ELMER E. DUNN, SR.
Past President
1971-1972

 Elmer Dunn was a life member of the Powhatan Beach Volunteer Fire Company. In the late 1960’s, he served as Chief. He also held the offices of Treasurer, Board of Directors, and President. In August 1990, Powhatan Beach and Green Haven Volunteer Fire Departments were merged to become the Armiger Volunteer Fire Department.

 Elmer was active in the Anne Arundel County Volunteer Firemen’s Association.  He served as Treasurer from 1965-1968 and as President from 1971-1972.  He again served as Treasurer from 1984-1987. Elmer served as chair and committee member of the Auditing Committee for a number of years.  He was inducted in the Hall of Fame in 1999.

 Elmer received an Anne Arundel County Exemplary Performance Award.

 Elmer was also active in the Maryland State Firemen’s Association. He served as President from 1976-1977. While serving as President of the Maryland State Firemen’s Association, Elmer responded to 432 ambulance calls at his home company. This is a monumental task for those who know the demanding hours of the Association. He also served many years as chair of the Audit Committee and was named Chairman Emeritus of the committee. Elmer was instrumental in getting the state of Maryland to produce the firefighter’s license plates - the first personalized plates issued by the state. He could always be counted on to sell over $500 worth of $10,000 raffle tickets to his clients at his office. He was inducted in the Hall of Fame in 1988.

Elmer served in the Army during the Korean War. He received four Bronze Stars.

Elmer was self employed as a Certified Public Accountant. He was also a member of the Mountain Road Kiwanis Club and the Pasadena American Legion. He served as treasurer for the Solley United Methodist Church and was a charter member of the Pasadena Business Association.

Elmer passed away on 7 September 2005 at the age of 76.

Maryland State Firemen's Associaiont Hall of Fame Nomination Letter

TO: Hall of Fame  Committee
       Maryland State Firemen's Association

       Powhatan Beach Volunteer Fire Company's Officers and Members would like to nominate Elmer Ellsworth Dunn, Sr. to the Hall of fame.
We feel he should be considered for this honor for his dedication to the Maryland State Firemen's Association, the Anne Arundel County Volunteer
Firemen's Association, and Powhatan Beach Volunteer Fire Company.

       For the Maryland State Firemen's Association he has served as 2nd Vice President 1974, 1st Vice President 1975, President 1976, and Past
President 1977.

      For Anne Arundel County Firemen's Association he has served as Treasurer 1968, 2nd Vice President 1970, 1st Vice President 1971, President
1972, and on the Transporation Committee for several years. He is presently serving as Treasurer.

      In 1969 Anne Arundel County Firemen's Association honored him for reviving two victims of carbon monoxide asphyxiation.

      For Powhatan Beach Volunteer Fire Company he has served as Lieutenant, Captain, Assistan Chief, and 1972 to 1987 Chief and President. Elmer
is one of the original members of the Powhatan Beach Volunteer Fire Company, which was organized in 1941.

      Thank you for your consideration,
      Michael Higgins
      Chief