The PFIA Protector - Summer/Fall 2014

Summer/Fall 2014

SCHOLARSHIP

EDITION

Ultimate Sacrifice Scholarship Recipients Congratulations

Graduates Financial Report

PFIA

Scholarship Application “Each Other’s Keeper”

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deadline to request applications: May 1

PFIA awards 100 scholarships each year for the

children, grandchildren greatgrandchildren &stepchildren

of police officers and fire fighters Scholarship awards are $1,500 for each year, and are renewable for up to three years, provided eligibility requirements are met. For information on the Police and Firemen's Insurance Association Scholarship Program and other PFIA programs, please contact your local representative.

* To qualify your student for this scholarship, you must have become a member by November 1st of the previous year .

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Volume 30, Number 2 & 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).

Features Ultimate Sacrifice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 PFIA Scholarship Application Req . . . . . 15

Creative Services . . . . . . Rebekah Brownson

Scholarship Recipients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association

Congratulations Graduates . . . . . . . . . . . 22

President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark S. Kemp

Financial Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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 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 Steve D. Murphy . . . . . . Indianapolis, Indiana Don Trejbal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Akron, Ohio Salvatore Valvo . . . . . . Lancaster, New York Legal Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . . . E. Davis Coots John D. Hoover

Departments

Letter from Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Spirit of Brotherhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Heroes Hall of Fame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Meritorious Service Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 PFIA Remembers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Odds ‘n Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Home Office Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Regional Manager Directory . . . . . . . . . . 28 ABM/AR Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Missing & Exploited Children . . . . . . . . . 33

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Letter from the

EDITOR

Hello to my new work family! My name is Rebekah Brownson and I am very honored to join PFIA. I know so many of you are curious about me so here I go ... I was born and raised in Terre Haute, Indiana, where I graduated from St. Mary of the Woods College in Digital Media Communications. I have designed many things from T-shirts to Super Bowl ads. I love to be creative and really enjoy being involved with things that matter. It gives me a sense of belonging and pride and I love that.

I have an adoring husband and two beautiful little girls. Our family loves camping trips, days out on the boat, movie nights, traveling, nature hikes, holidays, planning parties, and visiting with our families, just to name a few. Were a pretty active bunch, we always have something going on or to go to, whether it be for the girls’ sports or just something random.

I love last-minute ideas and being spontaneous, always willing to try something new and exciting … except sky diving … now that’s pretty scary stuff.

We moved to the Noblesville area about 5 years ago and absolutely love it here. I’m actively involved in my church and teach 2nd grade Bible study. I also volunteer in the Graphics Department on Sundays, which is pretty cool too!

I’m anxious to be taking over this position and know that I will really enjoy all aspects of it. I have such a high respect for all police and firemen and can’t wait to be so involved in what PFIA has to offer. Now, if you have photos or stories that you think will be perfect in The Protector, please make sure you let your representative know or contact me. My email is rbrownson@pfia.net. If you prefer to mail submissions then:

Rebekah Brownson

℅ PFIA, 101 E 116th Street, Carmel, IN 46032. If you have any questions, feel free to call me between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Eastern time, Monday - Friday; 1-800-221-7342 ext. 126.

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Polar Express

The Polar Express had two train cars, one for terminally/chronically ill children, and one for children whose parent is serving active duty for our country.

Sgt. Tom Dye, a retiree, for the annual Polar Express train ride accepting a donation from PFIA Rep. Don Trejbal.

A simple glance out the window can cast away all the fears and unhappiness life can bring us at times. The children of this journey experience the re-enactment of the Polar Express at Christmas time.

Thank you to all the volunteers generosity in making this happen for such amazing families!

Coty Giannelli/Special to the Beacon Journal

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Muscular Dystrophy Association

Myles Christie presents a PFIA plaque to station #18 for being the #1 station collecting for Muscular Dystrophy Association. Back row: FF Ryan Mastain, PFIA rep. Myles Christie, Sgt. Benjamin Smith, Lt. Daniel Steele. Front row: Conner Anderson, Case Anderson, Clara Anderson, and Mrs. Lisa Anderson. Not pictured FF Jonathan Dewberry.

Connor attends MDA summer camp. Funds from the boot drive help support the camp. More than $15,000 was collected this year by the Augusta Fire Department.

K.N.A.F.F.

PFIA Rep. Don Trejbal presents a sponsor check to Lionel Millender for the K.N.A.F.F. (Kids Need A Firm Foundation) This program is for at-risk kids who need guidance and direction. K.N.A.F.F. was established in honor of Officer Knaff, who died during a cruiser accident.

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Who loves Dr. Se

Augusta Fire Department reads to kids. Sgt. Darian Gilzchrist, Lt. Charles Morris, and Sgt. Donald Rivers.

Giving Paterson, NJ Frank Daunno,Jr giving a donation on behalf of PFIA to Augustino Feola, director of the Paterson PAL. The donation is for an upcoming trip to Washington, DC, where 40 kids will be bused to the capital and enjoy a tour of the city’s monuments.

Hogs For Dogs

Hogs for Dogs is a fundraiser to raise money for health care for retired dogs, since the city recently stopped providing any funds for their care. Gunny, part of the K-9 unit in the Akron Police Department, has retired, so we presented a plaque to his partner, Stg. Dale Dorn, with his dates of service and his retirement.

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Urbana Ice Rescue On February 5, 2014, Urban Fire Department of Illinois, was dispatched to a possible ice rescue. Engines 251, 253, Truck 261 and Car 220, along with two Arrow ambulances.

Upon arrival, units found an Urbana police officer on the scene advising a woman on top of the ice, approximately 14 feet from the shoreline and just short of the West side of the bridge on Broadway Ave. Engine 251 Lt. Mike Wallace investigated and noted a 20-year-old, female patient partially dressed, conscious in severe hypothermia. The patient had fallen through the hardened slush covering and had attempted to pull herself free.

Ice was now forming around her waist and lower extremities in the water.

Acting Captain Mark Ashby threw the victim a water rescue line to secure her in place until fire personnel could free her. Urbana Fire personnel on the scene then set up a roof ladder on top of the ice and slush in an attempt to reach the victim. Engineers Matt Ennis and Chad Johnson set up lighting of the scene from the apparatus.

Arrow personnel started setup for the patient care to be prepared for the victim once she was removed from the water.

The roof ladder extrication attempt was unsuccessful and so Engine 253 Firefighter Blake Kuhns and Acting Lt. Mike Phillips donned ice rescue suits.

Once these personnel were safely secured to life lines, they entered the ice to remove the victim. Using the aeriel ladder on Truck 261 for a raising and lowering extrication was not an option due to tree cover and utility lines.

Engine 251 Lt. Mike Wallace assumed responsibility as Scene Safety Officer as the extrication started. Acting

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Capt. Mark Ashby lead the extrication operations, assisted by Engineer Matt Ennis, acting Engineers Chad Johnson, Andy Stewart, and Firefighters Jeff Orr and Ashlee Vercler. Engine 253 personnel M. Phillips and B. Kuhns extricated the victim from the ice and secured her safely in the Stokes basket.

On-shore personnel then pulled the victim and Fire/Rescue personnel from the water. Extrication time, noted from time of arrival until transport of victim, was 20 to 30 minutes. Patient transported by Arrow ambulance to Carl ER for treatment of severe hypothermia with FF Johnson and FF Orr assisting in the ambulance.

Family Man & Hero A Nutley, New Jersey police officer described as a humble, family man is being hailed a hero after he subdued a stabbing suspect in Clifton while off duty.

Officer David Strus had been in the Richfield Shopping Center when he spotted Henry Werner, 61, attacking Clarence Wispelwey, 80, of Clifton with a knife. Strus immediately intervened, disarmed Werner and took him into custody, authorities said.

Werner, who is homeless, also allegedly stabbed Paul Baker, 67, of Clifton, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office. Baker later died. Wispelwey had attempted to assist Baker, however, he too was attacked. When Strus observed the altercation, he immediately wrestled Werner to the ground and disarmed him without using a weapon.

Wispelwey was later sent to a Paterson hospital.

Nutley Mayor Alphonse Petracco, who has known Strus for the past 25 years, commended him for his heroic actions.

“I can’t commend [Strus] enough, that’s my definition of a real hero,” Petracco said.

Strus, who has been with the force for 19 years, was unavailable for comment. Petracco said that Strus told him he did not understand why people were “making a big fuss” over him.

“What he said to me was, ‘I’m just doing my job,’” the mayor added.

Strus also told Petracco that he’s “never off duty.”

Nutley Police Chief Thomas Strumolo said that Strus’ actions saved one of the victim’s life.

Clifton detective Sgt. Robert Bracken also lauded Strus for his actions. “It was just a tremendous job that he did, reacting to the situation off duty and [his actions] undoubtedly helped saved the life of the second victim,” Bracken said.

“Who knows how far it would have went from there,” Bracken added.

“Reacting that quickly and under the circumstances while off duty is commendable.”

Bracken said that “the whole situation was unfortunate,” however, he said Strus had “definitely helped the situation.”

The township will honor Strus with either a resolution or proclamation, the mayor said.

“Nutley is very, very lucky to have him,” Petracco said. “He’s an extraordinary person and an exemplary police officer.”

“Most people [in this situation] head for the door and they save their own behinds,” he added.

Following the incident, in Paterson Superior Court, Werner’s attorney, Judy Fallon, entered a not guilty plea

on Werner’s behalf to charges of attempted murder, possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose. He is being held in the Passaic County Jail on $500,000 bail. The case has been referred to a grand jury for indictment.

According to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office, murder is punishable by 30 years of life in New Jersey State prison and attempted murder is punishable by 10-20 years in NJ state prison.

According to an article, “Werner was diagnosed with a mental illness in the early 1990s after being laid off from Hoffmann-La Roche in Nutley, and has been homeless for years with no close family members or friends nearby to look after him, according to people who know him.”

The incident is being investigated by the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office and the Clifton Police Department.

NorthJersey.com April 18, 2014 By: Hasime Kukaj

Close to Home Two Akron police officers risked their lives to save a man from a house fire. Officers Chris Crockett and Derrick Jackson arrived on the scene about five minutes before fire crews at the residence. A 911 caller had reported that a man was not leaving the house.

He was transported to Summa Akron City Hospital in stable condition and later transferred to the burn unit at Akron Children’s Hospital. His condition was not available, but officers said he was treated for smoke inhalation.

Akron Fire Captain Al Bragg said it appeared the blaze started when a pile of clothing caught fire in the basement, but it’s not clear if the blaze was accidental or intentional.

