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Mr. Seibel joined the Cape St. Claire Volunteer Fire Co., Inc during its first year of existence (1955) and grew with the company. During the ensuing years Mr. Seibel has held all of the fire line officers positions, including the office of Chief (county recognized) on two different occasions. Along with the line officer positions, Bob was elected to each of the Administrative Officers, several of which he held several times. He, along with holding the various offices, served on many of the company’s committees (as a member or chair). He is currently Chair of the Awards Committee which recently initiated and formalized several Company Awards, and had permanent station plaques prepared. While serving the Fire Company in those early days, his children were growing up and became active in sports, so it was natural that Bob join the fledgling “Athletic Council” in the community. He remained very active with the “Council” for several years. In 1959 Mr. Seibel joined the Career Fire service at the U. S. Naval Academy. He progressed through the ranks until his retirement in 1982 as the Assistant Chief. In 1969 ‘Bob” became a “Certified Level II Emergency Services Instructor” for the State of Maryland. He has served successfully in this capacity to the present. He was appointed to the Executive Committee of the Maryland State Firemen’s Association (1984 - 85). He was appointed Chair of the MSFA Transportation Committee (1981 - 83), during which time he initiated many changes and instituted new forms and procedures n dealing with the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration. He was appointed Chair of the Legislative Committee (1985 - 87). He also served two terms as the Vice-Chairman of the Historical & Archives Committee (2007 - 08) and (2007 - 08). He was inducted into the MSFA Hall of Fame in 2002. In 1976, Governor Mandel appointed, Mr. Seibel to the original “Maryland Fire Rescue Education Training Commission.” He served the Commission with Distinction and Honor for ten years when his retirement from the “Career Service” forced him to not seek reappointment. Bob has been active on several committees of the Anne Arundel County Volunteer Firefighters Association for many years. In 1982 he was elected Second Vice President, and served as President in 1984-1985. Since that time he has remained active on committees, and has served as a Trustee since 1993. He currently is active on the “508” Committee, Program Book, and Hall of Fame Committees. Bob has been very active in the Maryland Fire Chiefs Association. Bob was named a Life Member in 1982. We was awarded the William G. Perry Award for unselfish effort and dedication in 2010. Bob has served on the: Chesepeake Society of Fire-Rescue Instructors and is a charter member and their first treasurer G.W. Hill Bob, aka "The Godfather" served as a Trustee from 1993 to 2009 when he voluntarily did not seek re-election. During his tenure, Bob was responsible for all of the Association property. When President Marie McHugh wanted a building to store all of the property, it was Bob who found a shed and built out the inside to allow the storage of property. Bob also named it the Marie McHugh Memorial Shed. When the Headquarters building was extended and an office and conference room was provided for the Association, it was Bob who acquired the filing cabinets and had pictures of all the stations framed and lined the walls. Bob was inducted in the Maryland State Firemen’s Association Hall of Fame in 2002.
Bob was named Anne Arundel County Volunteer Firefighters Association Trustee Emeritus at the 2016 Convention meeting in Lake Shore.
Bob was inducted into the National Fire Heritage Center Hall of Legends, Legacies, and Leaders at the October 2016 meeting in Emmitsburg, MD. National Fire Heritage Center HLLL Nomination Letter National Fire Heritage Center HLLL Award Letter
Bob was, also, an Honorary Member of Queenstown VFD, Arnold VFD, Harwood-Lithuania VFD, and West Annapolis VFD. Obituary: On 4/9/2020 Frederick Robert Seibel III completed his earthly tasks & began his heavenly journey. Affectionately known as Bob, Dad, Pop, & Big Pop, he was surrounded by family. Born to the Rev. Frederick R Seibel, Jr & Katherine G Seibel in Frederick, Md. , Dec 20, 1931. He was a member of the last 11th grade graduating class of Westminster High School in 1949. Bob served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955 as a Guided Missile Propellent Explosive Specialist. He met Ola Jean Buchanan while he was stationed at Red Stone Arsenal, Huntsville, Al. After a 6 week courtship they married March 18, 1954. The Army moved them all across the country until his honorable discharge in 1955. He is survived by his wife, of 66 years, Ola Jean; 4 children, Libby Brown (Steven), Rick Seibel #4 (Patti), Karen Schriefer (Harry), & Tim Seibel; 9 grandchildren, Jessica Craig, Laura Blackwell, Ross Seibel, Rick Seibel #5, Brad Schriefer, Ross Schriefer, Cassie Dozier, Jill Seibel, & Holly Seibel; 17 great-grandchildren, Katelyn, Kristin, Lilly, Parker, Mason, Ryan, Sean, Seth, Silas, Ryland, Addison, Bodhi, Lila, Juliette, Hannah, Madelyn, & Raegan; & 1 great-great-grandson, RJ. He is predeceased by 1 son, Bucky Seibel (Judy); his parents; & 1 brother, Donald A. Seibel. Bob loved his family, and he was fiercely passionate about his grandchildren & great grandchildren. Bob, also, had another passion, and that was to his call as a Firefighter. The family is honoring Bob’s wishes to be donated for medical research and a celebration of his life will be scheduled when time & restrictions allow. Any memorial contributions can be made in his name to Cape St. Claire Volunteer Fire Company (CSCVFD.org) or the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (Firehero.org) |
