MARYLAND STATE Volunteer Trumpet F I R E M E N ’ S ASSOCIATION VOLUME 3, ISSUE 4 A P R I L 2 0 1 4

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Kent County Companies Put New Engines in Service President’s Corner 2 and side lighting, Whelen LED and a 50 gallon ClassA/B MIEMSS News 3 Two Kent County departments Light Bars and Whelen LED lower foam Tank. The crew com- Briefs recently put new engines in opera- level emergency lighting partment featuresSCBA tion to serve the Eastern Shore package. Unit is designated as seating for six, Basic Life Sup- Chip’s Logbook — 4 county, and Volunteer Trumpet Engine 4. — Information from port equipment, combustible Color My World Photographer and Correspondent Patriot Fire USA gas andmutli-gas detectors, Harford Cecil 5 Nevin Steffy has reported on the an assortment of hand tools Firemen’s Associa- welcomed and a Scott Thermal Im- tion Memorial arrivals. ager. The unit has a Whelen LED light package Military Photos 6 By Nevin Steffy andall LED scene Sought lighting. There is also Kennedyville Vol- a10kw hydraulic generator Buckle Up 6 unteer Fire Com- which powers two precon- pany has taken nected cord reels and aWil Water Witch 8 delivery of a new -burt light tower. A com- Banquet Custom E-ONE plete Hurst rescuetool sys- Typhoon Extreme tem is used including Ancient & 9 Duty Aluminum Engine 4, Kennedyville. Photo Credit: Nevin Steffy spreaders, o-cutters, ram, Honorable Pumper. This and Maverick combotool Mechanical Co. 250 pumper features a Custom Ty- The Galena Vol. Fire Co, Inc has as well as composite crib- Years Old phoon Extreme Duty Long cab, placed into service at 2014Pierce bing. There are six pre- Dash CF PUC Engine. It is pow- connected attack lines, a re- Easton Aviation 10 204" wheel base, severe duty inte- Unit rior, seating for six firefighters, eredby a 450 HP Cummins motor mote operated Akron Deck- Cummings ISL 450hp engine, Alli- Gun, and 1075 feet of 5” sup- Editor’s Note 11 son EVS 3000 Transmission, Alumi- coupled to an Allison Automatic ply hose. This Engine re- num Cab and Body, Driver's side Transmission. The Engine fea- placed a 1995 E-One engine full height - Full depth compart- tures a 1500 gpm pump with and was purchased from At- Pittsville VFC 12 ments, Officer's side full height aHusky 12 Class A/B Foam Sys- lantic Emergency Solu- compartments with ladder tunnel tem, a 950 gallon water tank tions. Custom tool mounting in rear(24 foot exten- was also completed sion, 14 foot roof and byAtlantic Emergen- 10 foot attic ladder,(2) cy Solutions. pike poles, Red hosebed cover, Hale Engine 3 conforms QMax 1500gpm to all Kent County pump, 1030 gallon Standards for an water poly tank, V- engine and a squad. Mux multiplex electri- cal system, Onan 10kw — Information from generator, 200' cord Galen VFC. reel, 12v Whelen Pio- Engine 3, Galena. Photo Credit: Nevin Steffy neer Plus LED brow P A G E 2

