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SMITH N. STATHEM, JR. MEMORIAL SAFETY AWARD
Purpose of Award:
Recognition of an individuals contributions toward firefighter/EMS safety.
Award Sponsor:
The family of Smith N. Stathem, Jr. “Smitty” as he was affectionately known was a Past President of the MSFA, Past President of the Baltimore County Volunteer Firemen’s Association, and Past Chief of the Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company.
Award Administered By:
MSFA Safety Committee
Background:
The Smith N. Stathem, Jr. Memorial Safety Award is established in 1998 by the MSFA Safety Committee and the family of Past President Stathem. The award was accepted by the Executive Committee in 1997. This award is to be presented each year at the MSFA Annual Convention and Conference to an individual who does the most to promote firefighter/EMS safety within his/her department/company. The award is for an individual effort and, therefore, submission of the entry must be for one individual rather than a group effort. The intent of the award is to promote safety within the member departments and to encourage the safety officer program. The trophy is held for one year and relinquished at the following MSFA Convention and Conference. At that time, the past- year recipient will receive an individual plaque for permanent possession.
Award Rules:
1. The nominee must be a member of an organization that is a member of the MSFA.
2. The submission must be on the official MSFA Nomination Form and include the name and contact information on the person recommending the nominee in the space provided. The Company Chief or President must sign the “endorsed by” line of the form.
3. The nomination must include complete detailed information on the work done by the individual during the previous calendar year. Supporting exhibits and documents are encouraged (i.e., photos, pamphlets, etc.)
4. The nomination package must be in the hands of the MSFA Safety Committee no later than May 1st.
5. Judges appointed by the Safety Committee, shall be comprised of non-affiliated representatives from the safety industry.
6. All nominations are subject to investigation by the Safety Committee and judges.
7. Judges shall be appointed by the Safety Committee, comprised of non-affiliated representatives from the safety industry.
8. A Safety Committee member can nominate any member of MSFA.
9. Submit your nominations to Chairperson of the MSFA Safety Committee.
Return Form to:
Chairman Safety Committee
15187 Point Lookout Road
St. Inigoes, MD 20684
E-Mail bobbyb@md.metrocast.net
Previous Recipients
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Year |
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Name |
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Department |
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County |
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1999 |
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Joseph Zienda |
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Bay District |
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St. Mary's |
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2000 |
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J.P. Caulder |
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Bay District |
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St. Mary's |
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2001 |
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Philip R. Cooper |
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Ridge |
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St. Mary's |
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2002 |
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Wayne Higdon |
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Indian Head |
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Charles |
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2003 |
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William Van Arsdale |
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Fallston |
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Harford |
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2004 |
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John T. Durrer |
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Waldorf |
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Charles |
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2005 |
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George Ghiess |
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Falston |
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Harford |
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2006 |
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Thomas L. Flint, II |
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Landover Hills |
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Prince George's |
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2007 |
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Charles Pembelton |
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Waldorf |
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Charles |
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2008 |
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Mark A. Gorham |
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Susquehanna |
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Harford |
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2009 |
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Mark Buhl |
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Bay District |
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St. Mary's |
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2010 |
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Doug Alexander |
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Mt. Airy VFC |
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Carrol County |
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