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Volume 38, Number 4 The PFIA Protector is printed quarterly by the Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association. The Executive and Editorial Offices are located at 101 E. 116th Street, Carmel, IN 46032 Local: 317-581-1913 or toll-free: 1-800-221-PFIA (7342) Creative Services Rebekah Brownson

Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association President John E. Murphy Senior Vice President/Executive Secretary Bradd Roembke Vice President/Treasurer Jeff Warnock

Board of Directors Mike Carrigan . . . . . . . . Littleton, Colorado Ruben Cevallos . . . . . . . San Antonio, Texas Myles Christie . . . . . . . . . Augusta, Georgia Thomas Clines . . . . . . . . . . Fishers, Indiana Tom Evans . . . . . . . . Cattaragus, New York Raymond Gallardo . . . . . . . . Ankeny, Iowa Edward Griffith III . . . . . Brick, New Jersey Gerald Housel . . . . . . . . Speedway, Indiana Mark S. Kemp . . . . . New Palestine, Indiana David G. Lentz . . . . . . . . . Slidell, Louisiana John Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carmel, Indiana Steve D. Murphy . . . . . . . Indianapolis, Indiana Bradd Roembke . . . New Palestine, Indiana Don Trejbal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Akron, Ohio Jeff Warnock . . . . . . . . . . . . Carmel, Indiana Legal Counsel . . . . . . . . . . John D. Hoover E. Davis Coots Lawrence W. Schmits ­Actuary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brad Simanek Griffith, Ballard & Company

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

President

John E. Murphy The Board of Directors elected John as President in the November 2022 meeting due to the retirement of Tom Clines. Before assuming this position, John served as the Senior Vice President, Executive Secretary since January of 2018.

John is honored and humbled to be elected President of PFIA. “I am am thankful to the Board of Directors for their confidence and trust in electing me. What a privilege it is to be chosen as a steward of this great Association! I know that along with the Board, Executive Committee, and our tremendous Home Office staff we will continue to pursue our goal of making our membership and exceptional fraternal benefits available to all Police, Sheriffs, Corrections Officers and Firefighter throughout the nation!”

John is a 1980 graduate of Saint Joseph’s Collegiate Institute in Buffalo and was drafted to the United States Hockey League by the Waterloo Black Hawks in 1981, where he played two seasons. He then played for Canisius College earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems in 1988. He then returned to the Mid-West to officiate the USHL, IHL and WHL. In 1990 he joined the NHL Officials Training Program and has represented the US in four World Championships for the International Ice Hockey Federation on four continents. John was also the President of the New York State Hockey Official’s Association, USA Hockey Director of Training for New York State, and a member of the USA Hockey National Training Staff, instructing officials from New York to Alaska.

John retired as a Battalion Chief from the Fire Department in Buffalo, NY in 2017. Prior to being hired by the fire department, he worked as a manager of the multi-million-dollar sports complex Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers in Manhattan, NY. After joining the fire department, John earned a degree in Fire Protection Technology from Erie Community College in 1999. He is also Past President of the St. Paul’s School Board, the St. Amelia Home School Association and Board Member of Cadets Federal Credit Union.

John is married with four children. His wife Mary Teresa is Employee Experience Director for Norton Business Group, LLC. His stepson Joshua is an agent for TBA Agency in Los Angeles, CA. His daughter Julia is a recent graduate from the University of Buffalo. His daughter Abby is a student at Columbia College, Chicago, and Megan is a Senior at Cathedral High School in Indianapolis.

CONTENTS

COVER STORY

12 SURVIVORS OF BLUE SUICIDE Addressing the emotional and psychological needs that arise from the loss of a loved one by suicide in the law enforcement profession.

FEATURES

4 HERO ACADEMY 2022 A group of women from Iowa police and fire departments come together to encourage young women, ages 15-18, to explore a career as a first responder.

DEPARTMENTS

2 WELCOME EXECUTIVE 3 MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD 3 UNIT CITATION AWARD 5 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD 6 SPIRIT OF BROTHERHOOD 14 PFIA REMEMBERS 15 BODY SHOP 17 SWAP SHOP 18 ODDS N ENDS 19 CHILI & DONUTS 20 HOME OFFICE/REGIONAL MANAGER DIRECTORY 21 ABM/AR DIRECTORY 25 CHARITABLE FUND

Products

Life Products

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

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

Announcement from the Home Office Term Life Insurance Conversion Our term life products provide an option to convert to permanent life insurance. Please refer to your policy for specific conversion rules.

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Crediting of Annuity Plans Issued After 2012 Our qualified, non-qualified and ROTH IRA products issued after November 1, 2012 were issued with a guaranteed interest rate of 1.00%.

As per the policy language, this rate will be redetermined semiannually on January 1 and July 1 and will remain in effect for the subsequent six month period. Due to the Federal Reserve adjusting the interest rate, the guaranteed rate on these plans will be 2.8% beginning January 1, 2023. The crediting rate will be 2.8% for this period. This rate will be redetermined on July 1, 2023. Please contact Vice President/Treasurer Jeff Warnock at our Home Office with any questions.

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WELCOME EXECUTIVE

Congratulations

BRADD ROEMBKE

The Board of Directors elected Bradd to be the next Senior Vice President/Executive Secretary at the November 2022 Board meeting. Having worked at all levels, from local representative to national management, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the position. Bradd began his journey with PFIA 35 years ago when he purchased his first policy while working for the Indianapolis Fire Department. Benefitting from the Association’s protections over the years, and watching colleagues do the same, led him to believe in the products offered and want to serve the IFD community as an account representative.

Bradd achieved this goal in 2000, when he was offered the position. During his rookie year, Bradd achieved Agent of the Year honors. “I loved every minute of the 13 years I spent serving IFD directly, yet when opportunity knocked, I was honored to accept a position which would allow me to present PFIA to a broader audience.”

In 2013, Bradd was promoted to Regional Manager. As Regional Manager his region consistently opened new sections, grew in membership, and developed

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successful representatives.

Bradd’s reach expanded once again when he was promoted to National Sales Director in 2016.

Bradd was elected to the Board of Directors at the 2020 meeting of the Supreme Legislative Body. His knowledge has been a tremendous asset in helping the Board ensure the Association remains strong and prospers long into the future. “Building relationships and devising means to help others succeed are highlights of my career.”

Prior to joining PFIA, Bradd served the Indianapolis Fire Department for 25 years beginning in 1988. Bradd also worked for Indianapolis Firefighters’ Credit Union for nine years. He moved through the ranks of the Credit Union working as a teller, a loan officer, a mortgage officer, and serving on the Board of Directors of the credit union for three years.

Bradd is a 1987 graduate of Ball State University where he studied athletic training. Bradd served his community as Director and Board Member of the local Little League for several years. He continues to offer career guidance and mentoring to many of the young men he encountered through this role. He and his wife, Leigh Ann, have six children aging from 22 to 29, and two granddaughters.

“I am thankful to the Board of Directors for offering me this opportunity. As I move into my new role, I take with me all I have learned along the way. While

every promotion has moved me farther away from directly helping the men and women on the front lines, I strive to never forget they are the reason we are all here. I have approached every day of my PFIA career with those men and women at the core of every decision, and I will continue to do so.”

“I am eternally grateful for the career PFIA has offered me and must thank those who have been instrumental in my success.

Dave Brunner who taught me everything I needed to know to be a successful account representative. Past President Mark Kemp who has mentored, supported and believed in me through the years. The Home Office staff who work tirelessly to ensure members, agents, managers, and executives all have the best support available.

