As a member of the association I find it deplorable that we don't get minutes until the day before the next meeting. I can't make every meeting but to hear about it the day before the next is unacceptable. How are we expected to read over them for approval with less than 24 hours to do so?

Was at 6/3 meeting. Think I need to follow up happenings, here & FB.

I'M A CANDIDATE FOR MSFA TRUSTEE, I WANT TO THANK YOUR VOLUNTEER FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION FOR ALLOWING ME TO SPEAK AT A COUPLE OF YOUR MEETINGS OVER THE PAST YEAR. I HAVE THE SUPPORT OF MY HOME COMPANY, FALLSTON VOLUNTEER FIRE & AMBULANCE CO. AND ALSO HARFORD COUNTY, HARFORD / CECIL, ALLEGANY / GARRETT, BALTIMORE COUNTY, AND, WORCESTER VOLUNTEER FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATIONS. I'VE BEEN A HARFORD COUNTY RESIDENT AND VOLUNTEER FOR 49 YEARS, HOLDING NUMEROUS FIRE, AND ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS. MSFA MEMBER, FIRE COMPANY DELEGATE FOR OVER 35 YEARS, VARIOUS COMMITTEES SERVED ON INCLUDING, SAFETY CHAIR FOR 5 YEARS OF MY 20 YEARS COMMITTEE MEMBER,
HALL OF FAME RECIPIENT. PAST PRESIDENT HARFORD / CECIL VOLUNTEER FIREMEN'S, ASSOCIATION, OVER 35 YEARS MEMBER, AND HALL OF FAME RECIPIENT. 36 YEAR CAREER BALTIMORE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT AS FIREFIGHTER / PUMP OPERATOR. PAST PRESIDENT TWICE FOR THE CUMBERLAND VALLEY VOLUNTEER FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION, AN 8 STATE ORGANIZATION, SURROUNDING MARYLAND. I WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR VOLUNTEER FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATIONS, SUPPORT FOR THE OFFICE OF MARYLAND STATE FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION TRUSTEE. THANKS AGAIN

I admire your devotion, congratulation for your work!

I love the details on your site. With thanks!

My name is Chuck and my business is KISS MY GLASS Window Cleaners. We are located in Annapolis and service all residential and commercial locations in the Anne Arundel County and immediate surrounding area. My work force currently consists of City and County Firefighters. To prepare for the upcoming busy season I will need to add 2 to 4 new hires for an average of 25 to 30 hour work week. I am very flexible and understanding of a firefighters professional commitments and do a very good job working with you. I offer a very good starting salary and an excellent work environment.
Visit my website, kissmyglassofusa.com and send an email to chuck@kissmyglassofusa.com if interested. If you are looking to supplement your income I offer a very good opportunity. Thank you for your service and what you do. Chuck

I'd like to invite everyone in Anne Arundel County to view our Website of Fire Apparatus, It contains 95% of AACO Apparatus both Career & Volunteer. the site is www.marylandfiretrucks.com, enjoy viewing and let us know what you think.

Just dropped by to wish you all the best for the Season
Very nice website and links keep up the good work be safe
Regards Paul

Please feel free to drop by and view my fire and Ems art and sign my guestbook

Our thoughts and prayer's are with the family of Mac..... rest in peace

Thank you to our local fire fighters and EMS personnel for your great service to our communities. You are indeed amazing individuals, you put your lives on the line every day to save the lives of those in our communities. Thank you for your hard work and all that you have done and will do, may God Bless you and protect you as you continue your service to our local communities.

Media Contacts:
Jackie Kotei 410-313-6039
Rich Gardiner 410-977-0587

Memorial Service Information Released for Paramedic/Captain Erik Steciak
Marriottsville, MD – The Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services, West Friendship Volunteer Fire Department and Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company would like to announce the memorial services and funeral arrangements for Paramedic/Captain Erik Steciak.
First Viewing
Friday, January 16th, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
West Friendship Volunteer Fire Department
12535 Old Frederick Road, Sykesville, MD 21784

On-site parking is restricted to family, dignitaries, those needing handicapped assistance, media and fire apparatus from Bel Air and West Friendship. Attendee parking will be at the Public Safety Training Center (PSTC) located at 2200 Scott Wheeler Dr, Marriottsville, MD 21104. Shuttle service will be running continuously between the PSTC and the West Friendship Fire Station for the duration of the viewing.

Second Viewing
Saturday, January 17th, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company
109 South Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD 21014

Parking at the Bel Air Fire Station is limited to department members and those needing handicapped assistance. Visiting fire apparatus is to be parked in the public lot located at South Main Street and Churchville Road (Route 22). Parking for all other guests will be at the Bel Air Parking Garage located at the intersection of South Hickory Avenue and Courtland Place, one half block north of the Bel Air Fire Station.

Funeral Service
Sunday, January 18th, 1:00 PM
Marriotts Ridge High School
12100 Woodford Drive, Marriottsville, MD 21104

On-site parking is restricted to family, dignitaries, those needing handicapped assistance, media and fire apparatus. All other attendees should park at the Public Safety Training Center (PSTC), 2200 Scott Wheeler Drive, Marriottsville, MD 21104. Shuttle service will run continuously from the PSTC to Marriotts Ridge High School throughout the duration of the event. The funeral will be broadcasted live at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/hocopio.

THE INTERMENT IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
Public Reception
Sunday, January 18th, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Turf Valley Resort 2700 Turf Valley Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042
For additional questions please call 410-313-6048 and a member of the event team will return your call as soon as possible. For the most updated information, please visit www.wfvfd.org or www.bavfc.org

_________________________________
Jacqueline Kotei
Public Information Officer
Dept. of Fire & Rescue Services
410-313-6022 (office)
410-313-6039 (media line)
301-254-4702 (cell)

I had the pleasure (most of the time), working on the same shift as Les at Oldtown. He was a very good chief and watched out for his men, and if he had to let you know that you screwed up, it was always done in private. He treated everyone the same, no matter rank, etc.

I would like to know who designed the the nice patch for the A.A. Co. Vol. Firefighters Association. Thank you Robert E. Bast, P.O. box 526 Shady Side, MD 20764

After nearly 50 years in fire protection and fire safety training, I look back fondly to AA Co. and especially to Riva VFD where I got "bitten" in 1958, and I've never regretted anything since.
Fondest regards to all at Riva, and to any members of Independant Hose when it responded from Duke of Gloucester/Market St.
Keep safe.

Thank you very much for posting a tribute to my grandfather Andrew Fleischmann. He was a very proud member of the fire fighting community.

Congrats to Delta Priest for being selected Firefighter/EMT/Admin Member of the Quarter.

I enjoy reading about the OVFD. My Son "Greg" was Lt. there and my heart is with you all daily, and I want each one to know they are in my Prayers daily, GOD BLESS EACH ONE OF YOU!!! Sincerely, Greg`s mom, jeanie kerns