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Jun 23 2021

2021 Maryland State Firemen’s Association Award Winners 129th Annual Convention and Conference

Gladhill-Thompson Award

Purpose of Award: Recognition of an individual for their outstanding contribution to the Maryland State Firemen’s Association

This award was originally established by Mr. Bernard D. “Buck” Gladhill and accepted by the MSFA Executive Committee in 1974.  Mr. Gladhill saw the need to honor an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the future welfare of the MSFA and would be known as the Gladhill Trophy.  The award will be considered the highest Maryland State Firemen’s Association award that can be conferred on an individual.  It will be awarded on a highly selective basis to an individual who, in the opinion of the judges, has made an outstanding contribution to the future welfare of members of the MSFA or who has distinguished himself by exceptionally meritorious service of major significance to the MSFA or the Fire Service of the United States.  In 1984 the award was changed to the Gladhill-Thompson Trophy in recognition of both Mr. Gladhill and Chief Thompson.


Barbara “Bobbi” Stevens
Waldorf VFD Charles


Marbery F. Gates Service Cup Award

This award was established by the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department and accepted by the MSFA Executive Committee in 1981 in Recognition of an individual with Fifty (50) Years of Continuous and Faithful Service.

C. Daniel “Danny” Davis
Hollywood VFD St. Mary’s


WILLIAM E. “RUDY” RADISCH

FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR

Recognition of Outstanding Citizenship and Exemplary Job Achievement

The Maryland State Firemen’s Association (MSFA) established the Firefighter of the Year Award in 1978, to be presented at the Annual MSFA Convention and Conference each year from nominations received from the member department or individuals. At the December 2, 2018 meeting of the Executive Committee, a proposal was presented by Chillum-Adelphi Volunteer Fire Department to Sponsor the award and renaming it. The proposal was approved and will be known as The William E. “Rudy” Radisch Firefighter of the Year Memorial Award


Kevon Williams
Odenton VFC Anne Arundel


Hall of Fame

Recognition of Distinguished Service to the Maryland State Firemen’s Association or an Individual Department or County Fire or Rescue Service

The Hall of Fame Award was established by the Maryland State Firemen’s Association (MSFA) Executive Committee in 1979 as a result of a recommendation from Past President Eugene J. C. Raney to recognize the distinguished service of individuals.  The first emphasis to be service to the MSFA and then service to the individual department and local jurisdiction.

NAMECOMPANYCOUNTY
Joseph D. AntoszewskiArbutus VFDBaltimore
George Edwin ArbaughPleasant ValleyCarroll
L. Jason Baer MaugansvilleWashington
Janet Fisher Ocean CityWorchester
Ramon “Ray” Eugene Hodgson, Jr.Odenton VFCAnne Arundel
Frank W. Muiller, Jr.Singerly FireCecil
Robert P. “Bob” PhillipsRescueDorchester
Barbara “Bobbie” StevensWaldorfCharles
Frank S. Tremel, Jr.College ParkPrince George’s
SPECIAL
Scott GordonMaryland Military Department
Charles R. JenkinsJolly Rogers Amusement
Brian GeraciState Fire Marshal

ROBERT H. SHIMER

ADMINISTRATIVE PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD

Recognition of the Outstanding Fire, Rescue or EMS Administrative Person of the Year

The Robert H. Shimer Administrator of the Year award was established by the Shimer family and accepted by the MSFA Executive Committee on February 22, 2004. The award was established to honor Robert H. Shimer, for the years of dedicated service he gave the volunteer fire, rescue, and EMS service as a President and a Trustee of the MSFA, President of the Allegany-Garrett Counties Fire and Rescue Association, President of the Allegany County Fire-Rescue Board, and President of the Potomac Fire Company.

Patrick “Pat” Hassler
Prince Frederick VFD Calvert


Past President C. Oscar Baker

Rookie of the Year

Recognition of the Outstand Rookie Firefighter/EMS Provider

The Past President C. Oscar Baker Rookie of the Year Award was established by the Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company and accepted by the MSFA Executive Committee in 2002. The award was established to honor Past President C. Oscar Baker for his sixty (60) years of active service to the citizens of Mount Airy, the surrounding communities, Carroll County and the State of Maryland. Past President Baker has served as President of the Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company, President of the Carroll County Volunteer Firemen’s Association and President of the Maryland State Firemen’s Association (1978-79). Past President Baker retired as Fire Chief of the National Bureau of Standards Fire Department and then served as the Volunteer Coordinator for Carroll County for several years. He was a field instructor for the Fire Service Extension and later the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute for several decades.