The Board of Directors and Executive Committee who work to ensure the Association not only remains strong but adapts to industry changes and remains relevant. The Managers and Agents who diligently work to show their members we are “Each Other’s Keeper.” Finally, thank you to my wife, Leigh Ann, whose unwavering support and guidance has pushed me along this career path longer than anyone can imagine, and to our six adult “children” who help us stay focused, celebrate victories, mourn losses, and remain humble.”

MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD

THOSE WHO PERFORM

Above and Beyond Assistance out of the house Rhode Island — On July 24, 2022, a fire broke out in a 2.5 story house with flames shooting through the roof. The Providence Fire Department immediately responded to the emergency by dispatching Ladder Co. 8, who quickly arrived on site to attempt to get the fire under control.

When they arrived on scene, Firefighter Stanley Carmichael identified that there was a victim who needed assistance evacuating the burning residence and promptly jumped into action by ascending a ladder to the balcony of the residence in order to

attempt to rescue the trapped man.

Firefighter Carmichael successfully reached the victim and was able to assist him out of the house, saving him from potentially severe injuries.

The heroic actions of Firefighter Carmichael by taking quick and decisive action to ensure the safety of Providence residents reflects the very best qualities of the PFD.

UNIT CITATION AWARD PFIA’s

Honorary Mention Saving a bedridden man Texas - Engine 5 (Dr. Miguel Cerda and Firefighter Felix Bustinza) arrived first on scene and found fire in the rear of the house. A lady said her handicap husband was still inside and unable to escape. They made entry into the house with limited visibility and found the man in his bed. They proceeded to close the door to his room and begin moving many objects away from the window. The windows were only about 1 foot wide. Then Truck 5 (Lt. Eric Ramierez, Dr. Christian Rodriguez, and Firefighter Jose Escobedo) made it on scene and found the crew inside knocking on the window to help the man get out. Truck 5 broke out the window frame and went in to assist. They placed the man in his wheelchair, brought him to the window, and using a backboard slid him out of the window. At the same

time, they rescued a dog from the bedroom and later once the fire was extinguished located their second dog that was unharmed.

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Research shows that across the country, women only make up 8% of fire fighters and 13% law enforcement officers. In July, a group of women from the Des Moines, Iowa Police and Fire Departments joined forces to create the first annual Iowa Hero Academy, to help encourage young women, ages 15-18, to explore a career as a first responder.

The Iowa Hero Academy, a week long camp held at Camp Dodge, gave twenty-six participants a first-hand look at what it takes to be a first responder. From traffic stops and crime scene analysis, to learning how to deploy fire hoses and rappelling, the camp’s mission

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is to empower young women through developing leadership skills and confidence.

“This opportunity has been in the planning stage for two years,” said Hali VanVelzen, a fire fighter and medic with Des Moines Fire. “The idea initiated with the women within our fire department and then expanded to the women with police department. With the assistance from the Des Moines Police Activities League, the Iowa National Guard, and sponsors like PFIA, we were able to make it happen at no cost to youth.”

High school females from across Iowa were able to apply, write an essay, and go through an

interview process to be selected for the camp. “We weren’t looking for just 26 girls to fill the spots, we were looking for the best 26 girls to fill the spots….and we did exactly that,” said VanVelzen.

According to the Iowa Hero staff, it is their goal to continue to grow the program and to encourage other communities to develop their own camps for the young women in their communities.

“It’s about filling our ranks, building the bench, and finding our future replacements. We need strong, confident, amazing women to take our place and where better else to look than in our own backyard!” said VanVelzen.

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

$1,500 If your children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and stepchildren meet all requirements, they can apply online to

Scholarship America.

Scholarships are awarded to 100 students each year

and are renewable for up to three years, provided eligibility requirements are met.

Applications can be found at: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/PFIA/ Applications must be completed online by May 15 CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVE

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IN THE SPIRIT OF BROTHERHOOD...OUR FRATERNAL SIDE

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Fraternal Events

Ohio - On August 26, PFIA agent Vince Viancourt became a Brass Sponsor for a golf outing and fundraiser on behalf of Deputy Chief Benjamin.

Pictured: Vince presenting a fraternal donation check to East Cleveland Fire local 500 members Ryan Hogan and Eric Proch.

Ohio - On September 30, PFIA agent Greg Gearhart sponored a hole at Brookledge County Club in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

Pictured: Firefighter Louis, Agent Gearhart, Firefighters’ Adams and McIntyre.

Rhode Island - Lincoln FD/EMS member accepts a donation check for the Public Safety Special Needs Coalition (PSSNC). The PSSNC is a group made up of firefighters, EMS, police officers, and healthcare providers that provide training to first responders on how to accommodate people with special needs.

Georgia - PFIA Agent Jason Roehm donating a check to the 34 Seconds Foundation for their 5K run on October 8.

Texas - On October 19, a fundraiser done by the Texas Department of Public Safety Driver’s License Division and Texas Department of Public Safety State Troopers Division of Amarillo, Texas, to assist the Amarillo Area Casa Inc. (a nonprofit group that advocates for mistreated and abused children in court) Pictured: Supervisor Jessica Lindsey, PFIA Agent Joe Ponder, Lt. Joe Medrano, and Sgt. Cindy Barkley.

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The 34 Seconds Foundation’s mission is to raise awareness in their local community about first responders. Their goal is that all members of the first responder community go home to their families and friends despite the silent battles they may be facing.

The 34 Seconds Foundation strives to provide education and awareness on suicide prevention and resources to the local community to prevent such tragedy.

Georgia - PFIA Agent Jason Roehm donating a check to the HonorMark 5k & Kid’s Fun Run on November 11, 2022 at Hutchinson Island. Mark Edward Hummeldorf served our nation in the armed forces with the Marine Corps for 4 years and as a firefighter/paramedic for Southside Fire and EMS, Bryan County Emergency Services, Savannah Fire Rescue, and Parris Island Fire Rescue. During his time in the Marine Corps, Mark was awarded the Purple Heart for his bravery, which he also exemplified daily in his actions as a first responder. Unfortunately, our community lost this hero on November 22, 2017 when Mark was tragically taken from us at the young age of 33; he left behind his beautiful wife and two wonderful children. We continue to HonorMark by carrying on this hero’s legacy of service and sacrifice by giving back to the community he served through charitable donations.

Rhode Island - PFIA is a sponsor of the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Company and Museum. The museum is dedicated to the history of the fire service in the city of Warwick.

The apparatus they preserve and care for is original to the city of Warwick and is Engine 5 a 1940 Mack Engine, 7 a 1954 Maxim, and an 1825 Hunanan Hand Tub pumper.

Ohio - PFIA Agent Vince Viancourt presenting a fraternal donation check to Twinsburg Firefighters Local 3630 Secretary Kevin Rott. They held their second annual fundraising golf tournament on August 26 to benefit Twinsburg local organizations, including many youth sports teams, their high school scholarship, and the Joshua Miktarian Scholarship.

Colorado - PFIA Agent Jim Snyder presents donation to Secretary Al Buchwald and President Don Baldwin of the Denver Retired Firefighters Association for the first golf tournament in support of their scholarship fund.

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Louisiana - PFIA Agent Patrick Denney proudly presents Captain/ Paramedic Keith Campbell of the Shreveport Fire Department a donation check. Captain Campbell had a kidney transplant and is back to work doing great. He was doing dialysis everyday before coming to work for a year while waiting on a donor.

Illinois - On July 28, 2022, the Chicago Firefighters Union held their 28th Annual Golf Outing which raises money for research for burn victims.

Pictured: PFIA Agent Mike Shanahan, John Jackson, Mike Del Greco, and Mike Butkus.

