greg Gearhart (ABM Akron FD).

Support 1 Golf Tournament On April 28, 2025, PFIA Agent/ABM Eric Smith sponsored a hole for The Support 1 14th Annual Golf Tournament.

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Honoring a Fallen Hero Director Dave Lentz presenting a memorial donation to Sheriff Randy Smith of the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, who accepted it on behalf of Mrs. Kourtney Candies. Her husband, Sergeant Grant Candies, was tragically killed in the line of duty last month. This heartfelt gesture honors Sgt. Candies’ service, sacrifice, and enduring legacy.

PFIA Supports Boonville Firefighters Golf Scramble On June 13, 2025, PFIA Agent Greg Lehman presented a sponsorship check to Boonville, Indiana firefighters and PFIA members Mark Collins (center) and Brad Stroud (right) in support of their upcoming golf scramble.

PFIA is proud to stand behind its members and their efforts to strengthen community ties through events like these.

Running for a Cause: PFIA Supports Schenectady Firefighters Cancer Foundation 5K On March 29, 2025, the Schenectady Firefighters Cancer Foundation hosted its annual 5K race in Schenectady’s Central Park, drawing over 500 participants in support of firefighters and their families battling cancer.

PFIA proudly helped sponsor this impactful event, which continues to raise crucial funds and awareness for an important cause.

Pictured: PFIA Agent Mark Karl with Race Director and Firefighter John Falotico.

Belleville Police Officers Join Thousands Nationwide in 2025 Police Unity Tour Members of the Belleville Police Department and PBA Local #28 will once again participate in the annual Police Unity Tour, joining nearly 2,100 riders from across the country on a four-day bicycle journey to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. Representing Chapter 1, Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association members, Detective Anthony Avino, Detective Anthony Tejada and Officer Christopher Bunay, along with eight other members of the Belleville Police Department, have been training year-round in preparation for the event. In addition to the physical demands, the officers have engaged in dedicated fundraising efforts, all with one goal in mind: to honor and raise awareness of the ultimate sacrifice made by so many in law enforcement.

Since its inception, the Police Unity Tour has raised over $37.5 million for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, supporting the continued remembrance of fallen officers and their families.

PFIA is proud to support this noble cause and stands behind our members who embody service, sacrifice, and solidarity. We wish all participants a safe and healthy journey as they ride in honor of our fallen heroes.

PFIA Supports Daniel Unit Employee Appreciation Luncheon In May 2025, in recognition of the staff at the Daniel Unit in Snyder, Texas, PFIA proudly contributed a donation to help host their Employee Appreciation Luncheon.

Pictured: Major E. Dean, Lt. T. Johnston, Senior Warden R. Ramirez, and PFIA Agent Joe Ponder.

Pictured: PFIA Agent Kyle Kondreck, Rob Hernandez, Christopher Bunay (member), Rafael Reyes, and Anthony Tejada (member).

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PFIA Supports Fundraiser Honoring CO Odell Wilson The staff of the Robertson Unit in Abilene, Texas organized a heartfelt fundraiser to support the family of Correctional Officer Odell Wilson, who passed away on February 15, 2025.

In solidarity with their efforts, PFIA proudly contributed a donation on March 19, 2025 to assist the Wilson family during this difficult time.

Pictured: COV Willchar Lee, Merari Lopez Major, Dionna Wilson (spouse of Odell Wilson), Sergeant Jessica WareWeatherby, and PFIA Agent Joe Ponder.

PFIA Supports Roach Unit Fundraiser for Shelia House The staff at the TDCJ Roach Unit in Childress, Texas recently organized a fundraiser to support Correctional Employee Shelia House, whose husband, Shane House, tragically passed away from a heart attack on March 25, 2025. The effort aimed to help the family with funeral expenses during this difficult time.

PFIA proudly contributed a donation in support of the cause.

Pictured: Sergeant Kevin Hoover, HR Representative Susan Fowler, Shelia House, COV Kizzy Lewellen, Assistant Warden Monica Brown, and PFIA Agent Joe Ponder.

PFIA Supports Montford Unit Employee Appreciation Luncheon

PFIA Supports Mechler Unit Employee Appreciation Luncheon The staff at the Mechler Unit in Tulia, Texas organized an Employee Appreciation Luncheon the first week of May to recognize the hard work and dedication of their team. PFIA was proud to support this initiative with a donation to help make the event a success.

Pictured: PFIA Agent Joe Ponder, Correctional Employee Ashley Franco, HR Representative Melinda Araujo, and Major Timothy Washington.

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In recognition of the dedicated service of correctional staff, the Montford Unit in Lubbock, Texas organized an Employee Appreciation Luncheon for the first week of May 2025.

To help make the event a success, PFIA proudly contributed a donation in support of the staff’s efforts.

Pictured: Assistant Warden David Reed, Warden’s Secretary Rebekah Odom, and PFIA Agent Joe Ponder.

PFIA Supports Clements Unit Employee Appreciation Luncheon To recognize the hard work and dedication of their team, the Clements Unit in Amarillo, Texas is hosting an Employee Appreciation Luncheon during the first week of May 2025. In support of this effort, PFIA proudly made a donation to help celebrate the staff’s continued commitment and service.

