Steven R. Race
Arundel Volunteer Fire Department

Stephen R. Race of the Arundel VFD (AVFD) was inducted in the Hall of Fame on   

Highlights of Steve’s volunteer fire department service in Anne Arundel County include:

1994 – 2003: Member of the Odenton Volunteer Fire Company having worked his way through the ranks to Chief

2003 – Present: Member of the AVFD having worked his way to through the ranks to Assistant Chief/Training Officer

2005 – Present: Anne Arundel County Volunteer Firefighter’s Association (AACVFA) Training Committee chairperson

2009 – 2010: Was elected President of the AVFD

2012 – 2013: Voting member of the Anne Arundel County Fire Department (AACFD) Strategic Plan Working Group

2013 – 2015: Served as alternate Safety Officer for the AACFD

2013 – Present: AACVFA Fire Advisory Board member

Steve served commendably as AAC Volunteer Coordinator after the passing of Jackie Olson to the hiring of the new coordinator.

Steve had over 20 years of commitment to our nation through his service in the US Navy, having reached the highest enlisted rank of E-9 Master Chief Petty Officer.  He also had further years of service to our nation by working for a well know government agency. 

Steve has given his entire adult life to serving others and has demonstrated his leadership skills throughout his military, civilian, and volunteer service.