Both police officers are happy with the outcome, but are not comfortable being called heroes.”I’m not a hero. It’s my job. The city pays me to do this kind of stuff,” Jackson said.”We want to go home at the end of the day, but again, we took this job to save lives,” Crockett added.

Gunfire Stuns South Side A Des Moines man armed with a semi-automatic rifle terrified a south-side neighborhood as he fired dozens of bullets from his yard at houses and passing vehicles before turning his weapon on police arriving on the scene.

Bullets shattered windows in vehicles, hit houses and injured a passerby. Nearby Lincoln High School was briefly locked down as police swarmed the area.

Two officers exchanged gunfire with the suspect. The gunman suffered at least one bullet wound; he was transported to a local hospital.

Jackson, a rookie officer, was first inside the home and could hear 44-year-old Herbert Friedlein coughing, but couldn’t locate him.”It was dark. Smoke was everywhere.

I was trying to get on the ground as low as possible to try to see someone. I couldn’t see anything still. There was so much smoke going on,” Jackson said.

For Jackson, who served as a Marine reservist in Afghanistan, the mission to save Friedlein was personal because the officer lives just one street away from the victim. “It was a little weird coming into my neighborhood.

Actually, I could see my house from his house.”

However, Jackson couldn’t find Friedlein and the smoke continued to billow. Officer Crockett told Jackson to get out of the burning home and grabbed a secret weapon — a gas mask usually reserved for meth investigations. Crockett put it on, giving him more “breathability,” and found Friedlein lying on a first-floor hallway.”I could actually feel him. I actually kicked him with my feet and I could hear him breathing very shallow,” Crockett said.

Crockett dragged the man by his pants outside to safety.

Moments later, firefighters arrived and took over treatment of Friedlein.

PFIA Rep. Raymond Gallardo presents Hero Hall of Fame Awards to Zachary McCathy (top left) and David Sybert. (bottom right)

Police declined to say how the gunman was wounded.

Police have not released the suspect’s name, but a neighbor identified him as Steven J. Vogel, 38, of Des Moines. (continuted on next page)

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Teamwork results in Life

Vogel’s criminal record includes multiple gun charges; in 2008 he was ordered to turn over all of his guns to authorities, online court records show.

On May 3, 2014, firefighters Chad Crafton and Dan Flaherty performed outstanding heroic efforts resulting in saving a life.

Michelle Lundy told The Des Moines Register that she saw Vogel, her neighbor, firing gunshots from his back deck that day.

With no visibility and high heat conditions they were able to locate the victim in the second room they searched.

Immediately they notified the incident commander of their location and exit point. Bringing the patient out the front door, they limited any further damage to the patient by removing him from the house through the unburned side.

Lundy said she then saw Vogel walk around the side of his house to the front yard. She called 911 and ushered her three children — 9-year-old twins and an 11-year-old — into the basement.

After about 10 minutes of continued gunfire, Lundy said she heard police returning fire.

“I was terrified when the police got here because I was afraid he was in close proximity to our back door,” she said. “I was worried he might come through our door.”

The gunfire stopped after several minutes, and Lundy said she peeked out her window to see medics on Vogel’s back porch putting him on a stretcher.

Responding Officers Lt. David Seybert and Senior Police Officer Zachary McCathy receive the Heroes Hall of Fame Award for their heroic efforts.

Outstanding Tactics On May 10, 2014, Fire/EMS Division personnel were dispatched to a fire in an apartment. On arrival, smoke and fire were discovered coming from an apartment suspected of being occupied. During the initial search of the structure, firefighters located and rescued a female occupant found lying unresponsive on the floor.

Once outside, it was discovered the victim was not breathing and in cardiac arrest. Without hesitation, Fire/EMS Division personnel began resuscitation measures. After a short amount of time, the victim regained a pulse and began breathing on her own. Two intravenous lines were established and her reparations were supported with a bagvalve device.

Due to the outstanding tactics used, the fire was suppressed and confined to a single apartment. All other occupants of the apartment building were evacuated, one of which required medical attention. On my arrival, the scene was totally controlled and both patients had been transported to the hospital by KCFD. Words cannot describe the pride I felt on that scene as I overheard some of the bystanders describe what they had witnessed as “one of the most amazing acts they had ever seen.” I consider it an absolute privilege to officially commend Kansas City Firefighters, Tim Schmuke, Craig Farley, and Nathan Zabka for the outstanding professionalism they displayed, not only that night, but also each and every day. The citizens of Gladstone are fortunate to be served by such an elite group of dedicated people.

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Also, members of EMS who were able to revive the victim, specifically M26 members Jennifer Prouhet, Margaret Walk, and Christopher Alvino and Car 704 medic, Chris Thompson.

These men and women shall be commended for their efforts as it was truly a group effort.

Staying Calm in Action On May 30, 2014, IMPD East District Officers were sent on an incomplete 911 call. According to the dispatcher, a female caller screamed for help on the phone. This plea for help was followed by “loud slamming” (later determined to be gunshots) followed by silence.

Zone 20 Officer was the first officer on the scene, arriving within 60 seconds of the call. As he was walking up to the residence, Officer Milburn observed a subject exiting the house. Upon seeing Officer Milburn, the subject stopped and was about to re-enter the home. When Officer Milburn, now within a few feet of the subject, called to him to stay outside, the subject produced a semi-automatic hand gun and fired a barrage of bullets at Officer Milburn, striking him once in the lower right abdomen.

Despite suffering a gunshot wound that caused extreme pain, Officer Milburn quickly drew his weapon and returned fire while maneuvering toward cover. It was later determined that Officer Milburn suffered a severe open abrasion and internal organ bruising as a result of the gunshot wound. Thankfully, Officer Milburn’s bullet-proof vest saved him from more severe injuries.

Ignoring the pain and with uncanny calm, Officer Milburn immediately warned responding officers of the fire girth, giving a detailed description of the suspect and his last known location. Officer Milburn left the scene for medical treatment only after vehement urging by assisting officers.

While positioning for perimeter positions, an assisting officer found a subject matching the description of the shooting suspect lying on the ground near the encounter. It was later determined that the suspect was stopped by Officer Milburn’s accurate returned gunfire. The follow-up crime scene investigation revealed that the suspect had killed two people immediately prior to Officer Milburn’s arrival. Were it not for Officer Milburn’s quick action and effective apprehension of this desperate violent felon, there is no telling how many more lives might have been lost.

the outcome of the call to have the most positive results.

Without Hesitation

Above: Sergeant Christie, Regional manger Kiszkiel, and Sergeant Minor

Special Thank you On May 12, 2011, Station 12 responded to an elderly male lying supine on the floor. The patient was cyanotic from the chest upward. Immediately, the crews from Station 12 knew that this patient was in dire need of medical interventions.

Lieutenant Wingrove immediately placed the nasal airway because the patient had agonal respirations. Then Sergeant Minor prepared the BVM with 15 liter per minute of oxygen and Sergeant Christie prepared the AED. Lieutenant Wingrove felt for a radial pulse and found none. He then felt for a carotid pulse and found none. He immediately started chest compressions. During that time, Sergeant Christie had positioned himself to effectively rescue breathe for the patient. Sergeant Christie had also placed the AED pads and the crew allowed it to check the patient. The AED stated “NO SHOCK ADI/SED.” Sergeant Christie immediately continued to rescue breathe for the patient while Lieutenant Wingrove checks for a pulse before resuming chest compressions. The lieutenant felt a good strong pulse at approximately 60 beats per minute. The crew then continued to rescue breathe for the patient while preparing to make intravenous access. Prior to gaining IV access the ambulance arrived and the patient was moved to the stretcher and to the ambulance for emergency trip to the hospital.

Special thanks to Lieutenant Wayne Wingrove, Sergeant Myles Christie, and Sergeant Thomas Minor. Their quick action and knowledge of Emergency Medical intervention and their ability to work as a team allowed this patient to have remarkable outcome. On May 24, 2014, the patient came to the Fire Station to thank the crew for their great work in saving his life. Sergeant Christie and Sergeant Minor are men of extreme knowledge and exceptional work ethic that allowed

On February 27, 2014, at the First Tee of Akron, Inc. meeting, Officer Lloyd Ford noticed a man was choking Above: Officer Lloyd Ford and Rep. Don Trejbal and quickly came to his aid. Performing the Heimlich Maneuver, dislodging the food and clearing the gentleman’s airway. His training, composure and nonhesitant demeanor saved this man’s life. Ford is an asset to both his department and ctizens of Akron, Ohio. Well Done!

Giving Time

It’s not everyday you have someone who will volunteer their own time to help others in need. Felix Magallanes gave so much of his time getting donations and organizing the barbecue cook-off for a fundraiser for the Cisneros family.

Always on the Lookout

An 11-month old baby is safe thanks to the quick actions of two Sarasota police officers. Officers Dominic Harris and Steven Fergus were on patrol Wednesday when they noticed several women holding a baby upside down. They stopped and were told the baby was choking on chicken bone. While Fergus called for help, Harris began performing the Heimlich maneuver on the baby to dislodge the bone.

Police say the baby started breathing but was still in distress.

The child was taken to the hospital and underwent surgery.

Police say the infant is expected to make a full recovery.

Above: Officers Dominic Harris and Steven Fergus

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David Baldwin - January 26, 2014 Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (CO) - 27-year veteran Sergeant David Baldwin was killed when his police motorcycle was struck head-on by another vehicle on Highway 93, at West 64th Parkway, at approximately 10:30 a.m.

The driver of the other vehicle attempted to illegally pass a third vehicle on a double-yellow line when he struck Sergeant Baldwin.

Sergeant Baldwin was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had served with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office for 27 years. He was assigned to the Traffic/Motorcycle Unit.

Robert German - March 22, 2014 Windermere Police Department (FL) - 5-year veteran Police Officer Robert German was shot and killed while investigating two suspicious people.

When an Orange County sheriff’s deputy and an Orlando police officer arrived at the location, they discovered that Officer German had been shot. Moments later they heard additional gunshots in the area and used their patrol cars to shield Officer German so he could be extracted from the scene. He was transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center where he succumbed to his wounds. Two suspects in the shooting, a male and female, were found dead across the street both suffering from self-inflicted gunshot wounds.

Officer German had served with the Windermere Police Department for five years.

Charles Dinwiddie - May 9, 2014 Kileen Police Department (TX) - 18-year veteran Officer Charles Dinwiddie suffered fatal injuries while performing a pre-dawn no-knock raid on a local residence to search for drugs. Several officers were shot by a resident as they tried to enter an apartment through a ground-level window under the cover of darkness.