MSFA Officers 2012-13 The President’s Corner President Jacqueline M. Olson by Jacqueline Olson Ferndale VFC—Anne Arundel Congratulations to our members and com- 424 Greeland Beach Rd. Wow, where is the time going, it’s panies who have reached milestones with the Baltimore, MD 21226 April and in two months we will be at volunteer Fire, Rescue and EMS service. Con- W: 410-222-8200 x 8278 our 122nd Annual Conference and gratulations to Aberdeen VFD on their 125th C: 443-871-0409 Convention in Ocean City. Anniversary and Water Witch Fire Company [email protected] I have been reflecting on how hum- on 50 years of EMS service. bled I am and proud to have had the I want to say thank you for the hospitality 1st Vice-President opportunity to serve you, the volun- that was shown to me as I attended banquets David Keller, III teer Fire, Rescue and Emergency across the state. Citizens Truck Co.—Frederick Medical Services personnel of Congratulations to Dr. Burt Clark on his 16081 Spielman Rd. Maryland. I want to thank you for retirement from the National Fire Academy Williamsport, MD 21795 your support, guidance and hospitali- after 42 years of government service. I also H 301-223-5632 ty that you have shown me over want to do a “shout out” to the Washington C 301-748-0627 these past couple years. I am truly County High School Fire and Rescue Academy [email protected] appreciative for all you have done to on being named the recipient of the Junior help me better serve you and I will Firefighter Program of the year award pre- 2nd Vice-President treasure all the friendships I have sented by the National Volunteer Fire Council Johnie F. Roth, Jr. made during this time of accomplish- (NVFC). Bethesda Chevy Chase RS ing a dream. —Montgomery Since our last issue the Maryland 19104 Treadway Road fire service family has had to say Brookeville, MD 20833 goodbye too many of our brothers H 301-774-4901 and sisters and my condolences C 202-215-2954 goes out to all the families, their [email protected] home companies and county asso- ciations. They will be truly missed Secretary and we will continue to keep the Doyle E. Cox, P.P. families of David Bradley; Past Prince Federick VFD-Calvert President’s Denver’s mom; 29132 Superior Circle Mitchell Dobbins, Chaplain Marvin Easton, MD. 21601 Jackson’s son in law; Jean Glaubitz H 410-690-3568 (Gerald Glaubitz, PP’s wife); C 443-532-1416 Robert “Leon” Meekins; Alvin [email protected] Mugmon; Brittany Byington; and Steve Lewis in our thoughts and Congratulations to LAMSFA President Carol Treasurer prayers. Hayden on her Spring Conference hosted Ronald J. Siarnicki I would like to send get well wishes by United Communities VFD in Stevensville. United Communities VFD— to Past President’s Richard Yinger, President Olson, 2nd Vice President Roth, Queen Anne’s Bob Cumberland, Leonard King, Dan- Chaplain Long and Chaplain Hetz and Past 2130 Priest Bridge Dr., Ste 6 ny Davis and Joseph Robinson, E/C President Phil Hurlock. Crofton, MD 21114 Chairman Dennis Skinner, E/C mem- C 301-467-5780 ber John Guntow and Jim Seavey, W 301-721-6212 Marcia Roth, and Donna Struntz. continues on page 6 [email protected]

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MSFA Officers Cont.

MIEMSS News Briefs Financial Secretary James W. Brown Mitch Vocke Director, Educational Support PROVID- Jarrettsville VFC— Services ERS tab. Harford Maryland Institute for Emergency The print- PO Box 401 Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) ed Spiral- Jarrettsville, MD 21084 H 410-692-6914 bound and C 410-808-1693 pocket wmv@harfordpublicsafe National EMS Week 2014, May 18-24 versions ty.org are now National Emergency Medical Ser- available. Each Maryland EMS Chief Chaplain vices Week 2014 will be observed provider will receive a copy of Rev. John F. Long, Jr. May 18-24, bringing together the pocket version. Please re- Ferndale VFC—Anne communities and emergency med- member, all EMS Providers must Arundel ical personnel to publicize safety 343 Cool Breeze Ct. complete the “Meet the Proto- and honor those who provide the Pasadena, MD. 21122 cols” version that matches their day-to-day lifesaving services of H 410-437-6756 level of certification or licensure medicine's "front line." This year's C 443-623-0753 before July 1, 2014. If you have [email protected] theme is "EMS: Dedicated. For any questions about the online Life." Wednesday, May 21, is training center, please email Emergency Medical Services for [email protected] or Children (EMSC) Day. Again this call the Office of Licensure and year, MIEMSS will honor our Certification at 800-762-7157 or EMS Stars of Life and Right Care 410-706-3666. When It Counts awardees during

EMS Week 2014. MSFA Presi-

dent Jackie Olson served as a

member of the review process. New eMEDS Support Phone

Number

2014 MD Medical Protocols for MIEMSS has set up a dedicated EMS Provider Educational Up- phone line for eMEDS support. date The phone number for all ques-

tions regarding eMEDS® I is 410 The Protocol Updates for the 2014 -706-3669. This will simplify Maryland Medical Protocols for provider access for help with the EMS Providers are available on eMEDS® system when needed. MIEMSS Online Training Center Email messages may also be sent (www.emsonlinetraining.com), to [email protected]. and available on DVD for compa-

ny drills from all MIEMSS Re-

gional Offices. Electronic versions of the full protocols, as well as just the replacement pages and spread- sheet are available on www.miemss.org under the EMS P A G E 4

