The PFIA Protector-Winter 2019

Winter 2019

IFD ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE D.A.R.T. PROGRAM

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AIRPORT FENTANYL POLICING SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS

Winter 2019

Volume 35, 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)

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Congratulations ON YOUR RETIREMENT

PRESIDENT

Creative Services . . . . Rebekah Brownson

Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association President . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter F. Episcopo Senior Vice President, Executive Secretary . . . . . . John E. Murphy Vice President, Treasurer . . . . Tom Clines

Board of Directors Mike Carrigan . . . . . . . Littleton, Colorado Ruben Cevallos . . . . . . San Antonio, Texas Myles Christie . . . . . . . . Augusta, Georgia Tom Clines . . . . . . . . . . . . Fishers, 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

W

ow where did the last 21 years go, time really does fly. As I retire to Naples, Florida, where a golf course awaits, I plan on spending time with my children, grandchildren, and especially my wife as we travel across the United States and other counties on our bucket list. The Association is now 106 years old and we continue to see steady growth of membership, assets, and surplus, as we continue to spread the word of “Each Other’s Keeper.”

All that has been accomplished would not have been possible without an outstanding management and executive staff, hardworking home office employees, the support of the Chairman of the Board and the Board of Directors, Account Representatives, and Advisory Board members.

Finally I would to thank God for blessing me with my health, knowledge, and strength to make decisions that have strengthened the overall well-being of the Association.

Steve Kemp . . . . . . . . . . . Greenfield, Indiana David G. Lentz . . . . . . . . Slidell, Louisiana Alan Melancon . . . . New Orleans, Louisiana

Fraternally,

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

Peter F. Episcopo President and CEO Member FOP Lodge 1 Delaware

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COVER STORY

16 AIRPORT POLICING Airport police serve a vast number of people from various parts of the world.

It’s a unique challenge in law enforcement.

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Safety recommendations for first responders.

18 IFD ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE D.A.R.T. PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FRIENDS OF IACS AND NOAH’S ANIMAL HOSPITAL Firefighters step up to help when they see a need to help injured animals — without placing an additional burden on the families they protect.

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2 HEROES HALL OF FAME 4 IN THE SPIRIT OF BROTHERHOOD 9 SCHOLARSHIP 10 TIMELINE 12 PFIA REMEMBERS 13 MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD 19 UNIT CITATION 20 BODY SHOP 22 SWAP SHOP 24 ODDS N ENDS 25 COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD 26 CHILI & DONUTS 27 CHARITABLE FUND 28 HOME OFFICE/REGIONAL MANAGER DIRECTORY 29 ABM/AR DIRECTORY 33 MISSING & EXPLOITED CHILDREN

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HEROES HALL OF FAME

Deputy Saves Disabled Man from Burning Home Huntsville, Texas — A Walker County Sheriff’s Office deputy is receiving praise after he rescued a disabled resident who was trapped on the second floor of a burning home.

On August 23, 2019, the Walker County Communications Center received a 911 call from a man who said that his residence was on fire and that he was trapped on the second story balcony. Police say the homeowner was in a wheelchair and was not able to get off the balcony.

Deputy Joe Jeffcoat with the Walker County Sheriff’s Office was patrolling the area when a call was dispatched to the area fire departments. Deputy Jeffcoat immediately responded, arriving within 3 minutes of the 911 call.

Upon arrival, he saw flames and smoke coming from the residence and attempted to enter through the first floor, but it was engulfed in flames. As he exited the residence, a neighbor next door retrieved a ladder in which he was able to extend the ladder to access the balcony. Once on the balcony, he was able to lower the homeowner down to where neighbors were awaiting to assist.

The homeowner was treated on scene by EMS for smoke annulation and refused any further medical treatment.

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“I want to thank Deputy Jeffcoat as well as the fast acting neighbors for the immediate response,” Sheriff Clint McRae said. “Without their intervention I believe we’d be looking at a tragic outcome.” https://www.itemonline.com/news/walker-countydeputy-saves-disabled-man-from-burning-home/ article_c8860d04-c5f3-11e9-ae89-972b4c116238. html

Firefighters Rescue Man, 4 Dogs from Burning Home Palm Bay, Florida — On July 16, 2019, Palm Bay Fire Rescue, Brevard County Fire Rescue, and Palm Bay police officers responded to a single family house with heavy smoke showing.

Engine 3 (Lt. Brandon McKee, Driver/Engineer Bert Lewis, and Firefighters Randy Rosseau and Rob McCarthy) arrived at the home and Firefighters’ Randy Rosseau and Rob McCarthy entered the structure with forcible entry tools and a thermal imaging camera, and no hose line. With zero visibility and high heat, the crew located a male victim lying unconscious on the living room floor. They rescued the man and four dogs amid heavy smoke and flames within 2 minutes of their arrival. The occupant was transported to the hospital.

Palm Bay firefighters and police treated the dogs suffering from smoke inhalation using pet oxygen masks as well. One dog perished in the blaze, while a sixth

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dog ran off and was later found by neighbors, Palm Bay Police Lt. Steve Bland said.

“It’s not very often that a fire department has the opportunity to make a ‘live grab’ from an active structure fire. The crews made the grab on the male resident and got him outside and got him treated — it’s a pretty significant call,” Battalion Chief Gaius Hall said.

“It was great we were able to help out the occupant and the dogs,” he said.

The fire remains under investigation, Hall said. He said the man’s post-fire medical recovery is going well. https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/local/2019/07/18/firefighters-rescue-man-4-dogsburning-house-northwest-palm-bay/1765532001/

The Chilling Water Stamford, Connecticut — On September 12, 2019, police saved a 70-year-old Stamford man who was foundering in the water after capsizing his canoe.

Lt. Michael Noto said officers responded to call from a neighbor about an older man struggling in the water.

Sgt. Charles “Chip” White, along with officers Robert Bossone and Christopher Festa, responded to the call and saw a man struggling to hold onto a floating dock about 40 yards offshore.

Officers yelled to the man and he told them that his arms and legs

were cramping up in the chilly water and he was unable to pull himself onto the dock.

Seeing that this man was in distress, Bossone stripped off his gun and other equipment and swam out to help him stay afloat.

Meanwhile, White and Festa found a kayak and shoved it out to Bassone, who got it to the man, who was able to hold onto it while Bassone towed the craft and him to shore.

The man was transported to Stamford Hospital where he was treated and released with no injuries.

“The Stamford Police Department is extremely proud of the actions of all the officers involved in this incident. The preservation of life is our paramount concern,” Noto said. “Officer Bossone did not hesitate to put himself at risk

to rescue the victim. The quick thinking of Sgt. White and Officer Festa made the water rescue much safer for all involved. We are happy this incident ended with the victim being able to go home.”

Police also thanked Linsey Kijak, who was at 60 Sea Beach Drive and saw Toledo struggling and called 911.

Noto said he wanted to remind people about the importance of life jackets when they are out on the water.

“The use of these items helps keep everyone safe, including the person coming to your rescue in times of trouble,” Noto said. https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/policereports/ article/Stamford-police-officers-save-capsizedpaddler-in-14437532.php

Pictured: Account Representative Frankie Forbes presenting Heroes award to Robert Bossone.

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IN THE SPIRIT OF BROTHERHOOD...OUR FRATERNAL SIDE

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New Jersey — On October 10, 2019, Passaic Fire Department, along with local clergy and teachers, providing and educating our kids in Fire Prevention Education and Fire Safety. Members also raised funds from the sale of t-shirts to help fight breast cancer.

Georgia —PFIA Agent Jason Roehm donating a check to the Honor Mark 5k & Kid’s Fun Run on November 23, 2019 at Hutchinson Island. Mark was a former Savannah firefighter and medic at Parris Island. He was enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served with honor for 4 years. After deploying in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in June of 2004, he participated in Operation Al Fajr in November 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq earning a purple heart. In September 2005, he participated in the humanitarian operations in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina, and during the 2006 Lebanon War he assisted with noncombatant evacuation operations aboard the USS Whidbey. Mark died in a tragic accident. He was 33.

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Georgia — PFIA Representative George Howell presenting PFIA check to Kwabena Randolph of the Fairburn Athletic Association, which is an affiliate of Clarence Duncan Park located in Fairburn. The Association is a communitybased 501c3 non-profit organization formed to provide an organized safe sports program for the children of Fairburn and surrounding communities.

Iowa — On August 10, 2019, The Cedar Rapids Fire Department Foundation put on a volleyball tournament to benefit Make-A-Wish Iowa and PFIA was a proud supporter. This year, the foundation raised $19,750 during a charity sand volleyball six-on-six tournament at Volleys in Cedar Rapids.

Pictured: Members and players from the Marion Fire Department.

Pictured above: Greg S. Brenneman accepting a donation from PFIA Agent Lyle Theisen.

Georgia — PFIA Agent Jason Roehm donating a check to President Steve Emberton of the Wingmen Motorcycle Club Savannah Chapter for their 29th annual Savannah Toy Run. Last year they provided Christmas gifts to more than 2,000 children in Chatham, Effingham, Bryan, Bulloch, Evans, Jenkins, Liberty, Long, and Screven Counties. The Wingmen MC obtains lists from the Dept. of Family and Children Services in all the above counties of needy children. The Wingmen MC also supply Christmas gifts to the Magdalene House (a Union Mission project providing shelter to women and children), Guard-A-Clause, Savannah Firefighters Toy Drive, the Old Savannah City Mission, Toys for Tots, and Ft. Stewart/Hunter Military families.

