President Carey has scheduled his December Executive Committee Meeting of the Maryland State Firefighters Association for Saturday and Sunday, December 14th and 15th, 2024. The meeting will be at Berlin Fire Company, 214 North Main Street, Berlin, MD. The meeting will be called to order promptly at 9:00 a.m.
For those desiring to stay overnight, arrangements have been made at the Tru By Hilton, 3501 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD. A block of rooms is being held for MSFA at a reduced rate. Each individual is responsible for making their own arrangements. For reservations, call 410-520-4545 or https.//www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/msfa-executivecommitteeweekend2024/. Rooms are $69.00 per night plus tax, using code MSFA. Reservations must be made prior to November 25, 2024
A welcome reception has been planed for Friday Evening at the Berlin Social Hall between the hours of 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Come by and see your friends and enjoy some refreshments and have a chance to mingle with all.
Members of Berlin Fire Company advised that there will be a Hot Breakfast and Lunch on Saturday, December 14th for a fee and will provide a Continual Breakfast on Sunday, December 15th
Attached you will find a copy of the Agenda.
Each Committee Chair and or Vice Chair should be prepared to give a verbal report to the Executive Committee on the activities of their Committee, as well as any upcoming events. You are also Reminded that All Committee Chairs, Organizations and Agencies must submit their reports electronically to the Secretary’s Office at report@msfa.org no later than December 7, 2024. This gives the Data Systems Committee time to post the reports. A copy of the Agenda for Committees and EMSOF Partners reporting time, will be forthcoming. You are also requested to have fifteen (15) copies of your report prepared for distribution prior to your reporting time and they should be turned into the Secretary’s Office as soon as possible.
As in the past, any budget request must be submitted to Chairman Stephan Cox at budget@msfa.org.
Everyone is encouraged to attend and participate in these meetings of the Executive Committee so that you can be better informed and you can update your members on the various emergency services issues that are being discussed by your association.
Maryland State Firefighters Association, Inc
Executive Committee Meeting Agenda
December 14 & 15, 2024
Hosted by Berlin Fire Company
From 0800 – 0850 hours, there is an opportunity for all committees to meet with their respective partners/members. Please schedule these meetings in advance of the 0900 start of the Executive Committee meeting.
Dress Code: Dress Pants, Coat & Tie
0900 hrs – Call to Order – Chairman Roger A. Steger, Sr., PP
Invocation and Pledge to the Flag – Chief Chaplain John Long
Welcome Remarks – President Skip Carey
Representative from Berlin
Recognition of Officers and Guests – 2nd VP Bill Faust
Past Presidents (announce year of President)
Board of Trustees
Executive Committee Members
State Partners and Guests
LA-MSFA Officers Recognition – President Shari Steffen
President Steffen introduces the LA-MSFA Officers and Past Presidents
Swearing-in Representatives – Past President Ben Kurtz
2nd Vice President’s Report – 2nd Vice President Bill Faust
1st Vice President’s Report – 1st Vice President Charlie Simpson
President’s Report – President Skip Carey
Executive Director’s Report – Director Kate Loveless
Secretary’s Report – Secretary Doyle Cox, PP
Chaplain’s Report – Chaplain John Long
LA President’s Report – LAMSFA President Shari Steffen
Senior Vice President – Joan Kramer
Junior Vice President – Holly Trego
Bessie Marshall Fund – LAMSFA PPs Lori Denbow & Sharon Worthington
Miss Fire Prevention – Madeline Mahan
Miss Fire Prevention 1st Runner-up – Ashley Nalborczyk
Board of Trustees Report – Chairman Jeff Clements
Attorney’s Report – Attorney Mike Farlow
Parliamentarian Report – Parliamentarian Richard Brooks
Maryland Fire Rescue Memorial Foundation – Dennis Beard, President
MDEM – Russ Strickland, Secretary
MFRI – Mike Cox, Director
Maryland State Police Aviation Command – Major Tagliaferri
MIEMSS – Dr. Ted Delbridge, Executive Director
Adams Cowley Shock Trauma – Becky Gilmore
Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal – Jason Mowbray, Acting Fire Marshal
Maryland State Fire Prevention Commission – Ed Tochterman, Chair
EMS Board – Clay Stamp, Chair
MD DNR Forestry Service – Chris Robertson, State Fire Supervisor
Maryland Fire Chiefs Association – Bob Phillips, President
