First Responders - September 2024

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Honoring Our First Responders

Bergton Volunteer Fire Department

18140 Crab Run Road

Bergton, VA 22811 (540) 852-3388

Bridgewater Police Department

201 Green Street

Bridgewater, VA 22812 (540) 828-2611

police@bridgewater.town

Members:

Chief Phillip Read, 15 years

Sgt. Lee Ann Zimmerman, 25 years

Sgt. Aaron Will, 20 years

Sgt. Spencer Morrison, 15 years

Officer Matthew Papotnik, 9 years

Officer Anthony Bess, 6 years

Officer Matthew Harpine, 6 years

Officer Wesley Campbell, 19 years

Officer Robert Girard, 21 years

Officer Phillip Snyder, 13 years

Bridgewater Volunteer

10 Volunteer Drive

Bridgewater, VA 22812 (540) 828-3395

Members:

Chief Joshua Shank

Deputy Chief Colby Knicely Captain William Harrison

Chief’s Aide Vincent Whitmore

President John Beery

Karen Grady Treasurer Anthony Beery

Bridgewater Police Chief Phillip Read poses for a photo at his desk.

Jerry Acker

Corey Armentrout

Nick Astrab

Thomas Bates

Cliff Bayne

Teresa Bayne

Chazz Beaver

John Beery

Joesph Bennett

Christopher Bixby

Zach Blanton

Dean Botkin

Lou Botkin

Billy Callender

Will Callender

Sam Caracofe

Ty Carter

BJ Clark

Rod Cline

Pamela Cline

John Coaker

Linnette Coaker

Doug Coffman

Ashley Craun

Charlie Craun

Vickie Craun

Ike Diehl

Ashton Dove

Danny Driver

Gordon Driver

Ryan Eagle

Bill Eckard

Craig Eckard

Keli Lam Feldmeier

Peter Fox

Don Fulton

Gereald Fulton

Dan Funkhouser

Tom Gangwer

David Gayhart

Griff Gilkerson

Todd Glendye

Karen Grady

Lenford Grady

Koby Greene

Melvin Groah

Brett Hartt

Cole Hart

Robert Healy

Scott Heatwole

Ira Helmick

Rodney Hilderbrand

Dinnis Hill

Dale Hollen

Erica Hooker

David Huddle

Jeanette Huffman Jenkins

Jake Harrison

Johnathan Harrison

William Harrison

Nelson Pete Huffman

John R. Humes

John W. Humes Jr.

Rodger Jorgleman

JW Key

Seth Kiser

Colby Knicely

Donnie Knicely

James Knicely

Ronnie Knicley

Freddie Knicley

William Kyger Jr.

David Lough

Stephen Lough

Dave Martin

Debbie Martin

Doug Martin

Glen Martin

Jerry Martin

Brent Martin

Wendy Martin

Kenny Martin

Courtney Martini

Robert Michael

Brad Miller

Monk Miller

Landon Miller

Yvonne Miller

Daniel Mischenko

Danny Moyers

Andrew Murphy

Ragueli Myiz (Rocky)

Kevin Nelson

Martha Neuganbaurer

Cody Outten

David Patterson

Mike Peake

Derek Pence

Ronnie Pence

Bri Petit

Kim Petit

Travis Petit

Carolyn Propst

Kevin Puffenbarger

Barry Pugh

Jarod Rambo

Carl Rhodes

Carlton Rhodes

Dan Rhodes

Jeff Rhodes

Shawn Rhodes

Danny Ritchie

Taylor Roby

Phil Rohrer

Stanley Rohrer

Gary Ruleman

John Sellers Jr.

Caleb Seward

Ronald Shanzholzer

Benjamin Shank

Joshua Shank

Timothy Shank

Clay Shifflett

Kevin Shifflett

Scott Shifflett

Bob Shifflett

Joe Showalter

Wilson Showalter

Quentin Showalter

Melanie Shull

John Sellers Jr.

Ryan Spitler

Ed Stiefvater

Robbie Symons

Don Usry

Jeffery Vandevander

FIRST RESPONDERS

Eber Wenger

Jared Wenger

Shawn Wenger

Patty Whitmer

Wayne Whitmore

Joel Will

Karen Will

Kenny Will

Michael Williams

Dean Witmer

Mary Witmer

Lori Witmer

Board members

Taylor Roby

Travis Petit

Stanley Rohrer

Benjamin Aldrich

Steam and Gas Representative

Rod Cline

Broadway Police Department

113 South Central Street

Broadway, VA 22815 (540) 896-1174

Fax: (540) 896-2011

Members:

Chief Doug Miller

Corporal/K9 handler Joe Ritchie

K-9, Diablo

Officer Jason Fulk

Officer Kolby Walters

Officer Carsen Frey

Broadway Volunteer Fire Department

117 North Central Street (P.O. Box 271)

Broadway, VA 22815 (540) 896-5101

Officers

Chief Jeff Lohr

Assistant Chief Mike Seekford

Captain Tyler Brown

1st Lieutenant Joe Alger

2nd Lieutenant Dennis Albertson

3rd Lieutenant Steph Showalter

Volunteers

Dennis Albertson

Fiona Albertson

Joe Alger

Trey Atwood

Candace Austin

Adam Beahm

Tyler Brown

Woody Brown

Crystal Collins

Randy Collins

Aaron Conard

Allen Delawder

David Emswiler

Zack Emswiler

David Freed

Kenton Fulk

Jason Funkhouser

Wes Hardy

Travis Hilliard

Steph Showalter

Jim Junkins

Brian Keplinger

Charity Keller

Jonathan Keller

Noah Keller

Tonya Keller

Jack Lohr

Jeff Lohr

Josh Lohr

Dan Marple

Colby Mongold

Trevor Nelson

Ashley Palmer

Randy Palmer

Jody Quesenberry

Jared Quesenberry

Brian Ritchie

Jeff Ritchie

Dwayne Runion

Kevin See

Mike Seekford

Todd Spitzer

Tammy Spitzer

Pat Trimble

J.W. Tusing

Dustin Whetzel

Broadway Emergency Squad

Broadway Station (Rescue 50)

525 South Main Street

Broadway, VA 22815 (540) 896-7995

See RESPONDERS, Page 6

Four Harrisonburg police officers receive 2024 Valor Awards

Four officers from the Harrisonburg Police Department were honored with an award from the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police for their valor on Aug. 27.

Sgt. Brian Tusing, Officer John Denneny, Officer Alaina McWhorter, and Officer Rose Mary Nuno received the 2024 Award for Valor from VACP for their actions in responding to an incident on May 6, 2023.

The four officers responded to a report of a domestic domestic disturbance involving a firearm and abduction of a woman, according to the release. An armed suspect had forced a woman into his vehicle and fled, according to the release. The officers pursued the suspect to Liberty Street, where they were able to stop his vehicle. As Tusing breached the driver’s side window, the suspect opened fire

Four HPD officers — Sgt. Brian Tusing, Officer John Denneny, Officer Alaina McWhorter and Officer Rose Mary Nuno — were recently honored with the 2024 Award for Valor. Above, from left to right, is Chief Craig Branch, 2023-24 VACP President; Sgt. Brian Tusing; Officer John Denneny; Lt. John Hancock; Interim Chief Todd Miller; Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin.

Clover Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue

2100 Clover Hill Road Dayton, VA 22821 (540) 879-9930

Dayton Police Department

125 Eastview Street Dayton, VA 22821 (540) 879-2126

Chief Justin Trout, 19 years

Lt. Hooker, 16 years

MPO Chris Earman, 22 years

MPO Brian Cacciapaglia, 8 years

MPO Jeremy Hevener, 12 years

MPO Dean Roadcap, 7 years

Elkton Police Department

173 W. Spottswood Avenue

Elkton, VA 22827 (540) 298-9441

Full-time

Chief Mike King

Sgt. Ryan Insana

Cpl. Charles Roberts Off. Alan Johnson Off. Aaron Meek Off. Meghan Mugrage

Part time Off. Eric Baker Off. Matthew Elmore Off. Aaron Dean Off. Laronn Wharwood Off. Lamarr Wharwood

Elkton Emergency Squad

20871 Blue and Gold Drive

Elkton, VA 22827 (540) 298-9993

Elkton Volunteer Fire Department

20871 Blue and Gold Drive

Elkton, VA 22827 (540) 405-0006

Grottoes Police Department

601 Dogwood Avenue

Grottoes, VA 24441 (540) 249-5707

Grottoes Volunteer Fire Department

109 Third Street

Grottoes, VA 24441 (540) 249-5911

Grottoesfire@gmail.com

Grottoes Volunteer Rescue

805 Augusta Avenue

Grottoes, VA 2441

Harrisonburg Fire Department

101 North Main Street

Harrisonburg, VA 22802 (540) 432-7703

Administration

Fire Chief Matthew Tobia

Deputy Chief of Operations Benjamin Zimmerman

Deputy Chief of Support Services

Jody Quesenberry

Fire Administrative Officer Paul Helmuth

Emergency Management Generalist Jamison Ryder

Deputy Fire Marshal Mike Armstrong

Fire Prevention Captain Luke Walker

Emergency Medical Services Officer Travis Karicofe

Training Officer Hunter Desper

Office Manager Mandy Waybright

Administrative Specialist Kim Smith

Fire Inspector Keith Link

CRR Education Supervisor Erin Stehle

Systems Analyst Jordan Lambert

Community Paramedic Heather Stempien

Logistics Technician Andrea Mullens

A Shift

Battalion Chief Zeb Lilly

Captain Justin Knighten

Captain Matt Bauserman

Lieutenant Trevor Nelson

Lieutenant Brandon Dyer

Lieutenant Josh Lohr

Lieutenant Eric Higgs

Master Firefighter Jeff Pitsenbarger

Master Firefighter Chad Smith

Master Firefighter Roy Garber

Master Firefighter Tyler Burgoyne

on the officers.