Rhode Island — October 7, 2019, PFIA was a proud supporter of the Pawtucket Firemen’s Relief Association annual golf tournament. The P.F.R.A. provides a death benefit for its members and has been active since 1873.

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Georgia — Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association donating a check to the Full Throttle Baseball team for their firstever golf outing.

The money from this great event is going to buy equipment for the team and pay for future tournaments.

Each Wednesday, the team assists with teaching special needs children how to play baseball. This shows the true definition of “Each Other’s Keeper.” Thank you for being great role models in the community and allowing PFIA to be a part of this great event.

Louisiana — On August 17, 2019, the Baton Rouge Fire Department held its 15th annual bowling tournament. Livingston Parish Fire Protection District #4, emerged as first place winners.

This is the first time in the 15 year history that a team other than Baton Rouge Fire Department has won first place. A great time was had by all.

Pictured: PFIA Agent Jason Roehm, Ashton Miller, Cooper Gay, and Coach Curtis Gay.

Colorado — On September 27, 2019, The Denver Firefighters Local 858 hosted the 32nd annual chili cook-off to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy Association at Larimer Square in Denver.

Pictured: Dreagen Bethel, Mason Dellucky, PFIA Agent Frank Dellucky, and Tyler Fleming.

Arvada Fire Station 7 and first place red chili winner.

South Metro Fire Rescue Pipes and Drums.

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Hundreds of people attended the event and teams come from all over.

Fort Worth Firefighters ran out of chili but were open for conversation.

Pictured: Fire Prevention Officer Jeremy Gerald, PFIA Agent Frank Dellucky, and Fire Chief Ed Smith.

Florida — Mike Rizzello presenting a check to Maria Brown, the widow of Police Officer Steven Brown. Officer Brown died on June 12 from a sudden heart attack while leading the department’s police camp.

New Jersey — On September 30, 2019 PFIA was a sponsor of the 27th annual golf outing at Pennsauken Country Club for children of local heroes killed in the line of duty.

Pictured: Firefighter Jacob Speas, Lieutenant Stephen Kinky, Lieutenant Michael Cavallaro, and Lieutenant Mastalski.

Georgia — On October 17, 2019, PFIA Agent Jason Roehm donated a check to Chief Vickers of Chatham Fire for their Fire Prevention Kickoff. This will be used to buy food for all personnel on shift the following day and help raise money for the 200 club of Coastal Georgia. On behalf of PFIA thank you for letting us be a part of this great event.

New York — The Italian American Police Association (IAPA), made up of active and retired law enforcement members, held its 12th annual charity golf outing on August 26, 2019 at Chestnut Hill Country Club in Darien Center. PFIA sponsored two holes at this years event.

Pictured: Captain Scott Testa, and Retired BPD members Jim Hummel and Dave Rambino.

Rhode Island — On October 5, 2019, PFIA was a proud sponsor of the 7th Annual James Harrington trap shoot and pig roast.

This event raises money for fellow firefighter Harrington, died from occupational cancer.

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FENTANYL

SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS † For the purposes of this document, fentanyl, related substances, and synthetic opioids (herein after referred to as fentanyl†) includes fentanyl analogues (e.g., acetylfentanyl, acrylfentanyl, carfentanil, furanylfentanyl), novel synthetic opioids (e.g., U-47700), and other drugs that may be laced with these substances.

The abuse of drugs containing fentanyl† is killing Americans. Misinformation and inconsistent recommendations regarding fentanyl† have resulted in confusion in the first responder community.

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You as a first responder (law enforcement, fire, rescue, and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel) are increasingly likely to encounter fentanyl† in your daily activities (e.g., responding to overdose calls, conducting traffic stops, arrests, and searches)

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This document provides scientific, evidence-based recommendations to protect yourself from exposure.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Fentanyl† can be present in a variety of forms (e.g., powder, tablets, capsules, solutions, and rocks).

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Inhalation of airborne powder is MOST LIKELY to lead to harmful effects, but is less likely to occur than skin contact.

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Incidental skin contact may occur during daily activities but is not expected to lead to harmful effects if the contaminated skin is promptly washed off with water.

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is effective in protecting you from exposure.

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Slow breathing or no breathing, drowsiness or unresponsiveness, and constricted or pinpoint pupils are the specific signs consistent with fentanyl† intoxication.

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Naloxone is an effective medication that rapidly reverses the effects of fentanyl†.

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Actions to take...

To protect yourself from exposure

When exposure occurs Prevent further contamination and notify other first responders and dispatch.

If you or other first responders exhibit

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Wear gloves when the presence of fentanyl† is suspected.

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AVOID actions that may cause powder to become airborne.

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Do not touch your eyes, mouth, nose or any skin after touching any potentially contaminated surface.

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Use a properly-fitted, NIOSH approved respirator (“mask”), wear ►Wash skin thoroughly with cool eye protection, and minimize skin water, and soap if available. Do contact when responding to a situation NOT use hand sanitizers as they may where small amounts of suspected enhance absorption. fentanyl† are visible and may become ►Wash your hands thoroughly airborne. after the incident and before eating, ►Follow your department guidelines drinking, smoking, or using the if the scene involves large amounts of restroom. suspected fentanyl† (e.g., distribution/ storage facility, pill milling operation, ►If you suspect your clothing, shoes, clandestine lab, gross contamination, and PPE may be contaminated, follow your department guidelines for spill or release). decontamination. ►

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- Slow Breathing or No Breathing - Drowsiness or Unresponsiveness - Constricted or Pinpoint Pupils

Move away from the source of exposure and call EMS.

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Administer naloxone according to your department protocols. Multiple doses may be required.

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If naloxone is not available, rescue breathing can be a lifesaving measure until EMS arrives. Use standard basic life support safety precautions (e.g., pocket mask, gloves) to address the exposure risk.

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If needed, initiate CPR until EMS arrives.

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TIMELINE

PRESERVING THE HISTORY OF

First Responders Curbing Car Crimes

How a 100-Year-Old Car Theft Law Led to the Modern FBI On August 12, 1908, the first Model T rolled off the assembly line at Henry Ford’s plant on Piquette Avenue in Detroit, Michigan.

much easier for crooks to rob banks, transport stolen goods, kidnap women and children, and evade police simply by crossing jurisdictions or state lines.

The arrival of the Model T, a mechanical marvel of its time, ushered in a new era of reliable, affordable transportation and travel for the American people.

In 1919, Congress took action.

Leonidas C. Dyer of Missouri introduced a bill to make transporting stolen automobiles across state lines a federal crime.

Congress passed it on October 29, 1919, 100 years ago this week.

It also launched a new wave of crime.

In these early days, cars were easy to steal. Few had built-in locks.

Ignitions were primitive and easy to hotwire. Vehicle identification numbers didn’t exist. Owners often left their automobiles out in the open or parked for hours on busy streets as they went about their days.

As car sales exploded, so did automobile thefts. Professional gangsters, insurance scammers, petty thieves, and even kids looking for a joy ride all got in on the action. By 1918, more than 27,000 motor vehicles were being stolen each year in 28 of the nation’s largest cities.

Cars quickly became enablers of crime, too. They made it

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Known as the Dyer Act or the National Motor Vehicle Theft Act, the law was a game changer not just for local and state police but also for a young national investigative force that had been created just 18 days before the first Model T rolled off the Ford production line.

The Bureau of Investigation, as the FBI was called then, realized that the Dyer Act would become a key tool in fighting crime and protecting communities by providing an important new jurisdictional hook in cases once reserved for local and state authorities. The widespread adoption of cars helped nationalize the threat of crime, which led to the growth of the FBI into what it is today.

At first, enforcement of the law proved difficult. Since the Model T was so common, it was often hard to distinguish stolen cars. Central collections of registration information were only just developing. Part numbers and other unique identifiers were easily rubbed out. And with demand soaring, a ready market existed for “discounted” automobiles.

Fortunately, the Bureau had key allies in the battle. State and local police were also on the hunt for auto thieves and worked hand-inhand with agents. Auto insurance companies and their private detectives were major partners as well.

Over time, prosecutions grew. In 1920, Bureau agents investigated 1,480 cases of car theft, leading to 1,056 arrests. By 1940, FBI investigations resulted in 4,153 stolen vehicle recoveries and 2,340 convictions.

In the first two decades of the Dyer Act, the FBI recovered more than 56,000 motor vehicles valued at $32 million.

The law proved useful in other

ways. Many captured car thieves were military deserters or fugitives from justice.

Others were engaging in human trafficking. Breaking organized auto theft rings also helped put dangerous thugs and mobsters behind bars.

The work was not without risks.

On October 11, 1925, Special Agent Edwin C. Shanahan was shot and killed in a Chicago garage by a professional car thief named Martin Durkin. It was the first murder of a Bureau agent in the line of duty. Durkin was eventually captured with the help of an insurance company detective.

The Dyer Act was especially vital in the 1930s, enabling the FBI to join the hunt for notorious gangsters such as John Dillinger, Pretty Boy Floyd, and Bonnie

A man works on a 1938 Ford Model T. The widespread adoption of autombiles led to the Dyer Act, passed 100 years ago this week, which made interstate vehicle theft a federal crime. (Library of Congress photo)

and Clyde and leading to some of the Bureau’s most significant and memorable cases.

In March 1934, for example, Dillinger broke out of a jail in Crown Point, Indiana. Following his escape, he stole the sheriff’s car and drove it across state lines to Chicago, violating the Dyer Act. That made Dillinger a federal fugitive and an FBI subject.

Bureau investigators began tracking him closely. Agents cornered and killed Dillinger less than five months later.

