2018 Central District Convention Hosted by Freedom Twp, PA. VFC

Seated at the head table left to right: Eldon R. Mickel, Schellsburg, 3rd VP; Lawrence B. Carter, Lewistown, 2nd VP; John C. Gromley, Clymer, 1st VP; Timothy W. James, East Freedom, President; Gerald T. Corbin, Hollidaysburg, Secretary; and James W. Reilly, Hollidaysburg, Treasurer

Presentation of Plaque, Pin and Gold Card was presented to Past President Timothy James, East Freedom Twp VFC, East Freedom, PA. Blair County, by Joe Whiteford, II, President of the Advisory Committee

Pictured are the 2019 Elected officers Shawn L. McMullen, Nanty Glo, 3rd VP; Eldon R. Mickel, Schellsburg, 2nd VP; Lawrence B.; Carter, Jr., Lewistown, 1st VP; John C. Gromley, Clymer, President; Gerald T. Corbin, Hollidaysburg, Secretary; James W. Reilly, Hollidaysburg, Treasurer.

2019 ELECTED OFFICERS

Established in 1965 as Lapsation Member, an honor to those members who served continuously for 20 years on the Board of Control. Later the time was reduced to 15 years. In 2013 the title was changed to Senior Delegate. Their dues were reduced and they received a gold card in appreciation for their service. They still will act as an ex-official member of the committee they served on at the time of their qualification. This year’s class member is: Thomas A. Olewnick, Penfield, Clearfield County (not present)

Coverage Area For Fire Companies Belonging To Central District

126th Central District Volunteer Firemen’s Assocation Memorial service program began with the Colors presented by Freedom Township Vol. FC.

The Call to Order, Pledge to the Flag and Welcome were by Timothy James, 2018 CDVFA President.

Opening Prayer was led by Leonard E. Alwine, Central District Chaplain. The Call to Worship and Scripture Reading was by Ed Jelliff, Minister of New Life Church.

The Memorial Address was given by Steve Durr, Minister of Leamersville Church of the Brethren.

Tina Walter provided Special Music. Gerald Corbin, Central District Secretaryread the

names of the 37 deceased Members and the Bell was rang as each name was read, See list on Page 128

Taps were played and Senator John H. Eichelberger gave the Final Call.

2018Central District Convention- Memorial Service Hosted Freedom Twp, PA. VFC

Firefigher’s Memorial

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Central District Scholarship Committee presented tuition assistance for the 2018-2019 school year:Picture L to R: Bob Timko, Provident Agency presenting awards to Lindsey Delattre, Eric Wineland, Koty Davis, Beca-Lin Kelly, along with Dave Gibson, Provident Agency

2018 Central District Conv. Scholarship AwardsFour Year Program $350.00:Beca-Lin Kelly, Psychology, Northern Cambria, PAPatrick Huber, Pharmacy, Hastings VFC, Hastings, PAKoty Davis, Mechatronics Engineering, Alum Bank VFC, Alum Bank, PAFour Year Program $300.00:William E. Hutcheson, III, Law, Milton Fire Dept., Milton, PANathan Callahan, Engineering, Ashville VFC, Ashville, PAHannah Easly, Criminal Justice, Hastings VFC, Martinsburg, PAJonathan A. Kirk, Psychology & Special Education, Patton VFC, Patton, PAAustin Oakes, Computer Science, Kane VFC, Kane, PAKelsie A. Rugh, Forensic Science, Milton VFC, Pleasant Gap, PAOlivia Stone, Early Childhood & Special Education, Ludlow VFC, Ludlow, PAEric Wineland, Computer Science, Bedford Fire Dept., Altoona, PAKristin N. Wineland, Elementary Education, Bedford Fire Dept., Altoona, PABrianna L. Cornell, Nursing, Ferndale VFC, Johnstown, PAMakenna Bittner, Pre-Physician Assistant, Beech Creek-Blanchard VFC, Beech Creek, PA