Pictured: Senior Warden Adam Gonzales, Captain Sherry Washington, Assistant Warden Daniel Pacheco, and PFIA Agent Joe Ponder.

PFIA Supports Newark Fire Hockey Club Charity Game PFIA Agent Chuck West proudly presented a donation on behalf of PFIA to the Newark Fire Hockey Club in support of their recent charity event.

On May 10, 2025, the club faced off against the Elizabeth Fire Department in a benefit hockey game, with all proceeds directed to the St. Barnabas Burn Foundation. PFIA is honored to support our first responders as they give back to causes that make a lasting impact.

PFIA Supports Roach Unit Fundraiser for Officer William Freeman In March 2025, the staff at the Roach Unit in Childress, Texas organized a fundraiser to support Correctional Officer William Freeman, who was recently diagnosed with cancer. As he continues treatment following surgery, the fundraiser aimed to help ease the burden of medical expenses. PFIA proudly contributed a donation to assist Officer Freeman during this challenging time.

Pictured: Senior Warden Chris Rehse, Correctional Officer William Freeman, and PFIA Agent Joe Ponder.

PFIA Supports Roach Unit Employee Appreciation Event The dedicated staff of the Roach Unit in Childress, Texas, recently organized an employee appreciation luncheon scheduled for the first week of May 2025. In support of their efforts, PFIA proudly contributed a donation to help make the event a success.

Pictured: Sergeant Kevin Hoover, HR Representative Susan Fowler, Warden Secretary Brittany Melton, Assistant Warden Monica Brown, COV Kizzy Lewellen, and PFIA Agent Joe Ponder.

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PFIA REMEMBERS OUR FALLEN HEROES

WE PAY OUR RESPECTS TO OUR

FALLEN HEROES Deputy Sheriff Brandon Ray Sikes Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, GA 6-year veteran Deputy Sheriff Brandon Sikes was shot and killed during an attempted traffic stop just before exit 194 on Interstate 20, near Augusta, at approximately 6:30 p.m.

Deputy Sikes and three other deputies were serving a domestic violence protective order on the subject. At first, the man was compliant and non-threatening, but when deputies turned away, he fired at them with a 9mm AR Pistol. Deputy Sikes was mortally wounded.

Another deputy was shot in the face. Two deputies returned fire. One of the deputies gathered the injured deputy through a barrage of gunfire and transported him to the hospital, where he is in critical condition.

The suspect attempted to flee in his camper but was stopped on the highway. Hours later, drones found the suspect dead inside his camper with pipe bombs, firearms, and ammunition.

Deputy Sikes was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office for over six years. He is survived by his wife, who also serves with the agency, a daughter, parents, three brothers, nieces, and a nephew.

Firefighter/Medic Graham Hoffman Kansas City Fire Department, MO 3-year veteran Firefighter/Medic Graham Hoffman was stabbed in the chest by a patient he was transporting to a local hospital.

Immediately after the stabbing, additional personnel from the Kansas City, Missouri Fire and Police Departments were dispatched to the scene.

Kansas City, Missouri Fire Department crews worked to save Firefighter/Medic Hoffman’s life while they transported him to North Kansas City Hospital. Lifesaving efforts continued in the hospital emergency room before Firefighter/Medic Hoffman was moved into surgery. Despite all these lifesaving

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efforts, Firefighter/Medic Hoffman passed away from the injuries he sustained. The patient who stabbed Firefighter/Medic Hoffman was taken into custody.

Sergeant Grant J. Candies St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, LA 9-year veteran Sergeant Grant Candies was killed by the driver fleeing a traffic stop on Interstate 10 in Slidell near the Oak Harbor exit.

The driver was driving recklessly without a tag on the car when a deputy attempted to stop the vehicle on Brownswitch Road. When the driver refused to stop and continued to drive at speeds of 85-90 mph while swerving on the roads, a pursuit ensued. Just after midnight, Sergeant Candies was deploying a spike strip to assist with stopping the vehicle pursuit when he was struck and killed by the suspects.

The suspects, all juveniles, continued to evade St. Tammany Parish deputies on Interstate 10 into Orleans Parish, where their vehicle crashed into a New Orleans Police Department unit near Crowder Boulevard at approximately 12:30 a.m. All suspects were apprehended, and the driver was charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, and aggravated flight. Two other juveniles have been charged with first-degree murder and attempted firstdegree murder.

The New Orleans Police Department officer in the unit struck by the suspects was injured but was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and released from the hospital.

Sergeant Candies was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office for nine years. In 2023, he saved two lives and was named St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputy of the Year. He is survived by his wife, two children, mother, father, three sisters, and a brother.

Firefighter John Gaudet Binghamton Fire Department, NY 11-year veteran On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, firefighters from the Binghamton Fire Department responded to the scene of a multi-alarm commercial structure fire. While fighting the fire, a wall collapsed. A short time later a mayday was declared and Firefighter John “JR” R. Gaudet was rescued from the debris. Two other firefighters were also injured at the scene. All three were immediately transported to the UHS Wilson Medical Center where Firefighter Gaudet was pronounced deceased. The two other firefighters were treated and released.

Special Deputy Sheriff Larry Henderson, Jr. Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, OH 33-year veteran Special Deputy Sheriff Larry Henderson was intentionally struck and killed by a driver while directing traffic at the intersection of Martin Luther King Drive and Burnett Woods Drive in Cincinnati.