Louisiana - On October 10, PFIA Agent Patrick Denney presented a donation check to members Rick Morrow and James Mackey of the Shreveport Fire Department K9 search and rescue team. They Assist with rescues all over the state.

Rhode Island - In October, the chief and members of the Little Compton Fire Department receive a check from PFIA for their Trunk or Treat Halloween event.

Colorado - On October 15, PFIA Chairman/Director Mike Carrigan delivering a memorial death benefit check to Lt. Paul Carrol of the Arvada Police Department for the family of Officer Michael Vakoff, who was killed in the line of duty in June 2022.

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Colorado - PFIA Agent Jim Snyder presents check to William Bishard of Longmont Fire for funds to help with supplies for the annual chili cook-off to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Kentucky - PFIA Agent Greg Lehman presenting a check to PFIA member Jacob Seaton with the Owensboro Fire Department for a Brothers in Blue motorcycle ride supporting members and their families in their time of need.

New York - Schenectady Firefighters Cancer Foundation Golf Tournament held September 14, 2022. The event raises money for the cancer foundation to support department members and their families who are dealing with cancer.

The event was a huge success and raised over $15,000 for the foundation. PFIA helped sponsor this wonderful event.

Louisiana - On September 16, Roxanne Hadley sponsored a foursome team & a hole for the New Orleans Fire Department Athletic Club.

Pictured: Chris Koenig, Zach Domilise, Corey Mahl, and Eric Farre.

Pictured: Co-Chair/Lt. Adam Colvin, PFIA agent Mark Karl, Firefighter Steven Tifft, and Co-Chair/Captain Scott Briggs.

Rhode Island - Members of the Central Coventry Fire Department receive a donation check to support the James Harrington Trap Shoot & Pig Roast Fundraiser.

Indiana - PFIA Agent Greg Lehman delivering a check to Evansville Police Foundation for their annual Policeman’s Ball.

Pictured: Retired Chief Brad Hill, Officer Taylor Merris, Greg Lehman, and Sgt. Anna Gray.

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Nebraska - On September 8, PFIA members from the Fremont Fire Department Local 1689, participate in Paul Davis Charity Golf, helping to fund multiple scholarships for children of first responders from southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa areas.

Texas - 2nd Annual Buckout on the Border cook-off (a local rodeo company that helps out the community during school season and holidays).

Pictured: Riley McCoy, Dave Wordekemper, Alan Atkinson, and Zach Toole.

Rhode Island - PFIA makes a donation to chief officers and members of the East Providence Fire Department for a scholarship fund in memory of Lt. Craig Brearley.

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Pictured: (above) PFIA Agent Joey Medellin, Firefighter Manny Bustamante, and Sgt. Louie Ramos, members of PFIA placing 2nd on the best fajitas. (left) PFIA Agent Joey Medellin and Sgt. Louie Ramos with Webb Co. Sheriff’s Office

Rhode Island - Members of the Smithfield Fire Department accept a donation to the 76 Foundation. The 76 Foundation was started to show support on behalf of a SFD firefighter diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.

Texas - On September 28, PFIA Joe Ponder presented a check at the TDCJ Smith Unit in Lamesa.

The check was presented to Correctional Officer Adriana Uvalle to assist her and her children due to them losing their home and all belongings in a house fire.

Pictured: Sr. Warden Bryan Williams, Assistant Warden Cody Parker, Correction Officer Adriana Uvalle, Assistant Warden Michael Miller, and PFIA Agent Joe Ponder.

Alabama - PFIA’s Agent Raphael Hale (beige shirt) delivers policies to Birmingham Fire Recruits.

Florida - PFIA Agent Tony Ragans presenting a donation and a plaque to raffle off to Engineer Tim (Sully) and Lt. Pam Ramsdell. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue will be sending the Honor Guard Pipes & Drums to Colorado to pay respects to the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

Louisiana Agent Robby Marquette sponsored the Covington High wrestling team for the Never Forget 9/11 5k run. It was a fundraiser for the Tunnel of Towers Organization, which helps pay off mortgages of fallen police and firefighters. The benefit of sponsoring the Covington High School wrestling team (students and coaches) was to help get young adults involved in 9/11 events.

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The Beginning In July of 2018, Danny Overley, Retired Deputy Chief of Indianapolis Police Department and Immediate Past Trustee Grand Lodge Fraternal Order of Police, approached the National Board of Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) about helping the families and co-workers of officers who die by suicide. The National Board requested the Executive Director of C.O.P.S. research options on how C.O.P.S. could help these survivors.

After extensive research it was determined C.O.P.S. did not have the capability to manage what could ultimately triple the number of survivors it served. Shortly thereafter, Shelley Jones, C.O.P.S. Director of Operations, submitted a proposal to the C.O.P.S. National Board to help these families. This proposal included Laurie Putnam, C.O.P.S. Director of Chapter and Survivor Support joining Shelley.

In January 2020, the National Board of C.O.P.S., voted to help start a separate organization for survivors of law enforcement suicide. The new organization would be modeled after C.O.P.S. and would bring the services offered by C.O.P.S. to law enforcement suicide survivors by providing Survivor Weekend Retreats and a peer support

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network to survivors. With the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), supporting this mission, Shelley and Laurie began the journey alongside a committee of survivors. SBS was made possible through the generous donations made by the C.O.P.S.’ National Board and Past Leadership and Law Enforcement United.The committee comprised of Shannon Dance, surviving spouse; Jason Gould, surviving adult child; Danny Overley, retired Deputy Chief/FOP; Anastasia Pytal, mental health liaison; Brian Stahl, surviving co-worker; and Julie Zielinski, surviving mother began working on the name, mission, vision, values and the organization’s logo.

Shortly after meeting, Survivors of Blue Suicide Foundation (SBS) was incorporated with the mission of fostering hope by uniting survivors of law enforcement suicide to support one another and honor our fallen heroes.

Vision & Core Values Survivors of Blue Suicide Foundation, Inc. (SBS) addresses the emotional and psychological needs that arise from the loss of a loved one by suicide in the law enforcement profession. The family and co-workers of any active or retired law enforcement officer who has died by suicide in the United States and its territories may use the services of SBS.

Vision To provide all survivors and co-workers of law enforcement suicide with enduring support while working with the agency to provide respect and dignity to the families and law enforcement community.

Core Values Remembrance: We inspire others to honor the life they lived, not how they died.

Integrity: We are guided by collective moral compasses, transparency, and fiscal responsibility.

Dignity: We are committed to respecting survivors, law enforcement officers and the agencies impacted by officer suicide.

Diversity: We encourage and celebrate the diverse voices of all suicide survivors and the law enforcement community.

Support: We are dedicated to serving those affected by an officer suicide by fostering lifelong relationships, compassion and understanding.

Community: We strive to educate law enforcement officers and agencies on best practices to help guide them and the families after an officer suicide.

Survivor Weekend Retreats After suicide, survivors can be faced with the challenges of altered life plans, raising children, or learning to live alone, and deciding how to discuss their officer’s death. At the SBS Retreats, you will spend the weekend receiving support from and bonding with other survivors who genuinely know how you feel.

SBS Retreats provides a safe place to connect with each other and the staff. The Wellness Support staff, which includes licensed mental health professionals and peer support, will provide a session of facilitated conversation giving you the opportunity to discuss sensitive issues. They will also provide mini-workshops with topics such as grief and relationships. These workshops will be interactive and educational to assist in the new challenges you may be facing in multiple areas of

your life.

You will also get the chance to participate in fun activities that may challenge your limits and relax in group activities that encourage a continued support system beyond the retreat. By attending SBS Retreats, you will leave with an increased sense of self-awareness and personal growth.