“Ambulances have Chip’s Firehouse Logbook: Past, Present and Future varied in colors, from all black fighters Memorial. Frederick ‘combination Color My World Ambulances have varied in has used colors, from all black their com- coaches’ used by “combination coaches” used by pany color funeral directors to funeral directors to the manda- of green to by Clarence “Chip” Jewell, III the mandatory tory orange and white ambu- adorn ap- lances of the 1980’s painted to paratus. orange and white From the days of the earliest meet DOT funding require- Ultimately, ambulances of the organized fire companies, col- ments. Most frequently, the a green ors have played an important 1980’s painted to predominant white color for and white part of our fire service tradi- EMS units is augmented with color meet DOT funding tions. Many companies actual- red, maroon or orange. But scheme was adopted by the Car- requirements.“. ly designated a company color even aqua, purple or blue can roll Manor Volunteer Fire Compa- in their original charter. In be seen on EMS units through- ny when they purchased the 1937 some cases, company colors out the state. Seagrave pumper from the Inde-

were adopted to identify Fire apparatus colors can add pendents to organize a community * * * * * equipment and hose. There is local flavor to the behemoths fire company in 1954. Engine 3, still double jacket hose in of today’s fire re- the Independent-Junior Fire Com- Frederick with red, sponse. Though any pany of Hagerstown, used an em- “Though red is still green or blue paint- “Fire combination of red erald green and white trim color by far the most ed around the hose and white seems to on their Mack apparatus. The rich near the coupling. apparatus prevalent color, the be the color scheme green of the Long Green Fire Com- This method was colors can add of choice, the entire pany of Baltimore County is com- mixture of red with particularly useful on local flavor to painter’s palette plimented with white, but the orig- other colors seems a major fire when can be seen inal Long Green 1926 American the “spaghetti” was the behemoths to outweigh overall throughout the LaFrance on display at the Ameri- untangled. of today’s fire state. In the 1970’s can LaFrance Museum in North red apparatus. ” Hand tub appa- resonse.” and 1980’s painting Charleston, SC is fully LaFrance ratus and steam apparatus “safety red. pumpers would have * * * * * colors” that includ- Though red is still by far the most ornate decorations, sayings or ed orange, yellow or lime be- prevalent color, the mixture of red

even murals to illustrate com- came popular. The Baltimore with other colors seems to out- “Since the showing pany pride. Even today, appa- City Fire Department not only weigh overall red apparatus. Since ratus decorations adorn en- of “Backdraft” in painted the apparatus and am- the showing of “Backdraft” in local gines, ambulances and a varie- bulances orange and white, theatres, the Chicago black-over- local theatres, the ty of fire/rescue apparatus. but, to the horror of fire mem- red has color mix has become very Chicago black-over- The ambulances of the Kent orabilia collectors, even coated popular. The black and white ap- Island Volunteer Fire Depart- red has color mix ancient fire boxes located paratus of Riverdale in PG County ment and Grasonville Fire throughout the city solid or- and Queen Anne’s County’s has become very Company have colorful Chesa- ange. Today, a more traditional Grasonville is a color combination popular. ” peake Bay murals. The heavy white over red color scheme is also seen in many counties. Also rescue squad of the Vigilant adorns the BCFD rigs. on the Eastern Shore, Hurlock Hose Co. of Emmitsburg fea- For the last 80 years, The

tures the National Fallen Fire- Independent Hose Co. No. 1 of continued on page 10

VOLUNTEER TRUMPET VOLUME 3, ISSUE 4 P A G E 5 Harford Cecil Firemen’s Association Memorial

by Eileen Edelin

The Harford Cecil Firemen’s Asso- ciation (HCFA) Memorial was hosted by Singerly Fire Company, Elkton, on Saturday March 29,2014. The 2014 Memorial Program book was dedicated in memory of Captain David R. Barr, Jr., Line of Duty Death, November 7, 2013. Thirty seven deceased members of the Harford Cecil Firemen's Association were honored. Three hundred members repre- senting the Fire-EMS- Auxilia- ry from throughout Harford and Cecil counties were in attendance Three hundred members representing the Fire-EMS-Auxiliary throughout Harford and to pay tribute to our lost loved Cecil attended the memorial program. ones along with the families of the deceased. The theme of the program was the "Maltese Cross". Truck companies (Fallston and Rising Sun) displayed the American flag in respect of all the volunteers that passed away in the year 2013. Perryville Fire Co. and Water Witch Fire Co. had an engine at the entrance of SFC in remembrance of Davey Barr.