At 1:00 p.m., Deputy Henderson was providing traffic control and monitoring the traffic signal box near the University of Cincinnati for their commencement ceremonies. While standing on the sidewalk, a driver deliberately drove his vehicle into Deputy Henderson.

Deputy Henderson was transported to the UC Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The driver, who had recently viewed body camera footage of his son being shot and killed after fleeing a stolen vehicle armed with a handgun, was arrested and charged with aggravated murder.

Deputy Henderson was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office for 33 years. He is survived by his wife and five children. Two of Deputy Henderson’s uncles and four cousins also served in law enforcement.

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CHILI & DONUTS

HERE’S THE FUN

Food for Thought... forSummer Mango Cucumber AvocadoSalad Ingredients:

2 ripe mangos, diced

Instructions: Combine mango, cucumber, avocado, and red onion in a bowl.

Drizzle with lime juice and olive oil.

Add chopped cilantro, salt, pepper, and chili flakes (if using).

Gently toss to combine.

1 cucumber, diced

Serve immediately or chill for 10–15 minutes for extra freshness.

1 avocado, diced ¼ red onion, thinly sliced ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil

Why its perfect for Summer:

Salt and pepper to taste

No dairy—light and gut-friendly

Optional: pinch of chili flakes or Tajín for a kick

Great as a side dish, dip with chips, or even as a taco topper

BBQ Beef

Instructions:

Juice of 1 lime

Ingredients: 1 cup water

Sweet, tangy, and creamy with a refreshing crunch

Ribs

1 cup ketchup 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

Mix water, ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, and salt in a slow cooker, stirring to dissolve brown sugar and salt.

Place short ribs into the sauce and stir to coat. Set cooker on . low, cover, and cook for 8 hours

¾ cup brown sugar ½ cup vinegar 2 tablespoons prepared mustard 1 tablespoon salt 2 pounds beef back ribs

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Why its perfect for Summer:

Summer is peak BBQ season, and ribs soaked in tangy, sweet, or spicy sauce hit the spot. The smoky, charred flavor pairs perfectly with warm weather and backyard gatherings.

SWAP SHOP

CLASSIFIEDS

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

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

rbrownson@pfia.net.

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

PATCHES

OTHER

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

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

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

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

Kansas fire engineer wanting to trade fire and EMS patches. Have extra patches from other depts. E-mail and we can find out if there are others you would want to trade. Contact Tim Dokken, at tim.dokken81@gmail. com or send patch to Tim Dokken 1028 W. Ash St., Junction City, KS 66441.

Custom-designed blankets with PD/FD logos. Choice of colors to match department and company patches.

Contact NHRF&R FF Stefan S. Vassallo at 973-768-1049 or Sv145@aol.com. 50x60, 80% cotton 20% poly, $65 Free shipping in the Continental US.

I have pictures available for anyone interested. Duty holster $165 and tactical holster $195 retail. I’m willing to sell both for $250. Contact Det. Brian Jeffers at 720-810-0856.

Audrey Farmer audreyfarmer210@gmail.com Selling 3 Unit Harrison Twp. Challenge coins $10 a coin

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

New patch for new patch.

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

Contact: 401-946-6467

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

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

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

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

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

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

Whitfield County Fire Challenge coins for sale $15 each includes shipping.

Benefits firefighters directly.

Mac MacFadden fire@whitfieldfbf.com At Diecast Kars by Cops, we craft intricate 1/24 scale replicas that capture the essence of dedication and service. From standard patrol cars to custom tributes celebrating unique stories, our range exemplifies precision and respect for law enforcement and first responders. We Build Memories That Last Forever.

Deputy Keeman Malone

diecastkarsbycops@gmail.com

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Executive Committee Association Offices Chairman of the Board Mike Carrigan Vice President of Operations Jeanie Williams John Murphy President

Bradd Roembke

Senior Vice President/ Executive Secretary

Eric Hofmeister Vice President/ Treasurer

Departments Accounting Lead Sherrie Vermande

General Services Kandyce Shoffner

Accounting Nancy Brown Jennifer Ireland Margaret Snyder

Member Services Christina Coan Anne Karn

Agency/Commissions Amanda Hendricks

New Business Brittanie Butcher Heather Starwalt

Claims Examiner Mindy Roberts

Office Lead Tanyia Elston

Claims Sheila Borst Karen Groff

Secretary to the Executives Susan Shinabarger-Woolf

Creative Services/Editor Rebekah Brownson Information Services Chris Marlor Sunpreet Johal

