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Purpose of Award: To select a spokesperson for MSFA Fire Prevention
Award Sponsor: MSFA Fire Prevention Committee
Award Administered By: MSFA Fire Prevention Committee with Out-Of-State Judges
Background:
The MSFA sponsors an annual Miss Fire Prevention Contest at the Annual Convention. The individual selected will represent the MSFA at fire prevention, public education, and other activities throughout the State of Maryland, acting as a spokesperson for fire prevention and fire safety activities.
Award Rules:
1. Must be single, never married, and have no children or be pregnant.
2. Must be between sixteen (16) and twenty-four (24) years of age. Contestants under the
age of 18 years must have a parental/guardian consent form signed and must be
chaperoned to all events by a representative of her county association or fire company.
3. If seeking college or advanced education, contestant must attend a school in the State of
Maryland.
4. One contestant per county or Maryland Fire Chief’s Association Miss Fire Prevention. If
your county does not have a Miss Fire Prevention Contest, a decision will be endorsed at
your county level as to whom will represent your county. A letter of endorsement from the
county association must accompany your application.
5. A panel of judges in the preliminaries will interview contestants. These judges will officiate
the stage portion of the contest.
6. Judges are not associated with the Maryland State Firemen's Association, Ladies Auxiliary,
or members of Maryland companies or departments.
7. Preliminary judging will be held during the afternoon, with the stage portion of the contest
being held in the evening hours during the Annual Maryland State Firemen's Association
Convention and Conference. Contestants will be notified of the place, day, and time upon
receipt of application.
8. Stage judging will be calculated in a point system, with a total of 100 points.
A. Fire prevention knowledge 0 - 50 points
B. Speaking ability and poise 0 - 40 points
C. General appearance 0 - 10 points
9. Preliminary judging will be calculated in the same point system as stage judging, with a total
of 100 points.
A. Fire prevention questions selected from a list sent to applicant.
B. Contestant gives a presentation on a fire prevention related subject (3-4
minutes.)
Interview questions by judges.
10. Application deadline is May 1. If your county contest occurs after this deadline, then your
current Miss Fire Prevention is eligible.
11. This is not a talent or beauty contest.
12. The contestants selected as M.S.F.A. Miss Fire Prevention and first runner-up are required
to attend the following activities: Convention activities on days and times designated (a
tentative schedule includes the Prayer Breakfast, ride in parade, parade awards ceremony,
and selecting winner of the $10,000. Raffle.
13. The newly elected M.S.F.A. Miss Fire Prevention and first runner-up must vacate any
previously held state or county titles unless the term of the title will be completed within
two months of her reign. In the event her county is unable to obtain a representative, the
M.S.F.A. Miss Fire Prevention may continue her county role for a two month period.
14. Miss M.S.F.A. Fire Prevention and the first runner-up will take an oath of office immediately
after they are crowned.
15. If M.S.F.A. Miss Fire Prevention is unable to attend any functions, it is her responsibility to
contact the first runner-up to fulfill her commitment.
16. A monthly activities report must be submitted (by mail) by the Miss Fire Prevention and the
first runner-up, by the last day of each month to the Fire Prevention Committee
Chairperson. Forms will be provided.
17. A quarterly written report (summary of events and input) must be submitted by the Miss
Fire Prevention and the first runner-up, to the Fire Prevention Committee Chairperson at
the quarterly Fire Prevention Committee Meeting. Forms will be provided.
18.An annual written report (summary of years events and activities) must be submitted by the
Miss Fire Prevention and the first runner-up, by May 1st for possible inclusion into the
Convention Program Book.
19. A packet of information will be given to the M.S.F.A. Miss Fire Prevention and her first
runner-up containing: Name, address, and phone list of the M.S.F.A. President, First Vice
President, Second Vice President, Ladies Auxiliary President, Executive Committee Chair, and
Fire Prevention Committee Chair; Itinerary of the Governor’s Fire Prevention Conference,
parades, banquets, carnivals, etc.; Upcoming seminars with topics and expenses; A
Proceedings Book; and a set of ABC County Map Books (to be passed down each year.)
20. These rules are to become fully effective beginning with the year 2000.
M.S.F.A. Miss Fire Prevention Application
Name Date of Birth
Address
Phone ( ) Email County
Escort
Parents
Present School/College/Job __________________
Hobbies or activities you participate in ____________________________
Date chosen as Miss Fire Prevention __________________________
The winner of the contest MUST attend the convention events as outlined in the contest rules and as listed in the agenda which will be given to all contestants. You must also give full support to the M.S.F.A. and L.A.M.S.F.A. during your reign by attending State and county functions when requested, to the best of your ability. If you win and you hold another State or county title and the term of those titles exceeds two months, you agree to give up those titles upon becoming M.S.F.A. Miss Fire Prevention.
If chosen, I agree to all of the above.
Signature
All applications must be returned by May 1st unless your county president has made previous arrangements.
Mail applications to: Lori Packard, M.S.F.A. Miss Fire Prevention Contest
3520 Level Road
Churchville, Maryland 21028
Parental/Guardian Consent Form
M.S.F.A. Miss Fire Prevention
The M.S.F.A. Miss Fire Prevention will give her full support to all State. County and local functions by attending and participating to the best of her ability as the representative of the M.S.F.A. She will be chaperoned to all events by a representative of her county association or fire company.
I agree to all of the above.
Signature: Date of Birth
Parent/Guardian Signature Date _
Contestants under the age of 18 years must submit consent form with application. No exceptions.
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Previous Recipients
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1980
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Terri Judge
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1981
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Kimberly Ann Kesslet
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1982
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Melanie Susan Webster
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1983
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Cheryl Reese
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1984
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Carolyn Boone
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1985
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Alica Kozier
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1986
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Verna Fleming
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1987
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Tammy Conners
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1988
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Terri Gartner
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1989
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Jennifer I. Laird
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1990
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Bonnie Rae Crispin
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1991
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Nicole Bordogna
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1992
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Jennifer Harman
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1993
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Susan Truslow
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1994
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Jennifer Weedon
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1995
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Melissa Ann Turner
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1996
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Heather Langley
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1997
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Rachael Testerman
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1998
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Jessica A. White
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1999
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Anne Marie Histon
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2000
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Rachael Lyons
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2001
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Heidi Johnson
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2002
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Katie Ritter
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2003
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Sarah Blackowicz
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2004
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Michelle Gallion
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2005
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