Honoring our Fallen Heroes Who Died by Suicide On July 23 and 24, 2022 Survivors of Blue Suicide Foundation hosted its 2nd Annual National Law Enforcement Suicide Survivors Conference and Blue Family Memorial Events in Indianapolis, IN. We were able to host these events because of support from corporations, associations and organizations like Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association. The surviving families and co-workers of our fallen heroes lost to suicide were able to come together and honor their officers and receive support from the law enforcement community. The families and co-workers found support from others who truly understand what they are going through.

They established friendships and connections that will last a lifetime.

The events of the weekend included sessions on grief,

resilience, gratitude, and forgiveness. The survivors participated in the Blue Light Vigil to honor and remember their officer. They also attended the Blue Family Memorial where they were escorted to the stage by a law enforcement officer when their officer’s name was called.

While on stage they received a rose, a necklace and a thin blue line dog tag which were donated

by Colonel David Dodd (ret.) and Shields of Strength. After the memorial they were able to view

the Memorial Wall bearing their officer’s name. For many, this is the first time the survivors have been recognized and their officer given the honors they so deserve.

The kids spent the weekend with each other participating in fun activities and interacting with the law enforcement community.

Survivors of Blue Suicide Foundation is a non-profit organization that works with families and co-workers of officers who died by suicide.

Our mission is to “Foster hope

by uniting survivors of law enforcement to suicide to support one another and honor our fallen heroes.” SBS hosts weekend retreats for spouses, parents, and co-workers. As SBS continues to grow more retreats will be added.

As survivors travel their grief journey, they know they have a safe place where they do not have to feel the shame and stigma society has attached to suicide.

They know they are honored, respected and not judged.

Survivors of Blue Suicide Foundation is honored to pay tribute to the life these officers lived and not judge them on how they died.

In the words of a surviving spouse, “The memorial service, that was something else.

That awakened an emotion that I have not experienced through this whole process, and that was the feeling that he was not forgotten, that what he did mattered, and he will forever be remembered. Coming home, everything is forgotten.

No one talks about him, he’s not acknowledged, but now his name is on a wall to forever be remembered.” This is an event she will remember forever.

To view the 2022 memorial video visit https://youtu.be/4xY2YXM6Coc

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PFIA REMEMBERS OUR FALLEN HEROES

WE PAY OUR RESPECTS TO OUR

FALLEN HEROES Police Officer Dillon Michael Vakoff Arvada Police Department, CO 3-year veteran Police Officer Dillon Vakoff was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance.

He and another officer were attempting to break up a fight between the family members when one of the involved men opened fire, wounding a woman who was also involved in the disturbance. The subject then exchanged shots with Officer Vakoff and the other officer. Officer Vakoff was mortally wounded before the subject was also shot.

Officer Vakoff was transported to Lutheran Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

Officer Vakoff was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had served with the Arvada Police Department for three years.

Police Officer Seara Burton Richmond Police Department, IN 4-year veteran

shot nine days before her scheduled wedding date to her fiancée.

Sergeant Alex Hamzy Bristol Police Department, CT 8-year veteran and Lieutenant Dustin Demonte Bristol Police Department, CT 10-year veteran

Sergeant Alex Hamzy and Lieutenant Dustin Demonte were shot and killed in an ambush in front of a home.

Officers had responded to a business earlier in the evening in response to complaints about a disorderly patron. Officers who responded to the call issued the man a summons and released him. The man then went home, armed himself with an AR-15 rifle, and made a fake 911 call reporting a disturbance at his home. As officers arrived at the scene, the man opened fire on them from the front yard.

Police Officer Seara Burton succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained while conducting a traffic stop on August 10, 2022.

Sergeant Hamzy and Lieutenant Demonte were both fatally wounded, while a third officer suffered nonlife-threatening wounds.

Other officers had requested her assistance to stop a moped being driven by a narcotics suspect. Officer Burton had deployed her canine partner, Brev, who indicated to the presence of narcotics in the moped. As officers began to search the vehicle, the man pulled out a concealed handgun and opened fire, striking Officer Burton in the head. The man was shot and wounded by other officers before he fled on foot.

The subject was found dead with a gunshot wound at the home.

He was taken into custody following a brief foot pursuit.

Officer Burton was flown to Miami Valley Hospital where she remained on life support until September 1.

She was taken to a hospice facility on September 3 and succumbed to her wounds on September 18, 2022.

Officer Burton had served with the Richmond Police Department for four years. She is survived by her fiancée, mother, and stepmother. Officer Burton was

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Sergeant Hamzy had served with the Bristol Police Department for eight years. He is survived by his wife, parents, and two sisters.

Sergeant Hamzy was posthumously promoted to Sergeant.

THE BODY SHOP

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Tendon Injury

What is a Tendon Injury?

Tendons are the tough fibres that connect muscle to bone. For example, the Achilles tendon connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. Most tendon injuries occur near joints, such as the shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle.

A tendon injury may seem to happen suddenly, but usually it is the result of many tiny tears to the tendon that have happened over time.

Doctors may use different terms to describe a tendon injury. You may hear: • •

Tendinitis. This means “inflammation of the tendon.”

Tendinosis. This refers to tiny tears in the tissue in and around the tendon caused by overuse.

Most experts now use the term tendinopathy to include both inflammation and microtears.

But for many years most tendon problems were called “tendinitis.”

Many doctors still use this familiar word to describe a tendon injury.

What causes a tendon injury?

Most tendon injuries are the result of gradual wear and tear to the tendon from overuse or aging.

Anyone can have a tendon injury.

But people who make the same motions over and over in their jobs, sports, or daily activities are more likely to damage a tendon.

A tendon injury can happen suddenly or little by little. You

are more likely to have a sudden injury if the tendon has been weakened over time.

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What are the symptoms?

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Tendinopathy usually causes pain, stiffness, and loss of strength in the affected area.

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The pain may get worse when you use the tendon.

You may have more pain and stiffness during the night or when you get up in the morning.

The area may be tender, red, warm, or swollen if there is inflammation.

You may notice a crunchy sound or feeling when you use the tendon.

The symptoms of a tendon injury can be a lot like those caused by bursitis.

How is a tendon injury diagnosed?

To diagnose a tendon injury, a doctor will ask questions about your past health and your symptoms and will do a physical examination. If the injury is related to your use of a tool or sports equipment, the doctor may ask you to show how you use it.

If your symptoms are severe or do not improve with treatment, your doctor may want you to have a test, such as an X-ray, ultrasound, or MRI.

How is it treated?

In most cases, you can treat a tendon injury at home. To get the best results, start these steps right away: •

Rest the painful area, and avoid any

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activity that makes the pain worse.

Apply ice or cold packs for 10 to 15 minutes at a time, as often as 2 times an hour, for the first 72 hours. Keep using ice as long as it helps.

Take over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen or NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen or naproxen) if you need them. Be sure to follow the non-prescription medicine precautions. Always take these medicines exactly as prescribed or according to the label.

Do gentle range-of-motion exercises and stretching to prevent stiffness.

As soon as you are better, you can return to your activity, but take it easy for a while. Don’t start at the same level as before your injury.

Build back to your previous level slowly, and stop if it hurts. Warm up before you exercise, and do some gentle stretching afterward.

After the activity, apply ice to prevent pain and swelling.

If these steps don’t help, your doctor may suggest physiotherapy.

If the injury is severe or longlasting, your doctor may have you use a splint, brace, or cast to hold the tendon still.