Shipping & Receiving Cristian Bell Statutory Accounting Karen Doctor

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

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

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

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

(C) Cell Phone

New Britain PD PAUL BAK 860-560-3973 (C) pbak66@comcast.net New Haven Corrections ERNEST AWUSAH 347-270-6141 (C) ernestawusah@gmail.com New Haven FD and Branford FD & PD JASON T. CUSACK 203-996-0597 (C) qball0056@gmail.com New Haven FD and Branford FD & PD WILLIAM CUSACK 203-494-6762 (C) Norwalk FD & PD JUSTIN BISCEGLIE 203-803-8050 (C) Norwalk PD GARY MECOZZI 203-424-9559 (C) gary.mecozzi@ct.gov Robinson State Corrections ROSENDO DELEON JR. 860-982-9692 (C) rodeleonjr0311@gmail.com Stamford FD MICHAEL GALLAS 203-470-0275 (C) pfia786@gmail.com Stamford PD FRANKIE FORBES 203-469-5320 (H) 203-627-0259 (C) fforbes@stamfordct.gov Waterbury FD JOHN PERUGINI 203-233-3394 (C) johnperugini1987@gmail.com Waterbury PD KERI RICH 203-509-3254 (C) keririch08@gmail.com Waterbury PD MICHAEL STOKES 860-637-0815 (C) mikestokes628@gmail.com Delaware Wilmington FD & PD ANTHONY HARRIS 302-250-5276 (C) aharris275@msn.com

(B) Business Phone

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

Florida Cape Coral FD EDWARD AGOCS 239-214-1467 (H) edagocs@yahoo.com Gainesville FD EUGENE DUGAN 386-344-3427 (C) ejd0907@gmail.com Gainesville PD LA’JARVIS COOK 352-219-5986 (C) jarvis.87@gmail.com Gainesville PD MARTIN HONEYCUTT 352-871-5360 (C) martinh5360@gmail.com Ft. Lauderdale FD JOHN HALL 954-703-0342 (C) johnpfia765@gmail.com Hollywood FD NICOLE DAWSON 954-639-1544 (C) dawsonpfia@gmail.com Jacksonville FD ANTHONY E. RAGANS 904-768-3546 (H) 904-699-7181 (C) tbone247@att.net Orange Co. FD JIM MERGENTHALER 407-694-4927 (C) pfiacfl@gmail.com Orlando FD T.J. LOWREY 407-970-0893 (C) pfia.tj@gmail.com Orlando PD JASON BATURA 321-228-7821 (C) jason.batura@gmail.com Port St. Lucie FD & Sheriff MICHAEL RIZZELLO 772-370-4803 (C) firerizz@aol.com St. Petersburg FD WINTHROP M. NEWTON 727-432-6522 (C) iwilldo@earthlink.net

(F) Fax Number

St. Petersburg PD SCOTT LAANINEN 813-482-3972 (C) scott.laaninen@gmail.com St. Petersburg PD RICHARD THOMAS 727-798-7165 (C) rthomas1@knology.net Tampa FD VINCENT JACKSON 813-486-5698 (C) vjackson1380@yahoo.com Tampa PD RICKY BROWN 813-270-1280 (C) rockynina2@gmail.com Tampa PD SUSAN LIBERTZ 215-327-4872 (C) slibertzpfia@gmail.com Volusia County FD &PD JUSTIN HUGHES 386-931-8728 (C)

Georgia Atlanta FD GEORGE W. HOWELL III 678-787-2465 (C) george.howell.pfia@gmail.com Augusta FD & PD ERIC V. SMITH 706-339-5979 (C) smith23ev@hotmail.com DeKalb Co. PD & FD TAD LANDAU 404-557-4205 (H) tadlandau@yahoo.com DeKalb Co. PD RONNIE CRENSHAW 470-314-9151 (C) pfia846@yahoo.com Macon-Bibb Co., FD & PD BRENDA THOMAS 478-390-4520 (C) pfia853@gmail.com Muscogee County Sheriff JOHN WADE 862-216-4217 (C) pfia706@gmail.com Savannah FD & PD JASON ROEHM 989-239-1450 (H) roehmjason@yahoo.com

Whitfield Co. FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections BRETT MILLER 706-280-2160 (C) bmiller0828@gmail.com

Illinois Chicago FD JOSE GARCIA 312-972-1924 (C) cfd_usmc@comcast.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 Chicago, Southern Suburbs FD SAM SHANAHAN 928-310-8859 (C) shanahan.pfia@gmail.com Countryside Fire Protection Dist.

TONY RODKEY 847-417-7423 (C) tony.pfia@yahoo.com Peoria PD TERRY L. PYATT 309-453-0935 (H) biznez28@comcast.net Peoria Fire TOBI RODERICK 309-678-3823 (C) troderick.pfia@gmail.com Rock Island/Quad Cities FD & PD JUSTIN WELVAERT 309-314-3017 (C) jwelvaert.pfia@gmail.com Williamson Co. FD & PD ROBERT MUSOLINO 618-499-5237 (C) robertm.pfia@gmail.com

Indiana Anderson FD & PD Kokomo FD & PD CHANCE T. HENSLEY 765-621-5176 (C) c.hensley.pfia@gmail.com Columbus FD AARON EICHEL 812-603-8641 (C) aaroneichel246@gmail.com

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

Kansas City Fire KIM ADRIANO 913-999-8235 (C) pfia.kimenriquez@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

Kentucky

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

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

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

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

St. Louis Co. PD DAVID MEYER 314-220-5856 (C) dmeyer1983@gmail.com

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

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

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

Massachusetts

Nebraska

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

Boston FD BRIAN TULLY SR. 508-523-9124 (C) briantully515@gmail.com

Lincoln FD LAMAR REIL 402-641-1724 (C) lamarreil819@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