This years memorial, paying tribute to 37 deceased members was held at the Singerly Fire Company in Elkton. Eileen Edelin, the Chairperson P A G E 6

Active Military Photos Sought Buckle up MD

The Maryland State Fire- Click It or Ticket Campaign for 2014 – “Buckle Up Maryand – Day men’s Association is looking or Night, It’s the Law” to complete a tribute to members of our organization Attention: All Volunteer Fire, Rescue and EMS companies, please serving in the military at the convention in June. They display your Buckle Up banners from Monday, May 12 through are looking for photos of Sunday, June 1st and forward any pictures or outdorr signs to members that are currently MIEMSS Media at [email protected] Have a safe and happy serving our country so spring and summer. that they can be includ- ed. Being accepted are “The Maryland photos of members in their military uniforms State and if they have sent any, photos from their Firemen’s duty stations as well. For more information or Association is to email photos, contact Teresa Crisman at tac- looking to [email protected] or comlete a [email protected]

tribute to members of President’s Corner - continued our Conway, Delegate Wood, Sen- continued from page 2 ator Glassman and Senator organization DeGrange for their continued circle. I would also like to These past two months since our service in the support of the fire service and thank the committee and last executive committee meeting wish Delegate Malone, the members who always military.” have been busy but as I have said Delegate Wood and Senator answered the call when before it has been time well Glassman best wishes and they we needed support for a spent educating our Legislators leave the Legislation after bill as well as Justin Towles about the Volunteer Fire, Rescue many years of service. All in all and Mike Souder for their and Emergency Medical Person- there are 46 delegates and 7 behind the scenes nel of this great state. Senators that are leaving or work. We had many suc- The Vice President’s and I have pursuing another position cesses this year in regards been attending meetings and within their county or State. I to the Senator Amoss fund hearings in Annapolis. As every- want to thank Chairman and the Income Tax Sub- one knows, this is a very busy Richard Smith, Carene Housen- traction Deduction and part of the year for the associa- fluck, Marion Nicholson, more details to come in tion, each Friday morning the Teresa Ann Crisman, Elaine the June 2014 issue. Maryland Fire Service Caucus Huttenloch and Jane Huffman meets in Annapolis and on for their dedication and sup- Monday afternoons the Fire port during the legislative ses- Caucus meets with Delegate sion, they have put in over continues on page 7 James Malone. I would like to 2,000 hours of service to keep thank Delegate Malone, Delegate the doors open on 17 State

VOLUNTEER TRUMPET VOLUME 3, ISSUE 4 P A G E 7 President’s Corner—continued continued from page 6

On March 4, the Carroll County Volun- teer Emergency Services Association broke ground for their new $5 million Training Center, it will replace the 30 year old training facility and on March 5, 2014 a ribbon cutting ceremony was held to commemorate the commence- ment of full service mission operation of the new AW 139 helicopter for the Salisbury section (Trooper 4), it will be located at the Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport. Congratu- lations to the Carroll County Volunteer Salisbury Section (trooper 4) at the Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Emergency Services Assn and MSP/ Regional Airport. MSP Aviation Command! The Conference and Convention committee is busy working on the up- coming convention and I want to thank Ron and his team for all their countless hours and dedication in outing togeth- er a successful event each year. With your assistance, my term has been a memorable experience that I will treasure always along with the many friendships I have made along the way. First Vice President Keller is building his committees for the coming year and if you are interested in the many committees of the MSFA, the committee form is on our website.

See you down the Ocean, MSFA Convention Steering Committee relaxing and ready to participate in the Jackie Ocean City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade

The MSFA and LAMSFA Officers with Convention Chair Ron Siarnicki and company enjoying some down time at Har- bor Watch. VOLUME 3, ISSUE 4 P A G E 8 Water Witch Banquet

By Eileen Edelin

The Water Witch Fire Company celebrated its 50th Birthday of Emergency Medical Services at the organization’s banquet on March 22, 2014. The banquet was dedicated in memory of David R. "Davey" Barr, Jr. Line of Duty Death. Three members of the Water Witch Ladies Auxiliary were in- ducted into the HCFA Ladies Auxil- iary Hall of Fame - Anne Gibson, Carrie Mc Call and Stephanie Gib- son.