At the same time, the Bureau began developing scientific and technical tools to aid in curbing car thefts. When the FBI Laboratory was created in 1932, for instance, car tire treads and

auto paint samples were two of the first collections initiated.

These collections have proven invaluable in identifying cars involved in criminal activity and solving a countless number of cases over the years.

And today? The FBI’s most recent crime statistics show that an estimated 748,841 motor vehicles were stolen nationwide in 2018, resulting in more than $6 billion in losses. With the help of legislative tools like the Dyer Act, the FBI and its partners remain fully committed to countering this pervasive crime threat and bringing thieves to justice. https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/ how-100-year-old-car-theft-law-led-tomodern-fbi-103119 Winter 2019 • The PFIA Protector

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PFIA REMEMBERS OUR FALLEN HEROES

WE PAY OUR RESPECTS TO OUR

FALLEN HEROES Captain Vinny Liberto Mandeville Police Department (LA) 30-year veteran Captain Vinny Liberto was shot and killed following a vehicle pursuit.

He and another officer had pursued the vehicle until it crashed with other cars at an intersection. One of the men in the vehicle exited the car and opened fire, killing Captain Liberto and wounding the other officer.

Both men in the vehicle were taken into custody.

The man who shot Captain Liberto was charged with first-degree murder of a law enforcement officer, attempted first-degree murder of a law enforcement officer, and numerous other charges.

Firefighter Greg Garza San Antonio Fire Department (TX) 17-year veteran On October 15, 2019, Firefighter Greg Garza responded to an electrical incident at a local hotel. Garza returned to the apparatus to retrieve some equipment and was attempting to exit the fire apparatus when he tripped getting out of the truck and was hit by an oncoming vehicle. He went into traumatic arrest and was transported at a local hospital where he passed away.

Garza, 49, worked at Fire Station No. 1 on the city’s East Side where he was part of the Platform 3 crew.

Captain Liberto was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He had served with the Mandeville Police Department for 25 years and had previously served with the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office for five years. He was a graduate of the FBI National Academy. He is survived by his wife and seven children.

Deputy Sheriff Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal Harris County Sheriff’s Office (TX) 10-year veteran Deputy Sheriff Sandeep Dhaliwal was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop.

As Deputy Dhaliwal was returning to his patrol car, one of the passengers exited the vehicle and ran toward him while opening fire. Deputy Dhaliwal was struck multiple times. He was flown to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds several hours later.

The man who shot him fled to a nearby business where he was arrested by a responding deputy. The man had been wanted since 2017 for absconding from parole.

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Psalms Chapter 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

Amen

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“The smoke was very dense, pushing heavily through the front door, so we had to move quickly and get them to the window and get them out,” he said.

Maple Shade, New Jersey — On July 10, 2019, a raging fire at an apartment complex consumed several units on the east side of the complex.

The imagery was horrifying enough to spectators but a certified nightmare for those that were trapped inside.

“When we get there and we hear the cries for help from the door, obviously that kicks in a different instinct,” said Maple Shade Police Officer David Priebs, who was on scene that evening.

“We heard people had to coax them over to the window, help them and caught them as they jumped from PFIA Agent Mike Rizzello presenting Firefighter Tommy the second story,” Cubbedge the Meritorious Service Award. added Corporal Scott All three men were honored for Pacheco. their life-saving actions by the Pacheco and his fellow officers town council, each receiving an put their lives on the line to save award for outstanding dedication others. to public service.

In a situation where every second As most heroes tend to be, the spelled potential disaster, they men were gracious but humble never hesitated. about the recognition.

“The entire apartment was about “It’s not like we want to be to go off completely at any recognized at all, it’s just minute,” said Officer Anthony something that we come to work Marshall who was also there. for every day,” said Priebs.

Marshall is also a volunteer “You gotta do what you gotta do firefighter with the township.

to get everyone home safe. At the end of the day that’s what it comes down to,” added Pacheco.

The officers say a fourth brother in blue also assisted with the rescue but was unable to attend the town council meeting.

The fire at the apartment complex remains under investigation. https://6abc.com/5572018/

Rescuing a Woman From Burning Truck St. Lucie County, Florida. — On May 29, 2019, units were dispatched to a MVC. Upon their arrival, crews found a vehicle engulfed in flames. The driver had been pulled to safety through the collaborative efforts of Douglas Green and a co-worker. About that time, Tommy Cubbedge was on his way home from a 24-hour shift and stopped to assist and stabilize the patient. The accident sent the driver to the hospital with serious injuries, but if not for the brave actions of these bystandards, the outcome could have been very different. “Due to the quick and selfless actions of these three men, a complete stranger to them was saved from her burning vehicle.

Because of the outstanding people like this, a member of our community was saved from what could have been a much more tragic outcome,” says Division Chief Aaron Shaw. (continued on next page)

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Gaining Entry

steps away and radioed for medical assistance before Johnston, Rhode Island – On starting cardiopulmonary August 4, 2019, Lieutenant Dean resuscitation, Sellon said.

Venticinque was off-duty on a The off-duty firefighter boat docked in the area and saved was identified as Edmund the life of a 5-year-old drowning Dalo. victim.

The incident occurred Lt. Venticinque was on his boat right after 7 p.m., shortly and noticed commotion on the before the show was set to beach and recognized someone start. carrying a small child who Within 30 seconds, appeared to be lifeless. Upon Bolrighini said, Mansfield arrival to the beach, Venticinque Fire Captains’ Kevin saw someone performing CPR on Fontes and Bob Merritt the child, but his training kicked and EMT’s Greg in and he noticed it was not being Thomas, Jim Santucci, performed properly due to an Joe Ezsersky and Lt. Pat unsecured airway blocked with Kelley raced to the scene water. After determining there from their posts at the was no pulse and respirations, he PFIA Agent Ray Masse presenting Firefighter Eddy facility. The men, along began CPR and the child coughed Dalo of the Pawtucket Rhode Island Fire Department with Capt. John Terry, are the Meritorious Service Award. up water and regained a pulse part of the fire detail at the and respirations shortly after. facility.

Venticinque then turned the child The EMT’s used an automated Man Saved at a Concert over to the South Kingstown external defibrillator on the victim Emergency Medical Services and Mansfield, Massachusetts — On and brought him to a Brewster police that were on scene.

August 20, 2019, a police officer ambulance stationed at Xfinity.

The actions without any and on-site emergency medical “By the time we got him to the equipment or personal protection technicians saved the life of man ambulance he was talking to the saved the life of this young child. stricken by a cardiac ailment at the guys,” Boldrighini said. front gate of the Xfinity Center The ambulance took the man to before a Santana concert.

Good Samaritan Medical Center in The 67-year-old man, a retired Brockton where he is recovering, Taunton firefighter, stopped the fire chief said. breathing and went pulse-less, Fire “Bystander CPR is everything,” Chief Neal Bolrighini said, adding he said. “If that doesn’t happen the that he couldn’t speculate on chances of survival are reduced.” whether the man suffered a heart When every second counts in such attack. an emergency, having the medical The victim, whose name was not help ready to respond from the released, was with a friend who is facility is also critical, Boldrighini an off-duty Pawtucket firefighter. and Sellon said.

He immediately started chest “The total on-scene time was 9 compressions, Boldrighini and minutes” before the victim was Police Chief Ron Sellon said. taken to the hospital, Boldrighini Wrentham Police Officer said.

PFIA Agent Ray Masse presenting Lt. Dean Steve Eaton, a member of the The chiefs also praised Xfinity Venticinque of the Johnston Rhode Island Metropolitan Law Enforcement Fire Department the Meritorious Service staff and parking lot attendants.

Award.

Council security contingent, was “The parking staff moved cones

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and made a path for us to get out. Traffic was extremely heavy at that point,” Boldrighini said.

Both chiefs praised the incident command staff and on-scene personnel for executing emergency plans perfectly at a facility that can draw up to 19,900 people for a sold-out show.

“That’s precisely the way the system is supposed to work.

Everybody did exactly what they were supposed to do and how they were supposed to do it,” Sellon said.

“Being able to get people out of that location quickly is not an easy task,” he added. “It was a great team effort overall.” https://www.thesunchronicle.com/news/ local_news/stricken-mansfield-concertpatron-saved-by-police-emts-off-duty/ article_37370c59-c938-5460-8b003e26dde330a6.html

Heart Stopped in Flight Savannah, Georgia — On September 14, 2019, a Savannah, firefighter was in the right place at the right time during a recent flight. A fellow passenger’s heart stopped beating in mid-air.

Firefighter Trevor Jaha was flying to Los Angeles when a passenger suffered a cardiac arrest.

Firefighter Jaha sprang into action and began performing CPR and administering shocks with an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), according to the fire department.

The plane changed course to make an emergency landing as Firefighter Jaha continued performing CPR. After four AED shocks, the victim was still pulseless.

However, after a fifth shock, the

Savannah Fire Rescue Truck 5 and Battalion Chief 1 hero firefighter felt a Pictured: Firefighter Bradley, MFF Coyne, BC1 Dent, faint pulse. The plane AFF Jaha, and Captain Peek. landed and was met by emergency services, who brought the victim to a nearby hospital.

After a hospital stay, the victim was doing well, the department said, showing no signs of brain damage from the prolonged mid-air cardiac arrest.

“She is my sister, and he saved her. I can’t thank him enough and I just wanted to make people aware, he’s a hero,” said the victim’s brother, according to the fire department.