Hammond FD JEFF HARTLERODE 219-671-2167 (C) pfia707@gmail.com Indianapolis FD BOB HOUSEL 317-523-3863 (C) bob.pfia@gmail.com Indianapolis PD DAVID V. ROTH 317-490-9008 (C) rothenergy@proton.me Indianapolis PD TODD WELLMANN 317-289-0668 (C) toddwellmannpfia@gmail.com Kokomo FD & PD CHANCE T. HENSLEY 765-621-5176 (C) c.hensley.pfia@gmail.com Richmond/ Connersville FD & PD MATT MATLOCK 937-409-1508 (C) mmatlock94@yahoo.com

Iowa Burlington FD KENNETH MORRIS 319-753-6285 (H) Cedar Rapids FD LYLE THEISEN 319-462-3912 (H) lylepatthe@msn.com Des Moines FD & PD RAYMOND A. GALLARDO 515-205-2414 (C) ray.gallardo13@gmail.com Quad Cities/Davenport FD & PD JUSTIN WELVAERT 309-314-3017 (C) jwelvaert.pfia@gmail.com West Des Moines FD DOUG REX 515-991-3684 (C) dougrex1@gmail.com

Kansas Garden City Fire ZACH GOLEMBOSKI 816-812-3018 (C) zach.golemboski@gardencityks.us Junction City FD, PD & Sheriff J. R. REYNOLDS 785-238-7835 (H) 785-375-1340 (C) j.r.jcfd@gmail.com

Ashland FD & PD DAVID REDMAN 606-465-9344 (C) fdredman@yahoo.com Covington/Northern Kentucky FD CHRIS HANDLEY 513-919-3521 (C) Chris.handley.pfia@gmail.com

Louisiana Baton Rouge FD PAUL H. OWENS 225-772-4190 (C) pfiaowens48@gmail.com Baton Rouge FD CAMERON WESLEY 225-937-0907 (C) camwesley97@gmail.com Bossier City, PD/FD JOHN MORTON 318-455-6665 (C) pfiajohn764@gmail.com Caddo Parish Sheriff TJ DICKEY JR. 318-655-3107 (C) tjpfiaagent@gmail.com Caddo Parish Sheriff JERRY SILVA 318-655-5627 (C) j.silva360@yahoo.com Jefferson Parish Sheriff KIM LENTZ 985-774-4414 (C) 985-639-1723 (H) lentz1848@bellsouth.net Lake Charles FD ANDREW LEE 337-764-3979 (C) drewglee@gmail.com Livingston Parish FD PAUL H. OWENS 225-772-4190 (C) paulowens1948@gmail.com Mandeville FD ROBBY MARQUETTE 985-789-2814 (C) healthavengers@gmail.com New Orleans FD ROXANNE HADLEY 504-234-2327 (C) ffhadley21@gmail.com New Orleans & Kenner FD PAUL J. MELANCON 504-524-3878 (H) 504-430-1962 (C) New Orleans PD DAVID G. LENTZ 985-649-5741 (H) nameck2@aol.com

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

Michigan Ann Arbor & Lansing FD DAN SANDERS 616-294-2750 (C) dan.pfia@gmail.com Flint PD MICHAEL P. SULLIVAN 810-814-3381 (C) sully1968@comcast.net Grand Rapids FD KATHLEEN THOMPSON 616-406-6524 (C) kthompso@grcity.us Grand Traverse City FD & PD KARYL L. MOORE 231-947-1758 (H) dfivestar@chartermi.net Wayne Co., PD HARVEY YOUNG 734-787-5372 (C) harveyy415@gmail.com

Missouri Kansas City FD BRIAN & KYLE BURGDORF 816-812-3018 (C) 816-805-6643 (C) burgdorf.pfia@gmail.com Kansas City Metro Area DONNIE SHOOK 816-315-9943 (C) pfiashook@gmail.com

Omaha PD JEFF WARNOCK 402-312-3211 jwarnock1568@gmail.com

New Jersey Asbury Park FD & PD PATRICK CASTELLANO 732-804-1563 patrick_castellano@yahoo.com Atlantic City FD & PD GENNARO BASSO 609-214-3002 (H) gennarobasso81@gmail.com Bayonne FD ROBERT PILGER 201-638-5297 (H) rpilg@aol.com Bayonne PD ALLAN SLATTERY 201-315-4314 (C) allanslattery1959@gmail.com Bay Shore, Monmouth Co. PD, FD MICHAEL MICHALSKI 732-673-6402 (H) michalskipfia@gmail.com Belleville FD & PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com Bergen Co. PD, FD MICHAEL PARISE 973-271-0069 (H) mparisepfia@gmail.com

Clifton FD,& PD JASON AYALA 973-249-7976 (H) samjay134@gmail.com East Jersey/Trenton Corrections JORGE ORTIZ 201-680-8789 (C) pfiajortiz@gmail.com East Orange FD & PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com Elizabeth FD & PD ANTHONY “FOGE” FAZIO 908-377-2052 (C) foge69@aol.com Essex County Sheriff & Corrections KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com Garfield PD CHAD DiGIORGIO 201-206-5183 (C) chadckfd@verizon.net Glen Ridge PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com Gloucester County FD & PD EDWARD VINCENT 856-316-2547 (C) edvincent.pfia@gmail.com Harrison FD & PD CHAD DiGIORGIO 201-206-5183 (C) chadckfd@verizon.net Hackensack FD & PD MICHAEL PARISE 973-271-0069 (H) mparisepfia@gmail.com Hoboken FD ROBERT PILGER 201-638-5297 (H) rpilg@aol.com