Coleman R. Anna, EbensburgStephen J. Auker, Logan TownshipKenneth L. Banks, Sr., Mill CreekRobert E. Bowery, CurwensvilleJack J. Brown, Sr., BarnesboroJames W. Chandler, BellefonteJohn T. Cooper, Jr., TyroneSusan A. Corbin, MapletonKurt H. Dell, WilmoreGilbert R. Dick, PetersburgTheodore F. Enos, Port MatildaRodney B. Estep, Sr., HollidaysburgHarold G. Everhart, HuntingdonDale L. Feathers, ClaysburgDiane R. Fulton, Cambria County Assoc.Robert E. Gensimore, Warriors MarkFred V. Kurtz, MiltonElaine J. Mayes, Summerhill TownshipCharles P. Meckley, Freedom Township

Two Year Program $300.00:Jay Peachey, Pre-EMS, New Columbia, PATony Anico, Welding & Fabricating, Hastings VFC #1, Hastings, PAJosiah Conner, Liberal Arts & Science, Hastings VC #1, Hastings, PALindsey Delattre, Nursing, Houtzdale VFC, Houtzdale, PAZoey Snauffer, Message Therapy, Warrensville FC, Montoursville, PA

Garth R. Miller, New BerlinLouis V. Murdock, PunxsutawneyGerald P. Pollock, Morris TownshipThomas H. Reams, Sr., Osceola MillsRonald R. Rowe, OrbisoniaCassandra L. Scholvin, Shamokin DamDwayne E. Shingle, AshvilleRaymond L. Showers, Osceola MillsHerman d. Smith, IrvonaJune E. Smith, LakemontJoseph H. Sorrick, United of Logan Twp.William J. Soyster, NewburgCharles Q. Taylor, Jr., PetersburgJoseph P. Valeria, HastingsRaymond G. Watkins, Lock HavenRichard D. Wenskowski, Jr., LewistownKenneth L. Wilson, HuntingdonRobert E. Zeek, Hollidaysburg

2018 Deceased Members Were As Follows:

Fire Prevention Award Winners: Division Population Under 4000 (L-R) 1st Place goes to Friendship FC #1, Roaring Springs, Blair Co. with Jeffrey Lafferty receiving the plaque and $250.00; 2nd Place goes to Claysburg VFC, Claysburg, Blair Co. with Elizabeth Hoffman receiving the plaque and $100.00; 3rd Place went to Hastings VFC #1, Hastings, Cambria Co. with Allen Kline receiving the plaque and $100.00).

Fire Prevention Award Winners: Division Population Over 4000 (L-R) 1st Place went to Excelsior Fire Dept. #1, Bellwood, PA, Blair Co. with Thomas A. Whiteford and Sara Rosazza receiving the plaque and $250.00; 4th Place went to Milton Fire Dept. Milton, Northumberland Co. who received a plaque and $100.00; 2nd Place went to Logan Twp, United Fire Dept., Altoona, PA, Blair Co. who received a plaque and $100.00; 3rd Place winners not present, Hughesville VFC, Hughesville, Lycoming Co. who received a plaque and $100.00

Pictured is Thomas Alton Whiteford, Excelsior Fire Dept. #1 of Bellwood, PA, Blair County, receiving the 2017 Robert E. Kerns Fire Prevention Award Plaque from Thomas E. Whiteford

2017 KERNS FIRE PREVENTION AWARD

CENTRAL DIST. FIRE PREVENTION AWARDS

2018 KERNS FIRE PREVENTION AWARD

Pictured is Joshua Kline, Assist. Chief of Hastings VFC #1, Cambria Co. receiving the 2018 Kerns Fire Prevention Award, (nominated by John Bem, Awards Chairperson and the Hastings VFC #1)

Mr. Kline joined the Fire Co. on Oct. 13, 1997. Being a 4th Generation firefighter from the very beginning he was involved in all facets of the fire service, ranging from answering alarms, training, meetings, fund raisers and fire prevention. When the committee was formed in 2007 under the Chairmanship of Dep. Chief Dan Warner, he participated in the planning, scheduling and conducting of the various programs. During that time interval the Fire Company’s Fire Prevention Program was honored by Central District, Western PA Firemen’s Assoc. and the Firemen’s Assoc. of State of PA with awards ranging from first to no

lower than third place. In 2017-2018 due to Dep. Chief Warner starting a new job which required spending a lot of time away from home, made it difficult to conduct the over 35 programs that are conducted annually. Asst. Chief Kline stepped in and continued the programs which required a lot of his time. He did this while still maintaining his position as an EMT at the Hastings Area Ambulance. And just recently his hard work and training paid off with his notification of attaining Firefighting II Certification. For his dedication and hard work and time spent exemplifies the spirit of the Fire Prevention Award that Assist. Chief Joshua Kline should be honored with the 2018 Robert E. Kerns Memorial Fire Safety Education Award.Continued Next Column

