The PFIA Protector - Winter 2012

Winter 2012

“Each Other’s Keeper” www.pfia1913.org

Run. Hide. Fight .

Little Batman Gets His Wish

Torch Run National Conference

Passaic Police Athletic League

PFIA Scholarship Request Form

PFIA Constitution and Bylaws

Greetings and Happy Birthday to Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association. It is our 100th year of service to our members and their families. From very humble beginnings in Indianapolis to a national company we continue to provide valuable coverage to assist our members through tragic occurrences but also enjoyable events such as awarding 100 scholarships to children of our members every year. One common thread that connects everything and everyone at PFIA is fraternalism. It kept the company growing through wars, depression, many economic downturns and other major disruptions. Police and Firemen take care of their own and that will never change. PFIA is composed of all police officers and fire fighters and we will keep that part of PFIA consistent.

Effective Feb. 1, 2013, the Guaranteed Interest Rate for investments into our annuities and Roth IRAs has changed from 3.0% to 1.0%. The current interest rate for these investments will be 2.0%. All investments that were in place before February 1 will continue to receive the contractual guaranteed rates. The investment returns from our fixed income portfolio continue to be affected by the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates near zero. We are no different than other companies that offer these types of investments, when investment returns are lower, it is impossible to continue with higher rates. Hopefully as the economy improves and the Federal Reserve increases interest rates, we will be able to eventually raise ours.

On another page in this issue, the PFIA Charitable Fund is unveiled. We think this a natural extension to our fraternal mission and think it is a great way to celebrate our 100th anniversary. Why not donate to an entity that you know is not charging administration fees but giving 100% of all money collected to some great charities.

Also in this issue, we are opening a Facebook page and we invite you to use this to communicate or just sound off. We will monitor this and answer any inquiries or communicate with our members on a new social platform.

The home office staff and Executive Committee wish you good health and great luck in 2013 and remember that we are doing our best to keep families strong and we are “Each Other’s Keeper.”

Fraternally,

Mark Kemp, President Retired IFD, Local 416

Happy 2013 to all of our members! I hope the new year has been wonderful for you and your family.

A few new things happening this issue... First, The Protector is now available online as well as in print!

You can find the issue at www.issuu.com/pfia or www.pfia1913.org/protector.html.

Secondly, The Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association now has an official Facebook page. Like us! www.facebook.com/PFIA1913

Important things included in this issue are the Scholarship Application Request Form on page 16. Also, the revised PFIA Constitution and Bylaws are included in this edition of the magazine as an insert.

On page 2, there is an explanation of the PFIA Charitable Fund. This is a wonderful opportunity to continue the legacy of PFIA in our communites.

As before, if you have photos or stories that would be perfect for The Protector, please tell your representative or contact me. My email is [email protected]. If you prefer, mail submissions to Angela Burns, c/o PFIA, 101 E 116th St., Carmel, IN 46032. If you have any questions, feel free to call between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Eastern time, Monday – Friday; 1-800-221-7342 ext. 126.

Angela Burns, Editor and Creative Services

Volume 28, Number 2&3The PFIA Protector is printed quarterly by the Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association. The executive and editorial

offices are located at 101 E 116th Street, Carmel, IN 46032. Local: 317-581-1913

or toll-free: 1-800-221-PFIA (7342).

Creative Services . . . . . . . . . . . . Angela Burns

Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association

President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark S. Kemp

Senior Vice President, Executive Secretary . . . . . Peter F. Episcopo

Vice President, Treasurer. . . . . . Tom Clines

Board of DirectorsDave Brunner . . . . . . . . . . . . Camby, Indiana

Mike Carrigan . . . . . . . .Littleton, Colorado

Ruben Cevallos . . . . . . .San Antonio, Texas

Tom Clines . . . . . . . . . Noblesville, Indiana

Peter F. Episcopo. . . . . . . . Carmel, Indiana

Tom Giampietro . . . Providence, Rhode Island

Edward Griffith, III . . . . . Brick, New Jersey

Gerald Housel . . . . . . . . Speedway, Indiana

Tom C. Jackson . . . . . . . . . . .Peoria, Illinois

Mark S. Kemp . . . . New Palestine, Indiana

David G. Lentz . . . . . . . . Slidell, Louisiana

Alan Melancon . . . . .New Orleans, Louisiana

Steve D. Murphy . . . . . .Indianapolis, Indiana

Don Trejbal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Akron, Ohio

Salvatore Valvo . . . . . .Lancaster, New York

Legal Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . .E. Davis Coots

John D. Hoover

Michael B. Murphy

Donald J. Pistillo

Lawrence W. Schmits

Actuary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Griffith

Griffith, Ballard and Company

Winter 2012 • The PFIA Protector 1© 2001 Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association

FeaturesRun. Hide. Fight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Little Batman Gets His Wish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Torch Run National Conference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Passaic Police Athletic League . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 PFIA Scholarship Request Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16PFIA Constitution and Bylaws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . insertSanta Cop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

DepartmentsMissing & Exploited Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Spirit of Brotherhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Heroes Hall of Fame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Meritorious Service Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10PFIA Remembers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Timeline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Body Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Swap Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Chili & Donuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Odds ‘n Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Home Office Directory/PFIA Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28ABM/AR Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

About the cover:

A digital collage for the Santa Cop article featured on page 17.

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The Board of Directors and Executive Committee are proud to introduce the PFIA Charitable Fund starting Jan. 1, 2013. Our Certificate of Incorporation was approved by the State of Indiana on Sept. 26, 2012.

PFIA can now accept charitable contributions to the Fund that are tax deductible for the person or company donating.

The Board will consist of the Executive Committee and two other current Board members. The Board will determine every December meeting how much PFIA will contribute to the fund and then will distribute the funds to predetermined charities. The fund will be distributed to a zero balance and start over on Jan. 1 of every year.

We will lean heavily towards children and military families. The four funds that we will contribute to will be, “Make a Wish Foundation,” “Special Olympics,” “Wounded Warrior Project,” and “St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.”

Everyone gives money to charities of their choice, but we think giving our members a place to give, where they know 100% of funds are distributed to charities close to their heart, will be a very benevolent endeavor.

We think that doing this will be a great extension of our fraternal mission and hope it is well received and becomes the go-to place for members to help others. What better way to fulfill our fraternal mission in today’s society in our 100th year of service than donating money to the deserving funds listed?

We will have a page in our magazine, “The Protector” for publishing contributors and any information pertaining to the fund.

If you would like to donate, please make check payable to PFIA Charitable Fund and put in the memo “charitable contribu-tion”, or write a note and put it in the envelope and mail to PFIA, attention Mark Kemp.

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The Executive Committee

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Ja’Keysia NowellSex: Female Height: 5'04''Race: Black Weight: 140Birth: 4/21/97 Eyes: BrownAge Now: 15 Hair: Black

Tatiana AcquaroloSex: Female Height: 5'07''Race: White Weight: 115Birth: 3/11/97 Eyes: BlueAge Now: 16 Hair: Blonde

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Our members are in a unique position to spot missing children. PFIA urges you to make a special effort to try to locate these missing children.

If seen, contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children immediately at 1-800-843-5678 (1-800-THE-LOST) or report a sight-ing online at www.missingkids.com. You may also call or visit the website for free abduction prevention tips.

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Colton EgloffSex: Male Height: 6'02''Race: White Weight: 308Birth: 11/10/95 Eyes: HazelAge Now: 17 Hair: Blonde

Melody CrockarellSex: Female Height: 5’07''Race: White Weight: 130Birth: 3/10/95 Eyes: BlueAge Now: 18 Hair: Brown

Paige ChapmanSex: Female Height: 5'02"Race: Am. Ind. Weight: 125Birth: 3/4/98 Eyes: BlueAge Now: 15 Hair: Brown

Missing: January 12, 2013 - Pineville, LA

Colton is believed to be in the local area or he may travel to Vidalia, Louisiana.

Missing: January 11, 2013 - Pawnee, IL

Melody has a tattoo on her shoul-der of her first name.

Missing: January 11, 2013 - Pahrump, NV

Gerald’s lower lip and ears are pierced. He has a tattoo on his left wrist.

Missing: January 11, 2013 - Jacksonville, FL

Paige may still be in the local area or she may travel to Ohio.

Missing: January 12, 2013 - Vero Beach, FL

Ja’Keysia is believed to be in the local area.

Missing: January, 11, 2013 - Saint Petersburg, FL

Tatiana was last seen on January 11, 2013.

Gerald PearoSex: Male Height: 5'09''Race: Biracial Weight: 207Birth: 1/31/95 Eyes: BrownAge Now: 18 Hair: Brown


K.N.A.F.F. Kids Need a Firm Foundation

In Akron, OH, the K.N.A.F.F. project was formed to honor the memory of Officer George R. Knaff, an officer killed in the line of duty on Nov. 5, 1994. The project is designed to have officers interact with the youth of the community and discuss vari-ous subjects such as substance abuse, conflict resolution, relationships with police, etc. while providing yearly rec-reational outings to reward the teens for doing the right things in their communities. Some of these annual K.N.A.F.F. project events include tours of correction facilities, field trips to an Air Force base, gang/drug resis-tance camp, and the Victim Assistance Picnic.

Akron Officer Lionel Millender, a 28-year veteran and a founder of the K.N.A.F.F. program, said officers have worked with 4,000 to 5,000 children over the years, trying to break through communication fronts, be role models and show them positive life choices.

Annual Atlanta Fire Station #16 Christmas Party

Capt. Howard is the organizer of the Annual Atlanta Fire Station #16 Christmas Party. This is the 42nd

Anniversary of this event, which bene-fits disadvantaged children in the sur-rounding neighborhoods, providing toys and a Holiday meal. The certifi-cate was presented to show apprecia-tion for the financial support PFIA has provided toward another successful event!

SCOTT Safety Firefighter Combat Challenge

On Sept. 7, 2012, five members of the West Warwick Rhode Island Fire Department competed as a team in the SCOTT Safety Firefighter Combat Challenge held in Freeport, Maine. This event drew participants from across the United States as well as Canada. The Combat Challenge was performed wearing full bunker gear and a SCOTT Air-Pak breathing appa-ratus.

The challenge consisted of pairs of competitors racing head-to-head as they simulated the physical demands of real-life firefighting by performing a linked series of five tasks, including climbing the five-story tower, hoisting, chopping, dragging hoses and rescu-ing a life-sized, 175-pound “victim” as they raced against themselves, their opponent and the clock. This was the first time that any of the members of the West Warwick Fire Department participated in the event and they completed the competition with a respectable time.

K.N.A.F.F. Founder Lionel Millender and PFIA Agent Don Trejbal at a program event.

West Warwick Firefighters Ryan Simko, Eric Norberg, Chris Cahoon, Ben Marsland, and Will Morrocco.

Top Photo: One-year-old LaShawn Watson of Akron rings the bell he received from Santa Claus while sitting in the lap of his mother, Sibyl Caine, as they ride the Polar Express in Akron. (Ed Suba Jr./Akron Beacon Journal) Bottom Photo: Two-year-old Paige Dampier (left) of Akron and her brother, six-year-old Lamar, take in the sights and sounds of Christmas while passing through the North Pole riding the Polar Express in Akron. (Ed Suba Jr./Akron Beacon Journal)


Akron FOP Golf Outing: Jim Buchanan, Gary Sadie, Rep. Don Trejbal, and Troy Mineard.

Akron Hogs for Dogs: Pat Armstead, Dale Dorn, Chris Davis, Jeff Edsell and Dan Metzger presenting PFIA agent Don Trejbal with a group photo of all K9 and handlers in appreciation of the years of support from him and PFIA.

PFIA Rep. Mark McDonnell accepting a cer-tificate of appreciation from Captain Alphonse Howard.

PFIA Agent Rich Thomas, Rich Johnston, Steve Mathews and Joe Clester participating in the Sun Coast Police Benevolent Association PBA Golf Tournament.

PFIA members who golfed in the FOP Queen City Lodge 69 annual golf outing with PFIA Agent Greg Toyeas, members pictured are Dave and Amy Moore along with Marcus Moore. In addition to sponsoring a hole, Greg also ran the outing for the lodge.

PFIA Rep. Greg Toyeas and winner Rick Malone with the Lost Child Plaque at the FOP Queen City Lodge 69 Golf Outing.

Randy Rengering and Aaron Layton, PFIA members and cooks for the FOP’s Golf Outing.

PFIA Rep. Ed Maldonado of Plainfield, NJ and of the National Latino Peace Officer’s Association purchasing supplies for the needy.

POLAR EXPRESSSometimes life — whether because of a daunt-ing diagnosis or other unforeseen circumstances — has a way of knocking us off track. Such has been the case for scores of young pajama-clad passengers waiting at Akron’s North Side station to board two special train cars on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad’s popular Polar Express.In one festively decorated car were critically and chronically ill children, their siblings and parents or guardians. In another were children of troops stationed in Afghanistan, those recently returning or those about to be deployed. Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association and PFIA Agent Don Trejbal were proud to sponsor these children and their families for a ride on the Polar Express this past Christmas.

Annual Car, Truck and Tractor ShowCrabbs Prairie Volunteer Fire Department’s Annual Car, Truck and Tractor Show has a huge turnout. PFIA Agent Tara Burnett donated one of the PFIA firefighter plaques for the silent auction. She also put together two “fun” baskets for the kids with squirt guns, bubbles, balloons, and candy.

This all day event was a huge success raising money for the volunteer fire department in Walker County, TX.