Hoboken PD ALLAN SLATTERY 201-315-4314 (C) allanslattery1959@gmail.com Hudson Co. PD & Sheriff THOMAS MCKENNA 973-919-7158 (C) tommy.mck116@gmail.com Irvington FD CHARLES WEST 973-945-4892 (C) 973-328-7974 (H) chuckwest@newarkfd.com Irvington PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com Jersey City FD ROBERT PILGER 201-638-5297 (H) rpilg@aol.com Jersey City PD ALLAN SLATTERY 201-315-4314 (C) allanslattery1959@gmail.com Kearny FD & PD CHAD DiGIORGIO 201-206-5183 (C) chadckfd@verizon.net Linden FD STEPHEN SMIGELSKY 732-634-8582 (H) 732-236-3036 (C) srs214@msn.com

Montclair FD CHARLES WEST 973-945-4892 (C) 973-328-7974 (H) chuckwest@newarkfd.com Montclair PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com Morris County FD & PD CHAD DiGIORGIO 201-206-5183 (C) chadckfd@verizon.net Newark FD CHARLES WEST 973-945-4892 (C) 973-328-7974 (H) chuckwest@newarkfd.com Newark PD MIKEY CARRILLO 973-951-8350 (C) mcpfia120@gmail.com North Hudson FD ROBERT PILGER 201-638-5297 (H) rpilg@aol.com Nutley FD & PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com Orange FD& PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

Mercer County GREGORY A. SWANSON 609-352-9931 (C) njpfia@gmail.com Middlesex County PD THOMAS RATAJCZAK 732-501-5604 (H) tjay103@yahoo.com

Paterson PD SHANAVIA SMITH 201-926-8652 (C) shsmith.pfia@gmail.com Plainfield FD & PD NUNO CARVALHO 908-296-6871 (C) ncarvalho.pfia@gmail.com

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

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

Montgomery Twp. FD & PD CHRISTOPHER PARLOW 908-216-3632 (C) cparlowpafia@gmail.com

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

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

Trenton PD JASON BOUCHARD 609-510-8688 (H) jbouchard.pfia@gmail.com

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

Niagara Falls PD RICK FLECK III 716-807-6876 (C) precki17@aol.com

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

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

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

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

New Mexico

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

Ohio

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

New York Albany FD KORY HOGAN SR. 518-542-8478 (C) koryvhogan@gmail.com Albany PD KYLE PARKER 518-944-6206 (C) kjparker@albany-ny.org Albion Corrections THOMAS SUTTON 716- 471-9326 (C) co11to7@aol.com Buffalo FD WENDY MAJTYKAHARTMAN 716-479-2976 (C) ffwendi@gmail.com Buffalo PD JOHN PETRICCA 716-380-2057 (C) jpd441@verizon.net Cattaraugus County Sheriff NATHAN A. ROOT 716-938-2239 (W) 716-498-3252 (C) naroot@cattco.org Cattaraugus County Sheriff MELISSA YERPE 716-640-3038 (C) mjyerpe.pfia@gmail.com Monroe County Sheriff ALFRED N. DeROSA 585-208-3902 (C) aderosa58@gmail.com New York City PD ROBERT DOMINICCI 718-619-0390 (C) nycpfia@gmail.com New York State Court PD BRITTANY PARKER 518-859-9887 (C) baberrings@gmail.com Niagara County Sheriff KEITH HETRICK III 716-622-6461 (C) keith.hetrick@gmail.com Niagara Falls FD RISKY SANABRIA 716-550-0625 (C) rskpfia@gmail.com

Syracuse FD JAMES ENNIS 315-430-0340 (C) 315-468-8630 (H) jennis@twcny.rr.com Syracuse PD TAYLOR ANDERSON 920-883-1437 (C) tanderson@syracusepolice.org Troy FD RAYMOND J. DAVIS 518-573-8106 (C) sdavistroy@hotmail.com Troy FD PETER RYAN 518-805-8584 (C) pryan72012@gmail.com Troy PD CHRISTOPHER J. PARKER 518-378-2283 (C) parkerc24@yahoo.com Utica FD PETER A. CARUSO 315-725-5712 (C) pfiapete@yahoo.com Utica PD PETER A. CARUSO III 315-269-4886 (C) paac3@yahoo.com Wende State Corrections ZACHARYHANCZAROWSKI 716-697-8017 (C) zhanczarowski@gmail.com Wende State Corrections ANTHONY PECORA 716-253-4678 (C) apecora0308@gmail.com Wende State Corrections NATONYA YARBOUGH 716-986-7321 (C) natonyayarbough@gmail.com White Plains FD PATSY DeFONCE IV 914-505-1412 (C) patsydefonce@me.com