The Killeen Police Department sent its SWAT team to execute a surprise raid on a middle-aged couple because they allegedly possessed substances without government permission. Eighteen-year veteran Detective Charles “Chuck” Dinwiddie and several other SWAT agents snuck up to a window and tried to breach it to gain entry. The commotion caused one of residents to open fire upon the unidentified intruders, and Dinwiddie was struck in the face. Three others were shot; two were shot in the armor and one was shot in the thigh.

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Lee Dixon - June 19, 2014 Little River-Academy Police Dept.(TX) - 18-year veteran Lee Dixon was killed while responding to the scene of a disturbance according to the Bell County Sheriff’s Department.

A person came to the city’s police department to report a disturbance. Dixon drove to the scene, letting dispatchers know that he was responding to a report of a man with a gun, said Lt. Donnie Adams with the sheriff’s department.

Dixon initially said he did not need backup, but minutes later requested a second officer be sent to his location.

Officials tried to call Dixon back on his dispatch radio. He did not answer and soon police began receiving several 911 calls of an officer shot.

He was pronounced dead at the scene. The sheriff’s department had a man in custody questioning him but, no charges were filed, Adams said. Dixon was retired from the Milam County Sheriff’s Office. He had been chief of Little River-Academy’s Police Department for about a month. The chief is the sole full-time officer of the department, Adams said. Dixon also worked as a jailer in Bell County.

Perry Renn - July 5, 2014 Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Dept. (IN) - 22-year veteran Officer Perry Renn was killed in the line of duty serving the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department at the North District. He was a patrol officer for 22 years protecting the east and north districts. He was awarded two Medals of Bravery (1999 and 2003). Prior to being a sworn officer, he worked at the Metropolitan Communication Agency (MECA) as a dispatcher/control operator for 18 months.

He leaves behind his beloved wife of 25 years, Lynn Sappenfield-Renn. He was raised in Phoenix, AZ where after graduating from East High School he joined the United States Army. For the majority of his 10-year enlistment, he was stationed at Fort Bragg, NC with the 82nd Airborne Division as a paratrooper and jumpmaster completing more than 100 jumps. He achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant and was awarded achievement and commendation medals. He was stationed in Korea for two tours, spent 18 months as a recruiter in New York City and served in Operation Urgent Fury, the 1983 invasion of Grenada. He loved his job and was loved by many people in the community, especially his neighbors.

Melvin Santiago - July 13, 2014 Jersey City Police Department (NJ) - 6-month veteran

Bryon K. Dickson II - September 12, 2014 Pennsylvania State Police (PA) - 7-year veteran

Detective Melvin Santiago was shot and killed when he and his partner responded to a robbery call. A male subject had entered the store and assaulted a private security guard. He severely beat the guard and stole his service weapon, then waited for responding officers to arrive with the intention to ambush them.

Corporal Bryon K. Dickson II, walked out of the front door of the barracks when he was struck by a .308 caliber rifle shot. Another trooper who was inside of the barracks attempted to pull him into the building but also came under fire and had to retreat back into the building. A third trooper, who had been in the parking lot, also came to Trooper Dickson’s aid but was wounded before he also had to retreat into the building. The subject then shot Corporal Dickson a second time, killing him. The subject fled the scene but was identified two days later when his vehicle and other evidence was found partially submerged in a pond two miles from the barracks. The subject remains at large.

Detective Santiago and his partner had just pulled into the parking lot as the man exited the building and opened fire on them without warning. Detective Santiago was struck in the head before he was able to exit from the patrol car’s passenger seat.

Other responding officers returned fire and killed the subject.

Detective Santiago had graduated from the academy only six months prior to the incident. He is survived by his mother and stepfather.

Daryl Pierson - September 3, 2014 Rochester Police Department (NY) - 8-year veteran Police Officer Daryl Pierson was shot and killed while involved in a foot pursuit of a suspect following a traffic stop. The man that Officer Pierson was chasing had been paroled only three weeks prior while serving a sentence for attempted armed robbery.

A bystander was also wounded by the gunfire.

Officer Pierson was a veteran of the National Guard and had served with the Rochester Police Department for eight years. He is survived by his wife and two young children.

Jason E. Harwood - September 7, 2014 Topeka Police Department (KS) - 15-year veteran Corporal Jason Harwood was shot and killed while making a traffic stop. One of the vehicle’s occupants opened fire during the traffic stop, fatally wounding Officer Harwood.

The suspect believed to be the shooter turned himself in a short time later.

He served his country and state honorably as both a U.S. Marine and as a Pennsylvania State Trooper. Bryon will forever be remembered as a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend who will be missed more than words can express.

Upon graduation from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy in 2007, Bryon was stationed at Troop N, Fern Ridge, where he was assigned to conduct aggressive patrol operations throughout Monroe and Carbon counties.

Bryon had a sincere passion for DUI enforcement, earning multiple awards from the Pennsylvania DUI Association and numerous state police commendations. His passion for removing impaired drivers from our streets led to Bryon completing his Drug Recognition Expert certification, becoming one of the few highly trained troopers tasked with identifying drug-impaired drivers. In July of 2013, Bryon was promoted to corporal and assigned to Troop K, Philadelphia. He was subsequently transferred to Troop R, Blooming Grove in June of 2014, where he served as a Patrol Unit Supervisor.

Corporal Harwood had served with the Topeka Police Department for 15 years. He is survived by his wife and two sons.

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The

Ultimate

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Sacrifice 2013

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 <www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities>.­­

l­aw enforcement deaths

Ramírez-Barreto, Mayra Del Carmen . . Dept.of Justice, PR 01/10

Sylvester, Peggy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Opelousas PD, LA

04/14

Colón-Claussells, Eliezer . . . . . . Dept. of Corrections, PR

01/10

Collier, Sean Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MIT PD, MA

04/18

Tonn, Kevin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Galt PD, CA

01/15

Key, Chad Christian . . . . . . . . . . Grayson Co. Sheriff, TX

04/20

Slagle, Michael Wayne . . . . . . . . . . . . Highway Patrol, TN

01/25

Hanna, Douglas Leon . . . . . . . . Washita Co. Sheriff, OK

04/21

Riggenbach, Frederick Albert . . Chitmacha Tribal PD, TR

01/26

Robbins, Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Polk Co. Sheriff, FL

04/26

McGary, William Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . Conway PD, AR

02/01

Candelari, Larry Dale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pasadena PD, TX

04/26

Parete, Patricia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buffalo PD, NY

02/02

Wassil Jr, Charles John . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peekskill PD, NY

05/01

Grimsley, Billy Ray . . . . . . . . . . . . Portsmouth Sheriff, VA

02/03

McCarthy, William Jerry . . . . . . . Shenango Twp. PD, PA

05/02

Lawrence, Keith . . . . . . . USC Dept. of Public Safety, CA

02/03

Huffman, Timothy Allen . . . . .Dept. of Public Safety, AZ

05/06

Crain, Michael Daniel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Riverside PD, CA

02/07

Lorek, Christopher William . US Dept. of Justice-FBI, US

05/17

MacKay, Jeremiah Alan . San Bernardino Co. Sheriff, CA

02/12

Shaw, Stephen Palmer . . . . . . US Dept. of Justice-FBI, US

05/17

Lynaugh, Joshua Phillip . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Paul PD, MN

02/16

Raetz, Daryl Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phoenix PD, AZ

05/19

Williams, Eric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . US Dept. of Justice, US

02/25

Causey, Timothy Eugene Causey . Horry Co. Sheriff, SC

05/19

Baker Jr, Loran Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Santa Cruz PD, CA

02/26

Ellis, Jason Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bardstown PD, KY

05/25

Butler, Elizabeth Chase . . . . . . . . . . . Santa Cruz PD, CA

02/26

Carpenter, Cody Don . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Co. Sheriff, AR

05/31

Albarati, Osvaldo . . . . . . . US Department of Justice, US

02/26

O’Connell Jr, Sean Michael . . . . . . . . . . . State Patrol, WA

05/31

Morales, Gary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Lucie Co. Sheriff, FL

02/28

Campora, Joel Lee . . . . Game and Fish Commission, AR

05/31

Johnson, Terry Wayne . . . . . . . Sebastian Co. Sheriff, AR

03/02

Sprague, William Jason . . . . . . . . . . . . Texarkana PD, TX

06/15

Walker, Junius A. . . . . . . . . . . . . Virginia State Police, VA

03/07

Watson, James Terry . . . . US Dept. of Justice - DEA, US

06/21

Madole, Thomas O. . . . . . . . . . Alaska State Troopers, AK

03/19

Lomax, Daniel “J.J.” . . . . . . . Forest City Borough PD, PA

06/22

Boykin, Randy J. . . . . . Enterprise Police Department, MS

03/19

Netherland, Steven George . . . Vernon Parish Sheriff, LA

06/24

Clements, Thomas L. . . . . . . . . Dept. of Corrections, CO

03/19

McLean, Lance Allen “Lou” . . . . . . . Hood Co. Sheriff, TX

06/29

Cortez, Gilbert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dept. of Corrections, CA

03/25

Thomas, Rodney Renee . . . . . . . . . . New Orleans PD, LA

07/07

Johnson, Larry D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drug Task Force, AR

03/26

Luna Jr, Leonard Robert . . . . . . . . . . Hawthorne PD, CA

07/08

Sauter, James Michael . . . . . . . . . Illinois State Police, IL

03/28

Hornsby, Robert Layden “Bobby” . . . . . . Killeen PD, TX

07/14

Toll, Tage Brandel . . . . . . . . . . Alaska State Troopers, AK

03/30

Jacob, Bruce Daniel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jackson PD, MS

07/20

Kountz, Brandon Elliot . . US Department of Justice, US

03/31

VanBuskirk, David Lee . . . . . . . . Las Vegas Metro PD, NV

07/22

Smith Sr, Eric Tyrone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jackson PD, MS

04/04

Martindale Jr, Winston I. . . . . New York State Police, NY

07/24

Fifer, Hans J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Faulkner Co. Sheriff, AR

04/08

Slay, Thomas Keith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Columbus PD, GA

07/30

Barfield Sr, Anthony Quinn . . . . . . . . . . Barwick PD, GA

04/09

Watson, Jeff . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Charles Parish Sheriff, LA

08/04

Bishop, Donald E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brookfield PD, WI

04/13

Wilson, Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlotte Co. Sheriff, FL

08/05

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Shaw, Chad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . McCracken Co. Sheriff, KY

08/06

Garcia, Jorge Luis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pharr PD, TX

08/09

Klusmann, Ivorie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DeKalb Co. PD, GA