The survival rate for Pictured: Herbert Franklin, Sgt. Damon Harris, cardiac arrest that occurs and Timothy Krennerich. (2019 Meritorious Award outside of a hospital is only about 10%, according in our Fall issue, Unresponsive Woman, on page 22.) Sgt. Damon Harris, Task Force Supervisor at to the American Heart the time of the incident, presented the awards on Association. However, behalf of Dave Lentz. the rate can jump to as high as 45% when CPR is administered immediately. https://www.businessinsider.com/ firefighter-saves-passenger-during-midflight-cardiac-arrest-savannah-2019-10 Winter 2019 • The PFIA Protector

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AIRPORT POLICING

J

ust like any police department dealing with the long list of law violating citizens seems common.

But what you have to realize is that airport police deal with such a vast amount of people from various parts of the world who transit through enroute to various locations. So many challenges present themselves including drugs, theft, traffic violations, traffic accidents, medical emergencies, and most importantly possible terrorist threats. Airport police officers are also tasked with dignitary protection for the many VIPs who visit the city. Presidential visits are not uncommon, and Vice President Pence visits his home state on a regular basis. These details require a large contingent of airport officers to man posts with Secret Service personnel as well as traffic intersections leading to and from the airport. Not only do Airport Police deal with the arrival of these VIPs, they must also handle their departure which can result in some long days.

The mission statement of the Indianapolis Airport Authority Police Department states that members of the IAAPD are dedicated to upholding the highest professional standards while serving the aviation community in which police officers work and live. Officers are committed to the enforcement of laws to protect life and property while also respecting individual rights, human dignity, and community values. Officers are committed to creating and maintaining active police/community partnerships and assisting citizens in identifying and solving problems to improve the quality of life in the community. The IAAPD is also nationally accredited through CALEA (the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies). There are only ten airport police departments in the nation to have earned this distinction.

Although advanced levels of education are not required for employment with the Indianapolis Airport Authority Police Department, education is vital and well recognized throughout our agency. 85% of officers

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have taken college level courses and 63% possess an Associate’s Degree or the equivalent amount of college credit hours. All agency members are encouraged to further their learning beyond their current level of education and the Indianapolis Airport Authority supports this sentiment in the form of an annual $1,500 tuition reimbursement incentive for those who do.

The primary focus of every airport officer is the safety of all citizens.

On a regular basis, K9 teams search airline cargo and respond to unattended bags/suspicious packages. The Explosive Detection Canine Team trains regularly to maintain the ability to effectively detect explosives and at least one team is on call 24 hours per day 7 days per week for recall duties if needed. In addition, detectives may conduct surveillance and other proactive activities which are designed to detect and deter crimes before they occur. Even bicycle patrol allows officers to move around the terminal complex and its surrounding parking facilities with ease, as well as remain visible and available to the traveling public. While officers have to view people with a certain level of suspicion, their top priority is to make sure that everyone is there for traveling purposes and not out to harm anyone.

Over the recent years, the

department had an average of 3,500 calls for service per month. The Federal Bureau of Investigation collects, analyzes, and publishes certain crime statistics that it receives on a regular and voluntary basis from law enforcement agencies nationwide. Property related crimes have been the leading type of offense reported by citizens to members of the Indianapolis Airport Authority Police Department. It’s definitely a major concern, but when applicable officers can check security screening area CCTV video almost instantly and see if a suspect can be identified.

Police officers also wear Body Worn cameras which have proven invaluable during investigations as well as subsequent prosecutions.

Citizen complaints against officers have often been refuted when BWC footage is reviewed.

Recently, airports were a target for rental car thefts and credit card fraud by a large group of traveling scam artists. IAAPD intercepted these individuals multiple times resulting in several foot chases and pursuits. Arrests were made and information shared among

airports nationwide utilizing the Airport Law Enforcement Agencies Network (ALEAN).

As a result, this type of targeted theft and fraud has decreased significantly at Indianapolis.

Police officers have to move quickly, or their violator could be on the other side of the world in a short span of time.

The IAAPD tries to make their presence highly visible to give the traveling public a sense of safety using a variety of methods.

Various vehicle checkpoints at various locations and times are selected and enforced. Sometimes they don’t know what they are about to come across, drugs or illegal weapons just to name a few. Officers patrol in marked cars equipped with traffic radar and laptop computers as well as Segways and T3 mobile transporters if they choose to do so. Often, they are stopped by travelers who want to have a photo taken with the officer.

Mobile checkpoints are randomly established to check for suspicious activity as vehicles approach the terminal complex.

Dealing with criminals from around the globe within this small community has its challenges but providing the officers with the best possible training practices in order to keep the airport community safe is the Indianapolis Airport Authority Police Department’s top priority.

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Indianapolis Fire Department announces official launch of the Domestic Animal Rescue Treatment (D.A.R.T.) program in partnership with Friends of IACS and Noah’s Animal Hospital.

IFD

Chief Ernest Malone is pleased to announce the official launch of the IFD Domestic Animal Rescue Treatment (D.A.R.T.) Program in partnership with the Friends of Indianapolis Animal Care Services Foundation and Noah’s Animal Hospitals.

The program is centered around dogs and cats in need of medical attention as a result of a house fire. The idea for the program was initiated by several IFD firefighters who saw the need for a way to get rescued and injured animals help, without placing additional burden on a family in the midst of a crisis. All services are at no cost to the pet owners for the first 48 hours. There is no cost to IFD. Animals are as susceptible as humans, to the deadly effects that toxic smoke produces and more often than not, require critical oxygen therapy on scene.

IFD’s introduction to and subsequent donation of the Project Breathe Mask in November 2010, provided firefighters an even better method of oxygen delivery to animals as it is designed specifically for an animal’s snout. Since 2010, this concentrated delivery of oxygen has proven effective and successful time after time for hundreds of animals in the IFD service district.

In January 2019, after bringing the idea to Chief Malone and with his approval, the firefighters formed a committee of like-minded animal-lovers and created policies and procedures to address the issue.

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“Rescuing and treating animals on scene is nothing new to IFD,” said Chief Ernest Malone. “With the D.A.R.T. Program, we are able to bridge the gap that existed between on-scene treatment and providing additional care after the animal is rescued.”

Animals in need of medical attention are taken directly to one of 5 Noah’s Animal Hospitals, where they are evaluated and treated as needed. Funding for each treatment is provided by the Friends of Indianapolis Animal Care Services Foundation as part of IACS’ Indy C.A.R.E.S. program. Funding thus far has included generous donations from Peterman Heating Cooling and Plumbing $500, Michaelis Corp. $800 and Glick Philanthropies $5,000. All of the funding is made possible by donations. If you would like to donate, head to http://friendsofindyacc.org/donate.

While human life and firefighter safety is still the number one on scene priority, the D.A.R.T. program pilot was integrated into the IFD response protocol in March of this year as a test to see how the system will work from dispatch to delivery. So far, 15 animals have been treated by Noah’s after being brought in by IFD.

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UNIT CITATION AWARD PFIA’s

Honorary Mention Entrapment On May 31, 2019, Baker Fire Department (District Chief Mark Adams, Captain Ronald Brady, Operator Steven Martinez, Operator Trammel McKinsey, Firefighter Jacob Dunn, and Firefighter Tyler Severio) were dispatched to a report of a possible structure fire. Engines 221, 222, and Chief 202 responded to the call with knowledge of possible entrapment. Chief 202 arrived and reported heavy smoke showing from the single story home.

A neighbor advised that an elderly female was still in the house. District Chief Adams, Captain Brady, Operator McKinsey, Firefighters Severio and Dunn forced entry as two crews for fire attack and search and rescue. The elderly female was located and removed from the home with both crews assisting.

Operator Martinez started rescue breathing until the arrival of EMS personnel. The entire rescue took approximately 4-5 minutes. The crews were later notified that the patient survived and was released after a short stay in the hospital.

Stalled Vehicle On June 6, 2019, Engine 9 (Captain Troy Pate, Firefighter/Operator Jerome Courville, Firefighter Thang Nguyen, and Firefighter Aaron Samson) of the Baton Rouge Fire Department were called to a motorist stranded in a vehicle that stalled in water. While assisting this motorist, the crew witnessed another vehicle approaching the railroad underpass from the opposite side. The vehicle entered the underpass at a point that was covered with an estimated 12-15 feet of water. The vehicle immediately went engine down and began to sink rapidly with the driver still inside. Engine 9 crew entered the water to extricate the victim, risking their own lives in the high water and heavy current, but were able to remove the driver and swim her to land just as the vehicle completely submerged. If not for the instinctive action of these brave men, there is no question the victim would have perished.

Pictured: PFIA Agent Frank Dellucky, Firefighter Tyler Severio, Firefighter Trammel McKinsey, Captain Ronald Brady, District Chief Mark Adams, Firefighter Steven Martinez, Firefighter Jacob Dunn, and PFIA Regional Manager Lang Spencer.

Award presentation to Baton Rouge Fire Department.

Pictured: PFIA Regional Manager Lang Spencer, Firefighter Aaron Samson, Captain Troy Pate, PFIA Agent Frank Dellucky, Firefighter Thang Nguyen, and Chief Ed Smith.

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THE BODY SHOP

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Basal Cell Carcinoma Basal cell carcinoma is a type of skin cancer. Basal cell carcinoma begins in the basal cells — a type of cell within the skin that produces new skin cells as old ones die off.

Basal cell carcinoma often appears as a slightly transparent bump on the skin, though it can take other forms. Basal cell carcinoma occurs most often on areas of the skin that are exposed to the sun, such as your head and neck.

Most basal cell carcinomas are thought to be caused by longterm exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight. Avoiding the sun and using sunscreen may help protect against basal cell carcinoma.

Symptoms

Basal cell carcinoma usually develops on sun-exposed parts of your body, especially your head and neck. Less often, basal cell carcinoma can develop on parts of your body usually protected from the sun, such as the genitals.