It may take weeks or months for a tendon injury to heal. Be patient, and stay with your treatment. If you start using the injured tendon too soon, it can lead to more damage.

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some days. If the way you use a tool is the problem, try switching hands or changing your grip.

If exercise caused the problem, take lessons or ask a trainer or pro to check your technique.

If your job caused the tendon injury, ask your human resource department if there are other ways to do your job.

Always take time to warm up before and stretch after you exercise.

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Home Treatment

You can help prevent a tendon injury (also known as tendinopathy) from developing or recurring by taking steps at home, work, and during activities to promote healing and protect your tendons.

Home treatment steps include: •

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Rest the affected area and avoid any activity that may cause pain.

Get enough sleep. To keep your overall health and fitness, continue exercising but only in ways that do not stress the affected area. Do not resume an aggravating activity as soon as the pain stops. Tendons require weeks of additional rest to heal. You may need to make long-term changes in the types of activities you do or how you do them.

Apply ice or cold packs as soon as you notice pain and tenderness in your muscles or near a joint. Apply ice 10 to 15 minutes at a time, as often as twice an hour, for 72 hours.

Continue applying ice (15 to 20 minutes at a time, 3 times a day) as long as it relieves pain. Although heating pads may feel good, ice will relieve pain and inflammation.

Take pain relievers. Use acetaminophen or non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen or naproxen, as directed for pain relief. NSAIDs also reduce any inflammation you might have in or around the tendon (tendinitis).

NSAIDs come in pills and in a cream that you rub over the sore area. Do not rely on medicine to relieve pain in order to continue overusing a joint.

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Do range-of-motion exercises each day. Gently move your joint through its full range of motion, even during the time that you are resting the joint area. This will prevent stiffness in your joint. As the pain goes away, continue range-of-motion exercises and add other exercises to strengthen the muscles around your joint.

Gradually resume your activity at a lower intensity than you maintained before your symptoms began.

Warm up before and stretch after the activity. Increase your activity slowly, and stop if it hurts. After the activity, apply ice to prevent pain and swelling.

Avoid tobacco smoke. Tendon injuries heal more slowly in smokers than in non-smokers. Smoking delays wound and tissue healing.

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Warm up and stretch. Warm up before any activity, and stretch gently after you finish.

Strengthen your muscles to reduce stress on the soft tissues. A physiotherapist, an athletic trainer, or your doctor can teach you specific exercises for strengthening your injured area.

Evaluate and change daily activities that tend to cause or aggravate your symptoms. In your daily routine, change activities involving repeated movements that may strain your muscles or joints. For example, start alternating hands or change the grip size of your tool.

Try alternating your usual activities with some new ones. For example, if you like to walk for exercise and have had Achilles tendon problems, try swimming or doing water exercise on some days.

Notice what you do and how you do it, and take action if needed.

If you suspect that certain activities at your workplace are causing a tendon injury, talk to your human resources department for information on alternative ways of doing your job, equipment modifications, or other job assignments.

If a certain exercise or sport is

causing a tendon injury, consider taking lessons to learn proper techniques. Also, have an athletic trainer or person who is familiar with sports equipment check your equipment to ensure that it is well suited to your size, strength, and ability. Demonstrate how you use your equipment, and ask for feedback about any mistakes you might be making.

CLASSIFIEDS

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

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

rbrownson@pfia.net.

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

PATCHES

OTHER

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New patch for new patch.

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

Contact: 401-946-6467.

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

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

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

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

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

MOVING? Maintaining contact with our members at Police & Firemen’s Insurance is very important to us. In order for us to do that, we are providing a change of address form to assist our members in helping us maintain their most current information.

Go to our website at www.pfia1913.org In the top righthand corner select Address Change and fill out your updated information.

Please download form ChangeAddress. pdf and Email to: memberservices@ pfia.net (Form must be downloaded first, then saved to your desktop to retain your information)

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ODDS N ENDS

MISCELLANEOUS

Various Kinds of Things

Florida - PFIA Agent/Jacksonville Officer Tony Ragans receives a Thank you hug from his biggest fan.

Louisiana - PFIA Agent Patrick Denney helped sponsor the North Desoto Middle School football team.

Pictured: PFIA Agent Patrick Denney, Logan Addison, Jason Addison, and Dakota Denney.

Ohio - On August 25, 2022, PFIA Agent Kelly Storts had the honor of presenting plaques to graduating members of Columbus Fire Department’s 114th recruit class at their flag raising ceremony.

Graduation was August 26, 2022.

Recipients included: Top physical fitness award went to Patrick Robinson, Top academic award went to Tiffany Bailes, and Brandon O’Keefe (not pictured) “Not An Ordinary Man Award” recipient Farouk Houssein.

Pictured: Agent Kelly Storts, Recruit Patrick Robinson, and Recruit Instructor Steve. Siegwardt.

Pictured: Agent Kelly Storts, Recruit Tiffany Bailes, and Recruit Instructor Steve Siegwardt.

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HERE’S THE FUN

Recipes to Taste Classic Pork Crown Roast Ingredients One 16- to 18-bone crown roast of pork (about 10 pounds) (see Cook’s Note) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons fennel seeds 1 teaspoon whole allspice 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 1/2 teaspoon juniper berries 1 small bay leaf 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped 6 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 8 wedges each 2 large red onions, peeled and cut into 8 wedges each 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted 1 cup dry white wine 2 cups apple cider

Directions Put the pork on a rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle all over with 1 tablespoon salt and several grinds of pepper; set aside.

Put the fennel, allspice, whole peppercorns and juniper berries in a small skillet over medium heat and cook until the fennel begins to turn slightly golden, about 5 minutes.

Transfer the toasted spices to a blender, add the bay leaf and blend until coarsely ground. Add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon salt and process until a coarse paste forms, about 1 minute. Spread the paste over the pork, making sure to get it into all the nooks and crannies; use a spatula to scrape up all the paste from the blender. Cover the pork with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours.

When ready to cook the pork, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Put the pork on a rack set in a large roasting pan and cook for 20 minutes. Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and continue to cook until an instant-read thermometer registers 135 degrees F, about another 1 1/2 hours.

Meanwhile, combine the sugar, sage, thyme, apples, onions and 6 tablespoons of the butter in a large bowl until well coated. Heat a large skillet over high heat until very hot, about 3 minutes. Add half of the apple and onion mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples and onions are dark golden all over but the apples are still firm, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and spread into a single layer to cool, using a heatproof spatula to scrape all the remaining sugar from the skillet over the apples and onions. Repeat with the remaining apple and onion mixture.

Return the skillet to high heat and add the wine. Cook until syrupy and reduced to about 2 tablespoons, about 4 minutes. Add the cider and cook until thickened and glossy, about 8 minutes; you should have about 1/3 cup of glaze. Swirl in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and set aside.

Once the pork reaches 135 degrees F, increase the oven temperature to 450 degrees F and brush the pork all over with half the glaze. Return to the oven and cook for 5 minutes. Brush with the remaining glaze and continue to cook until the internal temperature registers 145 degrees F, about another 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and let rest for 30 minutes. Serve with the apples and onions.