Fire Safety Awareness DayCrabbs Prairie Volunteer Fire Department participated in Fire Safety Awareness Day at Home Depot with other departments including Huntsville Fire, New Waverly Volunteer Fire, Pine Prairie Volunteer Fire, Riverside Volunteer Fire, and Walker County Sheriff’s Department to educate and instruct children in fire safety. Home Depot supplied food and toys for the chil-dren. Crabbs Prairie Volunteer Fire Department provided fire hats, candy, and fire safety coloring books for the kids. Fire Safety Awareness Day

Crabbs Prairie Volunteer Fire Department’s Annual Car, Truck and Tractor Show



This article is the written transcript of the video “Run. Hide. Fight.: Surviving an Active Shooter Event” Produced by the City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security. The images are stills from the video.

It may feel like just another day at the office. But occasionally, life feels more like an action movie than reality.

The authorities are working hard to protect you and our public spaces. But sometimes, bad people do bad things.

Their motivations are different. The warning signs may vary, but the dev-astating effects are the same and unfortunately, you need to be pre-pared for the worst.

If you are to ever find yourself in the middle of an active shooter event, your survival may depend on whether or not you have a plan.

The plan doesn’t have to be com-plicated. There are three things you could do that make a difference: Run. Hide. Fight.

RUNFirst and foremost, if you can get out, do. Always try and escape or evacu-ate, even when others insist on stay-ing. Encourage others to leave with you, but don’t let them slow you down with indecision. Remember what’s important: you, not your stuff. Leave your belongings behind, and try to find a way to get out safely. Trying to get yourself out of harm’s way needs to be your number one priority. Once you are out of the line of fire, try to prevent others from walking into the danger zone and call 9-1-1.

HIDEIf you can’t get out safely, you need to find a place to hide. Act quickly and quietly. Try to secure your hid-ing place the best you can. Turn out lights, and if possible, remember to lock doors. Silence your ringer and vibration mode on your cell phone. And if you can’t find a safe room or closet, try to conceal yourself behind large objects that may protect you. Do your best to remain quiet and calm.

FIGHTAs a last resort, if your life is at risk, whether you’re alone or working together as a group, fight! Act with aggression. Improvise weapons. Disarm him and commit to taking the shooter down, no matter what.

Try to be aware of your environment. Always have an exit plan.

Know that in an incident like this, vic-tims are generally chosen randomly. The event is unpredictable and may evolve quickly.

The first responders on the scene are not there to evacuate or tend to the injured. They are well-trained, and are there to stop the shooter.

Your actions can make a difference for your safety and survival. Be aware and be prepared. And if you find yourself faced with an active shooter, there are three key things you need to remember to survive: Run. Hide. Fight.

“Run. Hide. Fight.: Surviving an Active Shooter Event” is a Department of Homeland Security Grant Funded Project of the Regional Catastrophic Planning Initiative. Produced by the City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security. Ready Houston, www.readyhoustontx.gov.

Apartment Kitchen FireIn the early morning hours on Feb. 24, 2012 the Livonia, Michigan Fire Rescue Department was dispatched to a reported kitchen fire in an apart-ment. The apartment was in a large multi-building complex and was one of eight residential in a two-story commercial building. Initial dispatch was Engine 3, Engine 5, Engine 1, Heavy Rescue 1, with Squad 3, Squad 5, and Squad 6. Engine 6 was also dis-patched to pick-up Tower 1. First due, Engine 3 and Squad 3 arrived and reported visible flames and smoke inside a second-floor unit. Engine 5 and Squad 5 arrived immediately after. Entry was made on the exterior building door and an attack line was stretched to the fire apartment. Stations 3 and 5 crews forced the apartment door, knocked the kitchen fire down and began search and rescue for victims. The interior search crews announced they had located a semi-conscious male victim in the liv-ing room. The victim was immediately extricated and transferred to a rescue squad. The fire was declared out. BLS and ALS treatments were given and the victim was rapidly transported to a local hospital.

Due to the rapid actions of the fire-fighter/paramedics, Adam Schmid, Kevin Pakkala, John Pappas, and Scott Heraty, the victim was treated for minor injuries and released the following day from the hospital.

Robbery Shootout On June 26, 2011, in Cleveland, OH, a call was dispatched for any zone car to respond to the Family Dollar Store being robbed with suspects inside the store. Several answered up for the assignment including Officer Gerald Bronson and Officer Daniel Baillis. They approached the location from the north on the west


side of the Family Dollar Store. Other zone cars had already secured the front of the building. As Bronson and Baillis parked and exited their vehicle they observed two males exiting from the side delivery door of the building, which was approximately 75 feet from the officers. One suspect was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with it pulled tight around his head and a do-rag across his face. This suspect, immediately pointed a handgun at the officers and began to fire it at them. Both officers immediately returned fire at the suspect and sought protective cover. The suspects found cover behind a large trash dumpster located a short distance from the delivery door. The exchange of gunfire stopped momentarily and the suspects were able to return back inside the store, through the delivery door.

The suspect, the same one who shot at police, exited the same door but this time with an elderly female customer as a human shield. The suspect pointed his weapon at the officers and began to fire the weapon. Both Officer Bronson and Officer Baillis could not return fire because of the potential danger to the female hostage. The suspect was able to fire several shots at the officers before the female hostage fell to the ground. The officers were now able to return fire at the suspect, causing the suspect to once again retreat back into the building.

The officers were securing the area and attempting to assist the elderly female when a man exited the delivery door. This male was wearing a red Family Dollar t-shirt. The officers ordered the male to walk towards them. The male stated he was an employee and raised his shirt to show his waist and instead moved towards the rear area away from the officers. After moving a short distance, the male began running behind the store eastbound and over a fence.

The officers broadcast the description of the male and his direction while moni-toring the delivery door and the elderly female on the ground. Officer Bronson and Officer Baillis, with additional help from other officers who had arrived on scene, were able to assist the elderly female and removed her from any potential danger. After securing the elderly female, the building was searched for any additional suspects.

Officer Bronson and Officer Baillis’ actions, in a very difficult situation, protected the innocent people in this dangerous robbery.

Cleveland Police Officers: Daniel Baillis, Richard Mauer, Robert Taylor, Gregory Williams with PFIA representative Paul Perhacs.


Kidnapping in Cleveland In Cleveland, Ohio on April 18, 2011, local police and the FBI tracked down a group of men who kidnapped a Cleveland man and held him for ransom. Police arrested four men and shot another to death during the res-cue of the victim, who was unharmed.

Cleveland police receive a call from Don Davis, the brother of kidnap vic-tim, Lloyd Davis, and told them about the abduction and ransom demand. The kidnappers wanted $130,000.

The Cleveland Police Department then contacted the FBI for assistance. Officers Gregory Williams, Richard Mauer, and Robert Taylor went undercover with the victim’s brother, Don Davis, to pretend to drop off the money to the kidnappers.

Don Davis had the kidnappers on a speaker phone for the officers to hear. The kidnappers directed the man to South Euclid. As the brother went to throw out a duffel bag that suppos-edly held the money, police closed in on the kidnappers, by tracking the ransom calls to Don Davis.

A car chase ensues through several East Side suburbs, and the three kid-nappers jump out. The three – Ron Brunson, Duane Gibson and Jay Hillsman – are arrested on Trebiskey Avenue in South Euclid.

Cleveland Police later interview Duane Gibson’s girlfriend, Erica.

Then, authorities went to an address on Herrick Road that the cell phone used to call Don Davis was registered, in search of Lloyd Davis’ vehicle. When police arrived, the victim and two suspects were in a pickup truck parked in the garage. When police told the men to get out of the truck, the driver backed up and drove toward an officer. Two officers fired shots. One of the suspects, Leon James, was killed.

A second suspect in the truck, Umar Clark, was arrested. The passenger in the front seat, Lloyd Davis, 58, of Cleveland, did not get out or show his hands. Police found he was the kid-napping victim, and his hands were taped together.

Heading HomeOn July 22, 2012 in Brevard County, FL, Lt. Jim Hamor was heading home after completing his shift. While driving on Babcock St. near Port Malabar Blvd. Lt Hamor noticed a slow moving vehicle. The vehicle was heading south toward him. Lt. Hamor glanced at the driver and noticed she appeared to be in distress. The vehicle continued southbound and crossed the median into oncoming traffic. At that time, Lt. Hamor turned around and positioned his vehicle in front of hers in an attempt to get her to stop. Once he stopped the vehicle he made contact with the driver who was unconscious and barely breathing. Firefighter Matthew St. Pierre, who was also on his way home, pulled up to render aid. The woman stopped breathing and the two firefighters immediately began CPR while an off-duty police officer controlled traffic in the area. Lt. Hamor notified emergency dispatchers to send rescue units. The woman was stabilized, transported to the hospital and survived what appeared to be a heart attack.

“These firefighters are shining examples of the type of char-acter we all admire,” said Fire Chief Jim Stables. “When they encounter someone that needs help, whether on duty or not, they will always do the right thing; and in this case, they saved a life.“

Firefighter Matthew St. Pierre was awarded a Mertitorous Service Award and Lt. Jim Hamor a Heroes Hall of Fame Award for their lifesaving actions.

Heroes Hall of FameMeritorious Service Awards


St. Petersburg Police Officers Jason Harris and Michael Weiskopf receiving Meritorious Service Awards from PFIA Representative Rich Thomas.

Shipyard Cardiac Arrest

Jacksonville (FL) Fire and Rescue Department’s E-11 and R-2 responded to a call of an individual having chest pain on a tug boat at the Crowley shipyard. Crowley is a worldwide company that provides marine solutions, trans-portation and logistics based in Jacksonville, FL.

Upon the arrival of E-11, the patient was indeed deter-mined to be in cardiac arrest. E-11 placed the patient on the AED and performed CPR. Then, R-2 arrived and the patient was defibrillated and given Lidocaine. When the call was upgraded to cardiac arrest, E-1, R-1 and R-104 were also dispatched.

Prior to moving the patient from the boat, the patient’s heart was converted into a sinus rhythm. Before leaving the scene, the patient was alert but confused. Then, upon arrival to the emergency room the patient was awake and alert. The patient was then sent to the catheterization lab. The patient received a stint placement, which was success-ful.

The patient’s survival can be directly contributed to the individuals of E-11; Lt. Darryl Patterson, Eng. Clarence Wingate III, FF Mathew Brown and R-2; Lt. Brien Marx, Eng. Christopher Stover and E-1; Lt. William Hood, Eng. Billy Green, FF Thomas Rooney and R-1; Lt. Richard McManus, Eng. John Solberg.

Walter Fuller Park Medical Emergency

On March 5, 2012, Officer Jason Harris was patrolling the Walter Fuller Park area in St. Petersburg, FL. He observed two males and a female together in the park after dark and exited his cruiser to initiate a field interview with them. During the course of his contact with them, the female became unresponsive, and he called for the assistance of St. Petersburg Fire & Rescue.

Officer Harris began further checking her and she appeared to have stopped breathing and had no pulse, indicating possible cardiac arrest. Officer Harris immediately retrieved the automated external defibrillator (AED) from his patrol cruiser and connected it to the victim. The AED’s prompts advised Officer Harris to begin CPR, he began chest com-pressions immediately.

Officer Michael Weiskopf heard the radio call regarding the woman’s medical episode. Weiskopf arrived at the scene and relieved Officer Harris by taking over the chest com-pressions on the victim until EMS units arrived. While EMS personnel worked on the woman, Officer Harris spoke with the two males and got information about the evening’s course of events.

The patient was transported to the hospital by ambulance and accompanied by Officer Weiskopf while Officer Harris went to her residence. Officer Harris obtained all of her medications and brought them to the emergency room. Both officers were advised by medical personnel that the victim had regained a pulse and other vital signs had risen.

Although, the woman passed away four days later at the hospital, the officers should be commended for their efforts in recognizing there was a medical emergency, taking action, and endeavoring to rescue her.


Bruce St. Laurent - September 9, 2012 Jupiter Police Department (FL), 20-year veteran

Police Officer Bruce St. Laurent was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a pickup truck.

Officer St. Laurent was assigned to the motorcade escorting President Barack Obama from a campaign event in Palm Beach County. He was struck as he was preparing to close access to the highway from the on-ramp as the presidential motorcade neared. The impact pushed him and the motor-cycle into a guardrail.

He was transported to St. Mary’s Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries.

Officer St. Laurent had served with the Jupiter Police Department for 20 years. He is survived by his wife and four children.

Kevin Donnell Bowden - October 9, 2012 Prince George’s County Police Department (MD), 6-year veteran

Police Officer Kevin Bowden was killed in a vehicle colli-sion near the intersection of Branch Avenue and Surratts Road in Clinton.

Another vehicle pulled into his path from the adjacent lane, causing the two vehicles to collide. The impact caused Officer Bowden’s patrol car to strike a utility pole. Officer Bowden was transported to a local hospital where he suc-cumbed to his injuries.

Officer Bowden had served with the Prince George’s County Police Department for six years. He is survived by his wife, son, and daughter.

James “Jim” Davies - November 9, 2012 Lakewood Police Department (CO), 6-year veteran

Police Agent Jim Davies was accidentally shot and killed in a case of mistaken identity while securing the perimeter of a scene where shots were fired.

Lakewood officers had responded to an unrelated prowler call near 19th Avenue and Eaton Street when they heard gunfire coming from a house on Eaton Street. The offi-cers took three subjects into custody after one man was observed firing a handgun in front of the house.

As multiple officers worked to secure the perimeter of the house, Agent Davies was mistaken for an assailant and was fatally shot by another officer. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Agent Davies had served with the Lakewood Police Department for 6-1/2 years and was assigned to the Special Enforcement Team. He is survived by his wife and two young children.

