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Residential Sprinkler Initiative Committee
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Legislative Committee
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Fire Laws Book & Fire Technology Committee
17 State Circle Committee
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Out-Of-State Events Coordinators
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Scholarship Committee
Cancer Support Committee
Safer Grant Regional Coordinators
National Volunteer Fire Council
Wills For Heroes Program Committee
Incentives Programs Committee (LOSAP)
Joint Mental Wellness Task Force
Reaching The Next Generation Committee
Public Information
Public Relations Committee
Volunteer Trumpet Committee
Marketing & Events Committee
Resources Management
Maryland Department Of Emergency Management (MDEM) Fire Service Personnel Group
Search and Rescue Committee
Strategic Initiatives
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Past Presidents Committee
Risk Management Committee
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Safety Committee
High School Tech Program
Water Supply and Resource Committee
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Recruitment & Retention Toolbox
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Injury/LODD Procedural Guide
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FAQ
Required Documents Application
Settlement Process
Incentive Programs
Scholarships
MSFA Scholarships
MSFA Scholarship Application
MSFA Scholarship Renewal Application
Application Guidelines
LAMSFA Scholarship
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Chaplains and Resource Links
Vechicle and Motorcycle Tags
Transportation Committee Information Update
Contact Transportation County Coordinators
Bessie Marshall Benefit Fund
Wills for Heroes
Emergency Services Links
Bereavement Uniform Program
Awards
Awards Overview
Annual MSFA Certificates Of Recognition
Accident and Injury Prevention Award
Chief A. Marvin Gibbons Memorial Award
Chief Chaplain Emeritus Rev. J. Harvey Dixon Chaplain of the Year Award
Colburn Trophy Award
Colburn Trophy Award Recipients
Edwin L. Emkey, Sr. Cadet Award
Edwin L. Emkey, Sr. Cadet Award Recipients
Family Appreciation Program Award
Family Appreciation Program Nomination Form
Fire Prevention Award
Firefighter Of The Year Memorial Award
Submission For Firefighter Of The Year
The William E. “Rudy” Radisch Firefighter of the Year Award Recipients
Francis L. Brannigan Instructor Of The Year Award
Francis L. Brannigan Instructor Of The Year Award Recipients
Gladhill – Thompson Trophy
Gladhill – Thompson Trophy Award Recipients
Governor’s Fire Prevention Trophy
Hall of Fame Award
Hall of Fame Award Recipients
John E. “Sunny” Rose, Jr., Memorial Award
John E. “Sunny” Rose, Jr., Memorial Award Recipients
Josiah A. Hunt, M.D., (EMS Person Of The Year) Award
Josiah A. Hunt, M.D., (EMS Person Of The Year) Award Recipients
Jr. Miss MSFA Fire Prevention Contest
Marbery F. Gates Service Cup Award
Marbery F. Gates Service Cup Award Recipients
Miss MSFA Fire Prevention Contest
Miss MSFA Fire Prevention Award Recipients
Next Generation Leadership Award
Past President C. Oscar Baker Rookie of the Year Award Recipients
Past President C. Oscar Baker Rookie Of The Year Award
Past President C. Oscar Baker Rookie of the Year Award Recipients
Robert H. Shimer, P.P. Administrator Of The Year Award
Robert H. Shimer Administrator of the Year Recipients
Russell J. Strickland Award
Russell J. Strickland Award Recipients
Senator William H. Amoss Memorial Legislative Award
Senator William H. Amoss Memorial Legislative Award Recipients
Silver Spring Trophy
Silver Spring Trophy Recipients
Smith N. Stathem, Jr., P.P., Memorial Safety Award
Memorial Safety Award Recipients
Fire Service Training Award
Fire Service Training Award Application Form
Zembower Fire Service Training Award Recipients
Annual MSFA Certificates Of Recognition
EMS Top Responder Certificate Of Recognition
Fire Top Responder Certificate Of Recognition
Rescue Top Responder
Active Military Service Certificate Of Recognition
Three Or More Generations In The Fire Service Certificate Of Recognition
Over 90 Years Of Age & Still Active In Fire Company Certificate Of Recognition
50 Years Of Service In The Fire, EMS And Or Rescue Service
