Saturday, May 5, 2018 was the kickoff to the Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen's Association 71st Annual Convention held at the Newburg Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department in Newburg, MD. The day started with the Memorial Service honoring those members who passed away last year. A dinner meeting followed the Memorial Service where awards were given out. Three of MVFD's members were recognized at this meeting. Fire Prevention Officer, Teresa Palmer was presented with the David Gott Fire Prevention Award, Board of Director, Henry Fowler was presented with 50 Years of Service certificate, and Board of Director, Bobby Johnson was inducted into the SMVFA Hall of Fame.
Sunday, May 6, 2018 was the Annual Convention Parade. Members cleaned the rigs from top to bottom beginning Monday and worked through the week making sure everything was complete. The department was able to send over the following units: Car 2, U-2A, Brush 2, UTV 2, Old Engine 21, Engine 23, and Rescue Engine 22. In addition to the units sent, we were able to have the department banner with two members marching as well as Junior Fire Chief Paul DeGraves, and members of the Auxiliary. The department came home with the following trophies: Best Appearing Fire Truck (25+ years old, In-Service), 2nd Best Appearing Rescue Engine, Best Appearing ATV/UTV, Best appearing Junior Fire Chief and the Best Appearing Company Overall in the Association (3 pieces or more). A huge "thank you" to Sergeant Tyler Burroughs for his hard work in coordinating all the activities and cleaning of the apparatus leading up to the parade.
MVFD would like to congratulate Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department for winning the big one!
BOD Bobby Johnson with Heavy Ridgell
Convention programs with trophies.
Henry Fowler
BOD Henry Fowler accepting his certificate for 50 years of Service.
Bobby Johnson accepting his Hall of Fame induction certificate and patch.
Fire Prevention Officer Theresa Palmer accepts the W. David Gott award for her work with MVFD's fire prevention program.
Mike Pilkerton, Jr. and family accepts the certificate for his father Michael Pilkerton, Sr. at the Memorial Service.
Fire Prevention Officer Theresa Palmer accepts an award for a special project for MVFD's fire prevention program
Pilkerton Family
Fire Prevention Officer Theresa Palmer accepts an award for her work with MVFD's fire prevention program for Class 5.
Escorts representing MVFD for the Memorial Service. L to R - Artie Guy, President John S. Montgomery, BOD J. Paul Colonna, Larry Greenwell, 1st Vice President Dennis Bellevou, and BOD Bobby Johnson.
Pilkerton Family placing flower in the boot.
BOD J. Paul Colonna and 1st Vice President Dennis Bellevou salute in rememberance of deceased member Chuck Misamore.
BOD J. Paul Colonna and 1st Vice President Dennis Bellevou taking flower up for deceased member Chuck Misamore.
Son Artie Guy, Wife Roberta Guy and Granddaughter of deceased member Billy Guy.
Karen Mattingly wife of deceased member Jimmy Mattingly escorted by MVFD President, John "Monkey" Montgomery.
Karen Mattingly placing flower in boot.
Roberta Guy placing flower in boot.
Image Courtesy of Tony Codespote. Jake Senatore (L) and Ryan Tucker (R).
Car 2 - Image Courtesy of Tony Codespote. Driver: Chief, Mark Trowbridge
Utility 2A - Image Courtesy of Tony Codespote.
Driver: Larry Greenwell
Auxiliary - Image Courtesy of Tony Codespote. Auxiliary driven by Mark Turner of Turner Enterprises.
Auxiliary - Image Courtesy of Tony Codespote. Aux. President Molly Colonna, Treas. Donna Wockenfuss, Asst. Sec. Jackie Turner, Sec. Meghanne Thompson, Susannah Fowler, and Danielle Douglas.
Brush 2 & UTV2 - Image Courtesy of Tony Codespote. Driver: Jimmy Burroughs
Old Engine 21 - Image Courtesy of Tony Codespote. Driven by Kenny Dickerson
Engine 23 - Image Courtesy of Tony Codespote. Driven by Monkey Montgomery
Rescue Engine 22 - Image Courtesy of Tony Codespote. Driver: J. Paul Colonna
