October - Anne Arundel County Volunteer Firefighters Association

Anne Arundel County Volunteer
Firefighters Association
News and Events
OCTOBER 4, 2013
Awards and Recognition
AACVFA 2013-2014 OFFICERS
“Believe that your hard work, dedication and
persistence will pay off; improve through
continual learning and believe in your future.”
LADIES AUXILIARY
AACVFA 2013-2014 OFFICERS
Front row: FAB Walt Snyder, Secretary Kathy Gies, Assistant Secretary Kim Larsen, President John C. Spiker Sr. - Back row: FAB
Dennis McDonald, Trustee Tom Nevin Jr., Sgt-at-Arms Cliff Odendhal, Chaplain John F. Long Jr., Trustee Mike Sohn, PP Joe Larsen,
Trustee Charlie Disney, 1st Vice-President Paul Demasky, and Treasurer Bob Couchenour
Left to right: President Debbie Bolyard, Vice President Theresa
Winkelmeyer, Secretary Jane Huffman, Treasurer Sharon Owen, Chaplain Carene Housenfluck, Historian Patti Kidwell, and Guard Hannah
Miller. Installing Officer: Ladies Past President Catherine Belford
HALL OF FAME
Sharon Elliott—Deale VFD
BOOTS RAYNOR TRAINING AWARD
Kevin S. Harris—Glen Burnie VFD
“Congratulations” to those individuals and fire companies who were
presented awards at the AACVFA 84th Annual Convention.
Keep up the great work!
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God said we could move mountains if we believed.
He didn't say we wouldn't need a shovel.
Compiled by Jane Huffman
Anne Arundel County Volunteer Firefighters Association
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Awards and Recognition
Inside Story Headline
D. Edgar Hurlock
FIRE PREVENTION AWARD
Earleigh Heights VFC
Jesse Fisher
MOST TRAINING HOURS
Odenton VFC
INDIVIDUAL OF THE YEAR AWARD
Chaplain John F. Long Jr.
BOOSTER AWARD
“Most Booster Ads Sold”
Odenton VFC
Jesse Fisher
MOST TRAINING HOURS
Odenton VFC
LIFE SAFETY EDUCATOR AWARD—Presented by
the new Maryland State Fire Marshal Brian Geraci
at the Mid-Atlantic Life Safety Conference on
September 24, 2013 for
“Outstanding Service as a
Public Safety Educator”
Evelyn Graf
Earleigh Heights VFC
“Volunteering is not a choice….It’s a responsibility”
Anne Arundel County Volunteer Firefighters Association
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NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTER MEMORIAL SERVICE MOVED:
October 5 - 6, 2013—32nd National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
Recruits from Anne Arundel County Fire Department help
NFFF move Memorial Weekend Command Post to Elizabeth
Ann Seton Daughters of Charity located next to the National
Emergency Training Center campus.
The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service
planned for this weekend will not be held at the National
Fire Academy in Emmitsburg due to the Federal Government shutdown. The candlelight vigil for the 81 Fallen
Firefighters will be held Saturday evening at the Basilica of
the Daughters of Charity campus at 4 p.m. (next to the
NFA; and web live-stream only due to lack of space at the
Basilica). On Sunday, the 2013 memorial service will be
held at the Knott Arena at Mount St. Mary’s University at
10 a.m. (This is the building at the parking lot from which
the busses have picked up in the past.) If you have never
attended a service due to a hardship in walking, this may
be a good time to attend. (There is still some walking involved.) You will want to arrive early for the Sea of Blue
procession. A beautiful tribute to our heroes!
Do you know what to do if your cooking oil catches on fire?
A grease fire starts when your cooking oil becomes too hot. When heating,
oil starts to boil, then it starts smoking, and then it will catch on fire. Most
vegetable oils have a smoking point of around 450 degrees. Animal fats will
start smoking around 375 degrees.
The best safety is prevention. Stay in the kitchen when cooking or frying.
The oil wont catch fire as soon as it starts smoking, but it is an indication that
its well on its way to getting there.
If the worst happens and your oil does catch on fire, do the
following;
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 Turn the Heat Off—don't move the pot. You may accidentally splash
yourself with hot grease.
Cover the Pot with a Metal Lid—Fire can’t exist without oxygen. With the lid on (and the heat off), the fire will
consume all of the oxygen and put itself out. Do not use a glass lid as it will shatter.
Pour on Baking Soda—Baking soda will extinguish a fire only if it is small. It takes a lot of baking soda to do
the job.
Spray the Pot with a Class B Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher—Use this as a last resort, as the fire extinguisher will contaminate your kitchen. Still, its better than the alternative if the fire is getting out of control.
Get Out and Call 911—Don’t try to be a hero! If the fire gets out of control, get out and find a phone to call
911.
Whatever you do, DO NOT do the following:
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Do Not Use Water—Water will cause the oil to splash and will spread the fire.
Vaporizing water carries oil particles, also spreading the fire.
Do Not Move the Pot or Carry It Outside—Throwing the pot outside may
seem logical at the moment, but trying to move the pot might splash burning oil on
you, your home, or anything outside.
Do Not Throw Any Other Baking Product on the Fire—Flour might look like baking soda, but it will
not react the same. Only baking soda can help put out a grease fire.