Basal cell carcinoma appears as a change in the skin, such as a growth or a sore that won’t heal.

These changes in the skin (lesions) usually have one of the following characteristics: • A pearly white, skincolored or pink bump that is translucent, meaning you can see a bit through the surface.

Tiny blood vessels are often visible. In people with darker skin tones, the lesion may be darker but still somewhat

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translucent. The most common type of basal cell carcinoma, this lesion often appears on the face and ears. The lesion may rupture, bleed and scab over.

A brown, black or blue lesion — or a lesion with dark spots — with a slightly raised, translucent border.

A flat, scaly, reddish patch with a raised edge is more common on the back or chest.

Over time, these patches can grow quite large.

A white, waxy, scar-like lesion without a clearly defined border, called morpheaform basal cell carcinoma, is the least common.

When to see a doctor

Make an appointment with your doctor if you observe changes in the appearance of your skin, such as a new growth, a change in a previous growth or a recurring sore.

Causes

Where skin cancer develops Basal cell carcinoma occurs when one of the skin’s basal cells develops a mutation in its DNA. Basal cells are found at the bottom of the epidermis — the outermost layer of skin. Basal cells produce new skin cells. As new skin cells

are produced, they push older cells toward the skin’s surface, where the old cells die and are sloughed off.

The process of creating new skin cells is controlled by a basal cell’s DNA. The DNA contains the instructions that tell a cell what to do. The mutation tells the basal cell to multiply rapidly and continue growing when it would normally die. Eventually the accumulating abnormal cells may form a cancerous tumor — the lesion that appears on the skin.

Ultraviolet light and other causes

Much of the damage to DNA in basal cells is thought to result from ultraviolet (UV) radiation found in sunlight and in commercial tanning lamps and tanning beds.

But sun exposure doesn’t explain skin cancers that develop on skin not ordinarily exposed to sunlight.

Other factors can contribute to the risk and development of basal cell carcinoma, and the exact cause may in some cases not be clear.

Risk factors

Factors that increase your risk of basal cell carcinoma include: • Chronic sun exposure. A lot of time spent in the sun — or in commercial tanning beds — increases the risk of basal

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Radiation therapy. Radiation therapy to treat acne or other skin conditions may increase the risk of basal cell carcinoma at previous treatment sites on the skin.

Fair skin. The risk of basal cell carcinoma is higher among people who freckle or burn easily or who have very light skin, red or blond hair, or light-colored eyes.

Increasing age. Because basal cell carcinoma often takes decades to develop, the majority of basal cell carcinomas occur in older adults. But it can also affect younger adults and is becoming more common in people in their 20s and 30s.

A personal or family history of skin cancer. If you’ve had basal cell carcinoma one or more times, you have a good chance of developing it again.

If you have a family history of skin cancer, you may have an increased risk of developing basal cell carcinoma.

Immune-suppressing drugs.

Taking medications that suppress your immune system, such as anti-rejection drugs used after transplant surgery, significantly increases your risk of skin cancer.

Exposure to arsenic. Arsenic, a toxic metal that’s found widely in the environment, increases the risk of basal cell carcinoma and other cancers. Everyone has some arsenic exposure because it occurs naturally.

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Inherited syndromes that cause skin cancer. Certain rare genetic diseases can increase the risk of basal cell carcinoma, including nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome (Gorlin-Goltz syndrome) and xeroderma pigmentosum.

Complications

Complications of basal cell carcinoma can include: • A risk of recurrence. Basal cell carcinomas commonly recur, even after successful treatment.

• An increased risk of other types of skin cancer. A history of basal cell carcinoma may also increase the chance of developing other types of skin cancer, such as squamous cell carcinoma.

• Cancer that spreads beyond the skin. Very rarely, basal cell carcinoma can spread (metastasize) to nearby lymph nodes and other areas of the body, such as the bones and lungs.

Prevention

To reduce your risk of basal cell carcinoma you can: • Avoid the sun during the middle of the day. In many places, the sun’s rays are strongest between about 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Schedule outdoor activities for other times of the day, even during winter or when the sky is cloudy.

• Wear sunscreen year-round.

Use a broad-spectrum

sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30, even on cloudy days.

Apply sunscreen generously, and reapply every two hours — or more often if you’re swimming or perspiring.

• Wear protective clothing.

Cover your skin with dark, tightly woven clothing that covers your arms and legs, and a broad-brimmed hat, which provides more protection than does a baseball cap or visor. Some companies also sell protective clothing. A dermatologist can recommend an appropriate brand. Don’t forget sunglasses. Look for those that block both types of UV radiation — UVA and UVB rays.

• Avoid tanning beds. Tanning beds emit UV rays and can increase your risk of skin cancer.

• Check your skin regularly and report changes to your doctor.

Examine your skin often for new skin growths or changes in existing moles, freckles, bumps and birthmarks. With the help of mirrors, check your face, neck, ears, and scalp.

Examine your chest and trunk and the tops and undersides of your arms and hands. Examine both the front and the back of your legs and your feet, including the soles and the spaces between your toes.

Also check your genital area and between your buttocks. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseasesconditions/basal-cell-carcinoma/ symptoms-causes/syc-20354187

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SWAP SHOP

CLASSIFIEDS

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

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

rbrownson@pfia.net.

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

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

Will trade one for one. Just add self-addressed envelope with your patch. I am a 35-year veteran.

Contact: Sal Franscino, 63 Lauren Lane, Brick, NJ 08723, or 908907-0844. (0115)

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. (0816)

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Pueblo, CO, police officer and EOD tech looking to trade police, fire, bomb, and military patches.

Will trade one for one, with many extras. Contact R. Jones at k-rjones@comcast.net; or mail items to R. Jones, 24400 Gale Road, Pueblo, CO 81006-1995.

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Herculaneum, MO, Fire Department patches to trade.

One for one. New patches only.

Have other patches to trade as well. Bill Haggard, 441 Jefferson, Herculaneum, MO 63048. 636475-5476 or billh6300@hotmail. com. (0216)

• 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, New Jersey 08701.

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• Wanted: I’m looking to trade police/fire patches or pins. I’m building a shadow box. Will trade one for one. Contact: A. Ferguson at fergusonadrianne@yahoo.com or mail items to 1234 Texas Ave., Shreveport, LA 71101. (1116)

OTHER Retired Cleveland Police Officer Bob Guttu’s book, “Community Policing (It Really Works).”

Contact: Bob Guttu at rguttu@ clevelandpolicefoundation.org.

(0217) • Fire bike painting commemorating 9/11 by artist Motor Marc Lacourciere. A framed giclee collector’s piece, #2 of 250, $1,000. Contact: William Irby at 386-316-8275 or skipirby@aol. com. (0314) Custom-designed blankets with PD/FD logos. Choice of colors to match department and company patches. Contact NHRF&R FF Stefan S. Vassallo at 973-7681049 or Sv145@aol.com.

50x60 80% cotton 20% poly $65 Free shipping in the Continental US.

Wanted: Fire grenades, leather fire helmets, and solid-stream leather-handled nozzles with shut-off valves. Contact Mark Carter at 352-494-7619 or markhaynescarter@gmail.com.

(0215) • Retired Police Officer Michael Price, mike22price@yahoo. com. Shadow Boxes by Officer Friendly. Specializing in paying tribute to Police, Fire, Corrections, EMS, and Military with customized shadow boxes.

Go to www.facebook.com/ shadowboxesbyofficerfriendly for samples of my work. (1115) • 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 903221-6344 For Sale: Crosstech Fire Boots with Powertoe, Size 9.5E, gently used in great condition, Made in the USA, $100. Call Kristy at 616-644-6820

Two Tarrant County badges for free, just pay postage. Contact Dolores Stewart at 817-239-6653.

I have two Sig Sauer P220R holsters that are brand new for sale. Both Safariland, right handed level II retention, still in the factory bags. One of the holsters is a tactical holster.

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 buy your agency challenge coins to add to my collection. Send pictures via text or email. Contact: Nicole Pendergrass 912-322-5210 or time2jiggle&yaboo.com.

• For Sale: A Fireman’s Log, a collection of poems written by a fireman. Titles include, Fireman’s Pole, A Fireman’s Wife, A Fireman’s Coat and more. $10 each plus $2 shipping. Contact Huey Hoover at hjh.33sd@gmail. com or phone 895-542-6434.

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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 right-hand 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)

Wanted: I collect antique fire memorabilia and any items from Wilmington, DE Fire Department.

Contact E. Tickner at bat6wfd@ verizon.net or call 302-598-6038 and leave a message. (0518)

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ODDS N ENDS

MISCELLANEOUS

Various Kinds of Things

What a beautiful afternoon for the St. Tammany Fire Protection District #1 Family Fun Day. Thank you to Danyel Geddes and the S.T.F.P.D. #1 Women’s Auxiliary for organizing this fantastic event. We would also like to thank all of the vendors that helped make this event possible: Sugar Love, Papa John’s Pizza, The Salad Station, The Blow Dry Bar of Slidell, Allbarnwood, Inc., Ponies & Parties, Space Walk Inflatables, and Randy Caminita. Thank you so much for your generosity.

Kyle Parker donated on behalf of PFIA and participated in the Sweat for the Vets Fundraiser on September 16, 2019.

Huntsville Police Department ground breaking at their new facility in Huntsville, Texas.

ABM Jason Carrigan welcoming his cousin, Mark Hall, to the Denver Police Department. All are cousins, PFIA members, and proudly serving with the Denver Police Department. Service runs in the family for sure!