Brian Bachmann - August 13, 2012 Brazos County Constable’s Office (TX), 20-year veteran

Constable Brian Bachmann was shot and killed while serv-ing an eviction notice at a home.

After shooting Constable Bachmann, the subject in the home began shooting out of the home, killing one civilian and wounding another. A police officer from the College Station Police Department was also shot and wounded, and two others were injured, after responding to the initial officer down call. The responding units were engaged in a prolonged shootout in which the subject was also shot and killed.

Constable Bachmann had served as the elected constable of Brazos County Precinct 1 for 20 months and had served in law enforcement for a total of 20 years. He had previously served with the Hempstead Police Department and Brazos County Sheriff’s Office. He is survived by his wife and chil-dren.

Adrian Morris - August 20, 2012 Prince George’s County Police Department (MD), 2-year veteran

Police Officer Adrian Morris was killed in a vehicle crash while pursuing a vehicle.

Officer Morris and his partner had been investigating a theft when they spotted a car being driven by the suspect and attempted to stop it. The officers pursued the vehicle onto southbound I-95 and chased it a short distance until the driver of the vehicle purposefully cut them off, causing the patrol car to leave the roadway and enter a ravine. Officer Morris, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected from the vehicle.

Both officers were transported to a local hospital where Officer Morris succumbed to his injuries.

Investigators apprehended both subjects in the vehicle Officer Morris was pursuing.

Officer Morris had served with the Prince George’s County Police Department for 2-1/2 years and had previously served as an Explorer with the department. He was assigned to the 6th District. He was posthumously promoted to the rank of Police Officer First Class.


Arlington, Texas was Gotham City for a day in April 2012, as the Arlington Police and Fire Departments part-nered with a Wish with Wings orga-nization to help grant a special wish made by a young boy battling leu-kemia. A Wish with Wings is based in Arlington and has been granting magical wishes for little Texans with life-threatening conditions since 1982. Young Kye’s wish was to spend the day with Batman fighting crime and disorder in the City of Arlington. “When we were first approached by a Wish with Wings regarding this pro-posal, our entire media team was very excited to assist in making this a very special day for Kye,” said Sergeant Christopher Cook with the Police Office of Communication. No details in the planning process went unno-ticed and the staff at Wish with Wings were simply a pleasure and honor to

work with. “They are a top-caliber organization doing a lot of good in the community,” said Sgt. Cook.

Saturday began with Kye and family being picked up in a “Batman” limo. But the ride didn’t last long before the limo was flagged down by APD Motor Officer Dick Hill and requested imme-diate assistance. The adventure began as Kye was asked to help stop a pre-tend bank robbery in progress at the Worthington National Bank in down-town Arlington. Kye, dressed as little Batman, had a little help from adult Batman in foiling the Joker’s attempts to take the money from the bank.

Babe’s Chicken House in Arlington provided lunch for the family, actors, police and fire staff. After lunch, young Kye was able to foil a pretend purse snatching just a few yards from the Ott Cribbs Public Safety Building

on Division Street. The last scenario involved a suspicious device call at City Hall where the Fire Department brought out all their cool stuff to thwart the Riddler’s devious attempts.

After the full day of crime fighting, it was time to honor Kye for his help in ridding the city of these mis-chievous acts. Assistant Police Chief James Hawthorne presented the key to the City to Kye, along with gifts donated from Six Flags Over Texas. Councilwoman Lana Wolff was also present to congratulate Kye for his

assistance. In the end, young Kye will remember this special day forever.

If you would like to see the video of Kye’s Batman adventure, please go to the Arlington Police Department’s YouTube channel located at www.youtube.com/arlingtonpolicemedia. It is the feature video. You can also check out more than 70 pictures of Kye’s special day on facebook at www.facebook.com/arlington-police. A special thanks to Police Chief Theron Bowman, Fire Chief Don Crowson, Assistant Chief James Hawthorne, Officer Vince Ramsour, Sgt. Christopher Cook, Sgt. Brett McDonnell, Sgt. Craig Leondike, Officer Zhivonni McDonnell, Officer Caleb Blank, Officer Dick Hill, Officer Bill Oakman, Tiara Richard, Cheryel Carpenter, Jenny Alley, Curtice Ervin (civilian), Police Lt. Leland Strickland and Fire Lt. Darrel Whitfield for making this event possi-ble. A special recognition to Six Flags Over Texas, Babe’s Chicken House, Worthington Bank, Mayor’s Office, and a Wish with Wings organization for supporting this event.

Originally published by The City of Arlington, TX at www.myarlingtontx.com on April 17, 2012

Little Batman Gets His Wish


For the first time ever, Indiana was host to the Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) International Conference. The LETR International Conference, “Raising the Game” was on Nov. 8-10, 2012, in Indianapolis. Conference sessions ranged from the “The Power of Social Media” to “LETR Leadership.”

Throughout the confer-ence, you may have had the opportunity to meet hundreds of law enforcement per-sonnel and Special Olympics supporters from around the world! You may have even run into Tim Shriver, Special Olympics International chairman and CEO; or Derek Poundstone, the world‘s strongest man; or Bobby Plump, the inspiration behind the iconic film “Hoosiers;” or Carl Erskine, Dodgers great and champion of the Special

Olympics cause; or Ken Melvin, Special Olympics Indiana athlete and the 2011 World Summer Games Presidential delegate.

The LETR International Conference allows vol-unteers from all corners of the globe to mingle, share inspirational stories and learn from one another as they col-laborate to improve their local Torch Run pro-grams. In turn, the con-ference will build public awareness and continue to change the lives of Special Olympics athletes

through new and fresh ideas. Attendees come from North America and

as far as Europe, Latin America, China, Korea and Australia.

Established in 1981, LETR is a worldwide grassroots pro-gram that builds awareness for Special Olympics. More than $42 million was raised worldwide in 2011 alone.

Officer Michael Woida, PFIA Rep. David Roth, Capt. James Reno, Officer Michael Mack, and Sgt. Thomas Feeney. Indianapolis Police Department’s Captain James Reno is the Regional Coordinator for LETR in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio.


Passaic Police Athletic League (P.A.L.) is a nonprofit 501-3 c organization that has taught Olympic-style boxing and offers programs to kids who are in need of a safe haven, where they may go work out, staying busy, off the street and out of trouble, since 1997.

Passaic PAL is full-fledged amateur box-ing program that also helps youngsters with obesity problems. Most importantly, Passaic PAL is not only about boxing, it is about discipline, life skills and produc-ing productive citizens who will one day make a difference in the community.

PAL“It’s Better To Build Youth Than Mend Adults.”

The National Police Athletics/Activities Leagues, Inc. exists to prevent juvenile crime and violence by providing civic, athletic, recreational and educational opportunities and resources to PAL Chapters. As a membership organization, National PAL provides chapters with resources and opportunities to grow their own programs and enhance the quality of individual programming.

These resources include funding opportunities through various grants, general liability protection programs, programming opportunities through affiliate orga-nizations, and goods and services provided by corporate partners and supporting organizations. In addition, National PAL provides chapter members opportuni-ties to bring their young athletes together to compete in a championship envi-ronment in several sports.

As the success of the PAL concept spread, PAL programs developed in other com-munities. A little over 70 years ago, six chapters on the eastern seaboard joined together to form an association to share ideas and resources and compete in several sports. Today, there are over 400 PAL Member Chapters in law enforce-ment agencies servicing more than 700 cities and 1,700 facilities throughout the United States, including the U.S. Virgin Islands, serving more than one million youth, ages 5 to 18.

It is based on the conviction that young people – if they are reached early enough – can develop strong positive attitudes towards police

officers in their journey through life toward the goal of maturity and good citizenship. The PAL program brings youth under the supervision and posi-tive influence of a law enforcement agency and expands public awareness about the role of a police officer and the reinforcement of the responsible values and attitudes instilled in young people by their parents.

Studies have shown that if a young person respects a police officer on the ball field, gym or classroom, the youth will likely come to respect the laws that police officers enforce. Such respect is beneficial to the youth, the police officer, the neighborhood and the business community.

Olympic-Style Boxing Olympic-Style Boxing is a difficult sport and requires a lot of training. Unlike other boxing gyms, Passaic P.A.L. teaches children how to use their skills in a positive manner.

Olympic-Style Boxing, also known as Amateur Boxing, is practiced at the collegiate level and at the Olympics. Bouts are short in duration and win-ners are determined by a point-scoring system based on the number of clean punches landed.

Competitors wear protective headgear and gloves with a white strip across the knuckle. A punch is considered a scoring punch only when the boxers connect with the white portion of the gloves. Each punch that lands on the head or torso is awarded a point.

A referee monitors the fight to ensure that competitors use only legal blows (a belt worn over the torso represents the lower limit of punches – any boxer repeatedly landing “low blows” is disqualified). Referees also ensure that the boxers don’t use holding tactics to prevent the opponent from swinging (if this occurs, the referee separates the opponents and orders them to continue boxing. Repeated holding can result in a boxer being penalized, or ultimately, disqualified). Referees will stop the bout if a boxer

Passaic Sergeant Jorge Martinez with the Passaic P.A.L. Summer Bootcamp Participants.

“Quitters never win, winners never quit!” in the Passaic P.A.L. gym.


is seriously injured, if one boxer is sig-nificantly dominating the other or if the score is severely imbalanced. Bouts which end this way may be noted as “RSC” (referee stopped contest) with notations for an outclassed oppo-nent (RSCO), outscored opponent (RSCOS), injury (RSCI) or head injury (RSCH). [Andrew Eisele, Olympic Boxing Rules, About.com 2005]

Positivity for Passaic As it states in the gym’s introduction letter to parents, “Any street fighting, suspensions from school, inappropri-ate grades, illegal activities, and hang-ing out in known high crime areas will not be tolerated from the par-ticipants.” This gym is so much more than just teaching children a sport like Olympic-Style Boxing. It’s about mak-ing the neighborhood better by invest-ing time in the future of Passaic, in the improvement of the children. This time investment given to the youth of Passaic is a very effective way to fight crime and help guide kids to a better path.

Alex Matos, 14, a Passaic P.A.L. youth says “Without this place … I probably wouldn’t be here now.” At 12 years old Matos had been stabbed twice and now bears those scars as a reminder of what he has overcome. Matos aspires to become a professional boxer, inspired by Sergeant Jorge Martinez the Athletic Director at Passaic P.A.L. and Glen Tapia, a real life Passaic P.A.L. success story.

Glen TapiaGlen Tapia was one of the first kids Sgt. Jorge Martinez saved from the dangerous, gang-infested streets. Tapia, 23, is a professional boxer in the light middleweight class, he turned pro in December 2008.

“I started boxing when I was eight years old. My brother used to box, and I started because of him. Then I started falling off of it – when I was like, nine, I was leaving the gym. I used to fight a lot in the streets,

then George Martinez, he’s my other coach, he was a cop, he put me back into boxing. He got me to be serious about it. He used to hear about me and what I was doing, and it was like a punishment a little bit for fighting in the street. He just told me to stay in the gym – he said, ‘Come on, you got to do this!’ So he brought me back. He really saved my life. It gave me something to do.” – Tapia

Tapia has a reported amateur record of 130-13, he competed in the Junior Olympics, as well as placing in a number of silver glove and junior golden glove tournaments.

Despite his amateur success, Tapia’s style is much better suited for the pros.

As a pro, Glen “Jersey Boy” Tapia’s record stands at 17-0, 3 KO, 6 TKO. Tapia has appeared in fights at Madison Square Garden four times, including a fight against Mike Ruiz, and with a big right hand he dropped Ruiz for the count at 2 minutes, 27 seconds according to ESPN’s Dan Rafael reporting ringside.

Glen said, “I’m a brawler-boxer – I throw a lot of punches. I overwhelm them with punches. I hit hard, too. I feel like I could knock you out with either hand.”

“For my fans who keep following me – I’m training hard and working hard to be a great champion.”

Glen Tapia must know how the kids at Passaic P.A.L. look up to him and see him as a beacon of hope. His story shows them that there is a different path than a life of crime. Passaic P.A.L. isn’t just about producing the next Glen Tapia, it’s really about empowering children to see their potential no matter what their goals.

Sergeant Jorge Martinez with Glen “Jersey Boy” Tapia. Photo by Rafael Morera Photography


PFIA ScholarshipApplication Request

Request for Scholarship ApplicationPlease send me an application for the Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association Scholarship Program. (Please print.)

Name _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City ______________________________________________________________ State _____________ Zip _______________________

Telephone (_______) ___________________________________ Email _____________________________________________________

Must be included:

PFIA Member’s full name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

PFIA Member’s policy #: ______________________________________ Student policy #: ____________________________________ (Policy must be in effect on or before 11/01/12) (Policy must be in effect as of 5/01/13)

This request must be postmarked by May 1, 2013. Please mail form directly to:Scholarship Management Services, PFIA Scholarship Program, One Scholarship Way, St. Peter, Minnesota 56082

Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association’s scholarship program is administered by Scholarship Management Services, a division of Scholarship America. Scholarship Management Services is the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarship and tuition reimbursement programs for corporations, foundations, associations and individuals. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, reli-gion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or national origin.

To be eligible, applicants must be students who plan to enroll, or are already enrolled, in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school. Applicants must be dependent children, grandchildren or great-grandchil-dren of members in good standing with the Association. Applicants must also hold a policy with the Association as of May 1, 2013. Dependent children are defined as natural or legally adopted children or stepchildren living in the member’s household or primarily supported by the mem-ber. The member must also hold a Certificate of Insurance that has been in effect for at least six months.

