MARYLAND STATE FI REM EN ’S Volunteer Trumpet ASSOCIATION VOLUME 7, ISSUE 4 F E B . 2 0 1 8 T H I S I S S U E Artist Commemorates Fallen Firefighter Artist Commemo- 1 rates by Chip Jewell III The 1908 Past Pres. King Dies 1 American A beautiful painting of a LaFrance President’s Corner 3 horse drawn steam fire en- engine por- gine responding from the trayed in early quarters of the Juniors the MFRSMF Buy a 3 by a Frederick County artist painting Brick has recently been unveiled at shows Fire- Delmarva Safety 4 the Junior Fire Co. No 2. fighter Da- Conference The artist, Sherry Kemp, vis driving Chip’s Logbook 5 was commissioned by the the horses great granddaughter of Fire- as the en- fighter William “Uncle Billy” gine responds from the early to design a painting of the Executive Commit- 6 Davis who was killed in the firehouse of the Junior Fire steamer responding from the tee at Singerly line of duty as he was Co. No. 2 then located at 2nd engine house. Firefighter Legislative Session 7 attempting to respond to an St. and North Market St. in Davis died in 1910 after he alarm of fire and was killed Frederick. suffered traumatic injuries as the engine moved out the The basis for the painting is when he was pulled from the Water Rescue in 9 Caroline Co. door. The President Emeri- a black and white photo of engine to the floor respond- tus of the Junior Fire Co. No. Firefighter Davis on the 1908 ing to an alarm of fire. His is Takoma Park VFD 10 2, the late Tom Fox, was also LaFrance posed at the engine the first recorded “paid” line Graduate a great grandson of Firefight- bay prior to his death. The of duty death in Frederick. Allegany Co. LODD 11 er Davis. artist used her artistic license Memorial Colburn Cup Rules 14 MSFA PAST PRESIDENT LEONARD KING DIES AT 75 Legally Speaking 16 By Ronald Watkins men’s Association and the MSFA Public Relations Maryland Fire Chiefs Asso- Nominations! Nomi- 18 Committee ciation. He joined the nations Damascus VFD at the age On February 1, 2018, Chief of 16. He served through Leonard T. King Sr. passed many of the offices of the away at the Anne Arundel department, including Medical Center with friends President and Chief. He and family at his side. attended the University of Leonard had been a stellar Maryland’s fire engineer- figure in the Maryland fire ing curriculum, prior to service for many years. Prior being hired as a fire in- to suffering a stroke in 2008, spector for Montgomery Chief Leonard King he was an active participant County. He also served as in the Maryland State Fire- the Training Officer for (Continued on page 14) P A G E 2 MSFA Officers 2015-16 The President’s Corner President Mark A. Bilger By Mark A. Bilger porting twenty- Hampstead VFC 11363 River Road three bills, oppos- Ridgley, MD 21660 ing twelve, bills, H. 410.374.1958 monitoring twenty C. 443.791.4807 I would like to start my remarks by thank- -eight bills, watch- Email— [email protected] ing the 35,000 volunteer fire and Emergen- ing twenty-four 1st Vice-President cy Medical Service (EMS) providers for your bills dealing with Richard C. Blair dedication to service which saves the citi- local issues, and Western Enterprise zens of Maryland millions of dollars each supporting the two FC 10921 Roessner Ave. year. budget bills. Hagerstown, MD. 21740 The MSFA Leadership submitted a re- In addition to H 301.582.3032 quest to the Governor asking for an in- written or oral testimony in support or op- C 301.991.2540 crease in our annual allotment and an in- position to a given piece of legislation Email—[email protected] crease to the widows and orphans fund. I hours are spent in official and unofficial 2nd Vice-President am very happy to report that Governor meetings clarifying our position with legis- Michael Faust Hogan honored our request and included lators. The legislative committee also par- Sudlersville VFC the increases in his budget. ticipates in the Maryland Emergency Ser- 112 Norwood Dr. Sudlersville, MD. 21608 Major General Linda L. Singh testified in vices Working Group where agencies/ H 410.438.3548 favor of our increase in front of the organizations discuss legislation. In addi- C 443.262.6896 Appropriations Committee and the Budget tion our committee is a voting member of Email - [email protected] and Taxation Com- the Emergency Services Coalition Secretary mittee. Thanks to her “I would like to close made up of legislators and organiza- Doyle E. Cox, P.P. testimony our increase my comments by tional groups. Prince Federick VFD-Calvert are still in the Gover- thanking Governor I would like to close my comments 29132 Superior Circle nor’s Budget. Hogan and Major by thanking Governor Hogan and Ma- Easton, MD. 21601 General Linda L. The Maryland General jor General Linda L. Singh for the con- H 410-690-3568 Singh for the Assembly is in full tinued support of the volunteer Fire C 443-532-1416 continued support . [email protected] swing. There have been .” and EMS personnel who give back to 1258 Senate Bills and their communities every day. Treasurer Ronald J. Siarnicki 1816 House Bills intro- United Communities VFD— duced to date. The MSFA Legislative Com- Mark A. Bilger, President Queen Anne’s mittee is currently tracking 89 bills. 