North Carolina Charlotte FD TOM BREWER 704-200-8486 (C) brewer18c@gmail.com

Akron PD DON G. TREJBAL 330-352-4502 (C) apd634@hotmail.com Akron FD GREG GEARHART 330-351-2673 (C) gearhartpfia@gmail.com Cincinnati PD GREG TOYEAS 513-738-4141 (H) 513-484-2459 (C) gregtoyeas@yahoo.com Cincinnati FD CHRIS HANDLEY 513-919-3521 (C) chris.handley.pfia@gmail.com Cleveland FD VINCE VIANCOURT 440-835-5647 (W) 216-534-6927 (C) benefits.consulting@yahoo.com Cleveland PD DAN VIANCOURT 216-990-2882 (C) dsv.pfia@gmail.com Columbus Metro FD KURT DIETZ 614-332-2795 (C) kurt.pfia@gmail.com Columbus FD KELLY STORTS 614-496-4544 (C) kemist14@hotmail.com Coshocton County FD & PD CORY WILSON 740-502-9240 (C) cwilsoniaff216@gmail.com Dayton FD MIKE BROWN 937-430-6728 (C) mikebrownpfia@gmail.com Dayton Region MATT MATLOCK 937-409-1508 (C) mmatlock94@yahoo.com Franklin Co., PD & Sheriff JEREMY WALLACE 614-557-1312 (C) jeremy.wallace2006@gmail.com Marion FD & PD MICHAEL M. RADCLIFF 740-225-2120 (W)

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Northwestern FD LEE PARKER 440-829-0497 (C) parker.pfia@gmail.com

Pittsburgh FD JOHN MCPAUL 412-224-0939 (C) johnmcpaul24@gmail.com

Toledo FD RYAN GRANT 419-340-7166 (C) rgrant.pfia@gmail.com

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

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

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

Oklahoma Oklahoma City FD RICHARD REX 405-812-2117 (C) rexpfia856@gmail.com Tulsa FD JIMMY OBER 918-260-6887 (C) joberfire@gmail.com Tulsa PD DENNIS SMITH 918-282-7523 (C) popodad71@yahoo.com

Pennsylvania Allegheny Co. Sheriff MARIA WATTS 412-779-5729 (C) banditt153@gmail.com Chester FD & PD THOMAS THORNTON 267-275-5932 (C) tthornton2493@gmail.com Delaware Co., FD & PD MARTIN KELLY 610-299-3656 (C) marty1297@aol.com Erie FD TIM ROMANSKI 814-572-2323 (C) trdunn24@yahoo.com Johnstown FD ROBERT J. OPETT 814-659-9313 (C) opett24@ymail.comre McKeesport FD & PD JEFFREY D. TOMOVCSIK 412-523-3903 (C) 412-675-5050 Ext.640 (W) jtomo170@comcast.net Penn. Law Enforcement JONATHON RUSH 412-952-5615 (C) jrush21488@hotmail.com Philadelphia FD WILLIAM HAFTEK 201-341-9677 (C) wphaftek@gmail.com Pittsburgh FD DONALD DORSEY 412-680-9351 (H)

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

Rhode Island Johnston Corrections VINCENT ORTEZ 401-263 -9714 (C) compaq102082@gmail.com Johnston PD SETH D. CROSBY 401-641-1575 (C) scros788@gmail.com Johnston PD DAVID GALLIGAN 401-419-7967 (C) davegalligan@yahoo.com Pawtucket FD & East Providence FD RAYMOND J. MASSE 401-639-0164 (H) pfia1261@gmail.com

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

Texas Amarillo FD, PD, & Corrections JOE C. PONDER 806-584-0953 (C) joeponder2012@yahoo.com Beaumont PD JARROD MIRELES 409-284-5220 (C) neilmireles@gmail.com Bee County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections RICHARD L. WEBB 361-319-3758 (C) urout_78102@yahoo.com Brazoria County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections PATRICK WARE 936-581-3309 (H) txpware@outlook.com Denton County Sheriff LES WOODS 817-675-6151 (C) lwpfia@yahoo.com El Paso Sheriff LUIS D. RODRIGUEZ 915-294-8385 (C) lrodriguezpfi@yahoo.com Gatesville PD & Corrections STEPHEN FAULKENBERY 806-781-4296 (C) stephenfaulkenbery@gmail.com

Providence FD ANTHONY LANCELLOTTI 401-569-3551 (C) 401-946-6939 (H) alance6055@gmail.com

Harris County PD, Sheriff & Corrections MARTY KUEHN 281-935-4610 (C) mk0160@yahoo.com

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

Harrison County Police & Fire FLOYD DUNCAN 903-930-9721 (C) 903-777-3694 (H) dleader59@protonmail.com

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

Tennessee Nashville FD ADDIS KENDALL 615-533-8685 (C) rakendall13@gmail.com Nashville FD NICK HOOD 615-624-2246 (C) nick.hood.pfia@gmail.com

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Johnson Co., Sheriff AARON PITTS 214-738-7616 (C) acpitts.pfia@gmail.com Kileen FD CODY NEWMAN 254-981-6110 (C) codynewman1978@protonmail.com

Lewisville FD JACK CRINER 972-741-3126 (C) firehousejack@gmail.com McAllen FD ERIC RAMIREZ 956-607-7549 (C) esmr412@gmail.com