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Receiving Junior Firefighters Certificates of Commendations were Ryan Zachary Kimberling, Logan Twp. United Fire Dept. Altoona, PA Blair County (nominated by Jason Baker, District Fire Chief, Logan Twp. United Fire Dept.), Tanner Myers, Hastings VFC #1, Hastings, PA Cambria County (nominated by Allen Kline, President Hastings VFC #1) and Anna Greene, Excelsior Fire Co., #1, Bellwood, PA, Blair County receiving the 2018 Junior Firefighter Award (nominated by Captain Christopher Cherry, Excelsior FC #1)

Pictured are L to R: Tim James, CDVFA Pres. presenting the Central District Valor Award to Captain Gregory Patterson, Gallitzin FC#1, Gallitzin, PA, Cambria Co. (nominated by Fire Chief Donny Miller, Gallitzin Fire Co. #1).

On Sat. Dec. 30, 2017, Gregory Patterson was eating dinner with his family at the Applebee’s Restaurant located in the Logan Valley Mall in Altoona. Mr. Patterson noticed a restaurant patron had stood up from his table and appeared to be in distress. He immediately recognized that the patron was choking on food. Without hesitation Mr. Patterson began to administer the Heimlich Maneuver on the victim. After several abdominal thrusts the victim expelled a piece of food from his airway. The victim exited the restaurant prior to obtaining his name. However, the incident was verified by patrons and the restaurant manager. For his quick actions and utilizing his knowledge of the Heimlich Maneuver, a life was saved.

Pictured above is Ms. Anna Greene receiving the 2018 Central District Junior Firefighter Award from Robert Whiteford.Ms. Anna Greene joined the Excelsior Fire Co, #1, in February 2017. She took part in her IFSTA training receiving her three modules of “basic” firefighting, HazMat Awareness training with national ProBoard Certification, CPR/AED/First Aid certified and Water Rescue Awareness. She wanted to take more training, but age constraints prevented this at this time. She has received the distinguished award from the Blair County Wise Women Society. Anna started the “stuff the squad” program assisting the Bellwood-Antis Council of Churches which provides food and goods to families in need around the Christmas Season. She is enrolled at the Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center in Emergency Services Program. According to Mr. Richard J. Erculiana, Emergency Services Instructor stated “Anna possesses and displays the quality of natural leadership. She always puts her team ahead of herself and is honest and forthright in all she does”. For her dedication to Fire Service and to service in her Community, Captain Christopher Cherry, Excelsior Fire Co. #1 of Bellwood nominates Ms. Anna Greene for the 2018 Central District Junior Firefighter Award and the Awards Committee concurs.

JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER AWARD

CENTRAL DISTRICT VALOR AWARD

JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER AWARD

Pictured L to R are Tim James, CDVFA Pres. presenting the Central District Valor Award to Matthew English, Clover, PA, Cambria County (nominated by Dave Zeek, Phoenix Vol. Fire Co., Hollidaysburg, PA)

On Sunday June 3, 2018, at approximately 9 am at 227 Twenty Row Road, Clover, PA, two grandchildren Matthew English (age 9) and Gabriel Clough (age 2) were in the dining room playing. The mother was in the basement and the father was upstairs getting dressed when suddenly Matthew starting yelling for his parents. Gabriel started choking on something. Without hesitation, Matthew picked up Gabriel and was trying to dislodge the object. The object was swallowed. The mother called the doctor and was instructed to get the child to Med Wellin Ebensburg and then taken to Conemaugh Nason Hospital in Roaring Springs, PA. X-rays were taken to show the object looked like a penny, dime or some battery. After two weeks the child passed the object which turned out to be a quarter. The doctors believe Matt’s action to dislodge the object from the throat and then it travelled to the stomach. For his quick actions Matt prevented the situation becoming very serious. Therefore, the Phoenix Vol Fire Co. and Dave Zeek, Central District Blair County Vice President and Grandfather to the two children, nominated Matthew English for the 2018 Central District Valor Award and the Awards Committee concurs.