Life Saving Award Certificate Of Recognition
Documents
Weekly Reports
Legislative Bulletins
MSFA General
Committee Meeting Minutes
Reports to the Executive Committee
LOSAP
Human Resources
Current MSFA Constitution & By-Laws
Current MSFA Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS)
MD Fire Laws 2019 Edition
Volunteer Trumpet Newsletter
Past President’s Newsletter
Proceedings Books
Ladies Auxiliary
Committees
Members
History
Past Presidents
LAMSFA Documents
Resources
Constitution & Bylaws
LAMSFA History Of The Annual Grant-In-Aid Program
Bessie Marshall Benefit Fund
LAMSFA Hall Of Fame Award
LAMSFA Hall Of Fame Award Recipents
LAMSFA Honey Award
LAMSFA Honey Award Recipients
LAMSFA Jane Todd Award For Firewoman Of The Year
LAMSFA Silver Spring Award
LAMSFA 50 Year Auxiliary Registration
LAMSFA 50 Year Member’s Registration
LAMSFA Multigenerational Registration
Fire Prevention Contest – Mouse Pad
LAMSFA Safety Contest – Situational Awareness Coaster
Joint Memorial Service
LAMSFA Conference Song
LAMSFA Documents
Meeting Calendar
About
Leadership
Chaplains
Board of Trustees
Past Presidents
Member Companies
Department Credentials
Upcoming Events
Submit MSFA Event
Convention Website
News
Submit Department/Regional Announcement
Memorials
Partnerships
Contact Us
General Contact Form
Contact Safer Grant Coordinators
Committees
Executive Committee
Administrative
Board of Trustees
Constitution & By-Laws
Grants Committee
Contact Safer Grant Coordinators
Sergeant-At-Arms Committee
Awards
Firefighter of the Year Committee
Hall of Fame Committee
Historical & Archives / Vol. Firefighters’ Room Committee
Robert H. Shimer, P.P. Administrator Of The Year Committee
Convention
Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Services Committee
Basic Life Support Sub-Committee
Advanced Life Support Sub-Committee
Financial
Budget and Revenue Committee
Volunteer Company Assistance Fund Committee
Ways and Means Committee
Fire Prevention and Life Safety Branch
Fire Prevention & Life Safety Committee
Miss Fire Prevention Sub-Committee
Jr. Miss Fire Prevention Sub-Committee
Risk Watch Sub-Committee
Residential Sprinkler Initiative Committee
Information / Technology
Data Systems Committee
Public Address Systems Group (Meeting Logistics)
Legislative
Legislative Committee
Federal Legislation Oversight Sub-Committee
Fire Laws Book & Fire Technology Committee
17 State Circle Committee
Helicopter Committee
Out-Of-State Events Coordinators
Member Benefits
Recruitment & Retention Committee
Scholarship Committee
Cancer Support Committee
Safer Grant Regional Coordinators
National Volunteer Fire Council
Wills For Heroes Program Committee
Incentives Programs Committee (LOSAP)
Joint Mental Wellness Task Force
Reaching The Next Generation Committee
Public Information
Public Relations Committee
Volunteer Trumpet Committee
Marketing & Events Committee
Resources Management
Maryland Department Of Emergency Management (MDEM) Fire Service Personnel Group
Search and Rescue Committee
Strategic Initiatives
Strategic Planning Steering
Past Presidents Committee
Risk Management Committee
Training and Safety
Training Committee
Safety Committee
High School Tech Program
Water Supply and Resource Committee
Standards Committee
Transportation
Transportation Committee
President’s Vehicle Committee
Join A Committee Today
Resources
Recruitment & Retention Toolbox
Materials
MarylandVolunteer.org
Contact Safer Grant Coordinators
Injury/LODD Procedural Guide
Volunteer Company Assistance Fund
Getting Started
VCAF Application Period
Vehicles & Equipment Money
Facility Loans / Grants
FAQ
Required Documents Application
Settlement Process
Incentive Programs
Scholarships
MSFA Scholarships
MSFA Scholarship Application
MSFA Scholarship Renewal Application
Application Guidelines
LAMSFA Scholarship
Other Public Safety Scholarships
Chaplains and Resource Links
Vechicle and Motorcycle Tags
Transportation Committee Information Update
Contact Transportation County Coordinators
Bessie Marshall Benefit Fund
Wills for Heroes
Emergency Services Links
Bereavement Uniform Program
Awards
Awards Overview
Annual MSFA Certificates Of Recognition
Accident and Injury Prevention Award
Chief A. Marvin Gibbons Memorial Award
Chief Chaplain Emeritus Rev. J. Harvey Dixon Chaplain of the Year Award