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

Bradd Roembke

Senior Vice President/ Executive Secretary

Jeff Warnock Vice President/ Treasurer

Departments Accounting Lead Sherrie Vermande Accounting Nancy Brown Margaret Snyder ACH Coordinator Jennifer Ireland Agency/Commissions Amanda Hendricks Claims Examiner Mindy Roberts Claims Karen Groff Creative Services/Editor Rebekah Brownson

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

New Business Brian Kinnaird Brittanie Butcher

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

Secretary to the Executives Susan Shinabarger-Woolf Shipping & Receiving Cristian White Statutory Accounting Joe Tauber

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

Member Services Anne Karn Amanda Rice Christina Coan

Receptionist Heather Starwalt

Department Assistant Tanyia Elston

Regional Managers

Mid-Atlantic Ed Griffith 732-674-3143 (C) pfiaejg3@gmail.com Midwest Mark Reuss 513-706-1287 mark.pfia@gmail.com Northeast Alan “Tom” Evans, Jr. 716-628-4774 (C) nypfia@gmail.com

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

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

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

(C) Cell Phone

(B) Business Phone

(F) Fax Number

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Haven FD and Branford FD & PD JASON T. CUSACK 203-996-G0597 (C) qball0056@gmail.com

Jacksonville FD ANTHONY E. RAGANS 904-768-3546 (H) 904-699-7181 (C) tbone247@att.net

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

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

Orange Co. FD JIM MERGENTHALER 407-694-4927 (C) pfiacfl@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

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

Illinois Chicago FD FRANK COSTANZO 773-430-4855 (C) frank.pfia@gmail.com Chicago FD JOSE GARCIA 312-972-1924 (C) cfd_usmc@comcast.net

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tampa FD VINCENT JACKSON 813-486-5698 (C) vjackson1380@yahoo.com Tampa PD RICKY BROWN 813-270-1280 (C) rockynina2@gmail.com Volusia County FD &PD JUSTIN HUGHES 386-931-8728 (C) jhughespfia@yahoo.com

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

Peoria FD SHAUN MANNING 309-261-9441 (C) manningshaun@yahoo.com Peoria PD TERRY L. PYATT 309-697-9325 (H) Rock Island FD NICK THOMPSON 309-314-6276 (C) nick3146276@yahoo.com

Indiana

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

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

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

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Kansas City FD JIM CANADA 913-909-4585 pfia.jimcanada@gmail.com

Kentucky Ashland FD & PD DAVID REDMAN 606-465-9344 (C) fdredman@yahoo.com Covington/Northern Kentucky FD CHRIS HANDLEY 513-919-3521 (C) Chris.handley.pfia@gmail.com Lexington FD PATRICK SUMNER 859-743-9485 (C) psumner1117@gmail.com Lexington PD GARY THURMAN 859-351-4507 (C) thurnam.pfia@gmail.com

Louisiana Baton Rouge FD PAUL H. OWENS 225-772-4190 (C) pfiaowens48@gmail.com Baton Rouge FD CAMERON WESLEY 225-937-0907 (C) camwesley97@gmail.com Bossier City, PD/FD JOHN MORTON 318-455-6665 (C) pfiajohn764@gmail.com Caddo Parish Sheriff PAMELA PURGERSON 318-617-9506 (C) pammypurg@gmail.com Caddo Parish Sheriff JERRY SILVA 318-655-5627 (C) j.silva360@yahoo.com Jefferson Parish Sheriff KIM LENTZ 985-774-4414 (C) 985-639-1723 (H) lentz1848@bellsouth.net Lake Charles FD ANDREW LEE 337-764-3979 (C) drewglee@gmail.com Livingston Parish FD PAUL H. OWENS 225-772-4190 (C) paulowens1948@gmail.com Louisiana State PD NATHAN JAMES 318-773-2849 (C) njames2828@gmail.com Mandeville FD ROBBY MARQUETTE 985-789-2814 (C) healthavengers@gmail.com New Orleans FD ROXANNE HADLEY 504-234-2327 (C) ffhadley21@gmail.com New Orleans & Kenner FD PAUL J. MELANCON 504-524-3878 (H) 504-430-1962 (C)

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

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

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

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

Shreveport FD PATRICK DENNEY 318-349-8530 (C) patrickdenney398@gmail.com Slidell FD LOUIS MELANCON 985-960-7651 (C) tamnlou@gmail.com Slidell PD DAVID L. LENTZ 504-606-4427 (C) dlentz78@gmail.com

Maryland MD National Capital Park PD ZENOBIA SANTANA 347-229-3561 (C) pfia.santana@gmail.com Western PD, Sheriff, & Corrections ALLISON ARANA 304-839-6423 (C) allisonarana89@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Jersey Asbury Park FD & PD PATRICK CASTELLANO 732-804-1563 patrick_castellano@yahoo.com

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

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

Michigan

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

Grand Traverse City FD & PD KARYL L. MOORE 231-947-1758 (H) dfivestar@chartermi.net Wayne Co., PD HARVEY YOUNG 734-787-5372 (C) harveyy415@gmail.com

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

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

Nebraska

Atlantic City FD & PD GENNARO BASSO 609-214-3002 (H) gennarobasso81@gmail.com

Grand Rapids FD BEN INGERSOLL 616-889-5112 (C) benjamin.j.ingersoll@gmail.com

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

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

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

Flint PD MICHAEL P. SULLIVAN 810-814-3381 (C) sully1968@comcast.net

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

Bay Shore, Monmouth Co. PD, FD MICHAEL MICHALSKI 732-673-6402 (H) michalskipfia@gmail.com Belleville FD & PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com Bergen Co. PD, FD MICHAEL PARISE 973-271-0069 (H) mparisepfia@gmail.com Bloomfield FD & PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com Bradley Beach PD PATRICK CASTELLANO 732-804-1563 patrick_castellano@yahoo.com Brick Township PD JOSEPH PACITTI 848-333-1259 (C) jpacittipfia@gmail.com

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

Jersey City PD ALLAN SLATTERY 201-315-4314 (C) allanslattery1959@gmail.com Linden FD STEPHEN SMIGELSKY 732-634-8582 (H) 732-236-3036 (C) srs214@msn.com Long Branch FD & PD PATRICK CASTELLANO 732-804-1563 patrick_castellano@yahoo.com Manasquan PD PATRICK CASTELLANO 732-804-1563 patrick_castellano@yahoo.com Mercer County GREGORY A. SWANSON 609-352-9931 (C) njpfia@gmail.com Middlesex County PD THOMAS RATAJCZAK 732-501-5604 (H) tjay103@yahoo.com Middletown Twp. FD & PD MICHAEL MICHALSKI 732-673-6402 (H) michalskipfia@gmail.com Monmouth Co. PD, FD, & Sheriff MICHAEL MICHALSKI 732-673-6402 (H) michalskipfia@gmail.com Montclair FD CHARLES WEST 973-945-4892 (C) 973-328-7974 (H) chuckwest@newarkfd.com Montclair PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com Morris County FD & PD CHAD DiGIORGIO 201-206-5183 (C) chadckfd@verizon.net Newark FD CHARLES WEST 973-945-4892 (C) 973-328-7974 (H) chuckwest@newarkfd.com Newark PD MIKEY CARRILLO 973-951-8350 (C) mcpfia120@gmail.com Newark PD ALEX MARTINEZ 973-390-1918 (C) alnpd@mac.com Newark PD NAJEE WEBB 201-454-6845 (C) webbees99@aol.com North Hudson FD ROBERT PILGER 201-638-5297 (H) rpilg@aol.com Nutley FD & PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com

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

Buffalo PD PAT MEEGAN 716-239-1845 (C) patmeegan.pfia@gmail.com

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

Utica PD PETER A. CARUSO III 315-269-4886 (C) paac3@yahoo.com

Buffalo PD ZACH WILLIAMS 716-982-4565 (C) zw6690@gmail.com

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

Cattaraugus County Sheriff NATHAN A. ROOT 716-938-2239 (W) 716-498-3252 (C) naroot@cattco.org

Wende State Corrections ZACHARY HANCZAROWSKI 716-697-8017 (C) zhanczarowski@gmail.com