08/10

Long, Jonathan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Akron PD, OH

08/15

Keane, William . . . . . . . . . . . . New York State Police, NY

08/23

Schneider, Jason . . . . . . . . . . . Baltimore County PD, MD

08/28

Johnson, Derek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Draper PD, UT

09/01

Freeman, Michael Neal . . . . . . . Harrison Co. Sheriff, TX

09/08

Burgess, Jonathan . . . . . . S. Alabama Reg. Airport FD, AL

01/08

Butterfield II, Paul Kenyon . . . Michigan State Police, MI

09/09

Porcari, Matthew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Owego FD, NY

01/22

Allford, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Okfuskee Co. Sheriff, OK

09/11

Patterson, Dale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Strother FD, OK

02/14

Buenting, Jamie Daniel . . . . . . . . . . Rockwell City PD, IA

09/13

Wallace, Eric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bryan FD, TX

02/15

Jones, Rodney Wayne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Detroit PD, MI

09/14

Pickard, Gregory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bryan FD, TX

02/16

Stockwell, Michael Dale . . . . . . . . Orange Beach PD, AL

09/17

Fox, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bluebonnet Fire Rescue, TX

02/20

Bradway, Rod . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indianapolis Metro PD, IN

09/20

Sokol, Claudia . . . . . Diligence Fire Company No. 1, PA

02/22

Rivera, Daniel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Broward Co. Sheriff, FL

09/21

Schnepp, David M. . . . . . . . . . . . . Carter’s Valley FD, TN

02/24

Coutchie, Jon Steven . . . . . . . . . . . Laguna Beach PD, CA

09/21

Fruin, Nathaniel C. . . . . . . . . Mattawan Fire District, MI

02/26

Lema, Frank . . . . . . . . . . . . . Department of Defense, US

09/26

Morrison, Scott A. . . . . Knotts Island Volunteer FD, NC

03/03

Kennedy, Billy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Upton Co. Sheriff, TX

10/02

Brown, Christopher R. . . . . . Hudson Community FD, IL

03/05

Peters, Joseph . . . . Army Criminal Investigation Div., US

10/06

Mize, Donald M. . . . . . . . League City Volunteer FD, TX

03/06

Crabb, Clay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Austin PD, TX

10/16

Nutt, Lonnie L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marietta FD, GA

03/07

Hill, Patrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Detroit PD, MI

10/19

Turner Jr, George A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jericho FD, NY

03/08

Crenshaw, Keith A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eupora PD, MS

10/23

Broz, Michael L. . . . . . . . Dorchester Co. Fire Rescue, SC

03/10

Bingaman, Robert A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asheville PD, NC

10/29

Scheuerer, Jeffrey . . . . . . . . . . . New Jersey Forest FD, NJ

03/28

Kohlmeier, Casey J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pontiac PD, IL

10/30

Goodwin, Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Philadelphia FD, PA

04/06

Fleming, Steven K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gainesville PD, TX

11/01

Janos, John . . . . . City of Binghamton Bureau of Fire, NY

04/06

Libke, Robert A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oregon City PD, OR

11/04

Hollingsworth, Harold . . . . . . . . . . . Fort Osage FD, MO

04/07

Davis, Daniel V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phenix City PD, AL

11/10

Clark, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bedford FD, NH

04/11

Riley, Ross M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . New York State Police, NY

11/20

Stone, Lawrence . . . . . . . West Union Community FD, IL

04/13

Baskett, Michael Clifton . . . . . . . . . . Dept. of Justice, US

11/26

Bridges Jr., Morris . . . . . . . . . . . . . West Volunteer FD, TX

04/17

Antwine, Joseph C. . . . . . . . . . . Florence Co. Sheriff, SC

11/29

Calvin, Perry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mertens Volunteer FD, TX

04/17

Baron, Robert W. . . . . . . . . . . . Sandoval Co. Sheriff, NM

12/06

Chapman, Jerry . . . . . . . . . . . . Abbott Volunteer FD, TX

04/17

Davis, Adam J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bell Co. Sheriff, TX

12/11

Dragoo, Cody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West Volunteer FD, TX

04/17

Obendorf, Travis R . . Coast Guard Office of Law Enf., US

12/13

Pustejovsky Jr, Joseph . . . . . . . . . West Volunteer FD, TX

04/17

Cunniff, David W. . . . . . . . . . New York State Police, NY

12/17

Reed, Cyrus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Abbott Volunteer FD, TX

04/17

Ray, Ronald L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shelby Co. Sheriff, TN

12/17

Snokhous, Douglas . . . . . . . . . . . West Volunteer FD, TX

04/17

Frazier, Clinton H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Union Co. Sheriff, MS

12/18

Snokhous, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . West Volunteer FD, TX

04/17

Sowders, Fredrich Adam . . . . . . Burleson Co. Sheriff, TX

12/19

Miller, Rodney . . . . . . . . . . Loganville Fire Company, PA

04/27

Deckard Jr, Robert C. . . . . . . . . . . . . San Antonio PD, TX

12/20

Queen, Dale . . . . . . . . . . . . Oak Ridge Volunteer FD, AL

04/29

Estrada, Cuauhtemoc . . . . . . . . . . . . Cook Co. Sheriff, IL

12/20

Kirchner, Gene . . Baltimore Co. FD/Reisterstown VFD, MD

05/02

Bryant, Jeffrey Hugh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Centre PD, AL

12/20

Davidson, Daniel . . . . . . . . . . . Sacramento Ranger, NM

05/05

Stauffer, Kevin “Gale” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tupelo PD, MS

12/23

Martin Jr., Stanley . . . . . . . Springfield Volunteer FD, AL

05/06

Meyst, Jeremy Wayne . . . . . . . . . . . Tulare Co. Sheriff, CA

12/24

Woehlke, Brian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Westland FD, MI

05/08

Windhaus, Darrell J. . . Dept. of Homeland Security, US

12/29

Nejmeh, Albert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tacoma FD, WA

05/14

Harper, Bradley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phoenix FD, AZ

05/19

Wilson, Stanley . . . . Dallas Fire-Rescue Department, TX

05/20

Bebee, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Houston FD, TX

05/31

Garner IV, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Houston FD, TX

05/31

Renaud, Matthew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Houston FD, TX

05/31

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Sullivan, Anne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Houston FD, TX

05/31

Gomez, Daniel . . . . Northern Pueblos Agency - BIA, NM

07/24

Sheehy, Luke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.S. Forest Service, CA

06/10

Hammack, John . . . U.S. Forest Service - Deschutes, OR

08/01

Barker, Tony . . . . . . . . . Moutain View Volunteer FD, NC

06/13

Trader, Jesse A. . . . . . . . . . . . Department of Forestry, OR

08/06

Vanner Jr., Edward . . . . . . . 143rd F&R Quonset ANG, RI

06/17

Casanova, Juan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brownsville FD, TX

08/10

Burley, Thomas . . . . . . . Youngstown Volunteer FD, NY

06/18

Hall, Kevin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BLM - Vale District, OR

08/10

Sims, Katrina . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta Fire Rescue Dept., GA

06/18

McKnight, Matthew . . . . . . . . . . . . . Los Angeles FD, CA

08/12

Appleton, John . . . . . . . . . . . . Malden Volunteer FD, WV

06/24

Fellows, James . . . . . . . . . . Clearwater Township FD, MI

08/20

Ashcraft, Andrew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prescott FD, AZ

06/30

Montano-Garcia, Oscar . . . Siskiyou National Forest, OR

08/25

Caldwell, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prescott FD, AZ

06/30

Adams, Token . . . . . . . . . Santa Fe National Forest, NM

08/30

Carter, Travis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prescott FD, AZ

06/30

Darr, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chillicothe FD, MO

09/04

DeFord, Dustin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prescott FD, AZ

06/30

Rivers, Iran . . . . . . . . . . Hillsborough Co. Fire Rescue, FL

09/22

MacKenzie, Christopher . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prescott FD, AZ

06/30

Urban, Mark . . . . . . . . Bureau of Land Management, ID

09/27

Marsh, Eric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prescott FD, AZ

06/30

Floersch, Richard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Milan FD, TN

10/02

McKee, Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prescott FD, AZ

06/30

Allison, John . . . . . . . Mason Co. Rural FD/Custer FD, MI

10/14

Misner, Sean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prescott FD, AZ

06/30

Heath, David . . . . . . New Hanover Co. Fire Rescue, NC

10/14

Norris, Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prescott FD, AZ

06/30

Frazier, Jantzen . . . . . . Oden Ridge Fire and Rescue, AL

10/17

Parker, Wade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prescott FD, AZ

06/30

Murphy Jr, Leroy . . . . . . . . . . . Gettysburg Rural FD, OH

10/20

Percin Jr., John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prescott FD, AZ

06/30

Hill III, Arlie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Whitley City FD, KY

10/27

Rose, Anthony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prescott FD, AZ

06/30

Wildnauer Jr., Blaine . . . . . . Fox Twp. Volunteer FD, PA

11/02

Steed, Jesse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prescott FD, AZ

06/30

Hill, James . . . . . . . Sycamore Twp. Fire/EMS Dept., OH

11/05

Thurston, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prescott FD, AZ

06/30

Barr Jr., David . . . Community Fire Co. of Perryville, MD

11/07

Turbyfill, Travis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prescott FD, AZ

06/30

Goodman Jr., James . . . . . . . Newdrow Volunteer FD, NY

11/07

Warneke, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prescott FD, AZ

06/30

Gow III, Russ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Factoryville FD, PA

11/21

Whitted, Clayton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prescott FD, AZ

06/30

Pierson, Charles . . . . . . S. Jackson Co. Volunteer FD, WV

12/07

Woyjeck, Kevin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prescott FD, AZ

06/30

Frantz, Matt . . . . . . . . Rice Lake Twp. Volunteer FD, MN

12/09

Zuppiger, Garrett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prescott FD, AZ

06/30

Smith, Joshua . . . . . . . . . . . . . LaCrosse Volunteer FD, VA

12/14

Douglas, Christopher . . . . CAL Fire/Riverside Co.FD, CA

07/05

Guss Sr., Terry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .South Zanesville FD, OH

12/15

Yates, Mickey . . . . . . . . . . . Greenfield Volunteer FD, MS

07/06

Little, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Waycross FD, GA

12/15

Austin, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . City of Quincy FD, MA

07/08

Wayman Sr., John . . . . . . . . Jefferson Volunteer FD, OH

12/15

Long, Dennis . . . . . . . Dept. of Lands - Maggie Creek, ID

07/08

Schondelmayer, Jon . . . . . . . . . Swift Creek Rural FD, NC

12/18

Hardee, Rodney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loris FD, SC

07/09

Lidke, David . . . . . . . . . . . Hightstown Engine Co. #1, NJ

12/23

Blankenship, Matthew . . . . . . . . . . . Marshfield FD, MO

07/20

Fields, Jeffrey . . . . . . . . . . Youngsville Volunteer FD, NC

12/25

Brier, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Middleborough FD, MA

07/22

Sensenig, Bruce . . . . . . . Quentin Volunteer Fire Co., PA

07/22

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Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association’s scholarship program is administered by Scholarship Management Services, a division of Scholarship America. Scholarship Management Services is the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarship and tuition reimbursement programs for corporations, foundations, associations and individuals.

Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or national origin.

To be eligible, applicants must be students who plan to enroll, or are already enrolled, in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school. Applicants must be dependent children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren of members in good standing with the Association.

Applicants must also hold a policy with the Association as of May 1, 2015. Dependent children are defined as natural or legally adopted children or stepchildren living in the member’s household or primarily supported by the member. The member must also hold a Certificate of Insurance that has been in effect for at least six months.

Recipients are selected based on academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in activities, work experience, statement of future goals, unusual personal or family circumstances, and an outside appraisal.

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Awards may be used for tuition and academic fees.

Applications are available beginning March 15, 2015, for the 2015-2016 academic year. To request an application, complete the form below and mail it to Scholarship Management Services, postmarked no later than May 1, 2015. Please complete the application fully and return it to Scholarship Management Services, postmarked by May 15, 2015.

Scholarship recipients will be notified by June 30, 2015. On or about Aug. 15, Scholarship Management Services will mail a check for half the scholarship amount, payable to the school for the student. The remaining amount will be paid on, or about, Jan. 1, 2015. Scholarship Management Services must be notified in writing of extenuating circumstances affecting either payment.

All of the information submitted is confidential and reviewed solely by Scholarship Management Services. General conditions and procedures under which awards are made will be reviewed occasionally by PFIA, but no previously awarded scholarship will be affected by any changes made in the future. If you have further questions, call Scholarship Management Services at 507-931-1682 or fax your queries to 507-931-9168.

Request for Scholarship Application Please send me an application for the Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association Scholarship Program. (Please print.)

Name _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City ______________________________________________________________ State _____________ Zip _______________________ Telephone (_______) ___________________________________ Email _____________________________________________________ Must be included: PFIA Member’s full name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ PFIA Member’s policy #: ______________________________________ Student policy #: ____________________________________ (Policy must be in effect on or before 11/01/14) (Policy must be in effect as of 5/01/15)

This request must be postmarked by May 1, 2015. Please mail form directly to:

Scholarship Management Services, PFIA Scholarship Program, One Scholarship Way, St. Peter, Minnesota 56082

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Anthony Bartos Florida State University Business

Conner Bordelon-Ross Lamar University Music Education

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Considerations are also based on work experience, unusual personal or family circumstances, letters of recommendation, and a statement of the applicant’s goals and aspirations. All of this information is confidential. Conditions and procedures under which awards are granted are reviewed occasionally by PFIA.

Thomas Buckley Molly Brown Molly Brown Saint Leo University Slippery Rock Colorado State University University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Management Neuroscience Hospitality

Robert Butler III University of Rhode Island Mechanical Engineering

Brookelynn Cass Metropolitan State University of Denver Criminal Justice

Briana Cruz The College of New Jersey Psychology

Madeline Buyers American University International Relations

Kirsten Carroll Hudson Valley Community College Forensic Psychology

John Conti Canisius College Business

Sophia Cowburn SUNY College at Fredonia English Education

Angela Day Miami University Anthropology

Mason DeCock Texas A&M University Biochemical Engineering

John Detherage University of Cincinnati Health Science/Pre-Med

Mikaela Ensalaco Florida State University Criminal Justice

Gabrielle Estrada University of the Incarnate Word Communication Arts

Dominique Fay University of South Carolina Social Work

Ann Conroy Eduardo Cervantez Bowling Green State University Lamar University Special Education Biochemistry

Morgan Cuttlers University of Nebraska Biological Agriculture

Emma English Andrew Driscoll Dakota Wesleyan University SUNY College at Buffalo Theatre Business Management

Savannah-Anne Carlson University of Colorado International Affairs

Thomas Bystryk College of Saint Rose Music

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Mary Fuxa Kansas State University Agri Business

Colton Glyder State College of Florida Environmental Science

Alexandra Griffin Upper Iowa University Conservation Management

Eryn Hall University of Alabama Nursing

Brianna Harding Morningside College Graphic Design

Janene Harper University of Denver Classical Vocal Performance

Elizabeth Heims Coe College Biology

Sydney Heithoff University of Nebraska Biology/Pre-med

Corey Helsper McPherson College Graphic Design

Kelly Huegel Montclair State University Communication Disorders

Dalton Humphrey Sam Houston State University Business Management

Brian Hund Ramapo College of NJ Accounting

Emily Inserra Ramapo College of NJ Communications

Kaitlen Jung University of North Texas Dance

Maire Keane Hobart & William Smith College Business/Public Media

Parker Kinzer Auburn University Industrial Design

Alison Kleffner Rockhurst University Mathematics

Mikenzie Krysl Metropolitan Community College Business

Anthony Lang, Jr. University of Nebraska Pre-Law/Global Studies

Isela Lopez El Paso Community College Forensic Science

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Daniel Lovato Whitman College Theatre

Reagan Luce University of Texas Biology

Tyler Luce Texas State University Ag Business

Rachel Marine University of Colorado Biology

Rebecca Mautner Seton Hall University Biology

“I look forward with great anticipation to this next exciting chapter in my life and greatly appreciate the financial assistance you have afforded me over the next four years.”

Thank you again, Maire Keane

Amanda McClanahan University of Tennessee Nursing

Blake Moore Manchester University Sports Communications

Hallie Poor Ohio University Social Work/Spanish

Taylor McColl University of Georgia Russian

“This commitment to track will greatly reduce the time I will have available to work and help pay off school. This scholarship has lifted a great weight off my shoulders from a financial standpoint and I would like to thank you again for this scholarship.”

Reagan Luce

Jacob Newman Corey Nail Joshua Morrow University of Iowa McNeese State University University of Central Florida Business Administration Civil Engineering Sports Medicine

Gabrielle Potter University of Denver Journalism

Meaghan Race Trinity College Neuroscience

Emily Ramelb Rockhurst University Business

Caylee Parrish Colorado State University Equine Science

Sierra Reed Kent State University Pre-Medicine

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Clay Roe Megan Roberts SUNY College at Geneseo Brigham Young University Nursing Elementary/Special Ed.

Kayleigh Richardson Seton Hall University Mathematics

John Roberts Gannon University Criminal Justice

Dominick Sackett Penn State University Business Finance

Nicole Sanborn Wells College History

Amber Saraceni Drexel University Nutrition

Robert Schneider Colorado State University Construction Management

Joseph Schroer University of Kansas Chemical Engineering

Kevin Shanahan University of Dayton Chemical Engineering

Molly Shoffner Butler University Biology

Destini Smith Mississippi State University Psychology

Katie Snyder Harding University Social Work

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Laura Rook Kansas State University Industrial Engineering

Kelsey Schmitt Anthony Scalise III Genesee Community College Utica College Physical Education Biology

Brad Shearer University of Nebraska Undecided

Rachel Shepherd University of Missouri Health Sciences

Kenneth Stone III Christopher Stabile University of Florida Bentley University Pre-Med/Biomedical Science Business

Alec Toth Alfred University Mechanical Engineering

Tatyana Vidger University of Arizona Business Management

Kali Supples SUNY College at Cortland Psychology

Timothy Thomas University of Cincinnati Nursing

Zachary Waanders Colorado School of Mines Petroleum Engineering

Derek Whiddon Mary Walsh Kaleigh Wagoner Ohio State University Truman State University Northern Michigan University Political Science/Economics Biochemistry Nursing

“I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Board of Directors for taking time to view my application and choosing me to be awarded this prestigious scholarship. I know that this scholarship is very competitive and I feel truly blessed to be a recipient. I would like to thank everyone who was involved in making this scholarship possible, because it is truly making a difference not only in my life but in many other college students lives. I will continue to strive to make all A’s in my classes and be the best student-athlete I can possibly be! This award has blessed my family and me financially and I am honored that you have chosen me for this.

God Bless

William Zavodjancik Wentworth Institute of Technology Mechanical Engineering

Kayla Zeitzmann Union University Elementary Education

Alex Vidmar Brown University Physics/Philosophy

Katelyn Williams Clemson University Veterinary Sciences

Andrew Zymball University of Nebraska Physical Therapy

Gabrielle R. Estrada

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Congrats, College Graduates!

PFIA is proud to showcase the names of the enterprising young women and men who have completed their college education with the assistance of our scholarship program. The list below is comprised of the most recent 2013 and 2014 graduates. We, at PFIA, wish you all the very best as you set out to begin your careers or embark on your Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or PhD. Recipients

Scholarship

College Attended

Major(s)

Aderhold, Jerica L.

2009

Daemen College

Physical Therapy

2014

Amber, Taylor L.

2010

Indiana University-Purdue University

Pre-Med

2014

Arenas, Kali K.

2011

University of Northern Colorado

Earth Science

2014

Barrow, Megan L.

2010

Loyola University Maryland

Biology

2014

Bean, Alaina M.

2010

University of Minnesota

Nursing

2014

Bolger, Dalton Z.

2011

Pomona College

Astrophysics

2014

Brandt, Mallory R.

2010

University of Iowa

Business

2014

Brock, Lorna M.

2011

Metropolitan State University of Denver Human Development

2014

Burke, Christopher M.

2010

University of Delaware

Accounting

2014

Busch, Kayla A.

2011

Colorado State University

Business

2014

Bystryk, Margaret C.

2011

Seton Hall University

Political Science

2014

Campin, Lindsay M.

2010

Northwest Missouri State University

Psych/Sociology

2014

Chaffin, Blake T.

2010

Texas A&M University

Electrical Engineering

2014

Chappell, Ryan M.

2010

University of Central Florida

Engineering

2014

Cox, Olivia D .

2011

University of Minnesota

Animal Science

2014

Crampton, Peter J.

2009

University of Delaware

Business

2014

Curley, Hanna M.

2011

Indiana State University

Elementary/Special Education

2014

Domschine, Kevin R.

2010

University of Hartford

Architecture

2014

Donovan, Kevin S.

2010

University of New Haven

Fire Protection

2014

Dorsey, Kaitlin S.

2011

University of South Florida

Nursing

2014

Ferguson, Erika T.

2010

University of North Carolina

Peace, War & Defense

2014

Fioravanti, Thomas J.

2009

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Education/History

2014

Frick, Molly K.

2010

University of Colorado

Nursing

2014

Gallagher, Kaitlin R.

2010

Rutgers, State University of New Jersey

Biology/Physical Therapy

2014

Garcia, Erica M.

