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Anne Arundel County Volunteer Firefighters Association News and Events OCTOBER 4, 2013 God said we could move mountains if we believed. He didn't say we wouldn't need a shovel. Compiled by Jane Huffman Awards and Recognition “Congratulations” to those individuals and fire companies who were presented awards at the AACVFA 84th Annual Convention. Keep up the great work! (continued on page 2) “Believe that your hard work, dedication and persistence will pay off; improve through continual learning and believe in your future.” Front row: FAB Walt Snyder, Secretary Kathy Gies, Assistant Secre- tary Kim Larsen, President John C. Spiker Sr. - Back row: FAB Dennis McDonald, Trustee Tom Nevin Jr., Sgt-at-Arms Cliff Odend- hal, Chaplain John F. Long Jr., Trustee Mike Sohn, PP Joe Larsen, Trustee Charlie Disney, 1st Vice-President Paul Demasky, and Treas- urer Bob Couchenour AACVFA 2013-2014 OFFICERS LADIES AUXILIARY AACVFA 2013-2014 OFFICERS Left to right: President Debbie Bolyard, Vice President Theresa Winkelmeyer, Secretary Jane Huffman, Treasurer Sharon Owen, Chap- lain Carene Housenfluck, Historian Patti Kidwell, and Guard Hannah Miller. Installing Officer: Ladies Past President Catherine Belford HALL OF FAME Sharon ElliottDeale VFD BOOTS RAYNOR TRAINING AWARD Kevin S. HarrisGlen Burnie VFD

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Anne Arundel County Volunteer Firefighters Association

Inside this issue:

Inside Story 2

Inside Story 2

Inside Story 2

Inside Story 3

Inside Story 4

Inside Story 5

Inside Story 6

News and Events OCTOBER 4, 2013

God said we could move mountains if we believed. He didn't say we wouldn't need a shovel. Compiled by Jane Huffman

Awards and Recognition

“Congratulations” to those individuals and fire companies who were presented awards at the AACVFA 84th Annual Convention.

Keep up the great work! (continued on page 2)

“Believe that your hard work, dedication and

persistence will pay off; improve through

continual learning and believe in your future.”

Front row: FAB Walt Snyder, Secretary Kathy Gies, Assistant Secre-

tary Kim Larsen, President John C. Spiker Sr. - Back row: FAB

Dennis McDonald, Trustee Tom Nevin Jr., Sgt-at-Arms Cliff Odend-

hal, Chaplain John F. Long Jr., Trustee Mike Sohn, PP Joe Larsen,

Trustee Charlie Disney, 1st Vice-President Paul Demasky, and Treas-

urer Bob Couchenour

AACVFA 2013-2014 OFFICERS

LADIES AUXILIARY

AACVFA 2013-2014 OFFICERS

Left to right: President Debbie Bolyard, Vice President Theresa

Winkelmeyer, Secretary Jane Huffman, Treasurer Sharon Owen, Chap-

lain 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

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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

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Awards and Recognition

D. Edgar Hurlock

FIRE PREVENTION AWARD

Earleigh Heights VFC

Jesse Fisher

MOST TRAINING HOURS

Odenton VFC

BOOSTER AWARD

“Most Booster Ads Sold”

Odenton VFC

INDIVIDUAL OF THE YEAR AWARD

Chaplain John F. Long Jr.

Jesse Fisher

MOST TRAINING HOURS

Odenton VFC

“Volunteering is not a choice….It’s a responsibility”

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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 Govern-

ment 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 in-

volved.) You will want to arrive early for the Sea of Blue

procession. A beautiful tribute to our heroes!

NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTER MEMORIAL SERVICE MOVED:

October 5 - 6, 2013—32nd National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

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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.

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; 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 extin-guisher 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:

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!

RENN FEST EMS CREW

A.A.County Fire Department

Emergency Preparedness EXPO At LOWES

JESSUP DAY

“Tell me and I forget, teach me and

I may remember, involve me and I learn.”

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH

HONORING OUR HEROES

AT MISSION BBQ

&

MARYLAND CITY VFD

OPEN HOUSE

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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!

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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

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Saturday November 2, 2013 Orchard Beach VFD Ladies Auxiliary

All Night Bingo Doors Open at 5:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 7:30 p.m.

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 [email protected] 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 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!)

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UPCOMING EVENTS

In Memory of Our Friends

Who Have Passed…

Lake Shore VFC

Cathy Snodderly September 28, 2013

(Cathy is the wife of Wayne Snodderly, AACVFA Photographer)

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 per-

son have difficulty speaking or understanding?

T is for Time: If any of these symptoms are present,

call 9-1-1 immediately.

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

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