Recipients are selected based on academic record, demon-strated leadership and participation in activities, work experience, statement of future goals, unusual personal or family circumstances, and an outside appraisal. If selected as a recipient, the student will receive a $1,000 award. Awards are renewable for up to three additional

years provided the student maintains a 2.5 cumula-tive grade point average on a 4.0 scale in a full-time undergraduate program and their insurance policy, as well as the member’s insurance policy, remains active. Awards may be used for tuition and academic fees.

Applications are available beginning March 15, 2013, for the 2013-2014 academic year. To request an application, com-plete the form below and mail it to Scholarship Management Services, postmarked no later than May 1, 2013. Please complete the application fully and return it to Scholarship Management Services postmarked by May 15, 2013.

Scholarship recipients will be notified by June 30, 2013. On, or about Aug. 15, Scholarship Management Services will mail a check for half the scholarship amount, payable to the school for the student. The remaining amount will be paid on, or about, Jan. 1, 2014. Scholarship Management Services must be notified in writing of extenuating circumstances affecting either payment.

All of the information submitted is confidential and reviewed solely by Scholarship Management Services. General conditions and procedures under which awards are made will be reviewed occasionally by PFIA, but no previously awarded scholarship will be affected by any changes made in the future. If you have further questions, call Scholarship Management Services at 507-931-1682 or fax your queries to 507-931-9168.


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Santa Cop

Santa Cop started in Lincoln, NE in 1980, when a handful of Lincoln Police Union members started the program. The idea was to start a program which would help the children of Lincoln who “fell through the cracks” of existing programs. The goal would be to serve children whose families did not receive assistance from other sources, had unexpected sickness, injury, or financial crisis. The police officers observed that the children had no control over these events and often went without at this special time of year. That first year, Santa Cop assisted 256 children. The program has since helped 4,000 children annually in an effort to keep the magic of Christmas alive for every child in as many organizations and groups as possible each and every year.

Lincoln Police Union Charities, Inc. and the “Santa Cop Program” supported these organizations in 2011: Center for People in Need – Toyland, Friendship Home, Voices of Hope, Christian Heritage Homes – Christmas Gifts, Lincoln Police Department Christmas Eve and Day Emergency Delivery and other small groups whose children would have gone without. We are unable to recognize every group due to privacy restrictions.

Lincoln Police Charities, Inc. supports the YMCA After-School project, Lincoln Police Department Midget Football and other youth sporting events throughout the year.

“I am sure that I have always thought of Christmas time,

when it has come round... as a good time; a kind, forgiving,

charitable, pleasant time; the only time I know of, in the long

calendar of the year, when men and women seem by one

consent to open their shut-up hearts freely.”

Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol


Santa’s Helpers

Brytten Sorgenfrei is the President of Lincoln Police Union Charities, Inc. She joined the Lincoln Police Department in 2007, after working as an assistant teacher in the Native American Girls Home at Boys Town. Prior, she worked as the manager of yard operations for Union Pacific Railroad in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, with minors in sociology and psychology, from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where she was a four-year member of the women’s soccer team. Sorgenfrei is married to Nebraska State Patrol Trooper Brandon Sorgenfrei.

Lacey Reha, the Head Elf for Lincoln Police Union Charities, Inc., joined the Lincoln Police Department in 2008. She graduated from Wayne State College with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice in 2005. Then in 2008, Lacey received a master’s degree in criminal justice from Wichita State University. In addition to working the streets as part of the Lincoln Police Department Southeast Team, Reha will be working to help make Christmas brighter for those less fortunate. She has created and donated quilts for the Santa Cop Auction each year.

Auction

The Santa Cop Auction raises the funding needed to supply the children of the community with toys who wouldn’t otherwise have any gifts under the tree.

The Nebraska Husker autograph memorabilia raised a lot of money, especially the autographed football by Tom Osborne since he retired this year.

A 1993 Honda Accord donated by Honda of Lincoln raised $1,900.

Lincoln Police Union Charities purchased guitars and then a local radio station attended concerts and had them autographed. The autographed guitars were signed by country artists Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts, Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley and Blake Shelton.

Other items in the auction were donated from businesses in the community.

Santa Cop raised $31,547.71 in 2012, and The Center for People in Need assisted 11,000 children during the 2012 holiday season with the toys!

Top Photo: Brytten’s son, William, enjoying shopping for Santa Cop. Above Photo: Officer Ripley suprising a young girl with Christmas presents.

Above: PFIA Representative Brian Giles presents a donation on behalf of PFIA to Brytten Sorgenfrei (left) and Lacey Reha (right) at the Santa Cop Auction.


The Fire Museum of Greater Cincinnati highlights the significant contributions that Cincinnati has made to the fire-

fighting profession. Their mission is to share and celebrate the history of firefighting in Cincinnati, while providing a unique fire safety education experience. Their vision is to bring the tra-ditions of firefighting to life—in a museum that helps save lives.

The HistoryIn 1906, the building that now houses the Fire Museum of Greater Cincinnati was home to the Engine Company #45 Firehouse. Because of this, the Fire Museum of Greater Cincinnati is now included in the National Register of Historic Places. Find out more about the building.

When the building still housed Engine Company #45, Cincinnati architect Harry Hake, Sr. (1871 to 1955) was the chief architect for the Cincinnati Fire and Police Departments. When designing this building, Hake used Renaissance Revival symmetrical design elements and detail (such as cornices, dentils, half columns, and horizontal stone bands) to create two distinct facades: the main elevation that faces Court Street and the other elevation on Richmond Street that faces City Hall.

Hake also designed many other distinctive landmarks (such as the Queen City Club and the Cincinnati Bell building).

Timeline1794

Cincinnati had its first major fire.

In early spring of 1794, a brush fire was started to clear the land for farming, but wind spread the fire more than 100 acres east. Amid the chaos, the ter-rified settlers managed to save a small-frame law office that was owned by Thomas Goudy. Because of this, the fire was named “Goudy’s Fire.”

1802

Cincinnati Council passed an ordinance to organize firefighting efforts.

Soon after the ordinance was passed, Cincinnati created the Fire Bucket Company. A willow basket about 10 feet long and 6 feet high was placed on four wheels, and this was used to carry leather fire buckets to a fire.

Every Cincinnati homeowner who paid an annual fee of $35 was required to own two blackjack leather fire buckets. Men ages 16 to 50 who did not help with firefighting efforts were charged $5. Men who did not pay this fine were required to spend five days in jail.

1808

The Fire-Alarm Drum was implemented as a fire alarm.

Engine Company No. 45 Fire Museum of Greater Cincinnati

This gigantic drum served as a fire alarm when it sounded from the top of a carpenter shop on Walnut Street in downtown Cincinnati.

Before this time, fire alarms were sounded by shouting or blowing horns. The Fire-Alarm Drum was used until 1824.

1816

Pumpers replaced buckets.

The people of Cincinnati learned that using the Hunneman pumper was a more effective way to fight fires than using buckets. This hand pumper could throw a stream of water up to 133 feet to douse flames quickly. This pumper was called “Pat Lyon,” named after a famous fire-engine builder in Philadelphia.

1820

Cincinnati implemented its first “fire hydrant.”

When firefighters arrived to the scene of a fire, they dug for the nearest wooden water pipes. They made a hole in the pipe to retrieve water.

After the fire was put out, the holes were closed with wooden plugs and marked so they could be used in the future. Sometimes, modern fire hydrants are still called fireplugs.

1834

One of Cincinnati’s most devastating fires occurred.

An overwhelming fire happened at a Cincinnati pork house called Pugh and Alvord. The explosion lifted the roof, callapsed the walls, and threw debris all over the street. This fire killed nine people and injured 14.

1853

Cincinnati established the first full-time, paid, professional fire department.

1907


Engine Company No. 45 Fire Museum of Greater Cincinnati

This fire department used steam fire engines pulled by horses. These steam fire engines threw a large, powerful stream of water on fires.

Then, Cincinnati inventors Able Shawk and Alexander Latta created “Uncle Joe Ross,” the first practical steam fire pumper. Cincinnati became famous throughout the world for its design, development, and manufactur-ing of firefighting apparatus.

1890

Cincinnati’s firefighting repertoire expanded.

Buildings began to be built taller and taller. Firefighting units called “ladder companies” were specially created to fight fires on the upper floors of tall buildings.

1907

The building that currently hosts the Fire Museum of Greater Cincinnati was built.

This one-time firehouse was construct-ed to hold horse-drawn fire apparatus.

1977

The Fire Museum of Greater Cincinnati Association was founded.

This independent, not-for-profit orga-nization needed a permanent home to display various artifacts (which had been preserved by the Cincinnati Fire Department since 1853) and to insti-tute a fire-safety education program.

1980

The Fire Museum of Greater Cincinnati Association chose its current home, and then opened to the public.

ExhibitsArtifact Collection

The Fire Museum of Greater Cincinnati opened to the public in 1980. Since then, people have come from all over the United States—and

even from many foreign countries—to learn about the proud history of firefight-ing in our country.

The artifact collection is a big reason crowds gather at the Fire Museum of Greater Cincinnati. It contains unique items that help outline the evolution of firefighting in Cincinnati and across the country.

Highlights from this artifact collection include:

Thomas Tucker Leather Fire Bucket - 1850

Early Cincinnati fire ordinances stated that all able men had to own and main-tain one of these fire buckets with their name on it.

Fire-Alarm Drum - 1808 to 1824

Prior to other fire communication advancements, this gigantic drum served as a fire alarm when it sounded from the top of a carpenter shop on Walnut Street in downtown Cincinnati.

Ahrens-Fox Steam Pumper - 1884

Originally from: Aurora, IN

The Fire Museum of Greater Cincinnati: The First 30 Years

The Fire Museum is proud to celebrate its 30th anniversary. In this special exhib-it, you can see their recent acquisitions from the CIGNA collection (courtesy of the Smithsonian Institution) and much more.

The Safe House

The Safe House is one of the most important exhibits in the Fire Museum of Greater Cincinnati. As a visitor, you will experience the true danger of fire in your home.

In this hands-on exhibit, you will learn fire-prevention tips and advice to help you safely escape if your home does catch on fire. You’ll discover the importance of sitting down with your family and creating an escape plan that you can practice at least three times per year.


NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: LOSE WEIGHT

Every year people make New Year’s Resolutions

to lose weight. Being over weight is a common prob-lem in the United States. You can acheive your goal of living a healthier life. Cheers to a successful 2013!

Pam Wurst struggled for years to lose weight. One of the triggering points for her to finally shed pounds was when a 5-year-old child pat-ted her stomach and asked: “When is the baby coming?”

“I about died,” she said. “I wasn’t even remotely preg-nant, just really overweight.”

Wurst, a 39-year old instructional designer, artist and consul-tant from Marietta, Georgia, lost about 100 pounds, starting from 264 to a low of 155. She lost most of her weight in the first nine months and has kept the majority of the weight off for more than six years.

Reporter Seth Leigh of San Tan Valley, Arizona, a computer programmer, has also struggled with his weight. He says he found the motivation to lose at least 110 pounds in nearly seven months so he could return to the Army National Guard in 2010 as an officer. (He has lost 135 pounds to date.)

He was 40 1/2 when he started his weight loss regimen. “I was facing an age deadline to get back and knew that once I turned 42 years old, it would be forever too late,” he said.

The new year represents a time to create resolutions and for many Americans, weight loss will be high on their lists.

And while Wurst and Leigh’s weight loss stories are a success, experts say most people will fail at following through on their resolutions.

Clinical psychologist Mark Crawford of Roswell, Georgia, says some people sabotage themselves by not being clear on their goals.

He offers some tips for getting it right.

1. Be specific about your goal.“Saying that you want to lose weight is way too general,” Crawford said. “You should set specific goals, like you want to lose 5 to 10 pounds.”

2. Set a realistic goal.Make sure you set something achiev-able and sustainable.

3. Establish a plan to reach your goal.“Say things like I’m going to exercise four times a week, and I’m going to eat smaller portions,” said Crawford.

4. Set a time frame to reach your goal.“Thirty days is a manageable goal to start with, and then go from there,” he said.

Above all, Crawford says stay the course.

Some people sabotage themselves by not being clear on their goals.

— Mark Crawford, Ph.D.

“You will make mistakes,” he said. “You will have slip-ups, it is part of it.” But never use it as an excuse to give up.

A website supported by the National Institute of Health notes “the key to successful weight loss is making changes in your eating and physical activity habits that you can keep up for the rest of your life.”

And even if you don’t need to lose weight, it’s a good idea to follow healthy eating and exercise habits to keep you healthy throughout your lifetime.

How did Wurst and Leigh shed pounds?When Wurst first started her journey, she set a goal of fitting into a size 14.

“I didn’t know how long it would take, but I felt like I could accomplish that in a year and I did,” she said. She now wears a size 10 or 12, which exceeded her plan.

Reprinted from the CNN Health Article “New Year’s resolution No. 1: Lose weight”

Winter 2012 • The PFIA Protector 23By Katherine Dorsett, CNN December 31, 2010

Wurst said when she first started losing weight, she set a goal of exercising six days a week, and three of those days were 22 minutes of cardiovascular moves. After a few months into her Body-for-LIFE-program, her job required her to travel a lot and she cut back her workouts to three to four days a week.

Wurst changed her eating habits, too, and stopped eating junk food. She tries to set a goal of eating four to six small meals a day to speed up her metabolism.

Her meals often include proteins with portions the size of her palm such as fish, chicken, nuts, tofu, mushrooms and eggs. She eats carbohydrates such as multigrain rice or multigrain crackers. Wurst tries her best to avoid processed foods and soda.