Pictured: Officer Steve Carrigan, Detective Jeff Carrigan, Officer Mark Hall, Lt. Ed Hall (Mark’s father), and ABM/Sgt. Jason Carrigan.

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A donation from PFIA for the 2019 Clothe a Child brings a lot of Joy! Julie Black, PFIA Agent Dave Roth, Red Reynolds, and jolly old Santa Claus.

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Pictured: Assistant Chief Mike Robles, Chief Trevor Roach, Lt. Sean Daly, Deputy Chief/PFIA Representative Pat Tripodi, Assistant Chief Robert Morris, and Director of Public Safety Ted Jankowski.

Connecticut — Lt. Sean Daly has been a member of the Stamford Fire Department for over 30 years and is currently assigned to Engine Co. #8 located in the Turn of River section of the city. He is a lifelong resident of the City of Stamford residing in his first due district.

Daly became involved with charitable work in 2009 when he started raising funds as a single St. Baldrick’s participant. He was motivated when he heard that the child of a former City of Stamford firefighter’s daughter was undergoing treatment for cancer. He participated in the event which was held in Orangeburg, NY. After that he saw the benefits of the charity, so he then organized the Stamford Firefighter’s team to raise donations during an event held here in Stamford. Since that time Stamford Firefighters have raised over $82,000 for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to benefit pediatric cancer research.

The following year, he was approached by another city resident, Angela Malizia, to join her in founding a charitable group to support various causes within the City of Stamford. Together, with other founding members, they established the Backyard Humanitarian group.

From their website: A Backyard Humanitarian is “One who practices kindness and takes meaningful action to volunteer to help those in need in their local community. Anyone can be a backyard humanitarian!

We are friends old and new, families, teams,

businesses, schools, clubs, etc., all working to make a difference here and now. Everyone is welcome to volunteer on the Backyard Humanitarian team!”

The first project was a coat drive that resulted in hundreds of coats being distributed to underprivileged people in the city. Since then, they have gone on to assist with the following projects: •

Timothy Coppola Bike Helmet Project

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Food drives to support the Person to Person organization in Darien, Connecticut.

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Six Strings for Soldiers project at the VA Health Center to assist veterans with PTSD

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Prepared and cooked meals at the New Covenant Soup Kitchen

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Hands of Life CPR project at Chelsea Piers in Stamford

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Harvested vegetables at an urban farm to serve at the soup kitchen

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Placed flags on the graves of veterans along with the local VFW post.

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Daly has always been one to step up and do the right thing both on and off the job. He typifies a kind, caring human being who just wants to help.

The CSA was presented on September 9, 2019 at Stamford Fire Headquarters.

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CHILI & DONUTS

HERE’S THE FUN

A Little Humor Firefighters Calm Little Girl in Car Crash

by Letting Her Paint Their Nails

Fire near Riverside and the Easy Fire outside Simi Valley.

Clearfield, Utah — Firefighters in Utah were able to keep a little girl calm following a car crash — and got fresh manicures to boot.

The Easy Fire quickly grew in size to over 1,300 acres, driven by near-hurricane-force Santa Ana wind gusts of 74 miles per hour.

According to a Facebook post by the North David Fire District, shift Battalion Chief Allen Hadley and Captain Kevin Lloyd were among those that responded to a car crash. Among those involved in the crash was a young girl who was frightened and was trouble calming down as other first responders checked on her mother.

The fire was burning in an area home to a number of ranches, leading to a scramble to save horses and other livestock from the flames. In one dramatic example, CBS News cameras caught one horse appearing to run back towards the fire in order to connect with its family and lead them to safety.

Hadley and Lloyd noticed that the little girl was holding bottles of fingernail polish. The two officers started talking to her about her polish and asked her if she would like to paint their nails, according to the North Davis Fire District.

“Within minutes, the child was calmly painting their nails and had forgotten about the accident she had just experienced,” the North Davis Fire District posted.

By the time the officers had left the scene, the young girl had “forgotten about the accident she had just experienced,” and the officers had new purple fingernails to show off. https://www.theindychannel.com/lifestyle/firefighterscalm-little-girl-in-car-crash-by-letting-her-paint-theirnails?fbclid=IwAR3UaLUhObIhhx-Dw-u5vkFGydFXTBLu0g0fJ80pMIJSAbAyzeG_zeJne3g

Horse Caught on Video Running Into California Wildfire to Find Its Family The Golden State is on fire again in October, with at least 12 active wildfires around California. While the largest blaze was the 76,000 acre Kincade Fire in Sonoma County, there are at least seven fires burning in the greater Los Angeles area, including the Hill

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East Haven Police Officer Puts Smile On Child’s Face East Haven, Connecticut — Sgt. Joe Mulhern deserves a massive round of applause for his kindhearted gesture that put a smile on a local child’s face.

While cruising around town, Mulhern had noticed that a local child named Shawn was often outside with his friends, but Shawn’s friends had bikes, and he did not. This made it difficult for Shawn to hang out with his friends when they wanted to ride.

Mulhern realized he had a solution to the problem.

He decided to go home and grab a bike from his own shed. Our friends at Zane’s Cycles were kind enough to tune the bike up free of charge, and as of last night, Shawn was rolling around with his friends!

Stay safe out there Shawn and enjoy your new wheels! Thank you Sergeant Mulhern for looking out for East Haven’s youth! https://patch.com/connecticut/easthaven/east-haven-policeofficer-puts-smile-childs-face

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 giving our members a place to give, 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 CAPTAIN DAVID WHITMIRE ●

TOM HARRISON ●

TOM OVERFIELD Thank you Don & Dalene Trejbal

Memorial Contributions to Honor the Memory of JIM CLINES Thank you Mark Kemp

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: Peter Episcopo 101 East 116th Street Carmel, IN 46032 Winter 2019 • The PFIA Protector

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317-581-1913 • 1-800-221-PFIA • www.pfia1913.org Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association is the only group in the world that exclusively caters to police officers, firefighters and correctional officers. Our members enjoy competitive premium rates and products designed specifically for police officers and firefighters, which are unavailable anywhere else.

Executive Committee Association Offices Chairman of the Board Tom Jackson

Peter Episcopo President

John Murphy

Senior Vice President/ Executive Secretary

Tom Clines

Vice President/ Treasurer

Departments Accounting Lead Sherrie Vermande Accounting Nancy Brown Jennifer Ireland

Regional Managers

Member Services Anne Karn Annette O’Neil Amanda Rice

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

New Business Brian Kinnaird Brittanie Butcher Amanda Hendricks

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

Agency/Commissions Brandy Bushman Claims Mindy Roberts Kelsea Johnson

Creative Services/Editor Rebekah Brownson Department Assistant Tanyia Elston

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National Sales Diretor Bradd Roembke 317-498-9440 (C) pfia282@gmail.com

Information Services Chris Marlor Josh Bernardin

ACH Coordinator Tommy Lewis

Claims Examiner Susan Pickett

Vice President of Operations Jeanie Williams

Receptionist Angie Sur Secretary to the Executives Susan S. Woolf Shipping & Receiving Cristian White Statutory Accounting Joe Tauber

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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 PD PAUL A. IRWIN JR. 205-365-7092 (C) 205-591-0911 (B)

Colorado Arvada FD TODD HOBLER 720-540-4940 (H) 303-919-7759 (C) todd.hobler@arvadafire.com Denver FD JAMES H. SNYDER 303-888-0810 (C) 303-425-6042 (F) jsnyder6181@msn.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 Sheriff MICHAEL P. BENNETT 720-273-9292 (H) 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 DAVID DOBBS 203-913-3049 (C) 203-331-0056 (H) ffdave17@hotmail.com Bridgeport FD MIKE KAMSZIK 203-767-3331 (C) mikekamszik@gmail.com Bridgeport FD MATTHEW DEYSENROTH 203-948-3548 (C) mattd196@aol.com CT State Corrections - Garner SCOTT STRIELKAUSKAS 203-206-2027 (C) 203-757-0036 (H) scottstriel@icloud.com

(C) Cell Phone Hartford FD EDWARD MACHIAL 860-985-9350 (C) latinofire73@yahoo.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 ERNEST AWUSAH 347-270-6141 (C) ernestawusah@gmail.com New Haven Corrections JAMES ELLIOTT 203-500-5373 (H) kingjamesxxiii@aol.com New Haven FD and Branford FD & PD JASON T. CUSACK 203-996-G0597 (C) qball0056@gmail.com New Haven FD and Branford FD & PD WILLIAM CUSACK 203-494-6762 (C) Norwalk FD & PD JUSTIN BISCEGLIE 203-803-8050 (C) Norwalk FD & PD GARY MECOZZI 203-965-5345 (W) Norwalk FD & PD RONALD SPAGNUOLO 203-854-3014 (W) 203-515-1365 (C) lukespags12@gmail.com Robinson State Corrections ROSENDO DELEON JR. 860-982-9692 (C) rodeleonjr0311@gmail.com Stamford FD PATRICK J. TRIPODI 203-394-7048 (C) ptripodi@charter.net Stamford PD FRANKIE FORBES 203-469-5320 (H) 203-627-0259 (C) dblf11484@sbcglobal.net