Pictured are L to R: Tim James, CDVFA Pres. presenting the Central District Valor Award to Bill Newcomer who received the award for Brian Berry (not present), Johnstown, PA Cambria County (nominated by Fire Chief Paul Kundrod, Adams Twp VFC #2)

On the morning of January 10, 2018 Adams Twp VFC #2, EMS from Forest Hills and East Hills was dispatched to a single vehicle accident on Rte. 219 North of the St. Michaels Exit. The driver was removed from the vehicle treated and transferred to the local Hospital. During the follow up investigation, it was determined that Mr. Brian Berry, an INCO Beverage Delivery Truck Driver, was following when he observed the driver, having a seizure, lost control of the vehicle and was driving erratically striking concrete barriers. Mr. Berry pulled over and got out of his truck and proceeded to run towards the moving car. He attempted to open the passenger door, but it was broken due to the multiple crashes. He then ran to the driver’s door. He was able to gain entry and got to the brake pedal to stop the car on the berm. Not only was Mr. Berry running down a car on a busy highway, he also averted the possibility of a major crash involving an auto bouncing off the median back into traffic. For his swift action with no regard for his personal safety averted a major tragedy. Therefore, the Adams Township VFC #2 and its Fire Chief Paul Kundrod nominated Mr. Brian Berry for the 2018 Central District Valor Award and the Awards Committee concurs.

CENTRAL DISTRICT VALOR AWARDS

Pictured L to R: Tim James, CDVFA Pres., presenting Ronald L. Henry, Jr., the Past Presidents Award with Joseph W, Whiteford, II, Chr, of the Advisory Comm. looking on.

Established in 2016 to honor all Past Presidents of Central District. The Award is given to any individual of the Host Fire Company or the Host Community who, in the opinion of the President and Secretary, has contributed to the planning and successful operation of the Central District Committee, the Individual may win this award only once

The 2017 Larry J. Corbin Memorial Plaque was presented to the Nanty Glo VFC, Nanty Glo, Cambria County by CDVFA Pres. Tim James. Accepting the award is Shawn L. McMullen.

Established in 1980 The Larry J. Corbin Memorial Trophy Award is given to the best overall Association Fire Dept. participating in the Convention Parade. The Trophy is owned by Central District and is a roving trophy with the name of the current winner placed on a plate on its base. The Trophy is returned to the Association at the following Convention Awards Ceremony and a commemorative plaque is given to the winner to keep permanently.

PAST PRESIDENT AWARD LARRY J. CORBIN MEMORIAL PLAQUE

Thomas A. Bracken, CD Past President, Nanty Glo Fire Co., Nanty Glo, PA Cambria County (not present) (nominated by Fire Chief Joseph LaMantia, Nanty Glo Fire Company).On the morning of January 2, 2018, Mr. Ed Campbell, a Life Member of the Nanty Glo Fire Dept. was returning home from a social event at about 1:00 am. The temperature outside was -4°. While walking from his garage to his house, Mr. Campbell slipped on the ice to the frozen ground, injuring his shoulder and was unable to get up. Two and a half hours later and after six inches of snow had fallen his neighbor Mr. Bracken was returning home and heard Mr. Campbell’s cry for help. Mr. Bracken immediately called 911 and got blankets from his home. He insulated Mr. Campbell from the cold ground and the snow in an attempt to raise Mr. Campbells’ body temperature. Within minutes EMS arrived and transported the patient to the Conemaugh ER. Mr. Campbell is slowly making a recovery and, as of yet, is not having any side effects. For his quick actions, a life was saved.

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Receiving the Special Honorary Past Presidents Resolutions is Gerald Ross presented by Joseph W. Whiteford, II, Chr. of the Advisory Comm.

Whereas, Gerald Ross, State College, Center County, a member of the Alpha Fire Co. and a dedicated member of the Central District Volunteer Firemen’s Association and,

Whereas, in recognition of his excellent knowledge, dedication, leadership and years of service as a firefighter and,

Whereas, Gerald Ross joined the Central District Vol. Firemen’s Association in 1981. He was appointed in 1982 to the Central District Board of Control as member of the Pumping Contest Committee and in 1987 appointed Chairman of the same committee and served in that position until 1998. In 1998 he was made a member of the Executive Committee and in 2011 appointed Chairman and continues to serve in that position today. In 1998 he was appointed to the Lapsation Committee (Senior Delegate) and,

Whereas, he has given many years of service to his Fire Company and 37 years of service on the Board of Control to the Central District Vol. Firemen’s Assoc. on various committees and,

Now, Therefore, be it resolved that Gerald Ross be conferred upon him the title of Honorary Past President of the Central District Volunteer Firemen’s Association, and

Further Resolved, that he be entitled to all rights and privileges afforded a President of this Association and,

Be further Resolved, that a copy of this resolution be presented to him.

