Maryland State Firemen’s Association 126th Annual Convention and Conference Maryland State Firemen’s Association Proceedings Of The 126th Annual Convention and Conference Held In Ocean City, Maryland June 16-22, 2018 Next Meeting To Be Held At Ocean City, Maryland June 15-21, 2019 1 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 126th Annual Convention and Conference TABLE OF CONTENTS Seal and Logo . 3 MSFA Presidents 2017 – 2018 and 2018 – 2019 . 5 MSFA Officers and Committee List 2017-2018 . .7 Officers & Committee Chairs’ Pictures . 20 Past Presidents & Other Past Officers . 27 Convention Locations . 36 126th Annual MSFA Convention and Conference Program . 37 Memorial Tribute . 42 Opening Ceremonies . 60 Session Two . 98 Session Three . 125 Joint Installation . 159 Session Four . 165 Report of MSFA Officers and Committees . 197 Credentials Listing Roll Call of Member Departments . 262 Charter, Constitution and By-Laws . 323 MSFA Awards, Rules/Regulations, and Contest/Winners . 359 Parade Rules and Award Winners . 441 2 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 126th Annual Convention and Conference Seal of the Maryland State Firemen’s Association The Great Seal of Maryland was used by the Maryland State Firemen’s Association during its first two years (1893-1894.) The second logo of the M.S.F.A. was first used in 1895, and appeared on the Proceedings Book of the Association until 1904, (shown lower left.) In 1905, the logo was changed (shown lower right). In 2001 the logo (shown next page) was slightly altered to include the wording around the outside edge, was created and continues to be used as a sign of recognition by representatives of the M.S.F.A. while conducting the official business of the Association. The description of the logo was supplied by Past President Peter Paul Lochary and Mrs. Jeannie Hare (widow of Past President Herman B. Hare.) MEANING OF THE LOGO The color red represents life-red blood of the human being-the gift of God. The hose expresses effort-energy put forth by individuals to his/her job as water flows through the hose. Tools of the trade - Axes - force. Ladders - steps to success for firemen helping to provide better service to the community. Nozzle - used to dispense water-result of success applied by firemen.Oak Leaves - White Oak is the tree of the State of Maryland and shows strength. Acorns symbolize deeds of firemen that grow into accomplishments just as acorns grow into great oak trees. Wreath formed by oak leaves and acorns to symbolize valor and achievement. Bow to tie it all together to make a great organization. 3 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 126th Annual Convention and Conference 4 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 126th Annual Convention and Conference Mark A. Bilger President 2017-2018 5 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 126th Annual Convention and Conference Richard C. Blair Hampstead VFC President 2018-2019 6 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 126th Annual Convention and Conference MSFA OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE LIST 2017-2018 PRESIDENT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mark A. Bilger CHAIRMAN: C. Dan Carpenter III (21) FIRST VICE PRESIDENT VICE CHAIRMAN: Douglas C. Alexander (19) Richard C. Blair SEC/TRES: Jeffery H. Thompson (18) SECOND VICE PRESIDENT TRUSTEE: Ben Kurtz (20) Michael Faust TRUSTEE: Terry E. Thompson, PP (17) SECRETARY Doyle E. Cox PP EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SECRETARY EMERITUS CHAIRMAN: Charles J. Simpson, Jr. Leonard T. King Sr. PP VICE CHAIRMAN: Richard Hemphill ASSISTANT SECRETARY EMERITUS Kent Whalen Joseph A. Cooper Timothy Dayton ASSISTANT SECRETARY John Fisher Shirley Copado Wayne L. Tome, Sr. ASSISTANT SECRETARY Doug Simpkins, Jr. Nancy L. Cox James P. Seavey, Sr. ASSISTANT SECRETARY Richard Smith Nancy Scott Daniel J. Stevens ASSISTANT SECRETARY Ronald A. Block Thomas W. Scott III Charles Walker TREASURER EX-OFFICIO MEMBER: Ronald J. Siarnicki Michael A. Davis, PP ASSISTANT TREASURER George A. “Fred” Cross Jr. PP OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY ASSISTANT TREASURER Michael W. Farlow, Esquire Wylie L. Donaldson Jr. ASSISTANT ATTORNEY ASSISTANT TREASURER Ashleigh Daughbach Robert W. Jacobs PP FINANCIAL SECRETARY OFFICE OF THE PARLIAMENTARIAN Mitch Vocke CHAIRMAN: Richard K. Brooks, III ASSISTANT FINANCIAL SECRETARY Ken Bush Barbara “Bobbie” Aaron Tyler Patton CHIEF CHAPLAIN William J. Wagner III Rev. John F. Long Jr. CHIEF CHAPLAIN EMERITUS EXECUTIVE CONSULTANT Rev. J. Harvey Dixon Daniel H. “Skip” Mahan, Jr. CHAPLAINS MSFA BRANCH AND COMMITTEE LISTS Rev. Frederick B. Bahr 2017-2018 Deacon Charles E. Barnhart Jr. Rev. Harry Hetz ADMINISTRATIVE BRANCH - Director: Rev. Marvin C. Jackson Joe Antoszewski H. Michael Bowen CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS COMMITTEE Rabbi Chesky Tenenbaum Chairman: Harve Ed Woods Calvin “Pete” Walbert Attorney: Michael W. Farlow, Esq. Douglas Guare 7 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 126th Annual Convention and Conference Donald Howard John O. Gatton, Sr. - Cal/Chas/St Mary’s (19) Lee Lutz Peter Lott - Caroline/Kent/Q.A. (20) Dennis Skinner David L. McQuay - Dorchester/Talbot (18) Barbara Steiner Zachary Coyle - Cecil/Harford (19) William J. Wagner III Richard DeVore - Allegany/Garrett (18) Liaison: Secretary’s Office Donald Ford - Som/Wic/Worc (18) GRANTS COMMITTEE AWARDS BRANCH - Director: Doyle Cox, PP Chairman: Steven Barry AWARDS COMMITTEE Vice Chairman: Wayne Colburn Chairman: Doyle E. Cox, PP Marcine Goodloe C. Oscar Baker, PP - (Rookie of the Year) Barbara Knippenburg C. Dan Carpenter, III - (Hall of Fame) Dave Lewis PP C. Dan Carpenter, III – (Marbery Gates/ Beth Stone Colburn Cup) Paul Sullivan Jr. Teresa Ann Crisman - (Fire Prevention) J. B. Tieder Stephan D. Cox, PP - (Legislator of the Year) Jaime Weber Joseph Chornock - (Family Appreciation) MFRI Liaison: Eric Smothers - (EMS) DNR Liaison: Monte Mitchell Michael A. LeCompte - (Smith Statem Safety) Governor’s Office Liaison: Robert W. Jacobs, PP - (Robert Shimer Admin) SAFER GRANTS OVERSITE COMMITTEE William B. Lay, Sr. - (FF of the Year) Chairman: Justin Towles Leon Fleming - (Zembower Training) Eric Bernard Roger Powell - (Edward L. Emkey Sr. Cadet Kenneth Hyde, Sr. Program) Mike Kelly (Alternate) Darren Long (MFCA) FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR COMMITTEE William Smith (MFCA) Chairman: William B. Lay, Sr. Jeffery Thompson (MFCA) Vice Chairman: James Jarboe Ronald Watkins (MFCA Alternate) Dale Budnick, Sr. Skip Mahan (Coordinator of Strategic John O. Gatton, Sr. Planning) Malcolm Helwig SERGEANT-AT ARMS Dave Keller III, PP Chairman: Laura Woods Roger Marks Vice Chairman: David Kyle William “Bill” Smith R. Dan Stallings James J. Snyder, Jr. Harve Ed Woods Jeff Thompson Jeff Ringer VOLUNTEER COMPANY ASSISTANCE FUND COMMITTEE Chairman: Joseph Antoszewski HALL OF FAME COMMITTEE - Baltimore (19) Chairman: C. Dan Carpenter, III (20) Attorney: Michael J. Farlow, Esq. Vice Chairman: Benjamin W. Kurtz (20) Craig Harmon - Anne Arundel (18) Member Emeritus C. Oscar Baker, PP Eugene Curfman - Carroll/Howard (19) Charlie Abrecht Frank Underwood, PP - Prince George’s (20) George “Fred” Cross, Jr., PP (19) Tim Ganley - Frederick/Washington (20) John T. Ferguson, III (19) Darren Long - Montgomery (20) Timothy Jones 8 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 126th Annual Convention and Conference Dave Keller, III, PP Jeffrey Geiman William B. Lay, Sr. (18) Robyn Sheldon Hahn Richard Smith (18) William B. Lay, Sr. Herman “Buddy” Schweers ROBERT SHIMER, PP ADMINISTRATIVE Luanne Schweers AWARD COMMITTEE Calvin Stack, Jr. Chairman: Robert W. Jacobs, PP Vice Chairman: Philip M. Hurlock, PP Charles Stewart C. Daniel Davis, Jr., PP Joseph/Ruth Tolliver Joseph R. Robison, PP Darlene Vocke Roger A. Steger, Sr., PP LAMSFA Liaison: Anna Jonske FINANCE BRANCH - Director: Ron Siarnicki CONVENTION BRANCH - Director: BUDGET AND REVENUE COMMITTEE Ron Siarnicki Chairman: Stephan D. Cox, PP (18) CONVENTION AND CONFERENCE Vice Chairman: Richard L. Smith (18) COMMITTEE Treasurer: (Ex-Officio) Ron Siarnicki Financial Secretary: (Ex-Officio) Mitch Vocke Chairman: Ron Siarnicki Paul R. “Bobby” Balta, Jr., PP (20) Chairman Emeritus: Leonard T. King Sr., PP Eugene Curfman (19) Ken Bush C. Daniel Davis, Jr., PP (20) George A. “Fred” Cross, Jr., PP Carl B. Edelin Jr., PP (19) C. Danny Davis, PP Benjamin Kurtz (Ex-Officio-Trustees) Wylie L. Donaldson, Jr. William Hildebrand FINANCIAL COMMITTEE Robert W. Jacobs, PP Treasurer: Ron Siarnicki Benjamin W. Kurtz Asst. Treasurer: Robert W. Jacobs, PP Dave Lewis PP Asst. Treasurer: George “Fred” Cross, Jr., PP Thomas A. Mattingly, Sr., PP Asst. Treasurer: Wylie Donaldson Jackie Olson, PP Financial Secretary: Mitch Vocke (Ex Officio) Johnie F. Roth, Jr., PP Asst. Financial Sec: Barbara “Bobbie” Aaron Roger A. Steger, Sr., PP Budget/Revenue Chairman: Stephan D. Cox, LAMSFA Liaison: Flo Collins PP Special Liaisons: Tom Collins Executive Comm. Rep: Charles Simpson, Jr. Doyle Cox, PP John Denver, PP WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE William J. Hawkins Chairman: Louis J. Jonske Elaine Huttenloch Vice Chairman: Mitch Vocke Roger Powell, PP Bobby Aaron Paul H. Sterling, Jr., PP Gene Aaron Susan Proels Jim Bair Frank Underwood, PP John Byrne ADMINISTRATION SUB-COMMITTEE Betty Byrne Co-Chairman: C. Daniel Davis, PP Chris Cornes Co-Chairman: Jacqueline Olson, PP Tom Fruhling Jim Brown 9 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 126th Annual Convention and Conference Doyle Cox, PP Chris May Nancy Cox Susan Proels John Denver, PP Frank J. Underwood, PP Douglas Guare Lynn Hawkins PROGRAM SUB-COMMITTEE Rick Hemphill Co-Chairman: Ken Bush Elaine Huttenloch Co-Chairman: Benjamin W. Kurtz Hugh Owens Dennis Beard Roger N. Powell, PP Jason Bloom John Proels Mary Blacker Richard A. Snader Richard Brooks Roger A. Steger, Sr., PP Tom Collins Ronald E. Watkins Stephan Cox, PP Laura Woods George A. “Fred” Cross, Jr., PP Elaine Huttenloch EXHIBITS SUB-COMMITTEE Jackie Olson Co-Chairman: Wylie L. Donaldson Jr. Rev. John F. Long, Jr. Co-Chairman: Roger A. Steger, Sr., PP Charles Simpson, Jr. (WMB) Co-Chairman: Dave Lewis, PP Roger A. Steger, Sr., PP Paul H. Sterling, Jr., PP Richard B. Udell Jeff Thompson Joseph Ward (MFRI) Doug Guare Jim Smith INFORMATION/TECHNOLOGY BRANCH Frank Underwood PP Director: Mike Faust DATA SYSTEMS COMMITTEE FINANCIAL SUB-COMMITTEE Chairman: Richard A.