Charles County Volunteer Fire and EMS Associations Hold Annual Installation of Officers Banquet
 
By Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith
January 3, 2025
 

As is the tradition for many years, the volunteer Fire and EMS associations hold their annual banquet in early January. On January 3rd, volunteers across the county celebrated the activities from the past year honoring two outstanding volunteers for their individual accomplishments. The officers for the Fire and EMS associations for 2025 are as follows:

CCVFA
President - Richard Bowie (9)
Vice President - JR Hayden (3)
Secretary - Beverly Jarboe (2)
Treasurer - William Frazier (1)
Chaplain - Joseph Gardiner (1)
Fire Executive Chairman - Lynn Gilroy (1)
Fire Communication Rep -
County Fire Chief - Mark Kaufmann, Jr. (1)
Deputy Fire Chief - Benjamin Jenkins (3)
Special Operations Chief - Ryan Sekuterski (1)

CCAEMS
President - Bertie Spalding (58)
Vice President - Robin Windsor (15)
Secretary - Mary Daniels (5)
Treasurer - Theo Davis (58)
Chaplain - Bobby Simpson (51)
EMS Executive Chairman - Bill Deer (9)
EMS Communications Rep - Mike Ivie (14)
County EMS Chief - Jamie Smith (60)


We thank the committee for the hard work in planning this event, and the Jaycees of Waldorf for hosting the event each year.

More photos will be uploaded once received
 
President Spalding making comments about Kris Kringle partnership with Fair Board
President Spalding making comments about Kris Kringle partnership with Fair Board
Special Ops Chief Gimmel receives award for Outstanding Service from County Chief Kaufmann
Special Ops Chief Gimmel receives award for Outstanding Service from County Chief Kaufmann
 
President Bowie presenting appreciation photo for his support to the volunteer Fire/EMS
President Bowie presenting appreciation photo for his support to the volunteer Fire/EMS
Chief Scott Herbert receiving the Thomas Wright Memorial Service Award with last years recipient Chief McCormick presenting
Chief Scott Herbert receiving the Thomas Wright Memorial Service Award with last years recipient Chief McCormick presenting
 
Board of Fire Rescue Chairman Gilroy presenting BOCC Gilbert Bowling an appreciation award
Board of Fire Rescue Chairman Gilroy presenting BOCC Gilbert Bowling an appreciation award
County Deputy Fire Chief Herbert receives award for Outstanding Service from County Chief Kaufmann
County Deputy Fire Chief Herbert receives award for Outstanding Service from County Chief Kaufmann
 
Members from Bryans Road VFD receiving 50 Year Service Award and citations from our BOCC
Members from Bryans Road VFD receiving 50 Year Service Award and citations from our BOCC
Commissioner Bowling presenting Past Chief Mike Roberts from Hughesville a citation for 50 Years Service
Commissioner Bowling presenting Past Chief Mike Roberts from Hughesville a citation for 50 Years Service
 
CCVFA Secretary Bev Jarboe presents a 50 Year Service Award to Past President Mike Roberts
CCVFA Secretary Bev Jarboe presents a 50 Year Service Award to Past President Mike Roberts
CCAEMS Officers taking the Oath of Office from SMVFA Past President Andrew Spalding
CCAEMS Officers taking the Oath of Office from SMVFA Past President Andrew Spalding
 
Commissioner Bowling presents a citation to David Hamrick for 50 Year of Service
Commissioner Bowling presents a citation to David Hamrick for 50 Year of Service
Commissioner Bowling presents a citation to Mike Hedges for 50 Year of Service
Commissioner Bowling presents a citation to Mike Hedges for 50 Year of Service
 
Outgoing Special Ops Chief Gimmel addresses the attendees during his report
Outgoing Special Ops Chief Gimmel addresses the attendees during his report
CCVFA Officers taking the Oath of Office from SMVFA President JW King
CCVFA Officers taking the Oath of Office from SMVFA President JW King
 
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photos of the attendees
photos of the attendees
 
President Spalding offering her end of the year report
President Spalding offering her end of the year report
Some of the volunteer participants who received "EEO Training" were given certificate of completion.
Some of the volunteer participants who received "EEO Training" were given certificate of completion.
 
Fair Board addresses the attendees offering thanks for all the assistance the volunteers have given to the county
Fair Board addresses the attendees offering thanks for all the assistance the volunteers have given to the county
Commissioner Bowling presents Dennis Tomlinson his 50 Year Service Award
Commissioner Bowling presents Dennis Tomlinson his 50 Year Service Award