Leigh had a different plan to shed his pounds. At the height of his exercise program, he spent up to five hours a day work-ing out. His routine included walking, biking, swimming, lifting weights and burning calories on a treadmill or Stair-master.

The reporter restricted his diet to about 1,500 calories a day.

“I didn’t have any time to waste or any days when I could afford not to exercise and eat properly if I wanted to qualify with the right weight for the Guard,” he said.

“I had a few times during that heavy-duty weight loss period when I would go out and ride 20 miles on my bike at 11 p.m. or midnight, because I hadn’t exercised yet that day and I wouldn’t let myself go to sleep having missed a day,” he noted.

Both Wurst and Leigh were motivated to reach their goals, but experts differ on their opinions on how much exercise is necessary and what type of foods to eat in order to lose weight.

For those of you planning a weight-loss program in 2013, consider guidelines the National Institute of Health offers on its website to help you get started.

Losing weight can be a challengeWurst said before her big weight loss, she tried a lot of meth-ods to lose pounds, including drugs prescribed by her doctor.

“In 2000, they tested my thyroid and found it to be very slow, and I was prescribed 300 mg of Levoxyl a day and told it would help,” she said.

Six months later, she returned to her doctor in tears and said the drugs weren’t helping.

“My doc shrugged it off and said ‘fat people are jolly.’“ she said. “I was heartbroken.”

She struggled for a few more years until a friend visiting from Tampa, Florida, in 2004 helped her get started on the diet and exercise regime he used.

“At last, I finally found a program that worked,” she said.

Leigh said he struggled for years as a heavy person and said he weighed more than 300 pounds for about an 11-year stretch.

For him, the motivation to achieve a dream is what it took to finally get him back to better health.

“I would imagine myself standing, in a nice new suit, in front of the Officer Selection Board, answering their ques-tions about why I wanted to get back into the Army National Guard,” he said.

“I must have imagined that interview with the board a hun-dred times while working out,” Leigh noted.

Both Wurst and Leigh say the best part of their journey is they are now happier people than they were before the weight loss.

“I feel great and love to tell people about my story,” said Wurst.

LIVE WELL

PATCHESLooking for commemorative Firefighter MDA/IAFF lapel pins years 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993. These were given to F.D. mem-bers who participated in annual MDA boot drives. Contact: Pat Fitzpatrick at [email protected]. (0712)

• Indianapolis Firefighter’s Museum is collecting patches for display. Contact Brian Killilea by email at [email protected]. (0412)

• Herculaneum FD patches to trade, one for one. New patches only. Contact Bill Haggard by mail at 441 Jefferson, Herculaneum, MO 63048 or by phone at 636-475-5476, or email [email protected]. (1011)

• Retired FF Kenneth Bertholf would like to sell two wall hangings—each featuring 80 different fire patches from around the globe. Both measure 3' x 4'. Photos available upon request. Email [email protected] or call “Bogart” at 386-547-9382 for price. Other fire memorabilia available. (1110)

•Retired Buffalo Housing Police Officer looking to trade (new for new) law enforcement patches. Buffalo Housing Police patches are now obsolete. Contact Chuck Palumbo at [email protected] (1110)

•Retired Texas officer has several badges from various Texas agencies for sale. All in new and excellent condition. Contact G. Smith at [email protected] (0410)

Pueblo, Colorado police officer and EOD tech looking to trade police, fire, bomb and military patches. Will trade one for one, with many extras. Contact R. Jones at [email protected]; or mail items to P.O. Box 11916, Pueblo, CO 81001-0916. (0210)

•Fire fighter would like to swap patches or shirts (one for one), although he is building a patch wall at his station. Contact Alan K. Dole at 303-359-1957 or [email protected]; or just mail items to him at 1182 Tamarron Ct., Parker, CO 80138. (0210)

•Sean Fortney wants to trade fire or police patches. Email [email protected] if you are interested. (0110)

•WANTED – Any law enforcement patch (local, county, state) from West Virginia, Delaware and Nevada. I still need many to fill extensive collection. I will trade fairly for any patches I don’t have. Please email a list to Max Bellard at [email protected] (1009)

•Collecting fire department patches from state capitals. Will trade one for one. Please contact FF Larry Dostanko at [email protected] (0409)

•Police Criminal Defense Unit, Multi-Agency Taskforce Texas Community Defense Unit patches. American J.T.T.F. edition. Contact James Zink for other patches and pricing: [email protected] (0209)

•Richmond, Indiana fire fighter would like to swap patches (one for one). Please contact Phil Schroeder: 910 Crestdale Drive, Richmond, IN 47374 [email protected] (0209)

Junction City, Kansas fire fighter would like to trade Fire/EMS patches (one for one). Please contact Tim Dokken at [email protected] (1108)

OTHERCookbook entitled “If You Can’t Stand the Heat - A New Orleans Firefighter’s Cookbook” by Robert Medina available at www.fireitup.tateauthor.com. (0712)

• The “Jammer” is a candy cane-shaped device that hangs on the inside of a door hinge and prevents it from clos-ing. “Never let a door close behind you.” Excellent for both PD/FD needs, Contact: Tom Surowiec at [email protected] or www.thejammerusa.com. (0512)

•Wanted: Memorabilia for display from: New York State Police, Cheektowaga, NY P.D., Depew, NY P.D., and Lancaster, NY P.D. Contact Michael Drechsel at 1267 French Rd., Apt. 4, Depew, NY 14043 (0412)“History of Lake County and Ohio Law Enforcement 1840-2008,” 108 pages $10.00 + $2.00 S+H. Contact Chief Jim McBride (ret) at [email protected] (0811)

•Limited-edition prints and challenge coins available to help erect the fire dog movement in Washington, D.C. Contact agent Jerry (303-941-3117 or [email protected]) or visit www.nationalfiredog monument.com (0111)


FD/PD Custom Printing & Embroidery —jackets, T-shirts, jerseys, hats and much more! Contact Howie or Donald at American Screen Print in Passaic, New Jersey. Call 973-471-0206, email [email protected], or visit www.AmrcnScreen.com (0510)

•Fire fighter looking for photos of ANY Station #7 for an art project. 5MP or greater. With or without rigs (no per-sonnel, please). Email photos to [email protected]. Questions: 720-468-1077, David Fahrney. (0410)

•FFAsTrap – Rescue and utility strap designed for fire fighters, EMS, law enforcement, SWAT and the mili-tary. Check out the many ways to use FFAsTrap at www.ffastrap.com or call Greg Weaver at 303-880-3003. (0310)

•Artistic prints – 11”x14” action scenes of fire fighters, by fire fighter/artist Paul Walsh, www.walshprints.com, or call 860-829-556 for more information. (0210)

•Custom-designed blankets with PD/FD logos. Choice of colors to match department and company patches. Contact Lt. R. Ramadam at [email protected], [email protected], or 973-930-6612 (0110)

•Customized Giclee fire and police prints available at www.thomaseg-ripp.com. Giclee prints are generated with high-resolution digital scans and printed with archival-quality COLOfast inks. Contact Thomas at [email protected]. (1109)

•Buffalo fire fighter looking for Code 3 Fire Engine 38. If you have one, or know someone who does, please email Mark Reed at [email protected]. Thank you and be safe! (0409)

•ATTENTION fire fighters! FREE per-sonalized fireman and angel print with prayer. View, print and order online www.firepolicesite.com. (0309)

Solid oak Axe Presentation Plaques, featuring solid bronze axe with 36” oak handle. Three letter styles avail-able (script/vinyl, script/carved or fully carved) for name, department, rank and years of service. Custom designed and crafted by retired Cincinnati fire fighter Ken Codling. View full line of fire fighter-themed wood gifts at www.itsafirefighterthing.com, email [email protected], or call (toll-free) 877-353-3994 for a brochure or to place an order. (0209)

•Collecting State Police/Highway Patrol license plates. Can you help? Contact Col. Jefferey Alexander at [email protected] (1108)

Swap Shop is for fire fighters or law enforcement officers who have items to swap or sell, or are looking for items to add to a collection. There is no charge for this service, but we ask that you follow one rule: items advertised must relate to your profession as fire fighters and/or law enforcement officers.

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Bad Bachelorette

In perhaps one of the best cases of mistaken identity ever, women attending a bachelorette party at the incredibly named Humpty Doo Tavern in Darwin, Australia, mistook cops for strippers. The on-duty officers were called to the tavern to investigate a disturbance, but when they arrived, the place was empty — except for the women, who immediately thought they’d hit the stripper jackpot. “The girls were in fine form,” the officers’ watch commander said. “[The officers] nearly had their shirts torn off, but they managed to escape with their dignity intact.” The women escaped any serious trouble after accosting the officers, though the bride-to-be was disappointed by the men’s true identities. “I think it is going to be very hard to top that, even for the wedding,” she said.

Source: www.msn.com

Daylight Savings Double DUI

It’s quite a feat to be arrested twice in one night for DUI. It’s All-Star levels of stupidity (and time travel!) to be busted on two separate occasions at the same time. Early on the morning of Nov. 4, police in Urbana, Ohio, helped 22-year-old Niles Gammons achieve the remarkable achievement. Gammons was pulled over at 1:08 a.m., failed a Breathalyzer, was arrested, cited and released within an hour. At which point, clocks were turned back when Daylight Saving Time ended. Gammons was then pulled over – by the same officer – in a parking lot at 1:08 a.m.

Source: www.msn.com

Homeowner’s Arrest

Me and my partner, Field Morton, were responding to a call of a man trying to break into the front door of a residence. I pulled up and my partner got out of the passenger side, which was facing the house. We could see the man on the porch with a tire iron trying to pry open the front burglar bar door. My partner arrived first with his gun drawn and told the suspect to drop the tire iron but he wouldn’t. My partner kicked him in the chest and he dropped the tire iron and I tackled the guy and cuffed him up and we were feeling pretty good about ourselves for catching a burglar in progress. Then I asked where he lived and he replied “right here” I knocked on the door and a woman answered and I said “you know this guy ?“ and she said “he is my husband.” I had a few choice words for her about leaving that part out to the dispatcher when she called in on her husband! I took the cuffs off and the guy went inside. I still hear stories from new rookies about how we arrested the guy for breaking into his own house!

Submitted by Buddy Parsons of Birmingham, AL Police Department

Kind Cop

A Texas man got more than he expected when a police officer pulled him over: a gesture of kindness.

Driver Hayden Carlo was pulled over in Plano, Texas, for an expired registration sticker on his car, according to Houston NBC affiliate KHOU. Carlo reportedly explained to the officer that he didn’t have the money for the registration fee.

“I said, ‘It was either feed my kids or get my registration done,’” Carlo, a 25-year-old father of two children, told CBSDFW.com.

When the police officer handed over the citation, Carlo found a $100 bill inside, according to KHOU. The Wylie man was then able to update his car registration, as well as the sticker on his wife’s car.

“He helped me out when I needed it, and I appreciate that,” Carlo told KHOU. “I’ll never forget the man. It definitely restored my faith in God.”

The officer does not want to be identified, Plano Police Department spokesperson David Tilley told NBC News on Monday. Tilley said the policeman’s actions were “purely out of the goodness of his heart” and the officer told him that he felt the driver needed the money more than he did.

Source: www.usnews.nbcnews.com

Editor’s Note: Know funny or ironic stories you would like to share? Email your submission to [email protected].


CongratulationsPFIA Board Member and Agent Alan Melancon wants to congratulate the PFIA members who were promoted to District Chiefs and Captains on the New Orleans Fire Department on October 26, 2012.

District ChiefsTimothy Favaza David Castle Jaime Lampard Christopher Wren Victor Lacava Albert Faciane Francis Williams Charles Jonau Jr. Jon Bialas Dean Disalvo Thomas Howley Kenneth Kirsch Armand Pitre Jr. David Ashburn Rodolphe Toranto Ray Casey Terence Morris Larry White Ronald Fiorello Darryl Klumpp

CaptainsMichael Antoine Steven Martin Eric Plaisance Belford Quillens IVDamon Crutchfield

Above: PFIA President Mark Kemp being presented an award for 10 years of support from the 911 Slugfest in Indianapolis, IN. The 911 Slugfest is live boxing action between Police Officers and Firefighters, all pro-ceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Indianapolis Police Department’s Officer Kurt Spivey organizes the 911 Slugfest.

Above: Hero’s Hall of Fame award recipients Deputy McKinney and Deputy McElroy with Sheriff Drew Alexander and PFIA Representative Don Trejbal. For more information see the Summer/Fall 2012 Issue.

Above: In remembrance of 9/11, representatives of the Paul Mitchell school delivered baked goods to the Schenectady NY Fire Department on Sept. 11, 2012.

Left: President of Pittsburgh Firefighters Local #1, Joe King, enjoys a day of golf with his wife Denise at a tournament to benefit the Salvation Army. PFIA Rep. Tom Herack was one of the sponsors of the tournament.

PFIA Representative Steve McKenrick presenting a check to Pam Masi, Executive Director of the Erie Red Cross. The Erie Pennsylvania Police and Fire Departments played their first annual Guns and Hoses basketball game to raise money for the local red cross. The firefighters won in a close game.


