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AVFD Installs Leadership

Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department gives awards at firehall banquet.

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Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department installed its leadership during its annual firehouse banquet Feb. 11.

Board of Directors:

  • Joseph D. Antoszewski (Chairman)
  • John T. Gaither (Vice Chairman)
  • Sherry A. Snader (Secretary)
  • Scott Brillman, Timothy G. Moran, John V Simone, Brian G Simpkins Sr. (Members)

Administration:

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  • John McDowell (President)
  • Steven R. Gower (Vice-President)
  • Gina K. Birsner (Recording Secretary)
  • Katherine Q. Looram (A/Recording Secretary)
  •  Joseph T. O’Melia (Treasurer)
  • Lewis S. Harvey IV (Assistant Treasurer)
  • Donald R. Gutberlet (Financial Secretary)
  • Virginia L. Shockney (A/Financial Secretary)
  • Robert L. Nauman (Sergeant of Arms)
  • Stephen M. Owens (Chaplain)
  • Christopher J. Brocato (Assistant Chaplain)

Operations:

  • Douglas R. Simpkins Jr. (Captain)
  • Norman V. Simpkins Jr. (Senior 1st Lieutenant)
  • Joseph H. Knecht (1st Lieutenant Suppression)
  • David B Graham (1st Lieutenant Rescue)
  • Matthew D Urick (1st Lieutenant EMS)
  • Dennis E. Dawson (1st Lieutenant Training)
  • Joseph E Tebo (1st Lieutenant Safety)
  • Adam T. Wright, Mike R. LaMartina, Paul A. Trovinger (2nd Lieutenant Suppression)
  • Brian G. Simpkins Jr., Andrew T. Petry (2nd Lieutenant Rescue)
  • Christopher J Brocato, Monica C Simpkins, Katie E Whipps, Christine M Dawson, Matthew D Lubaszewski (2nd Lieutenant EMS)
  • Stephen Hardesty (Swift Water Rescue Admin)
  • Joseph Beckman Sr. (Driver Training Officer)
  • Paul Meseke (Maintenance Lieutenant)

Auxiliary:

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  • Jennifer L.Z. Gower (President:
  • Patricia A. Yakel (Vice-President)
  • Abigail L. Harrison (Recording Secretary)
  • Amy K. Zinkand (Financial Secretary) 
  • Diane E. Cronise (Treasurer)
  • Elizabeth A. Dugas (Sergeant of Arms)
  • Bonnie M. Kabara (Chaplain)

Several people received special awards. Matthew D Lubaszewski was named Rookie of the Year, Matthew D Urick was named EMS Provider of the Year and James Tulley III was named Firefighter of the Year. James Malone received the Captain’s Award, and Steve Gower received the President’s Award.

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