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(F) Fax Number

Delaware

Georgia

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

Atlanta FD GEORGE W. HOWELL III 404-772-8358 (C) george.howell.pfia@gmail.com

Florida Cape Coral FD EDWARD AGOCS 239-214-1467 (H) edagocs@yahoo.com Gainesville FD EUGENE DUGAN 386-344-3427 (C) ejd0907@gmail.com Gainesville PD MARTIN HONEYCUTT 352-871-5360 (C) martinh5360@gmail.com Jacksonville FD ANTHONY E. RAGANS 904-768-3546 (H) 904-699-7181 (C) tbone247@att.net Orange Co. JIM MERGENTHALER 407-694-4927 (C) pfiacfl@gmail.com Orlando FD T.J. LOWREY 407-970-0893 (C) pfia.tj@gmail.com Orlando PD JASON BATURA 321-228-7821 (C) pfiaorlandorep@aol.com Port St. Lucie FD & Sheriff MICHAEL RIZZELLO 772-370-4803 (C) firerizz@aol.com St. Petersburg FD WINTHROP M. NEWTON 727-323-1213 (H) iwilldo@earthlink.net St. Petersburg PD SCOTT LAANINEN 813-482-3972 (C) scott.laaninen@gmail.com St. Petersburg PD RICHARD THOMAS 727-798-7165 (C) rthomas1@knology.net

Waterbury FD JOHN PERUGINI 203-233-3394 (C) johnperugini1987@gmail.com

Tampa PD CHRIS LaFRAMBOISE 813-892-5313 (C) clafram.pfia@gmail.com

Waterbury PD MICHAEL STOKES 860-637-0815 (C) mikestokes628@gmail.com

Volusia County FD &PD JUSTIN HUGHES 386-931-8728 (C) jhughespfia@yahoo.com

(P) Pager Number Evansville FD & PD GREG LEHMAN 812-455-3443 (C) 812-624-0023 (H) glehman64@gmail.com

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

Fort Wayne FD CHARLES ‘DJ’ REID 260-615-9513 (C) charles.reid@cityofftwayne.org

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

Hammond FD JEFF HARTLERODE 219-671-2167 (C) pfia707@gmail.com

Macon Bibb FD ZEDRIC GREENE 478-221-0496 (C) policefire2018@gmail.com

Indianapolis FD ERIC HOFMEISTER 317-946-8551 (C) pfia332@gmail.com

Macon Bibb Co. FD & PD STEPHEN M. STAFFORD 478-978-5316 (H) ss20041@cox.net 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 MICHAEL J. SHANAHAN 312-307-8795 (C) mspfia@msn.com Chicago FD MICHAEL WALSH 773-852-2927 (C) pfia3210@att.net Chicago, Southern Suburbs FD & PD, University Park FD JEFFERY A. DUHOSKI 708-927-0960 paidnproud@aol.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 MATTHEW COLE 765-208-5179 (C) fftmc773@yahoo.com Columbus FD AARON EICHEL 812-603-8641 (C) aaroneichel246@gmail.com

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) rothventure@gmail.com Mishawaka/South Bend FD & PD NICK KAUFMAN 574-226-9681 (C) nikkik204@comcast.net Terre Haute FD DIANA LUTHER 812-243-0250 (C) lutherpfia@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 Kansas City FD LOARN JEANNERET 913-371-5704 (H) loarnjeanneret@hotmail.com

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Kentucky Lexington FD PATRICK SUMNER 859-743-9485 (C) sumnerp@lexingtonky.gov

Louisiana Baton Rouge FD PAUL H. OWENS 225-772-4190 (C) paulowens1948@gmail.com Caddo Parish FD JOEL A. MCVAY 318-560-1223 (H) jamcvay@live.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) Livingston Parish FD FRANK DELLUCKY 225-266-0835 (C) fd1437@bellsouth.net Mandeville FD ROBBY MARQUETTE 985-789-2814 (C) healthavengers@gmail.com New Orleans & Kenner FD PAUL J. MELANCON 504-524-3878 (H) 504-430-1962 (C) New Orleans PD DAVID G. LENTZ 985-649-5741 (H) nameck2@aol.com Shreveport FD & PD, Caddo Parish Sheriff GARY L. RALPH 318-426-4034 (C) garyralph@bellsouth.net Shreveport PD JERRY SILVA 318-655-5627 (C) j.silva360@yahoo.com Slidell PD DAVID L. LENTZ 985-639-1723 (H) dlentz78@gmail.com

Maryland Montgomery County PD CARLO CORVOISIER 301-580-2595 (C) corvoisier73@gmail.com Western PD, Sheriff, & Corrections ALLISON ARANA 301-730-0443 (C) allisonarana89@gmail.com Wicomico Co., FD & PD DUANE CLECKER 443-365-3805 (C) 410-873-2538 (H) cleck2006@aol.com

Massachusetts Hampden County Sheriff ADAM APPLE 413-237-3233 (H) New Bedford PD & FD

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New Bedford FD & PD JAMES ESTRELLA III 774-473-0451 (C) james.estrella@newbedfordpd.com Wayland FD DANIEL BUENTELLO 508-922-2247 (C) danfd50@yahoo.com Worcester PD TIMOTHY REYNOLDS 774-253-6432 (H) tcr316@live.com

Michigan Ann Arbor FD & PD CHRIS MCGLOTHIN 517-915-8316 (C) 810-237-6888 ext. 4479 (W)

Bay Shore, Monmouth Co. PD, FD MICHAEL MICHALSKI 732-673-6402 (H) michalskipfia@gmail.com Bayonne FD & PD DOMINICK DePINTO 201-401-4351 (C) dominick226@comcast.net 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

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

Brick Township PD DANIEL WALESKI 848-207-6471 (C) 732-262-1170 (W) dwaleski@brickpd.com

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

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

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

Morris County FD & PD CHAD DiGIORGIO 201-206-5183 (C) chadckfd@verizon.net

Wayne Co. FD & Sheriff BRIAN CHASE 734-752-0787 (H) bchase42@gmail.com

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

Flint PD MICHAEL P. SULLIVAN 810-814-3381 (C) 810-237-6888 ext. 4479 (W)

Missouri Kansas City FD CHRISTOPHER NELSON 816-289-3151 (C) chrisnelsonpfia@gmail.com Kansas City Metro Area DONNIE SHOOK 816-315-9943 (C) pfiashook@gmail.com St. Louis FD BRYAN A. RADLEY 314-724-3005 (C) bryan.radley@yahoo.com

Nebraska Lincoln FD KARLA HOUFEK 402-499-1773 karlajhoufek@gmail.com Omaha FD RANDY WOLODKEWITSCH 402-216-9664 (C) 402-571-2694 (H) pfia.rjw656@gmail.com Omaha & La Vista PD JEFF WARNOCK 402-312-3211 junebug1568@gmail.com Omaha PD MATTHEW AUSTIN 402-889-0274 (C) psocowboy@gmail.com

New Jersey

East Orange FD & PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com Elizabeth FD & PD ANTHONY “FOGE” FAZIO 908-377-2052 (C) foge69@aol.com 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 & PD DOMINICK DePINTO 201-401-4351 (C) dominick226@comcast.net Irvington FD & 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

Ashbury Park FD & PD PATRICK CASTELLANO 732-804-1563 patrick_castellano@yahoo.com

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

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

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

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Newark FD CHARLES WEST 973-945-4892 (C) 973-328-7974 (H) chuckwest@newarkfd.com Newark PD & Essex County Sheriff ALEX MARTINEZ 973-390-1918 (C) alnpd@mac.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 Ocean County FD, PD, & Sheriff MICHAEL OCSKASY 609-618-6752 (C) michaelocskasy@gmail.com Passaic FD & PD JASON AYALA 973-249-7976 (H) samjay134@gmail.com Passaic County Sheriff THOMAS M. PANZARINO 973-296-8006 (C) bkckgangarino@gmail.com Paterson FD & PD FRANK DAUNNO 973-330-2968 (C) jrdaun@aol.com Paterson FD & PD ERIKA VICENTE 201-212-1132 (C) blue10four@gmail.com Sussex County FD & PD MICHAEL PARISE 973-271-0069 (H) mparisepfia@gmail.com Trenton FD & PD GREGORY A. SWANSON 609-352-9931 (C) njpfia@gmail.com Union City PD DOMINICK De PINTO 201-401-4351 (C) dominick226@comcast.net

Ventnor FD WILLIAM NAGLE 609-705-8450 (C) bubby129056@yahoo.com Wallington FD & PD EDWARD J. TANDERIS 973-472-8999 (H) wset1@aol.com

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

New York Albany FD EDWARD VERHOFF 518-378-1488 (C) everhoff@hotmail.com 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 JOHN M. SULLIVAN 607-771-6318 (H) Buffalo FD WENDY MAJTYKA-HARTMAN 716-479-2976 (C) ffwendi@gmail.com Buffalo PD JOHN A. PETRICCA 716-380-2057 (C) 716-649-3441 (H) jpd441@verizon.net Cattaraugus County Sheriff NATHAN A. ROOT 716-938-2239 (W) 716-498-3252 (C) naroot@cattco.org Monroe County Sheriff ALFRED N. DeROSA 585-208-3902 (C) aderosa58@gmail.com Niagara County Sheriff KEITH HETRICK III 716-622-6461 (C) keith.hetrick@gmail.com Niagara Falls PD­ BRYAN DALPORTO 716-628-3221 (C) bdalporto@msn.com Niagara Falls FD JOSEPH TORRE 716-940-8225 (C) j.torre@nypfia.org Niagara Falls FD RISKY SANABRIA 716-550-0625 (C) riskybizz06@hotmail.com Niagara Falls PD RICK FLECK III 716-807-6876 (C) preekil7@aol.com Rochester FD BRIAN WHITE 585-705-7179 (C) white.brian11@gmail.com

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

Akron FD GREG GEARHART 330-351-2673 (C) gearhartpfia@gmail.com

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

Canton FD, Greentown FD, Massillon FD & PD & Stark Co. FD MARC R. JACKSON 330-904-9095 (C) cfd110@aol.com