Adopted this 17th Day of August, 2018 at the 126th Annual Convention of the Central District Volunteer Firemen’s Association convened in East Freedom, Pennsylvania

Joseph Whiteford, II, Advisory CommitteeTim James, President, John Bem, Secretary-

Treasurer, Gerald T. Corbin, Secretary

Receiving the Special Honorary Past Presidents Resolution is Thom Kleckner presented by Joseph W. Whiteford, II, Chr. of the Advisory Comm.

Whereas, Thomas Kleckner, Mifflinburg, Union County, a member of the Mifflinburg Volunteer Fire Co. and a dedicated member of the Central District Volunteer Firemen’s Association and,

Whereas, in recognition of his excellent knowledge, dedication, leadership and years of service as a firefighter and,

Whereas, Thomas Kleckner joined the Central District Volunteer Firemen’s Association in 1974. He was appointed in 1988 to the Central District Volunteer Firemen’s Association Board of Control as member of the Pumping Contest Committee and in 2001 appointed Chairman of the same committee and he continues to serve in that position today. In 2005 he was made a member of the Lapsation Committee (Senior Delegate) and,

Whereas, he has given many years of service to his Fire Company and 44 years of service on the Board of Control to the Central District Volunteer Firemen’s Association conducting the Efficiency Contest, Battle of the Barrel, Kids Battle of the Barrel and,

Now, Therefore, be it resolved, that Thomas Kleckner be conferred upon him the title of Honorary Past President of the Central District Volunteer Firemen’s Association and,

Further Resolved, that he be entitled to all the rights and privileges afforded a President of this Association and,

Be Further Resolved, that a copy of this resolution be presented to him.

Adopted this 17th Day of August, 2018 at the 126th Annual Convention of the Central District Volunteer Firemen’s Association convened in East Freedom, Pennsylvania.Joseph Whiteford, II, Advisory CommitteeTim James, President, John Bem, Secretary-Treasurer, Gerald T. Corbin, Secretary

PAST PRESIDENT HONORARY AWARDPAST PRESIDENT HONORARY AWARD

Tim James, CDVFA Pres. presented the Leroy C. Focht, Sr. Memorial Award to Gerald T. Corbin, Secretary, Central District Volunteer Firemen’s Association, Phoenix Vol. Fire Co., Hollidaysburg, PA Blair County. (nominated by Central District Awards Committee, John Bem, Chairperson).

The nominee has served his entire life in the fire service. He joined his home company in 1961. That was the beginning of an active career in his fire department. In 1968 he was appointed Captain of Engine #3. He was elected to a full term as Central District Secretary at the Hollidaysburg Convention in 1978. He continued serving in that office for the past 40 years. During his tenure he completely converted the Central District records and membership rolls into electronic files and advancing the organization into the 21st Century. He is one of the important pillars of Central District. In 2000 he was honored with the title of Honorary Past President.

The 2018 Leroy C. Focht, Sr., Memorial Trophy and Central District “Firefighter of the Year” goes to Gerald T. Corbin, Secretary, Central District Volunteer Firemen’s Association, Phoenix Vol. Fire Co., Hollidaysburg, PA Blair County.

LARRY J. CORBIN MEMORIAL PLAQUE

The 2017 Leroy C. Focht Sr., Memorial Plaque was presented to James W. Reilly, Treasurer, Central District Volunteer Firemen’s Association, Phoenix Vol. Fire Co., Hollidaysburg, PA Blair County by CDVFA Pres. Tim James.