McAllen PD ROLANDO CASTILLO 956-655-8476 (H) r.c.21@hotmail.com Montgomery County PD, Sheriff & Corrections THOMAS M. PIERCE 936-355-0490 (C) toetee@aol.com Orange FD & PD HUNTER ISBELL 409-433-0516 (C) hunterisbell10@gmail.com Pasadena PD GEORGIA COOK 281-831-6760 (C) gcookpfia@yahoo.com Pasadena FD & PD MICHAEL PALITZ 808-218-1623 (C) mikepalitz@hotmail.com Port Arthor FD &PD TARAH MIRELES 409709-3633 (H) tarahm55@yahoo.com Port Arthur FD LARRY PELAEZ 409-221-7395 (C) jpelaez@gmail.com San Antonio FD JOE VALADEZ 210-654-3333 (H) 210-884-7651 (F) valadezjp@aol.com San Antonio FD RUBEN CEVALLOS 210-861-4578 (C) ruben.cevallos@gmail.com San Antonio FD JOHN MOORE III 210-379-8229 (C) jrmoore3@att.net Smith County Sheriff WANDA HUNTER 903-710-2769 (H) 903-511-6819 (C)

Virginia Alexandria FD ANTHONY SMALL 301-785-9461 (C) asmallpfia@gmail.com Henrico County PD JIM LIVINGSTONE 804-338-9791 (C) jlivings1@gmail.com Loudoun County FD, PD, Sheriff, & Corrections MICHAEL COX 571-528-3400 (C) pfia.va226@gmail.com Norfolk FD DAVE CHERESKIN 757-621-1111 (C) dchereskin77@gmail.com Page County FD, PD, Sheriff, & Corrections MICHAEL WAGONER 540-860-2382 (C) kc8jpk03@gmail.com Portsmouth FD KURT DETRICK 571-233-6901 (C) kurtdetrick@gmail.com Prince William Co., FD MEAGAN DONELAN 571-334-0851 (C) mego12@gmail.com Prince William Co., PD MARCIA WHALEY 571-259-7034 (C) pwpfia@gmail.com

Washington, D. C. Washington, D.C. PD MIGUEL MIRANDA 202-439-2292 (C) miguel.miranda@verizon.net Washington, D.C. Fire JUSTIN LENYK 201-874-9116 (C) jlenyk.pfia@gmail.com

West Virginia

Tarrant County Sheriff STEFAN HODNETT 817-343-3300 (C) smhodnett@aol.com

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

Walker County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections TARA M. BURNETT 936-668-9193 (C) burnett.t2013@yahoo.com

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

Webb County Sheriff JOEY MEDELLIN 956-962-8630 (C) jmedellin.pfia@gmail.com

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

Webb County Sheriff JUAN ARTURO VELA 956-771-2927 (C) velaarturo1999@gmail.com

Wyoming

ODDS N’ ENDS

MISCELLANEOUS

funny

Various Kinds of Things April Fools’ Day fun from local law enforcement Local law enforcement are having a little fun in honor of April Fools Day. The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office is offering donut pay for minor traffic violations. Speeding will cost you two glazed donuts and one jelly-filled donut, while failure to signal can be a sprinkled apology.

Meanwhile, the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office posted on social media that all crime will be outlawed between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. so deputies can take a nap and stay vigilant.

“We could all have good, kindhearted fun without ruining people’s actual day. A five-minute laugh is better than a 24-hour cry.”

And the Henry County Sheriff’s Office is ruffling feathers with a new goose patrol unit to help control a rise in the territorial birds. Training tactics will include honk interpretation and evasive waddling. https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2025/04/01/watch-april-fools-day-fun-fromlocal-law-enforcement/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Man tries to assemble stolen electric scooter in front of Target A man in Florida was dubbed by a sheriff’s office as the “dumb criminal of the week” after he was caught trying to assemble a stolen electric Razor scooter in front of the Target he is accused of stealing it from.

According to the Flagler County Sherriff’s Office, the man was witnessed walking past cashiers and out Target’s front door without paying for the scooter worth $539.99.

Officials say that instead of fleeing the scene of the

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crime the man stopped on the sidewalk in front of the store and started assembling the scooter. A responding deputy caught the man before he could finish assembling it and gave him a ride to jail.

“This dumb criminal of the week must have thought he was in another state or city where it’s okay to walk into a store and steal what you want and not face any consequences,” said Sheriff Rick Staly on Facebook.“He didn’t get to ride ‘his’ Razor but he did get a free ride to the Green Roof Inn in the backseat of a patrol car!”

According to officials, drugs were found on the man.

He was taken to jail and charged with petit theft and possession of drug paraphernalia. https://kfoxtv.com/news/offbeat/dumb-criminal-man-attempts-to-assemble-stolenelectric-scooter-in-front-of-store-florida-razor-theft-busted-flagler-countydrugs-arrested?photo=1

In Lakeway, Texas when a man tried stealing an unmarked police car full of police officers.

Law enforcement was already well aware of the suspect and knew that he loved to steal vehicles. Which is why they were watching him, waiting to see if he was going to attempt to steal another vehicle.

After exiting the residence, the subject approached the unmarked police vehicle and attempted to gain entry into the vehicle. As you would expect the officers jumped into action quickly and after a brief chase the man was arrested.

He is now facing charges which include tampering with evidence and engaging in organized criminal activity. https://knue.com/dumbest-texas-criminal/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_ medium=referral

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