Additional Water Witch banquet photo on page 11 The banquet was dedicated to the memory of Captain David R. "Davey" Barr, Jr.

Inductee Anne Gibson receiving a proclamation from Cecil County Government. Council President Robert Inductee Carrie McCall Hodge is presenting the proclamation. P A G E 9 The Ancient and Honorable Mechanical Company 250 Years Old

By Chip Jewell chased by the “Mechanical Company” company intact.

was actually a pump from a sailing The “Old Lady” hand tub engine In 1763, Baltimore was not more ship used to wet sails. The ship was returned to Frederick about 5 years than a village, and over 30 years from “Dido of Amster- ago and is on display at the Freder- becoming an incorporated town. dam”, thus, ick County Fire & Rescue Museum in But in 1763, The Ancient and Hon- “The Ancient and pumper became Emmitsburg, restored to pumping orable Mechanical Company of Honorable Mechanical known as “Little condition. There is still a bit of mys- Baltimore was formed to Company of Baltimore Dutchman” and tery surrounding the “Old Lady” as “discharge nearly all the duties of was formed to served the com- all primary documentation indicates government of the town, it’s po- “discharge nearly all the pany for ninety she is the actual engine owned by licing, magisterial functions, etc., duties of government of years. Company the “Mechanical Company” but the and in addition, acted as firemen.” the town, it’s policing, members description in the “Mechanical” In 2013, the Ancient and Honora- magisterial functions, “subscribed” to history does not match the present ble Mechanical Company cele- etc., and in addition, provide funds for unit. Did the United Fire Co. replace brates 250 continuous meetings, acted as firemen.” the engine and the original “Old Lady” but keep her technically making it the oldest fire company name? Did the “Mechanical Compa- fire company in Maryland. requisite equip- ny” sell another engine to the Unit- The Independent Hose Co. No. 1, ment. Each member also purchased eds as the “Old Lady”? Is the de- organized in 1818, lays claim to the two leather buckets to be “hung in a scription in the history inaccurate? oldest continuously operating fire public place near the entrance door.” Many questions still surround this company in Maryland, with roots to In 1821, the “Mechanical Company” piece of history, but until officially the first fire engine in Frederick in purchased the “Old Lady”, a pump disproved, she is considered the 1764. However, the organization of engine built in Philadelphia by Perkins “Old Lady” of the “Mechanical Com- the “Mechanical Company” has met & Bacon. Approximately 1847, the pany.” every year since 1763. The engine was rebuilt by the Rodgers Today, Engine 4 of the Baltimore “Mechanical Company” also served Company of Baltimore. After the pur- City Fire Department is the prede- as a military unit, both in the Revolu- chase of the steam fire engine cessor to the Mechanical Fire Com- tionary War and the War of 1812. In “Maryland” in 1859, the Baltimore pany and displays pictures of much 1776, company members organized City Fire Department was born and all of the early equipment. The Ancient the “Son’s of Liberty”. “Mechanical” “Mechanical” equipment and build- and Honorable Mechanical Compa- Captain Jas. Cox was killed on Sep- ings were turned over to the new ny is made up of active, retired and tember 11, 1777, and believed to be department. The “Old Lady” was volunteer firefighters from around the first Marylander killed in the Rev- eventually sold to the United Fire the Metropolitan Baltimore (except olution. The “Mechanical Volunteers” Company of Frederick and remained a few foreigners from Frederick were organized during the War of in service there until replaced in 1878 County, including yours truly), as 1812 and were instrumental in the by the “Lily of the Swamp” a Clapp & well as a large number of prominent Battle of North Point. A monument Jones steamer. The “Old Lady” was businessmen and professionals to the “First Mechanical Volunteers” eventually placed in service at the from around the Baltimore area.. was erected in their honor on North United Volunteer Fire Company of The organization meets the first Point Rd. Libertytown until sold. The last re- Thursday of December of each year, Though the company initially op- sponse of the “Mechanical Company” and still has a report from the posed Baltimore incorporating, came on May 5, 1859 at the corner of “Pirates and Indians” committee. James Calhoun, the first mayor of Broadway and Thames. However, Laying claim as the oldest civic or- Baltimore, was a prominent member even though the company was ab- ganization in the nation, the organi- of the “Mechanical Company”. Many sorbed into the Baltimore City Fire zation is technically the oldest of the streets of downtown Balti- Department, the membership voted more are named after company to continue meeting and keep the continued on page 11 members. The first fire engine pur-