Established in 1980 the Leroy C. Focht, Sr. Memorial Trophy Award is presented to any member in good standing of the Central District Volunteer Firemen’s Association who in the opinion of the Awards Committee has contributed to the benefit, welfare and improvement of the Fire Service in the Central District Coverage Area in an outstanding manner through current service or service over the years. The award is also known as the “Firefighter of the Year Award”. The recipient will receive a roving trophy (owned by Central District). The Association is responsible for the winner’s name to be added to the Roving Trophy. The Trophy is returned to the Association prior to next years convention. At the following Convention Award’s Ceremony a commemorative plaque is given to the winner to keep permanently. A member can only receive this award once. Any member Fire Company or individual Association member may nominate a person for his/her service in terms of length of years devoted to the fire service or an individual who has done some exceptional work in the Fire Service in Central District during the past year. The person must be a member in good standing of Central District. Nominations are due July 1st.

LEROY C. FOCHT, SR. MEMORIAL TROPHY

DELAWARE VALLEY FIRE CHIEFS MEET Oct. 18, 2018

The Delaware Valley Chiefs Association will hold their regular Monthly Meeting at Mill Creek Fire Company’s Old Station, 3900 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE on October 18, 2018 . Social Hour at 6 pm and Dinner at 7 pm.

This year 16 teams participated in the Battle of the Barrel they were; Alum Bank, Spangler. Penfield, Newberg A, Lakemont, Ballitzin, Patton B, Patton A, Lewistown, Newburg Aux, Cresson A, Flemington B, Newburg B, Jackson, Roaring Spring,Cresson B.

Patton-A Team Wins Central District Volunteer Firemen’s Assoc. Battle of the BarrelBATTLE OF THE BARREL 1st PLACE WINNER

BATTLE OF THE BARREL 2nd PLACE WINNER

BATTLE OF THE BARREL 3rd PLACE WINNER

1st Place – Patton A: (Front L-R) Travis Winslow, Dan Couturniaux (Back L-R) Pat Wood, Phil Miller

2nd Place – Jackson: (L-R) Brody Lawrence, Mack Croft, Brian Alexano, Bill Beers

3rd Place – Penfield: (L-R) Shawn Agosto, Matt Agosto, Ryan Glass (his son, Brady in front of him), Tom Olewnick, Dale Groves

2018 STAIR CLIMBSOCTOBER 12, 2018 - 2018 Baltimore 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb at the M&T Bank Stadium, 1101 Russel St., Baltimore, MD. 8 am to 12 pmhttp://events.firehero.org/baltimoreOCTOBER 19, 2018 - Firehouse Expo 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb at the Nissan Stadium, 1 Tiitan Way, Nashville, TN - 7 am - 11 am.http://events.firehero.org/firehouseexpoOCTOBER 27, 2018 - Ocean City 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb at Pyramid Condo, 9500 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 8 am 2 pm.http://events.firehero.org/oceancityOCTOBER 27, 2018 - J.P. Taravella High Coral Springs 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb at J.P. Taravella High School, 10600 Riverside Dr., Coral Springs, FL 8:30 am to 11 am http://events.firehero.org/taravellaOCTOBER 28, 2018 - National Stair Climb for Fallen Firefighters at Belmont Park, 2150 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, NY, 9 am to 12 pm. http://events.firehero.org/national

2018 Central District Conv. Queens Contestants are L to R: Lissy Kinder, Huntington Regional Fire & Rescue Co. 65; Dionna Pearce, Excelsior No. 1 Station 22, Bellwood; Abygale Abrashoff, Newton/Wayne; Lindsey Delattre, Madera; Mara Singer, Alexandria Co. 1; Cara Defibaugh, R.W. & B.T. Station 17; Madison Niebauer, Irvona; Mikara Anderson 2017 Central District Fire Queen, Three Springs; Rachel Foster, Huntingdon County & Shavers Creek; Carleigh Ceglar, Saxton; Johanna Whiteford, Excelsior No 1, Station 22, Bellwood; Cheyanne Holes, Irvona; Tiara Garlock, Smithfield

Queens Court (L-R) Mikara Anderson, 2017 Central District Fire Queen; Mara Singer, 2018 Central District Fire Queen; Rachael Foster, 1st Runner-up; Tiara Garlock, Miss Congeniality

2018 Central District Conv. Queens Contest

Three More Recipients Announced in the 2018 Globe Gear Giveaway, More Available

Departments in CA, Canada, and NJ will each receive 4 sets of new Globe gear

Globe by MSA, in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and DuPont Protection Solutions (DuPont), is giving away 52 sets of new, state-of-the-art turnout gear to 13 volunteer fire departments in need through the 2018 Globe Gear Giveaway program. Now in its seventh year, the program works to enhance the safety and capabilities of small-town fire departments across the U.S. and Canada. Recipients are being announced monthly throughout the year.