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AlabamaBirmingham FD RAPHAEL HALE 1089 Allison Court Odenville 35120 [email protected] 205-335-7028 (C)

Birmingham PD CHRISTY MILLER 4001 Crossings Lane Birmingham 35242 205-981-6566 (H) 205-296-6808 (C) [email protected]

ArkansasMonroe Cty. FD, PD, & Sheriff FLOYD RAY P.O. Box 1334 Greenbrier 72058 870-734-6106 (H) [email protected]

CaliforniaSan Francisco FD ROBERT McGUIRE 12 Mariposa Lane Novato 94947 415-892-1539 (B) [email protected]

San Jose FD RICHARD FLOYD P.O. Box 31 Martell 95654-0031 800-832-7333

Treasure Island FD PAUL WALLACE 2190 33rd Avenue San Francisco 94116 415-564-6587 (H)

ColoradoBerthoud FD/Longmont PD LEE BRIAN SCOTT 2617 Martingale Drive Berthoud 80513 970-532-2869 (H) [email protected]

Colorado Springs FD EDWARD BREECE 277 West Spaulding Avenue Pueblo West 81007 719-320-5232 (C) [email protected]

Colorado Springs PD DENNIS M. JUHL 1231 Martin Drive Colorado Springs 80915 719-574-3828 (H) 719-351-2067 (C)

Denver FD THOMAS A. MANERBINO 2867 South Stuart Denver 80236 303-936-2649 (H)

Denver FD JAMES H. SNYDER P.O. Box 118 Arvada 80001 303-425-6181 (H) [email protected]

Denver PD & Sheriff MIKE CARRIGAN 7609 S Platte Canyon Drive Littleton 80128 303-730-3776 (H) 303-619-6112 (C) [email protected]

Denver West Metro Fire Rescue DUANE G. PELL 6955 West 2nd Avenue Lakewood 80226 303-238-2328 (H) 303-810-2480 (C) [email protected]

Littleton FD BRIAN A. CRONIN 4530 Fenwood Place Highland Ranch 80126 303-346-1671 (H)

Montrose PD PAUL L. ELLER 1848 Naralia Way Montrose 81401 970-209-8145 (C) [email protected]

Mountain View FD MIKE STRATTON 214 Becker Circle Johnstown 80534 970-587-8923 (H) 970-412-6730 (C) [email protected]

Pueblo FD JEFFREY MIZE 565 S. Spaulding Avenue Pueblo West 81007 719-251-2255 (C) [email protected]

ConnecticutBridgeport FD LUIS A. RIVERA 565 Clark Street Bridgeport 06606 203-526-1976 (C) [email protected]

Meriden FD BRIAN WILKINSON 154 Glen Hills Road Meriden 06451 [email protected] 203-427-1298 (C)

New Britain PD PAUL BAK 174 Hartland Terrace Berlin 06037 860-877-3892 (C)

New Britain PD JOHN FLYNN 10 Chestnut Street New Britain 06051 860-209-7704 [email protected]

New Haven Corrections JOHN M. BARRETT 245 Whaley Avenue New Haven 06530 203-808-5052 [email protected]

New Haven FD and Branford FD & PD JASON T. CUSACK 7 Greenfield Avenue Branford 06405 203-996-0597 (C) [email protected]

New Haven FD and Branford FD & PD WILLIAM CUSACK 74 N Main Street, #8 Branford 06405 203-494-6762 (C)

Norwalk PD RONALD SPAGNUOLO 101 Keeler Avenue Norwalk 06854-1606 203-854-3081 (B) 203-515-1365 (C) [email protected]

Norwalk FD & PD GARY MECOZZI 16 Sunset Pass Wilton 06897 203-965-5345 (B)

Southington FD & PD MICHAEL KAHN 1218 Woodruff Street Southington 06489-2946 860-982-5567 (C)

Stamford FD PATRICK J. TRIPODI 29 Boot Shop Lane Monroe 06468 203-452-8271 (H) [email protected]

Stamford PD FRANKIE FORBES 39 Suppa Drive East Haven 06512 203-469-5320 (H) 203-627-0259 (C)

State Dept. of Corrections DAVID LaPOINTE 11 Hillside Avenue Winchester 06098 860-379-2736 (H) [email protected]

Waterbury FD JOSEPH C. VALAITIS 19 Pine Mountain Circle Barkhamsted 06063 860-738-9531 (H) 860-716-4017 (C) [email protected]

Waterbury PD RENATO CREA 15 Mountain Laurel Drive Waterbury 06704 203-206-9814 [email protected]

West Haven FD & PD CHRISTOPHER STRATTON III 40 Morgan Lane West Haven 06516 203-627-8568 (C) [email protected]

DelawareCapitol PD SGT. MICHAEL HERTZFELD 34 Fredrickburg Drive Middletown 19709 [email protected] 302-562-0378 (C) 302-376-5289 (H)

New Castle FD JOSEPH D. MOSER 1418 N Union Street Wilmington 19806 302-757-4776 (C) [email protected]

Wilmington FD & PD ANTHONY HARRIS P.O. Box 30819 Wilmington 19805 302-250-5276 (C) [email protected]

FloridaCape Coral FD ERIC CHUDZIK 3728 SE 1st Place Cape Coral 33904 239-560-0930 (C) [email protected]

Deltona FD MIKE MAPLES 2798 Thornberry Court Deltona 32738 386-804-6767 (C) [email protected]

Flagler County FD LEONARD ENSALACO 11 Hanover Drive Flagler Beach 32136 386-517-6601 (H) 386-931-5841 (C)

Fort Pierce PD DANIEL GILROY P.O. Box 7281 Vero Beach 32961 772-559-8599 (C) [email protected]

Gainesville FD COLLEEN DENMARK 10408 SW 10th Terrace Micanopy 32667 352-219-9745

Gainesville FD & PD JOSEPH HILLHOUSE 11229 NW 35th Avenue Gainesville 32606 352-494-3961 (C) [email protected]

Indian River Shore FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections TIM DEMPSEY 1292 Katrina Course N.E. Palm Bay 32905 321-863-5121 (C) [email protected]

Jacksonville FD ANTHONY E. RAGANS 7190 Oxfordshire Avenue Jacksonville 32219 904-768-3546 (H) 904-699-7181 (C)

Manatee County PD & Corrections WILLIAM J. HIGH 124 30th Street NW Bradenton 34205 941-747-7008 (H) 941-737-6998 (C) [email protected]

Metro Dade County PD RAYMOND F. TERSIGNI 3903 NW 89th Way Cooper City 33024 954-435-7577 (H)

Orlando FD BOB COSCHIGNANO 743 W Winter Park Street Orlando 32804 321-303-3679 (C) [email protected] Orlando PD JASON BATURA 100 S Hughey Avenue Orlando 32801 321-228-7821 (C) [email protected]

Palm Bay FD CHERYL PARENTE 1131 Fairway Court NE Palm Bay 32905 321-794-1433 [email protected]

Palm Bay FD & PD JIM TURNER 215 Pelican Drive Melbourne Beach 32951 321-258-4679 [email protected]

Pensacola FD & PD, Escambia County FD & PD TIMOTHY ZOULEK 5633 Windermere Trace Pace 32571 850-995-8352 (H) 850-232-4070 (C) [email protected]

Pinellas County FD SCOTT CROWELL 4763 Central Avenue St. Petersburg 33713 727-215-0786 (C) 727-323-0206 (B) [email protected]

St. Lucie County Fire District KEVIN HERNDON 5910 Cassia Drive Ft. Pierce 34982 772-461-7756 (H) 772-201-1755 (C)

St. Petersburg FD WINTHROP M. NEWTON P.O. Box 15514 St. Petersburg 33733 727-323-1213 (H)

St. Petersburg PD RICHARD THOMAS 5360 31 Avenue N St. Petersburg 33710 727-798-7165 (C) [email protected]


Directory of Advisory Board Members & Account Representatives(H) Home Phone (C) Cell Phone (B) Business Phone (F) Fax Number (P) Pager Number

Tampa FD JACE KOHAN 3116 N Boulevard Tampa 33603 813-229-7540 (B) 813-229-7543 (F) [email protected]

Tampa FD RON HOEDEBECK 107 Caldwell Drive #294 Brandon 33510 813-610-0641 (C) [email protected]

Tampa PD ROD GLYDER 5723 43rd Court E Bradenton 34203 941-321-5444 (C) [email protected]

GeorgiaAtlanta FD MARK V. McDONNELL 547 Holland Road Powder Springs 30127 678-797-9728 (H) 770-301-3394 (C) [email protected]

Augusta FD MYLES CHRISTIE, JR. P.O. Box 462 Hephzibah 30815 706-951-9620 (C) [email protected]

Dekalb County FD JONATHON CARDWELL 60 Tallapoosa Street Temple 30179 256-310-5466 (C)

Savannah FD DESMOND H. SMALL 376 Riverview Drive Savannah 31404 912-308-9977 (C) 912-232-8869 (H) [email protected]

IllinoisBloomington FD & PD RANDALL T. WIKOFF 14554 North 900 East Bloomington 61704 309-963-4463 (H)

Chicago FD MICHAEL J. SHANAHAN 10206 S Artesian Avenue Chicago 60655 312-307-8795 (C)

Chicago FD HAROLD D. TURRENTINE 3636 N Bernard Chicago 60618 773-478-1054 (C) [email protected]

Chicago, Southern Suburbs FD & PD, University Park FD JEFFERY A. DUHOSKI 424 S. Ahlborn Drive Peotone 60468 708-927-0960 [email protected]

Peoria FD PHILIP SNOWDEN 1613 W Burnside Drive Peoria 61614 309-635-0777 (C) [email protected]

Peoria PD TERRY L. PYATT 6105 S Madison Avenue Bartonville 61607 309-697-9325 (H)

Rock Island FD NICK THOMPSON 10701 52nd Street Court Milan 61264 309-314-6276 (C) [email protected]

Urbana FD JAMES G. KINGSTON P.O. Box 557 Tolono 61880 217-485-5102 (H)

IndianaAnderson FD & PD MATTHEW COLE P.O. Box 33 Sulphur Springs 47388 765-208-5179 (C) 765-533-3217 (H) [email protected]

Columbus FD GARY E. BURRISS 5815 S 525 E Elizabethtown 47232 812-371-7007 (C) 812-579-6756 (H) [email protected]

Evansville FD & PD GREG LEHMAN 6709 Kremer Road Evansville 47720 812-455-3443 (C) 812-624-0023 (H) [email protected]

Ft. Wayne FD & PD JEREMY BUSH 1405 Broadway Ft. Wayne 46802 260-385-1600 (C) [email protected]

Ft. Wayne FD & PD SCOTT C. HINTON 1405 Broadway Ft. Wayne 46802 260-438-1437 (C) [email protected]

Hammond FD WAYNE HARGROVE 22 Coolidge Street Hammond 46324 219-937-1781 (H)

Indianapolis FD BRADD T. ROEMBKE 4170 Seifert Court New Palestine 46163 317-498-4348 (C) [email protected]

Indianapolis FD STEVEN M. KEMP 1318 N Westminster Court Greenfield 46140 317-250-9933 (C) [email protected]

Indianapolis PD STEVE D. MURPHY 5262 McFarland Road Indianapolis 46227 317-786-8198 (H) 317-696-7562 (C) [email protected]

Indianapolis PD DAVID V. ROTH 317-490-9008 (C) 317-761-7768 (P)

Muncie FD & PD LARRY J. DELK 7501 S Equestrian Place Muncie 47302 765-282-0541 (H) 765-744-8907 (C) [email protected]

Richmond FD BRIAN BENEDICT 5630 Mansfield Place Centerville 47330 765-277-2770 (C) [email protected]

St Joseph County & Elkhart County FD & PD JAMES T. BRIEN (BREEN) 315 Ostemo Place South Bend 46617-1019 574-340-4677 (C) 574-233-9554 (H) [email protected]

Terre Haute FD ROBERT L. KIEFNER 2304 N 11th Street Terre Haute 47804 812-460-1279 (H) 812-249-2551 (C) [email protected]

IowaBurlington FD KENNETH MORRIS 4841 109th Avenue, #4 Burlington 52601 319-753-6285

Cedar Rapids FD LYLE THEISEN 22174 Jill Court Anamosa 52205 319-462-3912 (H) [email protected]

Des Moines FD JOE GIUDICESSI 229 SE Bell Avenue Des Moines 50315 515-288-0811 (H) 515-250-2218 (C)

Des Moines FD DEAN RODRIGUEZ 4236 SE 22nd Street Des Moines 50320 515-282-6266 (H) 515-669-7848 (C)

Des Moines PD RAYMOND A. GALLARDO 306 NW Bramble Road Ankney 50023 515-205-2414 [email protected]

Polk County FD & PD DAN LAMB 3501 Maple Drive SW Bondurant 50035 515-967-2469 (H) 515-779-3887 (C) [email protected]

KansasJunction City FD, PD & Sheriff J. R. REYNOLDS 203 Arapahoe Junction City 66441-8837 785-238-7835 (H) 785-375-1340 (C)

Kansas City FD LOARN JEANNERET 330 N 14th Street Kansas City 66102 913-371-5704 (H)

Kansas City PD JASON SPREITZER 888-642-0493 (B) 816-679-8266 (C) 816-533-7171 (F) [email protected] www.pfiakc.org

KentuckyAshland FD & PD KELLY GRIFFITH 5069 Lakin Drive Catlettsburg 41129 606-923-4843 [email protected]

Ashland FD & PD ROBERT M. HILL 5943 Dee Court Ashland 41102 606-922-7463 (C)

Kenton County PD & FD DEBORAH BROWNING 1717 Sherman Court Union 41091 859-893-4465 (C) [email protected]

LouisianaBaton Rouge FD PAUL H. OWENS 9959 Powell Lane Denham Springs 70726 225-772-4190 (C) [email protected]

Jefferson Parish Sheriff KIM LENTZ 101 Chubasco Lane Slidell 70458 985-774-4414 (B) 985-639-1723 (F) [email protected]