Schenectady FD RON BAIER 518-527-5107 (C) 518-864-7482 (H) ltreb4@aol.com Syracuse PD BRENT POTTS 315-266-7168 (C) bpotts@syracuse.org Syracuse FD JAMES ENNIS 315-430-0340 (C) 315-468-8630 (H) jennis@twcny.rr.com Troy FD RAYMOND J. DAVIS 518-423-8918 (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 Utica PD PETER A. CARUSO III 315-269-4886 (C) paac3@yahoo.com Wende State Corrections ANGEL L. MENDEZ 716-818-3797 (C) lou811@netzero.net

North Carolina Greensboro FD CHRISTOPHER HOLMES 704-245-4308 cholmes@riskversity.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 EDDIE MADISON 614-327-6707 (C) eddiepfia@gmail.com Columbus PD WILLIAM CAPRETTA 740-983-6347 (H) 614-563-9636 (C) Coshocton County FD & PD CORY WILSON 740-502-9240 (C) cwilsoniaff216@roadrunner.com Dayton Region MATT MATLOCK 937-409-1508 (C) mmatlock94@yahoo.com Hamilton Co., FD JEFFREY BAYER 513-544-1916 (C) bayer638@gmail.com

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

Hamilton Co., FD MATT NIEMER 513-919-6926 (C) me11an@yahoo.com

Jacksonville FD DUANE M. MESSNER 931-338-6895 (C) jff432@yahoo.com

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

Raleigh FD ALEXANDRA GUTIERREZ 919-523-8464 (C)

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

Raleigh FD CURTIS SHERIAN 919-630-0960 (C) clsherian@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

Marion FD & PD MICHAEL M. RADCLIFF 740-386-2582 (W) mandjradcliff@roadrunner.com Youngstown FD SHAWN MURRAY 330-518-2966 (C) mur511.sm@gmail.com Youngstown PD CHARLES GUZZY 330-707-2171 (H) 330-743-9380 (W)

Zanesville FD, PD, Sheriff, & Corrections RANDAL WINEGARDNER 740-475-8014 (C)

Pennsylvania Allegheny Co., PD STEVEN NAVE 412-704-7508 (H) (412)913-4613 (C) stevematt3@aol.com Delaware Co., FD & PD MARTIN KELLY 610-299-3656 (C) marty1297@aol.com Erie FD WES ROUNDS 814-969-9126 (C) wrounds@erie.pa.us 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) jrushpfia@hotmail.com Philadelphia FD FRANK DAUBER, JR. 215-904-7143 (C) 215-904-7143 (H) francis5923@aol.com Philadelphia FD TIMOTHY G. McSHEA 267-331-0606 (C) tbonemick17@gmail.com Philadelphia FD JASON MILES 267-718-5093 (C) jasonmilespfd@gmail.com Pittsburgh FD DONALD DORSEY 412-680-9351 (P) Pittsburgh FD RONALD BLASKO 412-607-1798 (C) ronblasko@gmail.com Pittsburgh FD THOMAS HERAK 412-761-6281 (H) Pittsburgh FD BOBBY JUNKER 412-551-9041 (C) robert.junker@pittsburghpa.gov 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 Western PA Corrections STEVEN MATTHEWS 814-931-1593 (C) smattco2@live.com

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

South Carolina Columbia FD & PD BRANDON COOK 803-920-2737 (H) brandon.cook13@gmail.com North Charleston PD MICHAEL FIGUEROA 973-477-0749 (C) mfigpfia@gmail.com North Myrtle Beach FD & PD RICHARD BUDDELMEYER 843-249-5334 (C) pfia1913@sc.rr.com

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

Texas Amarillo FD, PD, & Corrections JOE C. PONDER 806-584-0953 (C) joeponder2012@yahoo.com Beaumont PD JARROD MIRELES 409-284-5220 (C) neilmireles@gmail.com Bee County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections RICHARD L. WEBB 361-319-3758 (C) urout_78102@yahoo.com Brazos Co,. Sheriff JERRY BARRATT 979-492-1008 (C) barrattjn@gmail.com Brazoria County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections PATRICK WARE 936-581-3309 (H) txpware@outlook.com Brazoria County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections VICKE MOSSBARGER 979-864-0286 (C) pfia.texas@gmail.com Coryell Co. FD & PD MIKE CLOUDS 936-293-0486 (C) mikeclouds@yahoo.com

Denton County Sheriff LES WOODS 817-675-6151 (C) lwpfia@yahoo.com El Paso Sheriff LUIS D. RODRIGUEZ 915-204-8385 (C) lrodriguezpfi@yahoo.com Fannin Co. FD, PD, Sheriff, & Corrections JARED D. MARANGA 214-682-8413 (C) ekiorengo@gmail.com Garland FD JEFF TOKAR 972-781-7111 (W) Gatesville Corrections CAROLYN L. IRISH 254-248-5400 (H) Gurney Unit Corrections CINDY ARNOLD 903-724-9007 (C) cindyarnold18@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) fduncan440@gmail.com Jasper FD & PD STANLEY D. CHRISTOPHER 409-381-0350 (H) chiefjpd@hotmail.com Jasper County Sheriff/Corr.

TERRY LEE 409-420-0662 (H) 409-383-7580 (C) tel87@yahoo.com McAllen PD ROLANDO CASTILLO 956-655-8476 (H) r.c.21@hotmail.com McLennan County Sheriff SHEILA THUN 254-405-3797 (C) sdthun@ctwa.com Montgomery County PD, Sheriff & Corrections THOMAS M. PIERCE 936-355-0490 (C) toetee@aol.com Parker County FD, PD & Sheriff RICHARD KRIEGER 817-994-6975 (C) kriegerrich@yahoo.com Pasadena FD, PD, & Corrections J.C. ROCK 832-457-1685 (H) rockfish007@gmail.com Pinehurst FD & PD KIESHA LUNA 409-330-0013 (C) kieshaluna@yahoo.com Port Arthur FD & PD BRIAN K. SIMMONS 409-460-0039 (C) firebksman@yahoo.com

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San Antonio FD JOE VALADEZ 210-656-9046 (H) 210-693-4344 (F) valadezjp@aol.com

Tyler County PD ELBERT SHEFFIELD 409-377-1315 (H) 409-283-5262 (C) bubbasheffield1968@gmail.com

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

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

Smith County Sheriff WANDA HUNTER 903-710-2769 (H) 903-511-6819 (C) Tarrant County Sheriff & surrounding Metropolis area TANYA YOUNG 817-988-9704 (C) 817-292-5388 (F) tanyayoung7800@sbcglobal.net

Webb County Sheriff JOEY MEDELLIN 956-652-8640 (C) joeymedellin4130@gmail.com jmedellin@webbcountytx.gov

Virginia Fairfax County PD ANIELLO DESANTIS 540-273-2729 (C) 302710aad@gmail.com

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Fredericksburg FD, PD, & Sheriff HANSON D. JOHNSON 540-847-1091 (C) 540-548-0022 (H) hdj2@verizon.net Loudoun County FD, PD, Sheriff, & Corrections MICHAEL COX 703-297-1527 (C) mcox.pfia@outlook.com Page County FD, PD, Sheriff, & Corrections MICHAEL WAGONER 540-860-2382 (C) kc8jpk03@gmail.com Prince William Co., FD ADAM MOWRY 703-303-3883 amowry739@gmail.com

Prince William Co. FD WESLEY BANNER 540-604-4518 (C) wbdcfdt16@outlook.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

Wisconsin Milwaukee PD VIDAL A. COLON 414-334-0735 (C) vcpfia@gmail.com

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

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

Pictured: Brandy Bushman (fish), Brian Kinnaird (Eduardo Perez from Despicable Me), Rebekah Brownson (minion), Marie Gilbert, (fluffy unicorn from Despicable Me) Amanda Rice (Amethyst from Steven Universe), Brittanie Butcher (minion), Jeanie Williams (minion), Amanda Henericks (Waluigi), Anne Karn (evil minion), Tanyia Elston (minion), Angie Sur (cat), Pete Episcopo (Gru from Despicable Me), and Nancy Brown (minion).

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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

LASHERE WILLIAMS

Sex: Female Race: Black Birth: 3/19/2004 Age Now: 15

Height: 5’4” Weight: 104 Eyes: Brown Hair: Black

Missing: June 25, 2019 Detroit, MI

ANGEL MARTINEZ

Sex: Male Height: 5’3” Race: Hispanic Weight: 109 Birth: 2/19/2002 Eyes: Brown Age Now: 17 Hair: Brown

Missing: July 9, 2019 Fullerton, CA

HARLEY SCHAUER

Sex: Female Race: White Birth: 8/31/2001 Age Now: 18

Height: 5’6” Weight: 210 Eyes: Brown Hair: Blonde

Missing: August 14, 2019 Dallas, TX

FELICIA ELLIOTT

Sex: Female Height: 5'5” Race: Black Weight: 130 Birth: 3/27/2002 Eyes: Brown Age Now: 17 Hair: Black

Missing: July 22, 2019 Derby, PA

DON’T HESITATE CALL

JESSE NGUYEN

Sex: Male Height: 5'6” Race: Asian Weight: 132 Birth: 5/16/2002 Eyes: Brown Age Now: 17 Hair: Black

Missing: August 22, 2019 Houston, TX

MATTHEW COOPER

Sex: Male Race: Am. Indian Birth: 9/8/2004 Age Now: 15

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

Missing: October 18, 2019 Eugene, OR

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.

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