Paterson FD & PD FRANK DAUNNO 973-330-2968 (C) jrdaun@aol.com Paterson FD LUIS A. SANCHEZ III 201-638-3674 (C) lsanchez.pfia@gmail.com Plainfield FD & PD NUNO CARVALHO 908-296-6871 (C) ncarvalho.pfia@gmail.com Sussex County FD, PD, & Sheriff MICHAEL PARISE 973-271-0069 (H) mparisepfia@gmail.com Trenton FD & PD GREGORY A. SWANSON 609-352-9931 (C) njpfia@gmail.com Trenton FD ERIC JOHNSON 609-424-6011 (C) ejohnsonpfia@gmail.com Trenton PD JASON BOUCHARD 609-510-8688 (H) jbouchard.pfia@gmail.com Ventnor FD WILLIAM NAGLE 609-705-8450 (C) bubby129056@yahoo.com Wallington FD & PD MICHAEL PARISE 973-271-0069 (H) mparisepfia@gmail.com

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

New York Albany PD KYLE PARKER 518-944-6206 (C) kjparker@albany-ny.org Albion Corrections THOMAS SUTTON 716- 471-9326 (C) co11to7@aol.com Binghamton FD BRAD GUASCONI 607-644-2876 (C) usmcvet93@yahoo.com Buffalo FD WENDY MAJTYKA-HARTMAN 716-479-2976 (C) ffwendi@gmail.com

Wende State Corrections NATONYA YARBOUGH 716-986-7321 (C) natonyayarbough@gmail.com

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

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

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

North Carolina

New York State Court PD BRITTANY PARKER 518-859-9887 (C) baberrings@gmail.com Niagara County Sheriff KEITH HETRICK III 716-622-6461 (C) keith.hetrick@gmail.com Niagara Falls FD JOSEPH TORRE 716-940-8225 (C) j.torre@nypfia.org Niagara Falls FD RISKY SANABRIA 716-550-0625 (C) rskpfia@gmail.com Niagara Falls PD RICK FLECK III 716-807-6876 (C) precki17@aol.com Rochester FD BRIAN WHITE 585-705-7179 (C) white.brian11@gmail.com Schenectady FD MARK KARL 518-852-4953 (H) omm21@yahoo.com Syracuse FD JAMES ENNIS 315-430-0340 (C) 315-468-8630 (H) jennis@twcny.rr.com Syracuse PD TAYLOR ANDERSON 920-883-1437 (C) tanderson@syracusepolice.org Troy FD RAYMOND J. DAVIS 518-573-8106 (C) sdavistroy@hotmail.com Troy PD CHRISTOPHER J. PARKER 518-378-2283 (C) parkerc24@yahoo.com Utica FD PETER A. CARUSO 315-725-5712 (C) pfiapete@yahoo.com

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

Ohio Akron PD DON G. TREJBAL 330-352-4502 (C) apd506@aol.com Akron FD GREG GEARHART 330-351-2673 (C) gearhartpfia@gmail.com Canton FD, Greentown FD, Massillon FD & PD & Stark Co. FD MARC R. JACKSON 330-904-9095 (C) cfd110@aol.com Cincinnati PD GREG TOYEAS 513-738-4141 (H) 513-484-2459 (C) gregtoyeas@yahoo.com Cincinnati FD CHRIS HANDLEY 513-919-3521 (C) chris.handley.pfia@gmail.com Cleveland FD VINCE VIANCOURT 440-835-5647 (W) 216-534-6927 (C) benefits.consulting@yahoo.com Cleveland PD DAN VIANCOURT 216-990-2882 (C) dsv.pfia@gmail.com Columbus FD KURT DIETZ 614-332-2795 (C) kurt.pfia@gmail.com Columbus FD BRADY SEDDELMEYER 419-233-6974 (C) bsedd@yahoo.com

Columbus FD KELLY STORTS 614-496-4544 (C) kemist14@hotmail.com

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

Columbus PD RICHARD A. HILSHEIMER II 614-402-8944 (C) rhilsheimer1469@gmail.com

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

Coshocton County FD & PD CORY WILSON 740-502-9240 (C) cwilsoniaff216@gmail.com

Philadelphia FD JASON MILES 267-718-5093 (C) jasonmilespfd@gmail.com

Dayton Region MATT MATLOCK 937-409-1508 (C) mmatlock94@yahoo.com

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

Hamilton Co., FD MATT NIEMER 513-919-6926 (C) me11an@yahoo.com Marion FD & PD MICHAEL M. RADCLIFF 740-225-2120 (W) mandjradcliff@roadrunner.com Toledo FD RYAN GRANT 419-340-7166 (C) rgrant.pfia@gmail.com Youngstown FD SHAWN MURRAY 330-518-2966 (C) mur511.sm@gmail.com

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

Pittsburgh FD RICKY STEWART 412-613-3980 (C) rickypbf@gmail.com Pittsburgh PD CARL R. MOROSETTI, JR. 412-600-2806 (C) crm3393@gmail.com Scranton FD & PD & Waymart Corrections ANDY POLANSKY 570-961-9024 (H) 570-878-1248 (C) andy.polansky@verizon.net

Rhode Island Johnston Corrections VINCENT ORTEZ 401-263 -9714 (C) compaq102082@gmail.com Johnston PD SETH D. CROSBY 401-641-1575 (C) scros788@gmail.com

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

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

Pennsylvania

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

Chester FD & PD THOMAS THORNTON 267-275-5932 (C) tthornton2493@gmail.com Delaware Co., FD & PD MARTIN KELLY 610-299-3656 (C) marty1297@aol.com Erie FD TIM ROMANSKI 814-572-2323 (C) Johnstown FD ROBERT J. OPETT 814-659-9313 (C) opett24@ymail.comre McKeesport FD & PD JEFFREY D. TOMOVCSIK 412-523-3903 (C) 412-675-5050 Ext.640 (W) jtomo170@comcast.net Penn. Law Enforcement JONATHON RUSH 412-952-5615 (C) jrush21488@hotmail.com Penn. State Corrections VINCENT HEISS 814-241-2887 (C) 814-237-708- (W) 814-237-2429 (F) vinndinsurance@gmail.com

Providence FD ANTHONY LANCELLOTTI 401-569-3551 (C) 401-946-6939 (H) alance6055@gmail.com Providence PD RALPH ABENANTE IV 401-225-6530 (C) rabenante4@yahoo.com

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

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

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

El Paso Sheriff LUIS D. RODRIGUEZ 915-294-8385 (C) lrodriguezpfi@yahoo.com

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

Texas

Gurney Unit Corrections CINDY ARNOLD 903-724-9007 (C) cindyarnold18@yahoo.com

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

Amarillo FD, PD, & Corrections JOE C. PONDER 806-584-0953 (C) joeponder2012@yahoo.com Beaumont PD JARROD MIRELES 409-284-5220 (C) neilmireles@gmail.com Bedford PD D.J. CROWELL 817-791-3224 (C) dpmt824@gmail.com Bee County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections DANIEL RODRIGUEZ 361-354-8901 (C) dr1856635@gmail.com Bee County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections RICHARD L. WEBB 361-319-3758 (C) urout_78102@yahoo.com Brazoria County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections PATRICK WARE 936-581-3309 (H) txpware@outlook.com Coryell Co. FD & PD MIKE CLOUDS 936-293-0486 (C) mlclouds@yahoo.com Denton County Sheriff LES WOODS 817-675-6151 (C) lwpfia@yahoo.com