Lake Charles FD & PD MACK KENNEDY 876 Tara Avenue Lake Charles 70611 337-855-3714

New Orleans & Slidell FD ALAN MELANCON 303 W Queensbury Drive Slidell 70461 504-905-3185 (C) 985-690-1441 (H) [email protected]

New Orleans & Kenner FD PAUL J. MELANCON 4925 Alexander Drive Metairie 70003 504-524-3878 (H) 504-430-1962 (C)

New Orleans PD DAVID G. LENTZ 109 Valiant Lane Slidell 70458 985-649-5741 (Slidell) 504-242-9439 (New Orleans) [email protected]

Shreveport FD & PD, Caddo Parish Sheriff GARY L. RALPH P.O. Box 485 Oil City 71061 318-426-4034 (C) [email protected]

Slidell PD DAVID L. LENTZ 101 Chubasco Lane Slidell 70458 985-639-1723 (H) [email protected]

MarylandBaltimore FD SETH M. ROBBINS 4500 Congress Court N Wales, PA 19454 267-688-2388 (C) 410-396-5167 (W) [email protected]

Calvert County PD TIM PALCHAK 14895 Ivanhoe Court Swan Point 20645 202-468-6042 (C) [email protected]

Charles County FD, PD & Sheriff JOSEPH PIAZZA 14755 Wisteria Drive Issue 20645 301-751-5514 [email protected]

Charles County FD & PD MICHAEL WALKO 6940 Walko Place Indian Head 20640 301-399-6120 (C) 301-375-8323 (H) [email protected]

Montgomery County PD CARLO CORVOISIER P.O. Box 6815 Silver Spring, MD 20916 301-580-2595 (C) [email protected]

Prince George’s County FD CHRIS CUNNINGHAM 410-739-7191 (C) [email protected]

Prince George’s County PD SEAN M. BABCOCK 9200 Edwards Way #907 Adelphi 20783 202-321-2176 (C) [email protected]

Prince George’s County PD CLIFF TINSLEY 914 Somerset Lane York, PA 17403 717-881-2091 (C) 717-599-2210 (B) [email protected]

MassachusettsHampden County Sheriff WILLIAM GRIFFITH 135 Sunset Drive Westfield 01085 413-562-0493 (H) 413-626-4709 (C) [email protected]


MichiganAnn Arbor FD & PD JOHN M. SCHNUR 520 North Wagner Ann Arbor 48103 734-665-2652

Flint PD MICHAEL P. SULLIVAN 3418 Comanche Flint 48507 810-232-3381 (C) 810-237-6888 ext. 4479 (B)

Grand Rapids FD KATHLEEN THOMPSON 8912 W Suwanee Trail Howard City 49329 231-937-6009 (H/F)

Grand Traverse Cty. FD & PD KARYL L. MOORE 12857 Roseland Drive Traverse City 49684 231-947-1758 (H)

Inghamn County Sheriff HARVEY J. CLARK 2935 Tubbs Road Charlotte 48813 517-541-0386 (H) 517-285-5075 (C) [email protected]

Lansing FD ERIC WEBER 9711 S Francis Road Lansing 48820 517-272-2991 (H) 517-749-5451 (C)

Oakland Cty. PD & Sheriff ROBERT NEGRI 1358 Fieldcrest Court Flint 48507 810-240-1632 (C) 810-239-4597 (H) [email protected]

Oakland Cty./Macomb FD MELISSA A. MEDICI 586-855-7136 (C) [email protected]

South Central PD TONY WELDY 419 Sumark Way Ann Arbor 48103 810-614-5194 (C) [email protected]

Wayne Cty. PDs & Sheriff MICHAEL L. DUFFEY 5575 Gulf Blvd. St Pete Beach, FL 33706 727-648-9051 [email protected]

Wayne County Sheriff ROBERT WALKER 14086 Hubbard Livonia 48154 734-452-9303 (H) 313-510-4730 (C) [email protected]

Missouri

Kansas City FD JASON SPREITZER 888-642-0493 (B) 816-679-8266 (C) 888-614-9899 (F) [email protected] www.pfiakc.com

Kansas City PD MICHAEL SATTER 3509 NE 77th Terrace Kansas City 64119 816-665-5222 (C) 816-533-7171 (F) [email protected]

St. Louis FD BRYAN A. RADLEY 5210 Schollmeyer Avenue St. Louis 63109 314-724-3005 (C) [email protected]

St. Louis PD JOSEPH MADER 56 El-Jer Cedar Hill 63016 314-808-7531 (H) [email protected]

NebraskaLincoln FD & PD BRIAN S. GILES 6540 Sundance Court Lincoln 68512 402-421-0982 (H) 402-202-9311 (C) [email protected]

Omaha FD JAMES E. CLINES P.O. Box 390866 Omaha 68139 402-553-2634 (B/F)

Omaha PD MARK T. SCHENKELBERG 17173 Franklin Drive Omaha 68118 402-932-8787 (H)

New JerseyAsbury Park FD MARK DONOFRIO 1107 Wall Road Spring Lake 07762 732-974-8397 (H) 732-775-6300 (B)

Atlantic City FD WILLIAM J. SCULLY 22 Buckingham Drive Egg Harbor Township 08234 609-653-0337 (H)

Atlantic City PD JOSEPH A. KELLY 302 Pennsylvania Avenue Somers Point 08244 609-214-7161 (C)

Bayonne FD & PD STEPHANIE BURT 123 Watchung Avenue, Apt. 2 Montclair, NJ 07043 973-713-2199 (C)

Bergen County FD, PD, & Sheriff LOUIS MERCADO 39 Strathmere Street Waretown 08758 732-814-1751 (C) [email protected]

Bloomfield FD HUGH R. FLAHERTY 147 Lexington Avenue Bloomfield 07003 973-429-7940 (H)

Brick Township PD WILLIAM J. RUOCCO 401 Chambers Bridge Road Brick, NJ 08723 732-262-1100 (B) 732-575-5116 (C) [email protected]

Camden FD & PD WILLIAM COLUCCI 737 Carter Avenue Bellmawr 08031 856-580-0206 (H) 856-313-8215 (C)

East Jersey Corrections VALERIE WASHINGTON 38 Warner Avenue Jersey City 07305 551-655-5040 (C)

East Orange FD CHARLES SALLEY 703 Warfield Road North Plainfield 07063 908-392-0006 (C)

Elizabeth PD ANTHONY “FOGE” FAZIO 23 Linda Court Laurence Harbor 08879 908-377-2052 (C) [email protected]

Fort Dix Corrections BOB PETROWSKI III [email protected] 201-669-8392 (C)

Hackensack FD THOMAS J. FREEMAN 756 Palmer Avenue Maywood 07607 201-843-6183 (H)

Hoboken FD BRIAN J. GREENE 70 Humboldt Street Wood Ridge 07075 201-933-9206 (H)

Hudson County Sheriff ILIANA A. DIAZ 257 Cornelison Avenue Jersey City 07302 201-772-6821 (C) 201-763-7321 (F) [email protected]

Hudson County DOC TEDDY ROQUE 201-437-1779 (H) 201-522-1603 (C)

Jersey City FD ROBERT PILGER 340 Pearsall Avenue Jersey City 07305 201-638-5297 (C) [email protected]

Jersey City PD VINCENT COOK 973-476-2199 (C) [email protected]

Jersey City PD ALLAN SLATTERY 201-315-4314 (C) [email protected]

Linden FD STEVEN SMIGELSKY 505 Jansen Avenue Avenel 07001-1333 732-634-8582 (H) 732-236-3036 (C) [email protected]

Monmouth County FD & PD JAMES P. FAY 1 Scarlet Lane Howell 07731 732-489-0744 (C) [email protected]

Morris County FD & PD CHAD DiGIORGIO 9 Halko Drive Cedar Knolls 07927 201-206-5183 (C) [email protected]

Newark FD EDWARD J. GRIFFITH, III 40 Meadow Point Drive Brick 08723 732-674-3143 (C) [email protected]

Newark PD & Essex County Sheriff ALEX MARTINEZ 8 Lincoln Trail Hopatcong 07843 973-390-1918 (C) 973-398-7666 (H)

North Hudson FD JOSEPH D. McLEAN 942 Yellowbank Road Toms River 08753 201-725-6513 (C) [email protected]

Nutley FD & PD JOHN HUND 238 Pasadena Avenue Hasbrouck Heights 07604 201-615-5831 (C) [email protected]

Ocean County PD KEVIN C. LYONS 52 Shore Avenue Manahawkin 08050-2623 [email protected] 609-597-7820 (H) 609-548-2930 (C)

Passaic FD & PD JASON AYALA 148 Harrington Road Clifton 07012 973-249-7976 (H) samjay@[email protected]

Passaic County Sheriff THOMAS M. PANZARINO 973-296-8006 (C) 973-225-3689 (B) [email protected]

Paterson FD JOHN A. MAURO, JR. P.O. Box 321 Cedar Grove 07009 973-865-9577 (C) [email protected]

Paterson PD JAMES DURKIN 294 Berkshire Avenue Paterson 07502 973-390-3770 (C) [email protected]

Plainfield FD KENNETH CHILDRESS 191 North Avenue #268 Dunellen 08812 908-405-1168 (C) [email protected]

Plainfield PD EDWIN MALDONADO P.O. Box 2534 Plainfield 07060 908-623-9452 (C) 1-888-402-6041 (P) [email protected]

South Bergen FD EDWARD J. TANDERIS 110 Mercer Street Wallington 07057 973-472-8999 (H) [email protected]

Trenton Corrections RICHARD J. WILLIAMSON 7 Ellenel Boulevard Spotswood 08884 908-420-8014 [email protected]

Trenton FD & PD, KENNETH S. LUGO Trenton Police Department 740 Estate Blvd Apt 198 Mercerville 08619 609-977-8777 (C) [email protected]

Union City PD DOMINICK DePINTO 108 Hiclory Street Carteret 07008 201-348-5800 201-401-4351 [email protected]

Wayne FD & PD SCOTT RAPPAPORT 16 Raleigh Lane Wayne 07470 973-632-2885 (C) [email protected]

New YorkAlbion Corrections THOMAS SUTTON 5851 Buffalo Street Sanborn 14132 716- 471-9326 (C) [email protected]

Albany County Sheriff CHRISTOPHER J. PARKER 73 George Street Green Island 12183 518-378-2283 (C) [email protected]

Albany PD RICHARD GORLESKI JR. 31 Lynn Road Averill Park 12018 518-860-9673

Binghamton FD JOHN M. SULLIVAN 14 Esther Avenue Binghamton 13903 607-771-6318 (H)

Binghamton FD WILLIAM H. NEWLAND 4 Loretta Drive Binghamton 13905 607-724-5351 (H)

Buffalo FD JOHN E. MURPHY 52 Lincoln Boulevard Kenmore 14217-2307 716-553-7611 (C) 716-876-1633 (F) [email protected]

Buffalo PD JOHN A. PETRICCA 5619 Green Meadow Court Hamburg 14075 716-380-2057 (C) 716-649-3441 (H) [email protected]

Buffalo PD SALVATORE A. VALVO 9 Cambridge Court Lancaster 14086 716-651-9904 (H) [email protected]


Cattaraugus County Sheriff NATHAN A. ROOT Randolph, NY 14772 [email protected] 716-938-2334 (B) 716-498-3252 (C)

Erie County Sheriff CHRIS CIESLA 4316 Milestrip Road Blasdell 14219 [email protected] 716-822-5872 (H) 716-603-4386 (C)

Fishkill Corrections PETE MANN 716-712-6744 [email protected]

Monroe County Sheriff ALFRED N. DeROSA 11 Hampshire Lane Mendon 14506 [email protected] 585-208-3902 (C) 585-753-4021 (W)

New York State Wende Correctional JOSEPH MANCINI P.O. Box 491 Depew 14043 [email protected] 716-984-8093 (C)

Niagara County Sherrif KEVIN MACK 7234 Bear Ridge Road North Tonawanda 14120 716-573-4115 (C) [email protected]

Niagara Falls PD LOUIS V. TERRITO 223 83rd Street Niagara Falls 14304 716-286-4536 (B)

Niagara Falls FD JOSEPH TORRE 3618 Woodland Avenue Niagara Falls 14304 716-940-8225 (C) [email protected]

Onondaga County Corrections HEATHER M. CLOSE 351 County Route 32 Hastings 13076 518-852-9582 (C) [email protected]

Rochester FD & PD JONATHAN YOUNG 61 Monroe Street Honeoye Falls 14472 585-310-2259 [email protected]

Schenectady FD RON BAIER 1351 Mariaville Scotch Church Rd. Pattersonville 12137 518-527-5107 (C) 518-864-7482 (H) [email protected]

Syracuse FD JAMES ENNIS P.O. Box 701 Syracuse 13219 315-468-8630 (H)

Troy PD ROBERT D. FITZGERALD 55 State Street Troy 12180 518-470-5103 (C) [email protected]

Troy FD PHILIP O. QUANDT 4 Valley View Troy 12180 518-273-6836 (H)

Troy FD RAYMOND J. DAVIS 14 Manor Boulevard Troy 12180 518-423-8918 [email protected]

Utica FD & PD PETER A. CARUSO 2 Parkway Circle Utica 13501 315-797-5712 (H) 315-223-7225 (B)

Westchester County FD EUGENE J. MALONE, III 95 Dobbs Ferry Road White Plains 10607 914-682-8439 (H)