2010

University of Central Florida

Interpersonal Org. Comm.

2014

Gervato, Patricia R.

2010

The College of New Jersey

Accounting

2014

Glover, Austin T.

2010

Columbia University

Political Science

2014

Guerrera. Casie M.

2011

University of Connecticut

Communication Disorders

2014

Guidry, Jasmine L.

2012

Prairie View A&M University

Biology

2014

Gustafson, Grace C.

2010

University of Illinois

Speech Pathology

2014

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Recipients

Scholarship

College Attended

Major(s)

Graduation

Hartnett, Holly E.

2010

Xavier University

Nursing

2014

Hensley, Natalie R.

2011

Ball State University

Nursing

2014

Huber, Meagan R.

2012

University of Colorado

Communication

2014

Hunderman, Traci L.

2010

Grand Valley State University

Biomedical Sciences

2014

Jackson, Jace W.

2012

University of Denver

International Business

2014

Jansen, Joleen M.

2010

Arizona State University

Industrial Design

2014

Jones, Ashley P.

2010

Auburn University

Communication Disorders

2014

Kennedy, Paige E.

2009

College of Charleston

Exercise Physiology

2014

Kidwell, Kelly M.

2011

University of Florida

Pre-Dental/Nutritional Science 2014

Kluesener, Jr., Stephen J.

2010

University of Toledo

Chemical Enginering

2014

Kohnke, Jeffrey P.

2012

SUNY University at Buffalo

International Business

2014

Kuklinski, Amanda J.

2010

Boston College

Biology

2014

Kuklinski, James B.

2010

University of Pennsylvania

Philosophy, Politics, Economics 2014

Kwiatkowski, Casimir H.

2010

Ohio State University

Communication

2014

LaMacchia, Mary E.

2010

Rochester Institute of Technology

Packaging

2014

Laramore, Jacob H.

2012

Northeastern Junior College

Medical

2014

Laurila, Kelly E.

2010

University of Colorado - Boulder

Psych/Elementary Education

2013

Livengood, Seth C.

2010

Rocky Mountain College

Commercial Aviation

2014

Livingston, Kelsey L.

2010

Concordia University

Arts

2014

Luttrell, Kelsey L.

2010

Western Kentucky University

Sociology

2014

Mccormick, Melanie F.

2010

University of Nebraska - Omaha

Biology

2014

McFarland, Morgan E.

2010

Butler University

Art Design

2014

Mello, Ashley M.

2010

Roger Williams University

Education

2014

Meyer, Emma E.

2010

Ohio State University

Neuroscience

2014

Monarch, Cody R.

2009

University of Findlay

Environmental Science

2013

Monarch, Jesse R.

2010

Alma College

Math & Computer Science

2014

Moore, Mandi J.

2010

Indiana Wesleyan University

Theatre

2014

Morrissey, Ryan A.

2011

University of Nebraska - Kearney

Public Administration

2013

Muschall, Stephanie M.

2009

Missouri State University

Graphic Design

2013

Neumann III, Charles W.

2010

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

German/Business

2014

Newton, Brian M.

2013

University of Nebraska - Omaha

Computer Science

2013

Orel, Alexander D.

2010

Benedictine College

Political Science

2014

Otenbaker, Nicole P.

2011

Oakland University

Pre-Med/Biology

2014

Palensky, Caleb M.

2010

University of Nebraska - Omaha

Exercise Science

2014

Pottorf, Destiny N.

2010

Stephen F. Austin State University

Math

2014

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Scholarship

College Attended

Major(s)

Graduation

Poulicek, Sean M.

2010

University of Nebraska - Omaha

Architectural Engineering

2014

Prachar, Brendan M.

2010

University of South Carolina

Sport Management

2014

Ramelb, Christopher R.

2011

Rockhurst University

Business

2014

Ranella, Christopher R.

2010

University of Michigan

Biomedical Engineering

2014

Redmond, Benjamin K.

2011

Bennington College

Writing & Film

2014

Reif, Megan K.

2010

University of Iowa

Communication Studies

2014

Richardson, Benjamin S.

2010

Montclair State University

Animation & Illustration

2014

Richardson, Christopher D. 2010

Louisiana State University

History

2014

Riddle, Jacob D.

2010

Purdue University

Natural Resources

2014

Robertson, Amanda M.

2011

Grand Valley State University

International Relations

2014

Roche, Brian C.

2010

Texas A&M University

Chemical Engineering

2014

Rodriguez, Maggie R.

2010

Texas State University

Communications Design

2014

Schroeder, David A.

2011

Butler University

Recording Industry Studies

2014

Schroeder, Evan C.

2011

Butler University

Music Education

2014

Schwartz, Jillian N.

2012

Loyola University Chicago

Communications

2014

Shelafo, Samantha L.

2011

Montana State University

Geology

2014

Shropshire, Colleen F.

2010

Rowan University

Special Education

2013

Shultice, Kaitlin A.

2013

Iowa State University

Early Childhood Education

2014

Shunk, Zachary W.

2012

Northampton Community College

Computer Engineering

2014

Tittone, Nicholas F.

2011

University of Missouri

Broadcast Journalism

2014

Tonte, Breanna M.

2010

Indiana University Bloomington

Exercise Science

2014

Tooley, Ryan T.

2010

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Engineering

2014

Trojanovich, Lauren J.

2012

University of Colorado

Criminal Justice/Forensic

2013

Vaninger, Daniel J.

2010

University of Colorado - Boulder

Integrative Physiology

2014

Ward, Jacqueline M.

2010

The College of New Jersey

Criminology

2014

Wells, India M.

2009

University of Missouri - Columbia

Journalism/Communication

2013

Whitaker, Tessa C.

2009

University of Alabama

Special Education

2014

Whitley, Jacqueline N.

2010

Drew University

Biological Anthropology

2014

Wollet, Jillian A.

2008

University of Pittsburgh

Rehab Science

2014

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Avenue of Flags Submitted by Charles Kennedy Each Memorial Day about 100 volunteers meet at Orange Grove Graceland Cemetery in Louisiana. They are there assembling flag poles, hardware and hanging 91 2’x5’ American Flags. 921 flags are on display.

Each flag represents a veteran who died in the line of duty or was the official casket flag at his/her funeral. This is the largest showing of memorial flags in the United States.

Officer/Supervisor of the Year

New Fire Chief

Christopher Armstrong made a stirring farewell speech earlier this month to his co-workers at the Miramar Fire Department in Miramar, Fl., and he struggled to hold back his emotions as he prepared to take over as chief of the Littleton Fire Department.

He said what is important is “serving those in need as we promised to do, while treating Photo Above: each other with goodness and Christopher Armstrong respect despite any differences you may have. Remember that goodness is about character, integrity, honesty, kindness, generosity and most importantly the moral courage to do what’s right regardless of what peer pressure you might face.”

Former Littleton Chief John Mullin announced his retirement in August, four months after the Littleton Firefighters Association passed a vote of no confidence regarding his leadership. Among the improvements the association asked for was a long-term strategic plan, which Armstrong will help implement.

Left photo: Don Trejbal and Chris Crocket Right photo: Don Trejbal and Sargeant Tim Givens

The plan will be conducted by Emergency Services Consulting International, which last year completed a study showing there would be minimal cost savings by Littleton and Englewood Fire Departments merging. City spokeswoman Kelli Narde said the department is no longer considering merging with Englewood or the South Metro Fire Rescue Authority.

Armstrong said the strategic plan will identify short- and longterm needs, and identify resources and proper staffing levels.

Armstrong started in Miramar as a paramedic and rose through the ranks to become deputy chief of operations, overseeing a $24.8 million budget with 155 employees and a population of almost 125,000. This will be his 25th year of fire service.

Pasaic, NJPD participates in Torch Run

Armstrong has a bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety and a master’s degree in emergency services management from Columbia Southern University and is a graduate of the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

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Statutory statements from audited years ending December 31, 2013 & 2012 The Auditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opinion and a complete set of Financials will be furnished by the Association upon request.

Admitted Assets

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

$102,752,061

$91,177,213

21,595,277

20,212,414

Cash and invested assets Bonds

Preferred and common stocks

Real estate

2,382,550

2,432,144

Certificate loans

3,062,513

2,948,444

Receivable for securities

0

0

Cash and cash equivalents

5,744,586

8,199,887

$135,536,987

$124,970,107

Total cash and invested assets Accounts receivable

Premiums deferred and uncollected

1,648,363

1,503,165

Investment income due and accrued

2,142,532

1,923,235

Other assets

4,435,195

4,591,664

$143,829,530

$132,988,166

$89,275,922

$84,869,017

Liabilities Policy liabilities and accruals

Reserve for life policies and claims

Reserve for accident and health policies and claims

8,761,087

8,678,496

Policyholder funds on deposit

5,078,206

5,061,475

Premiums and annuity considerations received in advance

56,956

47,920

$103,172,171

$98,656,908

$3,761,671

$3,550,912

71,013

0

126,288

111,071

1,703,016

968,261

663,900

749,659

$109,498,059

$104,602,811

$34,331,471

$28,385,355

$143,829,530

$132,988,166

Asset valuation reserve

Interest maintenance reserve

Commissions payable

General expenses payable

Deferred compensation

Surplus

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Unassigned funds

Statutory Statements of Operations

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

$28,228,778

$31,969,566

386,181

427,609

3,245,564

3,524,399

35,289

22,922

17,248

29,927

$31,913,059

$35,974,423

$2,605,526

$2,110,622

Revenue

Premiums earned

Reinsurance commissions and expense allowances

Investment income

Amortization of interest maintenance reserve

Miscellaneous

Benefits and Expenses

Death benefits

Annuity benefits

3,380,266

2,412,836

Disability, accident and health benefits

7,285,909

7,567,795

Surrender benefits

718,210

608,369

Matured endowments

5,000

15,000

$13,994,911

$12,714,622

Interest on policyholder funds

$146,448

$153,695

Increase in aggregate reserves

4,560,740

9,904,194

Increase in loading on deferred and uncollected premiums

(12,258)

(1,284)

Commissions

2,436,364

2,585,857

General insurance and fraternal expenses

6,972,482

6,379,958

Insurance, taxes, licenses and fees

221,651

213,860

$28,320,338

$31,950,902

$3,592,721

$4,023,521

587,083

554,487

1,020,814

607,679

$4,026,452

$4,076,713

$28,385,355

$24,254,993

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

Statutory Statements of Changes in Surplus Surplus - Beginning of the year

Net income

4,026,452

4,076,713

Changes in net unrealized capital gains (losses)

1,744,157

1,034,049

Changes in non-admitted assets

884,103

11,005

Changes in asset valuation reserve

(210,759)

(991,405)

Additional minimum pension liability adjustment

0

0

Option I Rider adjustment to life reserves

0

0

Other changes in surplus

(497,836)

0

$34,331,473

$28,385,355

Balance - End of the year

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and products designed specifically for police officers and firefighters, which are unavailable anywhere else.