Harris County PD, Sheriff & Corrections MARTY KUEHN 281-935-4610 (C) mk0160@yahoo.com Harrison County Police & Fire FLOYD DUNCAN 903-930-9721 (C) 903-777-3694 (H) dleader59@protonmail.com

Port Arthor FD &PD TARAH MIRELES 409709-3633 (H) tarahm55@yahoo.com Port Arthur FD LARRY PELAEZ 409-221-7395 (C) jpelaez@gmail.com

Tarrant County Sheriff & surrounding Metropolis area TANYA YOUNG 817-988-9704 (C) 817-292-5388 (F) tanyayoung7800@sbcglobal.net Victoria County FD, PD, & Corrections RICHARD COSS 361-541-7477 (C) pfiavictoriatx@yahoo.com Walker County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections TARA M. BURNETT 936-668-9193 (C) burnett.t2013@yahoo.com Webb County Sheriff JOEY MEDELLIN 956-652-8640 (C) jmedellin.pfia@gmail.com

Kileen FD CODY NEWMAN 254-981-6110 (C) codynewman1978@protonmail.com

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

Virginia

McAllen FD ERIC RAMIREZ 956-607-7549 (C) esmr412@gmail.com

San Antonio FD RUBEN CEVALLOS 210-861-4578 (C) ruben.cevallos@gmail.com

Henrico County PD JIM LIVINGSTONE 804-338-9791 (C) jlivings1@gmail.com

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

San Antonio FD JOHN MOORE III 210-379-8229 (C) jrmoore3@att.net

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

Smith County Sheriff WANDA HUNTER 903-710-2769 (H) 903-511-6819 (C)

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

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

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

Norfolk FD DAVE CHERESKIN 757-621-1111 (C) dchereskin77@gmail.com Page County FD, PD, Sheriff, & Corrections MICHAEL WAGONER 540-860-2382 (C) kc8jpk03@gmail.com

Portsmouth FD KURT DETRICK 571-233-6901 (C) kurtdetrick@gmail.com Prince William FD DANIEL WILLIAMS 240-398-1114 (C) foxtrotwhiskey14@gmail.com Prince William Co., PD MARCIA WHALEY 571-259-7034 (C) pwpfia@gmail.com

Washington, D. C. Washington, D.C. FD WESLEY BANNER 540-604-4518 (C) wbdcfdt16@outlook.com Washington, D.C. PD RYAN McKENZIE EVANS 202-200-9735 (C) pfia.ryanevans@gmail.com Washington, D.C. PD MIGUEL MIRANDA 202-439-2292 (C) miguel.miranda@verizon.net

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

Wyoming Laramie City FD, PD & Sheriff B. JOHN FITZGERALD 307-775-9610 (H) jcatfitz@msn.com State Penitentiary of Rawlins HAROLD KOSTECK 307-710-4951 (C) hkosteck@gmail.com

ACCIDENT PROTECTION PLAN $600/mo. Disability, On-duty • $1,200/mo. Disability, Off-duty

Optional Gunshot and Burn Riders (only $1 each per month!)

$34.59 (12 pay) $17.30 (24 pay) $15.97 (26 pay) $7.99 (52 pay)

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1st day coverage (up to 1 year per occurrence) Additional Tax-free Benefits: Accidental Death (up to $40,000), Dismemberment (up to $12,000) Fractures (up to $2,250), Dislocations (up to $2,025) Tendon/Ligament Repair ($400-600) Burns (up to $600), Stitches ($50-200) Medical Fees (up to $250 for off-duty Only) Physical Therapy (up to $250 for off-duty Members Only) Emergency Treatment ($125) Appliances (crutches/wheelchair) Blood/Plasma ($200) Torn Knee Cartilage Ruptured Disc Eye Injury

Pays in addition to other coverage! Full family coverage also available.

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CHARITABLE FUND

PFIA’S

Charitable Fund PFIA can accept charitable contributions to the Fund that are tax deductible for the person or company donating.

The Board consists of the Executive Committee and two other current Board Members. The Board will determine every December meeting how much PFIA will contribute to the fund and then distribute the funds to predetermined charities. The fund will be distributed to a zero balance and start over on January 1st of every year.

We will lean heavily towards children and military families. The four funds that we will contribute to will be: Make-A-Wish Foundation®, Special Olympics, Special Operations Warrior Foundation, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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

We think that will be a great extension of our fraternal mission and hope it is received well and becomes the go-to place for members to help others.

What better way to fulfill our fraternal mission in today’s society with over 100 years of service with donating money to the deserving funds listed?

General Contributions: Jerry & Mary Jane Housel

Memorial Contributions to Honor the Memory of DALENE TREJBAL Thank you Tom & Cheri Clines Ruben & Machele Cevallos Tom Evans & Kelly Pollock Mike & Patty Carrigan Ed & Nancy Griffith Susan Shinabarger-Woolf

Memorial Contributions to Honor the Memory of TOM GIAMPIETRO, SAL VALVO, ALAN MELANCON, DAVE BRUNNER, AND TOM JACKSON Thank you Ed & Nancy Griffith If you are interested in becoming a contributor or if you would like to donate, please make a check payable to PFIA Charitable Fund and put in the memo “charitable contribution,” or write a note and put it in the envelope and mail to: PFIA ATTN: John Murphy 101 East 116th Street Carmel, IN 46032

Memorial Contributions to Honor the Memory of DEBBIE KEMP Thank you Mark Kemp Tom & Cheri Clines Jim Snyder & Dana Taylor Tom Evans & Kelly Pollock Mike & Patty Carrigan Jerry & Mary Jane Housel Ed & Nancy Griffith Susan Shinabarger-Woolf Memorial Contributions to Honor the Memory of KATHLEEN VIANCOURT Thank you Tom Evans & Kelly Pollock Memorial Contributions to Honor the Memory of TOM JACKSON Thank you Mark Kemp

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HELP US FIND THESE

Missing Children

Our members are in a unique position to spot missing children.

PFIA urges you to make a special effort to try to locate these missing children. If seen, contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children immediately at 1-800-843-5678 or report a sighting online at www.missingkids.com. You may also call or visit the website for free abduction prevention tips.

MISSING • HELP BRING ME HOME

AMONI GOMES

Sex: Female Race: Black Birth: 6/1/2006 Age Now: 16

Height: 5’4” Weight: 120 Eyes: Brown Hair: Brown

Missing: January 14, 2022 Washington, D.C.

BRANDY DUTY

Sex: Female Race: White Birth: 3/3/2006 Age Now: 16

Height: 5'3” Weight: 135 Eyes: Brown Hair: Brown

Missing: August 31, 2022 Huntington, WV

MACKENZIE LOWERY

Sex: Female Race: Am. Indian Birth: 2/8/2005 Age Now: 17

Height: 5’1” Weight: 135 Eyes: Blue Hair: Black

JOSHUA PONCE-REYES

Sex: Male Race: Am. Indian Birth: 9/7/2005 Age Now: 17

Height: 5'10” Weight: 180 Eyes: Brown Hair: Black

Missing: November 14, 2022 Sapulpa, OK

Missing: April 6, 2022 Colorado Springs, CO

SLE MA

NELSON CRUZ-REDONDO

Missing: October 29, 2022 Kansas City, MO

Missing: November 4, 2022 Indianapolis, IN

Sex: Female Race: Asian Birth: 3/14/2007 Age Now: 15

DON’T HESITATE CALL

Height: 4’11” Weight: 105 Eyes: Brown Hair: Black

Sex: Male Race: Hispanic Birth: 10/19/2005 Age Now: 17

Height: 5’6” Weight: 130 Eyes: Brown Hair: Black

911 OR 1-800-843-5678

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