Brenden Donais
Potomac Heights Charles


John E. “Sunny Rose Memorial

Training Award

To recognize an individual who dedicates the most hours to Fire, EMS, and Rescue training during the year

John E. “Sunny” Rose Jr. joined the Odenton Volunteer Fire Company in 1963 and was an active member of the company until his death in 201S. Sunny served in many positions with the company including as a line officer, board member, and numerous committees. Sunny’s true passion throughout his fire service career was for Fire, EMS, and Rescue training. He started as a Field Instructor for the Maryland Fire and Rescue institute (MFRI) in 1977, and over his thirty-eight years as a MFRI Field Instructor, Sunny taught countless training classes across the State of Maryland and coached and mentored many aspiring instructors.


Toni Sanger
Odenton VFC Anne Arundel


SMITH N. STATHEM, JR., P.P.

MEMORIAL SAFETY AWARD

Recognition of an Individual Contributions toward firefighter/EMS Safety

The Smith N. Stathem, Jr. Memorial Safety Award is established in 1998 by the MSFA Safety Committee and the family of MSFA Past President Stathem.  The award was accepted by the MSFA Executive Committee in 1997.  This award is to be presented each year at the Annual MSFA Convention and Conference to an individual who does the most to promote firefighter / EMS safety within his/her department/company.


Eric M. Olson
Ocean City Worcester


Edward L. Emkey, Sr., Cadet Program Award

Recognition of the Outstanding Company Cadet Program

Upperco Junior Fire Co. Baltimore


Josiah A. Hunt, M.D., EMS Person of the Year

The award was established to recognize outstanding individual accomplishments by an EMT/A, or above. The award is considered to be the highest award conferred upon an individual within the Maryland emergency medical services community.

The Josiah A. Hunt, M.D., (EMS Person Of The Year) Award was established in 1991 and accepted by the Executive Committee. Doctor Hunt was a local physician in Harford County who was very instrumental in the establishment of ambulance service in that area. He often would leave his practice to ride on the local ambulances providing quality emergency medical service to the communities of Harford County.


Donna Averion-Laird
Abingdon Fire Co. Harford


Family Appreciation Award

To recognize families of Volunteer Fire/EMS members, who sacrifice their time with the member, for the good of the community.

The Rose Family Odenton VFC Anne Arundel


Senator William H. Amoss Memorial
Legislative Award

Recognition of individual contributions and determination in promoting the betterment of Maryland fire, rescue and emergency medical service through successful legislation and the legislative process

The Senator William H. Amoss Memorial Legislative Award was created to honor an individual who served over 20 years actively representing the Maryland fire, rescue, and emergency medical services, throughout the State, in a legislative capacity both in the House of Delegates and the State Senate.

Senator Douglas J. J. Peters District 23

Delegate Maggie McIntosh District 43


Silver Spring Trophy

The Silver Spring Trophy was established in 1981 by the Silver Spring Volunteer Fire Department and accepted by the MSFA Executive Committee. This award is presented each year at the Annual MSFA Convention to an individual who does the most in fire prevention for his/her community. The award is for an individual effort and, therefore, submission of the entry must be for one individual rather than a group or department effort.


Ashley Elizabeth Paulson
Hampstead Carroll


Zembower Fire Service Training Award

Recognition of a department’s participation in formal training

The Zembower Fire Service Training Award was established in 1976 by Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Zembower in memory of his late parents, Mr. & Mrs. Cromwell Zembower of LaVale, and accepted by the MSFA Executive Committee. Cromwell Zembower was a Past President of the MSFA and a member of the Training Committee for many years. The Zembower Fire Service Training Award is based on the average number of formal training hours per active member for fire and rescue training completed in the fiscal year prior to the award. The original award was based solely on the formal training offered by MFRI, however, in 1995 the award will be based on formal training offered by other recognized agencies.

New Market District VFD – Frederick


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Overall Winners

NAMECOMPANYCLASS
1st PlaceCape St. Clair VFD Class IV
2nd PlaceCobb Island VFDClass I
3rd PlaceBay District VFDClass V
4th PlaceMechanicsville VFDSingle Entry
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