Executive Committee

Products Life Products One Pay Life (Single Premium Whole Life) Select Whole Life Yearly Renewable Term 10-Year, 20-Year or 30-Year Level Term Life Riders Guaranteed Purchase Option Children’s Benefit Waiver of Premium Individual Retirement Accounts & Annuities Interest rate of 2%, no management fee.

Mark Kemp President

Tom Clines Vice President/ Treasurer

Peter Episcopo Senior Vice President/ Executive Secretary

Association Offices Chairman of the Board

Vice President of Operations

Tom Jackson

Jeanie Williams

Departments

Regional Managers Florida

Accounting

Information Services

Ben Kiszkiel 321-432-3057 (C) 321-215-7319 (F) fire230@bellsouth.net

ACH/Accounting

New Business

Louisiana & Texas

Sherrie Vermande Beth Grubbs Shadonna Williams

Agency/Commissions Leona Fearrin Brandy Bushman

Chris Marlor Josh Bernardin Brian Kinnaird Adam Cutler

Policy Owner Services

Claims

Annette O’Neil Anne Karn Tamara Huffman

Claims Examiner

Jessica Morley

Amanda Phillabaum Ruth Smith Susan Pickett

Chief Underwriter Tana Dulin

Creative Services

Rebekah Brownson

General Services

Reception

Marshall Herklotz 936-662-6606 (C) 936-448-7327 (F) hzherk@earthlink.net

Mid-Atlantic Mike Tersigni 973-460-0740 (C) mptersigni750@aol.com

Secretary to the Executives

Midwest

Statutory Accounting

Bradd Roembke 317-498-4348 (C) pfia282@gmail.com

Susan Shinabarger Joe Tauber

Supplies/Mail Room Cristian White

Sarah Dempsey Krista Ramsay

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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 rrhfire@gmail.com 205-335-7028 (C) Birmingham PD GRADY COLLIER JR. 205-625-3759 (H) Birmingham PD CHRISTY MILLER 205-981-6566 (H) 205-296-6808 (C) redts@bellsouth.net

(C) Cell Phone

West Metro FD JAMES H. SNYDER 303-888-0810 (C) 303-425-6042 (F) jsnyder6181@msn.com

Connecticut Bridgeport FD LUIS A. RIVERA 203-526-1976 (C) hogfire@optonline.net

Arkansas

CT State Corrections - Garner SCOTT STRIELKAUSKAS 203-206-2027 (C) 203-757-0036 (H) sjjns@yahoo.com

Monroe Cty. FD, PD, & Sheriff FLOYD RAY 870-734-6106 (C) drflr@sbcglobal.net

Hartford FD CHARLES PETERSON 860-839-0246 (C) petersoncharles@sbcglobal.net

California San Jose FD RICHARD FLOYD 800-832-7333 (B) Treasure Island FD PAUL WALLACE 415-564-6587 (H)

Colorado Berthoud FD/Longmont PD LEE SCOTT 970-532-2869 (H) 970-290-6423 (C) spockk73@gmail.com Colorado Springs FD EDWARD BREECE 719-320-5232 (C) eebreece@gmail.com Colorado Springs PD DENNIS M. JUHL 719-574-3828 (H) 719-351-2067 (C) Denver FD THOMAS A. MANERBINO 303-936-2649 (H) Denver PD & Sheriff MIKE CARRIGAN 303-619-6112 (C) mikefandpattys@msn.com Denver West Metro Fire Rescue DUANE G. PELL 303-238-2328 (H) 303-810-2480 (C) pelldp@q.com Littleton FD BRIAN A. CRONIN 303-346-1671 (H) Mountain View FD MIKE STRATTON 970-587-8923 (H) 970-412-6730 (C) mikestratton@gmail.com mstratton@mvfpd.org Pueblo FD JEFFREY MIZE 719-251-2255 (C) m4ize@hotmail.com

Meriden FD BRIAN WILKINSON 203-427-1298 (C) Wilky412@Live.com New Britain FD TIM CYR 860-841-7242 (C) ctpfia@outlook.com New Britain PD PAUL BAK 860-560-3973 (C) pbak66@comcast.net New Haven Corrections JOHN M. BARRETT 203-808-5052 JMBarrett04@snet.net

(B) Business Phone

Waterbury FD JOHN PERUGINI 203-233-3394 (C) jjperugini1969@aol.com

Metro Dade County PD RAYMOND F. TERSIGNI 954-435-7577 (H) RFTersigni@aol.com

Waterbury PD RENATO CREA 203-206-9814 (H) Lawdawg555@ymail.com

North Miami Beach PD ZOILA SIMMONS 772-621-0056 (C) zoilasimmons@yahoo.com

West Haven FD & PD CHRISTOPHER STRATTON III 203-627-8568 (C) stratco7@aol.com

Orlando FD BOB COSCHIGNANO 321-303-3679 (C) HZMTLT@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

New Haven FD and Branford FD & PD JASON T. CUSACK 203-996-0597 (C) qball0056@gmail.com

Fort Lauderdale FD LEONARD ENSALACO 386-517-6601 (H) 386-931-5841 (C)

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

Fort Pierce FD KEVIN HERNDON 772-461-7756 (H) 772-201-1755 (C) kevmedic@aol.com

Norwalk FD & PD RONALD SPAGNUOLO 203-854-3081 (B) 203-515-1365 (C) rspagnuolo@norwalkct.org Norwalk FD & PD GARY MECOZZI 203-965-5345 (B) 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

(F) Fax Number

Gainesville FD COLLEEN DENMARK 352-219-9745 (C) colleendenmark@yahoo.com Gainesville PD MARTIN HONEYCUTT 352-871-5360 (C) martinh5360@gmail.com Hollywood FD JOSE MORALES JR 786-303-5673 (C) juniorm009@aol.com Hollywood FD ANGELO GANGUZZA 361-504-5149 (C) ajganguzza@gmail.com Jacksonville FD ANTHONY E. RAGANS 904-768-3546 (H) 904-699-7181 (C) tbone247@att.net

(P) Pager Number

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 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 FD JACE KOHAN 813-229-7540 (B) 813-229-7543 (F) sectreas@tampafirefighters.com Tampa FD RON HOEDEBECK 813-610-0641 (C) rhoede2@gmail.com Tampa PD ROD GLYDER 941-321-5444 (C) rglyder@verizon.net

Georgia Atlanta FD MARK V. McDONNELL 678-797-9728 (H) 770-301-3394 (C) mcdnl2410@yahoo.com

Illinois Bloomington FD & PD RANDALL T. WIKOFF 309-963-4463 (H) 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 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)

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 JEREMY BUSH 260-385-1600 (C) president@iaff124.org

Augusta FD MYLES CHRISTIE, JR. 706-951-9620 (C) mylestes@bellsouth.net

Ft. Wayne FD & PD SCOTT C. HINTON 260-438-1437 (C) treasurer@iaff124.org

Cherokee County FD SEAN VOLLMER. 404-285-4062 (H) sean.vollmer1@gmail.com

Indianapolis Corrections KURT BENSHEIMER 317-999-5199 kbensheimerpfia@aol.com

College Park FD VIDAL WILLIAMS 706-312-6580 (C) vidalwilliams72@yahoo.com

Indianapolis FD STEVEN M. KEMP 317-250-9933 (C) K3706@Indygov.org

Savannah FD & PD LARON WARD 912-257-8002 (C) Laronward2002@yahoo.com

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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 Kokomo FD & PD MATTHEW COLE 765-208-5179 (C) fftmc773@yahoo.com Richmond FD BRIAN BENEDICT 765-277-2770 (C) bbpfia@yahoo.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 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

Louisiana Alexandria PD & Probation Parol COLE GRALAPP 318-487-5301 (B) 318-623-9458 (C) cgralapp001@gmail.com Baton Rouge FD PAUL H. OWENS 225-772-4190 (C) paulowens1948@gmail.com Iberville Parish PD FD- Sherrif and Corrections BRIAN J. DAIGLE 225-324-9652 (C) brian2432@aol.com 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) New Orleans & Slidell PD DAVID G. LENTZ 985-649-5741 (H) nameck2@aol.com Shreveport FD & PD, Caddo Parish Sheriff GARY L. RALPH 318-426-4034 (C) garyralph@bellsouth.net Shreveport FD & PD, Caddo Parish Sheriff MADYLINE WALKER 318-489-7536(C) 318-965-1066 (H) 318-673-7300 (W) mnmccalister@yahoo.com

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 Baltimore FD SETH M. ROBBINS 267-688-2388 (C) 410-396-5167 (B) srobbins40@comcast.net 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

Ashland FD & PD KELLY GRIFFITH 606-923-4843 (C) kellyryan222000@yahoo.com

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Charles County FD & PD MICHAEL WALKO 301-399-6120 (C) 301-375-8323 (H) walkom@verizon.net Montgomery County PD CARLO CORVOISIER 301-580-2595 (C) Corvoisier12@verizon.net Prince George’s County FD CHRIS CUNNINGHAM 410-739-7191 (C) cunninghamsvcs@gmail.com Prince George’s County Sheriff SEAN M. BABCOCK 202-321-2176 (C) smbc78@gmail.com

Massachusetts Hampden County Sheriff WILLIAM GRIFFITH 413-562-0493 (H) 413-626-4709 (C) BBGriffith@verizon.net

Michigan Flint PD MICHAEL P. SULLIVAN 810-232-3381 (C) 810-237-6888 ext. 4479 (B) Grand Rapids FD KATHLEEN THOMPSON 231-937-6009 (H/F) KThompso@ci.grandrapids.mi.us Grand Traverse Cty. FD & PD KARYL L. MOORE 231-947-1758 (H) Dfivestar@chartermi.net Inghamn County Sheriff HARVEY J. CLARK 517-541-0386 (H) 517-285-5075 (C) hclark2935@gmail.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) rnegri@comcast.net 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 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 Omaha PD MARK T. SCHENKELBERG 402-932-8787 (H) m.mschenkelberg@cox.net Omaha & LaVista PD JEFF WARNOCK 402-312-3211 junebug1568@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 Hudson County Sheriff RICHARD RANALLI 201-424-4306 (C) richard.ranalli@yahoo.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