The latest recipients are the Ben Lomond (CA) Fire Protection District, the New Victoria (NS, Canada) Fire Dept and the Huntington Volunteer Fire Company (Phillipsburg, NJ).

Additional Globe Gear Giveaway awards will be made monthly throughout 2018. Stay tuned to the NVFC web site, Dispatch newsletter, and Facebook page, as well as the Globe Facebook page, for additional information and announcements regarding the Globe Gear Giveaway.

In Association Best Appearing Engine - 2014-20181st Place: Blue Knob VFC ER862nd Place: Cresson VFC ER70Best Appearing Engine - 2008-20131st Place: Alum Bank VFC 38-122nd Place: Allegheny Twp. VFC E51 Best Appearing Engine- 2001-2007 1st Place: Excelsior VFC Bellwood E22 2nd Place: Dauntless VFC Ebensburg E22Best Appearing Engine - 1993-20001st Place: Ashville VFC E60 Best Appearing & Equipped Aerial - 76’ or Higher1st Place: Alpha FC State College 2nd Place: Dauntless VFC EbensburgBest Appearing & Equipped Aerial - 76’ or Less 1st Place: Hope VFC Northern CambriaBest Appearing Specialty - (Light,Air,RIT,Haz Mat)1st Place: Excelsior VFC Bellwood Squad2nd Place: Potage VFC Special Unit 83Best Appearing Engine/ Rescue1st Place: Adams Twp. Dunlo2nd Place: Excelsior VFC Bellwood Best Appearing & Equipped Heavy Rescue1st Place: Friendship FC, Roaring Springs2nd Place: Hope VFC Northern CambriaBest Appearing Light Rescue Or Mini Pumper 1st Place: Logan Twp. Kittaining Trail VFC 2nd Place: Claysburg VFC 70-31Best Appearing Tanker - 1500 gal and up1st Place: Excelsior VFC Bellwood Best Appearing Tanker/Pumper1st Place: Friendship VFC, Roaring Springs2nd Place: Bedford FDBest Appearing Brush Truck1st Place: Claysburg VFC Brush2nd Place: Hastings VFC # 1Best Appearing Motorized Antique Engine Pre-1992 In Service: 1st Place: Summerhill Boro VFC Best Appearing Motorized Antique Engine Pre-1992 Out Service 1st Place: Six Mile Run VFC Ward La France

Best Appearing Privately Owned - Antique Apparatus (CD Member)1st Place: Excelsior Owner Tom Whiteford 2nd Place: Shoop Fire Co. Owner Pat ShoopBest Appearing Uniformed Firefighting Marching Unit (21 or More Personnel) 1st Place: Excelsior VFC Bellwood Best Appearing Uniformed Firefighting Marching Unit - Less than 20 but more than 6)1st Place: Hope Fire Co. Northern Cambria Dept. Traveling Longest Distance United Fire & Rescue, LewistownJudges AwardBlue Knob Fire Co.Corbin AwardExcelsior VFC, BellwoodOut of the AssociationBest Appearing & Equipped Engine1st Place: Imler VFC E 42Best Appearing & Equipped Tanker1st Place: Imler VFC T 42 Best Appearing Antique Apparatus Individual Owner not member 1st Place: Schuykill Historical Fire Society, Shenandoah PADept. Traveling Longest DistanceSchuykill Historical Fire Society Shenandoah PASpecial Judge AwardEverett Railroad Steam Engine

CENTRAL DISTRICT PARADE APPARATUS WINNERS CEN-WEST-CAM FIREMEN JUDGES ASS’N

East Freedom August 17, 2018

NEW JERSEY FIRE MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE - OCT. 21, 2018The New Jersey Fire Museum will hold

an open house on Sunday, October 21, 2018 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. They are located at 4 Polhemustown Road, Allentown, NJ

There will be demonstrations, kids activities, photo opportunities, food and much more.

Come and see our amazing collection of Fire Apparatus and other fire service related items. Free Admission.

A joint effort of The New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry and NJ Fire Museum