Hopefully, you will never be in a situation where you actually have to use this advice!
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH
The new Fire Safety House has been very busy since it hit the road! Thank you to Evelyn
Graf and John Spiker for transport and setup at the events. Please make arrangements to take
training on the trailer if you have not already done so. You may know the classroom, but the setup
and smoke may be a little more complicated. Evelyn and John may not always be available to
transport and setup the trailer for you when you need it! Thank you!
A.A.County Fire Department
Emergency Preparedness EXPO At LOWES
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and
I may remember, involve me and I learn.”
RENN FEST EMS CREW
JESSUP DAY
Anne Arundel County Volunteer Firefighters Association
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH
HONORING OUR HEROES
AT MISSION BBQ
&
MARYLAND CITY VFD
OPEN HOUSE
Anne Arundel County Volunteer Firefighters Association
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AA ALARMERS BREAKFAST
Anne Arundel Alarmers
Monthly Breakfast
The Alarmers are ALWAYS
there for you!
Please make an attempt
to attend their next Sunday
morning breakfast on
November 17th!
Thanks to those who supported
this fundraiser!
I can report that it was
DELICIOUS!
Anne Arundel County Volunteer Firefighters Association
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday October 5, 2013
Odenton VFC
Fire Prevention Open House & Odenton Day—9 a.m. till 2 p.m.
Held at the firehouse located at 1425 Annapolis Rd.
Contact 410-674-4444 for more information.
Saturday October 5, 2013
Maryland City VFD
Baskets & Vera Bradley Purses
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month—Customer Appreciation Night
Admission: $18 to $21— Extra packs $5
20 regular games as well as 2 jackpots! Pull tabs, 50/50 Raffle
Doors open at 5 p.m. for refreshments and dinner. Bingo starts at 7 p.m.
Wear a costume and have a chance to win a Vera Bradley item!
Next Bingo November 2nd & December 7th
Saturday October 5, 2013
Deale VFD
Fire Prevention Open House—1 p.m.
Held after the “All You Can Eat Breakfast”
Saturday October 12, 2013
Riviera Beach VFC— Annual Crab Feast—$40
6 p.m. till 10 p.m.—Music by DJ
Burgers, BBQ, Corn on the Cob, and Macaroni Salad will be served beginning at 6 p.m.
Crabs will be served starting at 7 p.m.
Contact Gloria Lewis at 410-693-0020 for tickets.
Saturday October 12, 2013
Lake Shore VFC
Fire Prevention Open House—10 a.m. til 2 p.m.
Saturday October 12, 2013
FIRE EXPO at the Training Academy at Headquarters
Sunday October 13, 2013
Earleigh Heights VFC
Fire Prevention Open House
Sunday October 13, 2013
Orchard Beach VFD
Luncheon Bingo—$20
Roast Beef, Mashed potatoes, vegetable
Early birds start at 11:30 a.m.—Regular bingo starts @ 1:30 p.m.
Saturday October 19, 2013
Woodland Beach VFD—1 p.m. til 4 p.m.
Fire Prevention Open House
Sunday October 20, 2013
Orchard Beach VFD
Fire Prevention Open House
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday October 25, 2013
Earleigh Heights VFC
Coach Purse Bingo—$20 in advance or $25 at the door
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.—Bingo starts at 7 p.m.
20 regular games, Specials, Raffles
Get your tickets before Oct 16th and get a free pack of cards!
Email Victor Henderson at victorhenderson@gmail.com or
Facebook message EHVFC for tickets.
Saturday October 26, 2013
Riviera Beach VFC
Fire Prevention Open House
Saturday October 26, 2013
Orchard Beach VFD Annual Crab Feast—$45
7 p.m. till 11 p.m.— Music by DJ
Menu: Steamed Crabs, Crab Soup, Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes,
Hot Dogs & Beans, Macaroni Salad and desserts.
First 200 tickets sold will be seated in the banquet hall. All others will be seated in the engine bay.
For tickets, call 410-437-3496
www.Orchardbeachvfd.com
Saturday November 2, 2013
Saturday November 2, 2013
Odenton VFC—Bull Roast
7 p.m. til 11 p.m.
$30 in advance or $40 at the door
Held at the fire hall located at 1425 Annapolis Rd.
For information, call 410-674-4444
Orchard Beach VFD Ladies Auxiliary
All Night Bingo
Doors Open at 5:30 p.m.
Bingo starts at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday November 9, 2013
Odenton VFC Ladies Auxiliary
Craft & Vendor Show—9 a.m. till 2:30 p.m.
For information, call 301-776-9372
(Vendor tables sold out!)
In Memory of Our Friends
Who Have Passed…
Lake Shore VFC
Cathy Snodderly
September 28, 2013
STROKE—When Every Minute Counts
Stroke is the 3rd leading cause of death in
the United States!
Do you know the signs or symptoms of a stroke?
Think FAST.
F is for Face: facial droop or asymmetry when smiling
A is for Arms: Does one arm drift when holding out in
front? Is one weaker than the other?
S is for Speech: Is the speech slurred? Does the person have difficulty speaking or understanding?
(Cathy is the wife of Wayne Snodderly,
AACVFA Photographer)
T is for Time: If any of these symptoms are present,
call 9-1-1 immediately.