MDOT Field Training & Certification Manager – Kevin Fox
Lunch (Approximately 1200 hours)
Prayer for Lunch – Chief Chaplain John Long
Call Back to Order (Approximately 1 hour after Lunch Prayer)
Treasurer’s Report – Treasurer Ron Siarnicki
Financial Secretary’s Report – Financial Secretary Mitch Vocke
Budget Chair’s Report – Steve Cox, PP
Budget and Revenue Committee – Steve Cox, PP
Ways and Means Committee – Mitch Vocke
Volunteer Company Assistance Fund – Joseph Antoszewski
Transportation Committee – Wayne Tome (not attending)
President’s Vehicles Committee – Mitch Vocke, Vice Chair
Legislative Committee – Robert Phillips
Federal Legislative Oversight Subcommittee – Harve ED Woods
Fire Laws Books – Mark Bilger, PP
17 State Circle Committee – Frank Underwood, PP
Out of State Event Coordinator – Robert Cumberland, PP
MSFA Emergency Medical Services – Eric Smothers
ALS Sub-Committee – Marianne Wareheim
BLS Sub-Committee – Susan Mott
SEMSAC – Eric Smothers
Constitution and By-Laws Committee – Lee Lutz
Grants Committee – Dave Lewis, PP
Sergeant at Arms – Laura Woods
Investigation Committee – Ron Block
MSFA Training Committee – Tim Delehanty
MICRB, MFRETC, MFSPQB – Donald Howard, Chief Mike Robinson, Bob Rose
Safety Committee – Jon David Black
High School Tech Program – Dan Stevens
Standards Committee – Ken Bush
Rural Water Supply Committee – Steve Barry
MDEM Fire Service Personnel Group – Bill Hildebrand
Search and Rescue Committee – Mike Berna
MCAC – Dave Engel
1600 hours – Benediction – Chief Chaplain John Long
Adjournment until Sunday morning at 0900
Dress Code: Dress Pants, Coat & Tie
From 0800 – 0855 hours, there is an opportunity for all committees to meet with their respective partners/members. Please schedule these meetings in advance.
0900 hrs – Call to Order – Chairman Roger A. Steger, Sr., PP
Invocation and Pledge to the Flag – Chief Chaplain John Long
Welcome Remarks – President Skip Carey
Presentation to the Berlin Fire Company
Recognition of Officers and Guests – 2nd VP Bill Faust
Past Presidents (announce year of President)
Board of Trustees
State Partners and Guests
LA-MSFA Officers Recognition – President Shari Steffen
President Steffen introduces the LA-MSFA Officers and Past Presidents
Convention & Conference Committee – Ron Siarnicki
Administration Subcommittee – Randy Smith, Vice Chair
Exhibits Subcommittee – Wylie Donaldson, Vice Chair
Financial Subcommittee – Robert Jacobs, PP, Vice Chair
Production Subcommittee – Doyle Cox
Program Subcommittee – Ken Bush, Vice Chair
Education and Seminars Subcommittee – Kate Loveless, Vice Chair
Fire Prevention & Life Safety Committee – Teresa Crisman
Miss Fire Prevention Subcommittee – Lori Denbow, Vice Chair
Jr. Miss Fire Prevention Subcommittee – Sarah Paul
Risk Watch Subcommittee – Cynthia Wright-Johnson
Residential Sprinkler Initiative Committee
Miss Fire Prevention – Madeline Mahan
1st Runner-up – Kaitlyn LaGand
Awards Committee – Doyle Cox, PP
Firefighter of the Year Committee – William Lay, Vice Chair
Hall of Fame Committee – Charlie Abrecht
Robert Shimer, PP Administrative Award Subcommittee – Robert Jacobs, PP
Data Systems Committee – Richard Snader
Public Address System Group – Chris May
Strategic Planning Steering Committee – Steve Cox, PP
Past Presidents’ Committee – Roger Steger, PP
Risk Management Committee – Clarence “Chip” Jewell
Public Relations Committee – Ron Watkins
Volunteer Trumpet Committee – Jonathan Dayton
Historical/Archives, Volunteer Firefighter Room Committee – Frank Underwood, PP
Marketing and Events Committee – Joel McCrea, PP
MDEM Fire Service Personnel – Bill Hildebrand
Search and Rescue – Robert Phillips
Fire Police – Bob Cumberland
Reaching the Next Generation – Dale Bowen
Recruitment & Retention – Jonathan Dayton
Scholarship Committee – Barbara McCrea
Cancer Support Committee – Susan Hilton
National Volunteer Fire Council – Dave Lewis, PP
Wills for Heroes Committee – Attorney Mike Farlow
Incentive Program (LOSAP) Committee – Rick Hemphill
Health and Wellness Committee – Teresa Crisman
Branch/Committee Reports/Partner/Appointed Positions Reports NOT on this Agenda
Vote on Tabled Motion(s)
Other Action Items
As Presented
Reports from Executive Committee Members
Comments from the President and Vice Presidents – Skip Carey, Charlie Simpson, Bill Faust
Comments from the LAMSFA President and Vice Presidents – Shari Steffen, Joan Kramer, Holly Trego
Benediction / Adjournment – Chief Chaplain John Long
Next Scheduled Meeting: February 21–23, 2025 at Ridge VFC
This agenda is subject to change as needed to include additional reports, action items, and/or business for the good of the organization.