New Jersey

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

Atlantic City FD WILLIAM J. SCULLY 609-653-0337 (H) peakey1@aol.com

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

Atlantic City PD JOSEPH A. KELLY 609-214-7161 (C) ffgjkelly@gmail.com

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

Bayonne FD & PD STEPHANIE BURT 973-713-2199 (C) Bloomfield FD HUGH R. FLAHERTY 973-429-7940 (H) Brick Township PD WILLIAM J. RUOCCO 732-262-1100 (B) 732-575-5116 (C) wruo125@aol.com Camden FD DANIEL C. PAYNE 609-605-8887 (H) pfianj@comcast.net East Orange FD & PD ANTHONY L. THOMPSON 973-202-9001 (C) 973-674-7486 (F) thompson513@gmail.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 Fort Dix Corrections BOB PETROWSKI III 201-669-8392 (C) petrowskiby@gmail.com

Mercer County & Trenton FD 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 PD KEVIN C. LYONS 609-597-7820 (H) 609-548-2930 (C) klyons286@comcast.net Passaic FD & PD JASON AYALA 973-249-7976 (H) samjay@134@gmail.com Passaic County Sheriff THOMAS M. PANZARINO 973-296-8006 (C) 973-225-3689 (B) bkckgangarino@optonline.net Paterson PD FRANK DAUNNO 973-330-2968 (C) jrdaun@aol.com Paterson FD JohN A. Mauro, Jr. 973-865-9577 (C) AJM1524@gmail.com Plainfield PD EDWIN MALDONADO 908-623-9452 (C) edmaldz@gmail.com Brick TWP PD WILLIAM RUOCCO 732-458-1531 (H) 732-575-5116 (C) wruo125@aol.com South Bergen FD EDWARD J. TANDERIS 973-472-8999 (H) WSET1@aol.com Sussex County FD & PD KENNETH KUZICKI 973-222-2198 (C) kuzicki.pfia@yahoo.com Trenton Corrections RICHARD J. WILLIAMSON 908-420-8014 rwillpfia@yahoo.com Trenton PD & FD 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

New York Albion Corrections THOMAS SUTTON 716- 471-9326 (C) co11to7@aol.com Albany County Sheriff CHRISTOPHER J. PARKER 518-378-2283 (C) parkerc24@yahoo.com Albany FD EDWARD VERHOFF 518-378-1488 (C) everhoff@hotmail.com Binghamton FD CHRISTOPHER K. GILFILLAN JR. 607-206-0923 (H) cgilfillanjr.pfia@gmail.com Binghamton FD JOHN M. SULLIVAN 607-771-6318 (H)

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 Buffalo PD JOHN A. PETRICCA 716-380-2057 (C) 716-649-3441 (H) jpd441@verizon.net Buffalo PD SALVATORE A. VALVO 716-651-9904 (H) salvatorvalvo@roadrunner.com Cattaraugus County Sheriff NATHAN A. ROOT 716-938-2334 (B) 716-498-3252 (C) naroot@cattco.org Erie County Sheriff CHRIS CIESLA 716-822-5872 (H) 716-603-4386 (C) cociesla7@gmail.com Monroe County Sheriff ALFRED N. DeROSA 585-208-3902 (C) 585-753-4021 (B) aderosa58@gmail.com Niagara County Sherrif KEVIN MACK 716-573-4115 (C) kdmotors1@verizon.net 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 Rochester FD & PD JONATHAN YOUNG 585-310-2259 (C) PFIA@mac.com Schenectady FD RON BAIER 518-527-5107 (C) 518-864-7482 (H) Ltreb4@aol.com Syracuse PD JOHN J. KAVANAGH 315-956-0470 (C) jkavanagh@syracusepolice.org Syracuse FD JAMES ENNIS 315-430-0340 (C) 315-468-8630 (H) jennis@twcny.rr.com Troy PD ROBERT D. FITZGERALD 518-470-5103 (C) bobfitzgerald@nycap.rr.com Troy FD RAYMOND J. DAVIS 518-423-8918 (C) sdavistroy@hotmail.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

Licking County FD & PD JOHN CAPRETTA 614-554-6688 (C) jcapretta@aol.co25

Philadelphia FD TIMOTHY G. McSHEA 215-518-9683 (C) tbonemick@comcast.net

Wende State Corrections ANGEL L. MENDEZ 716-818-3797 (C) lou811@netzero.net

Loveland/Symmes FD OTTO HUBER 513-583-3001 (B)

Pittsburgh FD DONALD DORSEY 412-433-0755 (P)

Marietta FD JOE A. MATTHEWS 740-373-3053 (H) mayorjoe@suddenlink.net

Pittsburgh FD THOMAS HERAK 412-761-6281 (H)

Ohio Akron PD DON G. TREJBAL 330-352-4502 (C) APD506@aol.com Akron FD GREG GEARHART 330-351-2673 (C) gearhartpfia@gmail.com Canton FD Massillon FD & PD MARC R. JACKSON 330-491-1073 (H) CFD110@aol.com Cincinnati PD GREG TOYEAS 513-738-4141 (H) 513-484-2459 (C) gregtoyeas@yahoo.com Cincinnati/Hamilton Co. FD MARK REUSS 513-574-3340 (H) 513-706-1287 (C) jamreuss@fuse.net Cincinnati/Hamilton Co. PD LEONARD E. LABRECQUE 513-474-2359 (H) 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 Columbus PD WILLIAM CAPRETTA 740-983-6347 (H) 614-563-9636 (C) Coshocton County FD & PD CORY WILSON 740-502-9240 (C) cwilsoniaff@roadrunner.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

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

Pittsburgh FD JEFFREY E. LAW 412-578-0293 (H) 412-418-5199 (C) law735i@gmail.com

Toledo FD TIM BOHLAND 419-874-3771 (H) 419-376-4543 (C)

Pittsburgh PD CARL R. MOROSETTI, JR. 412-600-2806 (C) carl3393@verizon.net

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

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

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

Oklahoma Tulsa FD STEVEN DANIELS 918-691-0719 (C) sdaniels24@yahoo.com Tulsa FD KENNY GUNN 918-231-6805 (B) gunnkl@msn.com

Pennsylvania Alleghney County PD STEVEN NAVE 412-704-7508 (H) 412-913-4613 (C) stevematt3@aol.com Erie PD GREGORY L. BANEY JR. 814-440-2694 (C) gbags44@hotmail.com Erie FD & PD STEVEN McKENRICK 814-774-4159 (H) 814-746-0716 (C) stevemckenrick@roadrunner.com Johnstown FD ROBERT J. OPETT 814-659-9313 (C) opett24@ymail.com 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

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) 401-921-0159 (H) scros788@gmail.com 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

Tennessee Bristol FD & PD DENNIS M. LEY 423-652-2895 (H) 423-361-0747 (C) tabc340@yahoo.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

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

Jefferson County Sheriff ROBERT ADAMS 409-722-1033 (B) bobbyadams288@hotmail.com

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

Bee County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections RICHARD L. WEBB 361-319-3758 (C) urout_78102@yahoo.com

Little Elm FD, PD & Corrections JANICE MARSHALL HARRISON 409-474-0562 (H) jmar211@yahoo.com

Walker County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections Cathy Stokes 936-661-0929 (C) 936-594-6072 (H)

Bexar County Sheriff & Correx.

EILEEN KENNEDY 210-216-4825 hbiceileen@yahoo.com

Lubbock FD RICK MURPHY 806-891-4370 (C) lubfire@aol.com

Brazas County Sheriff DAVID C. STEWART 936-662-7962 (C)

McAllen FD & PD AMADO CANO, JR. 956-867-4257 (H)

Webb County Sheriff JOEY MEDELLIN 956-324-1352 (C) joeymedellin4130@gmail.com jmedellin@webbcountytx.gov

Brazoria County FD, PD, Sherrif & Corrections VICKE MOSSBARGER 979-864-0286 (C) pfia.texas@gmail.com

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

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 THOMAS DOWNS 915-790+9256 (C) tdowns.pfia@yahoo.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 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

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McLennan Cty. PD & Sheriff KATHY MEALS 254-722-1711 (C) mealsk16@msn.com McLennan County Sheriff SHEILA THUN 254-405-3797 (C) sdthun@ctwa.com Montgomery County PD, Sherrif & Corrections THOMAS M. PIERCE 936-355-0490 (C) toetee@aol.com Pasadena PD & FD JOHN NOEL 832-788-4414 (C) jnvnoel@yahoo.com Port Arthur FD STEPHEN L. CURRAN 409-656-2828 (C) scurran@ci.port-neches.tx.us Pinehurst FD & PD KIESHA LUNA 409-330-0013 (C) kieshaluna@yahoo.com Port Arthur FD & PD H. OTIS III 409-293-5742 (C) setx307@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 PD Sherrif & Corrections ELBERT SHEFFIELD 409-377-1315 (H) 409-283-5262 (C) bubbasheffield1968@gmail.com

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

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

Wisconsin 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.

Endangered Runaways

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.

Kylen Warrington

Lavanta Bethea Sex: Male Race: Black Birth: 4/3/00 Age Now: 14

Sex: Female Race: White Birth: 11/15/99 Age Now: 14

Height: 5'06'' Weight: 140 Eyes: Brown Hair: Black

Sex: Female Race: Biracial Birth: 8/5/98 Age Now: 16

Missing: August 6, 2014 - Waco, TX

Missing: August 3, 2014 - Mulberry, FL

Lavanta may still be in the local area. He has tattoos on his forearms.

Julisa Lau

Height: 5’03'' Weight: 120 Eyes: Brown Hair: Blonde

Height: 5'05'' Weight: 135 Eyes: Brown Hair: Brown

Missing: August 5, 2014 - Plantation, FL

Kylen may still be in the local area. She may go by the nickname Kiki. She may use the DOB 11/5/1999.

Julisa is white and pacific islander. She has a mole between her eyes.

SPECIAL NOTE: Height and weight are listed from the date an individual went missing and may not currently be accurate.

Jayla Roberts Sex: Female Race: Black Birth: 11/27/00 Age Now: 13

Height: 5’03’’ Weight: 130 Eyes: Brown Hair: Brown

Missing: June 6, 2014 - Rochester, NY

Jayla has her ears pierced.

Emma Leveritt Sex: Female Race: White Birth: 4/7/98 Age Now: 16

Height: 5’02’’ Weight: 135 Eyes: Brown Hair: Brown

Missing: November 21, 2013- Iowa, LA

Emma may still be in the local area or she may travel to Frisco City, Alabama.

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Gladstone Fire Department Honors Heroes. See page 8 Pictured from left to right: PFIA Rep. Mike Satter, FF/PM Craig Farley, FF/PM Tim Schmuke, FF/PM Nathan Zabka, PFIA Fire Rep. Donnie Shook