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Chip’s Logbook

red, white and blue on some appa- continued from page 4 ratus memorialize the hero’s of 9/11. Nationally, nearly every color imagi- apparatus displays a serene light nable has been seen on fire trucks, yellow hue. County purchased ap- ambulances and other fire service paratus has replaced the variety of vehicles. But, when you order your colors initially used by volunteer apparatus, make sure you not only corporations. The all white Orens of use a paint number, but specify the the Gaithersburg-Washington Grove actual color in your contract. My Volunteer Fire Department and solid home company in Libertytown pur- red “R” Macks of the Rockville Vol- chased an engine years ago and used unteer Fire Department have given Fire Company may be attributed to a paint number that was different way to the standard white over red the school colors. Local lore tells of an between apparatus builders. A neigh- Montgomery County colors. agreement of a local resident to do- boring fire company visiting the man- The new color scheme of the coun- nate land for the first firehouse if the ufacturing plant gave us a picture of ty owned apparatus in Howard fire company would paint the appa- our engine on final assembly. Instead County has been accused of being ratus the Walkersville Lions High of a white over red pumper, we al- “Redskin” colors, referencing the School colors. As many have wit- most received an engine that was Washington football team. Painting nessed, the radiant blue of the Walk- white over battleship gray. Navy Fire apparatus “team” colors may have ersville engines, quint and brush Chief Steve Cox, PP would have been roots in the town of Walkersville. trucks have become a favorite of fire thrilled. The Libertytown Volunteer The “Big Sky Blue” or, as Pierce has buffs and apparatus aficionados. Fire Department chorus could have dubbed, “Walkersville Blue” appa- Pink fire engines show support for sung “Anchors Away”! ratus of the Walkersville Volunteer breast cancer awareness, and patriotic

MSFA Dave Keller with Miss Fire Prevention Runner-Up 2014 in Easton in November to mark operation of the AgustaWestland AW-139 helicopter deployed on the Eastern Shore.

VOLUNTEER TRUMPET VOLUME 3, ISSUE 4 P A G E 11 The Ancient and Honorable Mechnical

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continuously meeting fire company in Maryland, though not respond- ing to actual fires since 1859. The Maryland State Firemen’s Associa- tion offers congratulations to the officers and members of the An- cient and Honorable Mechanical Company on the 250th anniversary and their commitment helping pre- serve our fire service history and traditions. .

Author’s Note: Most of the infor- mation contained in this article was retrieved from The Ancient and Honorable Mechanical Company a Historical Sketch by George McCreary, former Baltimore City Librarian. “Old Lady” Photo courte- sy of authors collection. The “Old Lady” and tub trailer as she appears today. Both units are on Author’s Note: Most of the infor- display at the Frederick County Fire & Rescue Museum, 300 South mation contained in this article was Seton Ave. in Emmitsburg, MD just north of the National Fire Academy. retrieved from The Ancient and Honorable Mechanical Company a Historical Sketch by George Water Witch Banquet Life McCreary, former Baltimore City As our correspondents and Librarian. “Old Lady” Photo courte- photographers get ready to start Member Recognized sy of authors collection. working on the June/Convention issue please let us know if you have any ideas or suggestions for coverage, or content we Editor’s Note should share. We are pleased to hear from you as our goal is to print inter- Welcome to the esting and informative content April 2014 edition for volunteer fire, rescue and of the Volunteer EMS personnel of Maryland. Trumpet, the news- And we are always looking for letter of the MSFA. additional contributors to pro- In this issue, we vide coverage around Maryland welcome a new So be sure to send your compa- contributor from ny & MSFA material, including Kent County, Nevin photos, to the editor at Steffy. A Galena Fire Company mem- ber, he does fire service photography for Mike Dixon, Editor Upper Shore companies, and he has pro- [email protected] vided the Volunteer Trumpet with excel- Life member Maggie Jackson with lent coverage of new apparatus in Kent Eileen Edelin. See main article on County. Thanks Nevin. page 8. The Volunteer Trumpet A publication of the Maryland State Firemen’s Association www.msfa.org 55 Sunnybrook Drive Elkton, MD 21921

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The Pittsville Volunteer Fire Company in March 2013, Photo Credit: Mike Dixon, Editor