Colburn Trophy Award
Colburn Trophy Award Recipients
Edwin L. Emkey, Sr. Cadet Award
Edwin L. Emkey, Sr. Cadet Award Recipients
Family Appreciation Program Award
Family Appreciation Program Nomination Form
Fire Prevention Award
Firefighter Of The Year Memorial Award
Submission For Firefighter Of The Year
The William E. “Rudy” Radisch Firefighter of the Year Award Recipients
Francis L. Brannigan Instructor Of The Year Award
Francis L. Brannigan Instructor Of The Year Award Recipients
Gladhill – Thompson Trophy
Gladhill – Thompson Trophy Award Recipients
Governor’s Fire Prevention Trophy
Hall of Fame Award
Hall of Fame Award Recipients
John E. “Sunny” Rose, Jr., Memorial Award
John E. “Sunny” Rose, Jr., Memorial Award Recipients
Josiah A. Hunt, M.D., (EMS Person Of The Year) Award
Josiah A. Hunt, M.D., (EMS Person Of The Year) Award Recipients
Jr. Miss MSFA Fire Prevention Contest
Marbery F. Gates Service Cup Award
Marbery F. Gates Service Cup Award Recipients
Miss MSFA Fire Prevention Contest
Miss MSFA Fire Prevention Award Recipients
Next Generation Leadership Award
Past President C. Oscar Baker Rookie of the Year Award Recipients
Past President C. Oscar Baker Rookie Of The Year Award
Past President C. Oscar Baker Rookie of the Year Award Recipients
Robert H. Shimer, P.P. Administrator Of The Year Award
Robert H. Shimer Administrator of the Year Recipients
Russell J. Strickland Award
Russell J. Strickland Award Recipients
Senator William H. Amoss Memorial Legislative Award
Senator William H. Amoss Memorial Legislative Award Recipients
Silver Spring Trophy
Silver Spring Trophy Recipients
Smith N. Stathem, Jr., P.P., Memorial Safety Award
Memorial Safety Award Recipients
Fire Service Training Award
Fire Service Training Award Application Form
Zembower Fire Service Training Award Recipients
Annual MSFA Certificates Of Recognition
EMS Top Responder Certificate Of Recognition
Fire Top Responder Certificate Of Recognition
Rescue Top Responder
Active Military Service Certificate Of Recognition
Three Or More Generations In The Fire Service Certificate Of Recognition
Over 90 Years Of Age & Still Active In Fire Company Certificate Of Recognition
50 Years Of Service In The Fire, EMS And Or Rescue Service
Life Saving Award Certificate Of Recognition
Documents
Weekly Reports
Legislative Bulletins
MSFA General
Committee Meeting Minutes
Reports to the Executive Committee
LOSAP
Human Resources
Current MSFA Constitution & By-Laws
Current MSFA Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS)
MD Fire Laws 2019 Edition
Volunteer Trumpet Newsletter
Past President’s Newsletter
Proceedings Books
Ladies Auxiliary
Committees
Members
History
Past Presidents
LAMSFA Documents
Resources
Constitution & Bylaws
LAMSFA History Of The Annual Grant-In-Aid Program
Bessie Marshall Benefit Fund
LAMSFA Hall Of Fame Award
LAMSFA Hall Of Fame Award Recipents
LAMSFA Honey Award
LAMSFA Honey Award Recipients
LAMSFA Jane Todd Award For Firewoman Of The Year
LAMSFA Silver Spring Award
LAMSFA 50 Year Auxiliary Registration
LAMSFA 50 Year Member’s Registration
LAMSFA Multigenerational Registration
Fire Prevention Contest – Mouse Pad
LAMSFA Safety Contest – Situational Awareness Coaster
Joint Memorial Service
LAMSFA Conference Song
LAMSFA Documents
Smith N. Stathem, Jr., P.P., Memorial Safety Award Recipients
Phillip Ridgell
Ridge VFD
St. Mary’s
2023
Thomas M. Edward
Waldorf
Charles
2022
Eric M. Olson
Ocean City
Worchester
2021
Francis Raley
Ridge VFD
St. Mary’s
2020
Tony Bennett
Aberdeen
Harford
2019
James E. Jarboe
Takoma Park
Montgomery
2018
Francis J. Raley
Ridge VFD
St. Mary’s
2017
Phillip R. Cooper
Ridge VFD
St. Mary’s
2016
Francis J. Raley
Ridge VFD
St. Mary’s
2015
Dave Vangasbeck
Waldorf
Charles
2014
Kenneth Sanner
Fallston
Harford
2013
Timothy Holt
Fallston
Harford
2012
Douglas Alexander
Mt. Airy
Carroll
2011
Daniel J. Stevens
Waldorf
Charles
2010
Mark Buhl
Bay District
St. Mary’s
2009
Mark A. Gorham
Susquehanna
Harford
2008
Charles Pembelton
Waldorf
Charles
2007
Thomas L. Flint, III
Landover Hills
Prince George’s
2006
George Ghiess
Fallston
Harford
2005
John T. Durrer
Waldorf
Charles
2004
William Van Arsdale
Fallston
Harford
2003
Wayne Higdon
Indian Head
Charles
2002
Philip R. Cooper
Ridge
St. Mary’s
2001
J.P. Caulder
Bay District
St. Mary’s
2000
Joseph Zienda
Bay District
St. Mary’s
1999
