SPIRIT OF BROTHERHOOD

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

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Fraternal Events

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

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. 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. 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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.