Ohio

Akron PD DON G. TREJBAL 306 Circle Drive S, Apt 104 Boynton Beach, FL 33435 330-352-4502 (C) [email protected]

Canton FD Massillon FD & PD MARC R. JACKSON 1617 Kolp Place NW Canton 44709 330-491-1073 (H) [email protected]

Cincinnati PD GREG TOYEAS 11687 Hawk Drive Harrison 45030 513-738-4141 (H) 513-484-2459 (C) [email protected]

Cincinnati/Greater Cincy FD MARK REUSS 3328 Markdale Court Mack 45248 513-574-3340 (H) 513-706-1287 (C) [email protected]

Cincinnati/Hamilton Cty. PD LEONARD E. LABRECQUE 1867 Lois View Lane Cincinnati 45255 513-474-2359 (H)

Cleveland FD VINCE VIANCOURT 24500 Center Ridge, Suite 300 Westlake 44145 440-835-5647 (H/B) [email protected]

Cleveland PD PAUL PERHACS 10097 Jamestown Drive North Royalton 44133 440-877-9607 (H) 216-346-5966 (C) [email protected]

Cleveland PD LINDA SEALEY 17902 Hillgrove Road Cleveland 44119 216-322-6950 (C) [email protected]

Columbus FD WAYNE REDMON 11150 Pickerington Road Pickerington 43147 614-833-1812 (H) [email protected]

Columbus PD WILLIAM CAPRETTA 13985 Commercial Point Ashville 43103 740-983-6347 (H) 614-563-9636 (C)

Coshocton County FD & PD CORY WILSON 1716 Flint Lane Coshocton 43812 740-502-9240 (C) [email protected]

Cuyahoga Falls PD JOHN J. SIM 2200 16th Street Cuyahoga Falls 44223 330-310-7273 (C) 330-923-1986 (H) [email protected]

Dayton PD HOWARD JORDAN 5140 Rivers Edge Boulevard Dayton 45414 937-750-4886 (C) [email protected]

Licking County FD & PD JOHN CAPRETTA 116 Brittney Road Commercial Point 43116 614-554-6688 (C) [email protected]

Loveland/Symmes FD OTTO HUBER #1 Safety Center Drive Loveland 45140 513-583-3001 (B)

Marietta FD JOE A. MATTHEWS 966 Lancaster Street Marietta 45750 740-373-3053 (H) [email protected]

Marion FD & PD MICHAEL M. RADCLIFF 2198 Heron Lane Marion 43302 740-386-2582 (B) [email protected]

Toledo FD TIM BOHLAND 5154 Oldham Drive Toledo 43613 419-690-4686 (H) 419-376-4543 (C)

Youngstown FD SHAWN P. MURRAY, SR. 2261 Coral Sea Drive Youngstown 44511 330-518-2966 (C) 330-793-7363 (H)

Youngstown PD CHARLES GUZZY 2071 Bishop Woods Court Poland 44514 330-707-2171 (H) 330-743-8812 (B)

OklahomaLaredo FD JERRY RANGEL 319 Oklahoma Laredo 78041 956-334-1116 (C) [email protected]

Tulsa FD STEVEN DANIELS 4608 S 194 E Avenue Broken Arrow 74014 918-691-0719 (C) [email protected]

Tulsa FD KENNY GUNN 3911 S 123 E Avenue Tulsa 74146 918-231-6805 (B)

Pennsylvania Bucks County FD & PD ANDREW R. HILBERT 825 Glenmar Road Fairless Hills 19030 215-416-9897 (C) [email protected]

Erie PD GREGORY L. BANEY JR. 626 State Street Erie 16501 [email protected] 814-440-2694 (C) 814-870-1280 (B)

Erie FD & PD STEVEN McKENRICK 8770 Old Lake Road Lake City 16423 814-774-4159 814-746-0716 [email protected]

Johnstown FD ROBERT J. OPETT 118 Timothy Street Johnstown 15904 814-659-9313 (C) [email protected]

Karthaus Corrections MICHAEL J. CHRISTOFF 200 Third Street Curwensville 16833 814-236-2132 (H) 814-421-7450 (C) [email protected]

McKeesport FD & PD JEFFREY D. TOMOVCSIK 2715 Kansas Street McKeesport 15132 [email protected] 412-523-3903 (C) 412-675-5021 (W)

Philadelphia FD LOU LUPO 3127 Belgrade Street Philadelphia 19134 267-847-9681 (C) 215-423-1362 (H) [email protected]

Philadelphia PD ROCHELLE BILAL 1516 W Girard Avenue Philadelphia 19130 267-259-6694 (C) [email protected]

Philadelphia FD TIMOTHY G. McSHEA 913 Fillmore Street Philadelphia 19124 215-518-9683 (C) [email protected]

Pittsburgh FD DONALD DORSEY 312 Bon Air Avenue Pittsburgh 15210 412-433-0755 (P)

Pittsburgh FD THOMAS HERAK 1508 Pennock Road Pittsburgh 15212 412-761-6281 (H)

Pittsburgh PD CARL R. MOROSETTI, JR. 2221 Lynnbrook Avenue Pittsburgh 15226 412-600-2806 (C) [email protected]

PSCOA Corrections MATTHEW DILLON 1312 Clay Ave., Bldg. A2L Dunmore 18510 570-309-4949 (C) [email protected]

Scranton FD & PD, & Waymart Corrections ANDY POLANSKY 709 Stafford Avenue Scranton 18505 570-961-9024 (H) 570-878-1248 (C) [email protected]

York County and Dauphin County FD & PD CHAD DEARDORFF 1846 Golden Eagle Drive York 17408 717-668-8445 (H) 717-858-2361 (C) [email protected]

Rhode IslandJohnston PD SETH D. CROSBY 42 Cameron Court Warwick 02886 401-641-1575 (C) 401-921-0159 (H) [email protected]

Providence FD THOMAS GIAMPIETRO 24 Riverview Drive North Providence 02904 401-353-0036 (H)

Providence PD SCOTT ZAMBARANO 33 Dale Avenue Johnston 02919 401-265-1657 (C) [email protected]

Warwick FD JAMES G. McLAUGHLIN 85 Teakwood Drive Warwick 02886 401-732-4526 (H)

South CarolinaNorth Myrtle Beach FD & PD RICHARD BUDDELMEYER 4240 Luck Avenue Little River 29566 843-249-5334 (B/F)

Texas

Amarillo FD& PD JOE C. PONDER P.O. Box 33281 Amarillo 79120 806-584-0953 [email protected]


Bee County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections RICHARD L. WEBB 2874 Cagle Lane Beeville 78102 361-319-3758 (C) [email protected]

Bexar Cty. Sheriff & Corrections AVERY WALKER P.O. Box 190207 San Antonio 78220 210-573-4132 (C) [email protected]

Brazas County Sheriff DAVID C. STEWART P.O. Box 262 Huntsville 77342 936-662-7962 (C)

Brazoria County FD, PD, Sherrif & Corrections VICKE MOSSBARGER 2210 FM 655 Road Rosharon 77583 979-864-0286 (C) [email protected]

Brazoria County FD, PD, Sherrif & Corrections WILL MOSSBARGER 2210 FM 655 Road Rosharon 77583 979-864-9126 [email protected]

College Station FD & PD JIMMY O. YOW 604 N Glass Street Franklin 77856 832-595-7575 (C) 979-828-3055 (H) [email protected]

Dallas FD & PD RONALD VAUGHN, SR. 8035 E R L Thornton Freeway Suite 511 Dallas 75228 469-713-7759 (C) 972-289-8376 (H) [email protected]

Denton County Sheriff LES WOODS 2809 Calico Rock Drive Fort Worth 76131 817-675-6151 (C) [email protected]

El Paso Sheriff THOMAS DOWNS 6825 Cielo Vista #2 El Paso 79925 915-208-9258 (C) [email protected]

Falls Cty. FD, PD, Sheriff DARRELL ALLEN 1523 Lorene Lane Marlin 76661 254-229-2951 (H) [email protected]

Fort Bend Sheriff CHERYL L. HILLEGEIST 1410 Williams Way Richmond 77469 713-480-6033 (C) [email protected]

Galveston Sheriff & Corrections CECILIA FIELDS 2022 Bayou Road LaMarque 77568 409-370-7322 (C) [email protected]

Garland FD JEFF TOKAR 1500 East State Highway 66 Garland 75040 972-781-7111 (B)

Gatesville Corrections CAROLYN L. IRISH 1310 Westview Gatesville 76528 254-223-3449 (H)

Gurney Unit Corrections CINDY ARNOLD 8769 FM 2419 Elkhart 75839 903-724-9007 (C) [email protected]

Harris County FD TIFFANY D. KUEHN 32911 Oak Creek Drive Magnolia 77354 281-935-4611 (C) [email protected]

Harris County PD & Sheriff MARTY R. KUEHN 1014 Twinbrooke Houston 77088 281-935-4610 (C) 281-439-6116 (P) [email protected]

Jasper FD & PD STANLEY D. CHRISTOPHER 39 Chestnut Circle Jasper 75951 409-381-0350 (H) [email protected]

Jefferson County Corrections DAWN A. WILLIAMSON 3240 Parkway Drive Nederland 77627 409-728-3174 (C) [email protected]

Jefferson County Sheriff ROBERT ADAMS 7933 Viterbo Road, Suite 5 Beaumont 77705 409-722-1033 (B)

Kleberg County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections MICHAEL LUNA 2721 Quebec Drive Corpus Christi 78414 [email protected] 361-288-4882 (C)

LaPorte FD & PD ROD DAVIS 5110 Creekside Avenue Baytown 77523 832-266-7639 (C) [email protected]

Little Elm FD, PD & Corrections JANICE MARSHALL HARRISON 3023 Delray Court Little Elm 75068 409-474-0562 [email protected]

Lubbock FD RICKY MURPHY 5817 Alcove Avenue Lubbock 79407 806-891-4370 (C) [email protected]

McAllen FD & PD AMADO CANO, JR. P.O. Box 145 Santa Rosa 78593 956-686-8883 (H)

McAllen PD ROLANDO CASTILLO 2313 N. 36th Street McAllen 78501 956-655-8476 (H) [email protected]

McLennan Cty. PD & Sheriff KATHY MEALS P.O. Box 1411 Waco 76703 254-722-1711 (C) [email protected]

McLennan County Sheriff SHEILA THUN 705 Kane Street Waco 76705 254-405-3797 (C) [email protected]

Montgomery County PD, Sherrif & Corrections THOMAS M. PIERCE 3644 Violet Lane Huntsville 77340 936-355-0490 [email protected]

Nacogdoches Sheriff GARY D. CHANNEL 13150 State Highway 21 West Douglass 75943 936-569-9720 (H)

Pasadena FD & PD JOHN NOEL 1726 Roaring Springs Lane Seabrook 77586 832-788-4414 (C) [email protected]

Port Arthur FD STEPHEN L. CURRAN 3164 Andes Port Neches 77651 409-656-2828 (C) [email protected]

Pinehurst FD & PD KIESHA LUNA 3701 Platt Avenue Port Arthur 77640 409-330-0013 (C) [email protected]

Port Arthur FD & PD H. OTIS III P.O. Box 991 Port Arthur 77641 409-293-5742 (C) [email protected]

San Antonio FD JOE VALADEZ 15919 Quail Circle San Antonio 78247 210-656-9046 (H) 210-693-4344 (F) [email protected]

San Antonio FD RUBEN CEVALLOS 2367 Estate Gate Drive San Antonio 78260 210-861-4578 (C) 830-438-8207 (H) [email protected]

Smith County Sheriff G. L. BLALOCK 11324 Meadows Lane Flint 75762 903-574-2966 (C) [email protected]

Tarrant County Sheriff & surrounding Metroplex area TANYA YOUNG 4901 Shell Ridge Drive Ft. Worth 76133 817-988-9704 (C) 817-292-5388 (F) [email protected]

Tyler County Fire CLINT STURROCK 118 CR 2617 Chester 75936-9713 409-429-6327 (C) [email protected]

Walker County FD & PD TARA M. BURNETT P.O. Box 6673 Huntsville 77342-6673 936-668-9193 (C) [email protected]

Walker County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections CATHY STOKES PO Box 8064 Huntsville 77340 936-661-0929 (C) 936-594-6072 (H)

Webb County Sheriff CYNTHIA GARCIA 320 Lily Lane Laredo 78046 956-771-9957 (C) [email protected]

Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. FD PETER J. BAGDOVITZ P.O. Box 253 Barstow, MD 20610 301-980-0843 (C) [email protected]

Washington, D.C. PD LACHELE A. BETHEA-GOODE 6008 Griffith Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 202-996-2425 (P) 202-576-7597 (B) 240-351-4327 (C)

Washington, D.C. PD MIGUEL MIRANDA 1700 Rhode Island Avenue NE Washington, D.C. 20018 202-439-2292 (C) 800-426-2707 (P)

West VirginiaHuntington FD & PD RANDY D. ELLIS P.O. Box 999 Proctorville, OH 45669 740-886-5388 (H) 304-633-4975 (C)

WisconsinMilwaukee PD MIKE CRIVELLO P.O. Box 341352 Milwaukee 53234 414-412-0746 (C) [email protected]

WyomingLaramie Cty. FD, PD & Sheriff B. JOHN FITZGERALD 3672 Foxcroft Road Cheyenne 82001 307-775-9610 (H) [email protected]


Livonia, MI — PFIA Account Rep. Melissa Medici, awarding Livonia Fire Rescue Department’s, Adam Schmid, Kevin Pakkala, John Pappas and Scott Heraty with Hero’s Hall of Fame awards. Read more about them on page 8.

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