2130 Priest Bridge Dr., Ste 6 The Legislative Committee reviews every Crofton, MD 21114 MSFA President, 2017-2018 C 301-467-5780 piece of legislation to determine the effect W 301-721-6212 on Emergency Services. The MSFA is sup- [email protected] Continued page 4 VOLUNTEER TRUMPET P A G E 3 Maryland Fire-Rescue Services Memorial Foundation’s Buy a Brick Campaign Each customized and professionally engraved red brick will be incorporated into the existing walkways and become part of the Maryland Fire-Rescue Services Memorial, forever. We appreciate your generosity and support over these past 20 yeasr and we look forward to your ongoing support in the years ahead, as together, we honor and remember our Maryland Fallen Heroes — THANK YOU! The Maryland Fire- Rescue Services Memorial Foundation For more information visit this web page https://www.fundraisingbrick.com/online-orders/marylandfire/ EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS 2017—2018 Aug, 26, 2017 — Reese & Community Volunteer Fire Company Dec. 2, 2017 — Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department Feb. 24, 2018 — Singerly Fire Company April 14, 2018 — Midland Volunteer Fire Department June 17, 2018 — Ocean City Convention Starts VOLUNTEER TRUMPET VOLUME 7, ISSUE 4 P A G E 4 MSFA Officers Cont. Delmarva Safety Conference With MSFA Financial Secretary Mitch Vocke by Michael LeCompte Registration for the event is currently Jarrettsville VFC—Harford open at www.delmarvasafety.org MSFA Safety Committee Chair PO Box 401 Any questions or additional information Jarrettsville, MD 21084 The Delmarva Safety Association along contact Michael LeCompte, Chairman at H 410-692-6914 C 410-808-1693 with the MSFA Safety Committee will be 410-641-0378. [email protected] offering again this year, a regional safety educational conference in Ocean City on A GRANT HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR A Chief Chaplain April 9th and 10th, 2018. LIMITED NUMBER OF MARYLAND FIRE- Rev. John F. Long, Jr. Ferndale VFC—Anne Arundel This regional safety conference will be FIGHTERS TO HAVE THEIR TUITION AND 343 Cool Breeze Ct. held at the Clarion Hotel and Conference CLARION HOTEL ROOM REIMBURSED. Pasadena, MD. 21122 Center at 101st Street in Ocean City and a FOR MORE INFORMATION AND REGIS- H 410-437-6756 SAFER Grant for the tuition and hotel stay TRATION, VISIT OUR WEB SITE - C 443-623-0753 [email protected] has been requested. This safety training www.delmarvasafety.org seminar is available to all Maryland Fire- fighter/EMS and will involve two full days *The Clarion Resort Hotel reservation # of numerous classes on our current safety (410-524-3535) and your room total costs The Volunteer Trumpet issues and trends! will be $97.24. This periodical is issued six times Classes to be offered will be: • When Safety Fails....A Moment In *You must reside 60 miles or more from a year by the Maryland State Time; Ocean City, for the hotel reimbursement Firemen’s Association. Its • OSHA Electrical-269 Training; The to be paid directly to you. purpose is to publish interesting Power of Safety - How To Sell It?; and informative articles for the • Natural Gas and Propane Awareness volunteer fire, rescue and EMS Safety; personnel of Maryland. • Falls Hazards and Prevention; • Your Safety and direct recognition of Mike Dixon, Editor the Opioid Crisis in Maryland!; The Delmarva Safety • Safeguarding Your Identity and Re- Heidi M. Coleman, Copy Editor Association & the MSFA Safety tirement!; Committee • There are No Accidents!; Regional Safety • Risk Management - Risky Busi- Send email inquires to Conference ness....Back To Basics!; [email protected] • A Safety Culture That Will Work; Ocean City • Your Member is Down/When Vio- April 9th & 10th, 2018. The Volunteer Trumpet lence Erupts; Emergency Training for 55 Sunnybrook Drive the Active Shooter-Hands on - Elkton, MD. 29121 Scenario!; • Empower Your Safety Culture! P A G E 5 Chip’s Firehouse Logbook: Past, Present and Future The Great Baltimore Fire of 1904 downtown area consisting of mostly steel, brick, masonry and “fireproof” structures. Of the 1526 structures destroyed, by Chief Clarence “Chip” only 58 were frame construc- Jewell, III tion. 54 of the brick structures were over 6 stories tall.