When the suspect was distracted by the officers’ returning fire, McWhorter and Nuno were able to get the victim to safety, ultimately saving her life, according to the release. The suspect then opened direct fire on Denneny, prompting all four officers to return fire, striking the suspect. No officers were injured in the encounter.

Although the suspect had just fired on them, the officers immediately began rendering medical aid, saving his life. The victim also escaped the incident without injury.

The officers’ ability to think quickly and work together under pressure to save lives earned them

recognition from VACP. HPD Chief Interim Todd Miller said they set an example that every HPD officer should strive to follow.

“Their adept handling of the situation displayed their quick thinking, training, and professionalism under extreme pressure,” Miller said in the release. “Tusing, Denneny, McWhorter and Nuno showed an unwavering commitment to community safety and security through their selfless acts of service, just as HPD officers strive to do every day. Their actions on May 6, 2023, and every day show their commitment to Harrisonburg and protecting and serving its community members. We are immensely proud of our officers and thankful to the VACP for recognizing their hard work.”

Courtesy of Rockingham County Department of Fire and Rescue
Valor

Master Firefighter Glenn Beathe

Firefighter Sam Morell

Master Firefighter Brett Biddle

Master Firefighter Rodney Eagle

Firefighter Emily Walter

Firefighter Ryan Eagle

Firefighter Jack VanOrden

Firefighter Joshua Woughter

Firefighter Eric Breeden

Firefighter Maggie Lanham

Firefighter Michael Thompson

Firefighter Chris Lomelin

Firefighter Greg Kirtley

Firefighter Grant Clark

Firefighter Trey Price

Firefighter Adam Ware

B Shift

Battalion Chief Larry Werner

Captain Joe Weaver

Captain Larry Bennington

Lieutenant Wesley Meadows

Lieutenant Jared Quesenberry

Lieutenant Robert Hilley

Lieutenant Joel Bradley

Master Firefighter Daren Showalter

Master Firefighter Alan Wampler

Master Firefighter Chase Coffey

Master Firefighter Drew Brady

Master Firefighter Jeremey Hol-

land

Firefighter Kellie Sacksteder

Firefighter Chandler Hardy

Firefighter Dustin Rice

Firefighter Austin Collins

Firefighter Josh Holloway

Firefighter Quentin Gray

Firefighter Alec Thibodeaux

Firefighter Stuart Bell

Firefighter Leslie Pullen

Firefighter Jason Bower

Firefighter Sam Blosser

C Shift

Battalion Chief Morgan McComas

Captain C.J Chandler

Captain Chris Lantz

Lieutenant Andrew Bauserman

Lieutenant Joseph Walker

Lieutenant Chris Snyder

Lieutenant Cody Stephenson

Master Firefighter Donnie Babb

Master Firefighter Ben Thompson

Master Firefighter Chris Daniels

Master Firefighter C.J Smith

Master Firefighter Jonathan McKinney

Master Firefighter Andrew Suther-

land

Firefighter Matthew McCray

Courtesy of Rockingham County Department of Fire and Rescue
Responders FROM PAGE 7

Firefighter Joseph Fierro

Firefighter Isabella Eyles

Firefighter Christine Hostetter

Firefighter Tyler Floyd

Firefighter Forrest Black

Firefighter Chelsey Karicofe

Firefighter Joseph Whitesell

Firefighter Caden Speaks

Firefighter Michael Schoeffel

Firefighter Nate Gordner

Hazmat Officer Ron Raab

Hazmat Officer Scott Lewis

Medical Director Dr. Peter Williams

Part Time Personnel

Firefighter Michael Arehart

Firefighter Andrew Crowley

Firefighter/Community Paramedic Dustin Wampler

Firefighter Jared Cheifetz

Firefighter Robbie Therrien

Firefighter Bryant Stunda

Firefighter Collin Cole

Firefighter Zack Gentry

Firefighter Gabe Chapman

Firefighter Decklyn Powell

Administrative Specialist Angela Phillips

Fire Inspector Jeff Morris

Fire Chaplain Jim Harlow

Firefighter Recruit James Armentrout

Firefighter Recruit John Rogers

Firefighter Recruit Rudy Lopez

Firefighter Recruit Chris Byers

Firefighter Recruit William Gannon

Firefighter Recruit William Harless

Firefighter Recruit Dustin Emore

Firefighter Recruit Sheldon Kilduff

Harrisonburg Police Department

101 North Main Street

Harrisonburg, VA 22801

(540) 437-2600

Harrisonburg/Rockingham

Emergency Communications

101 N. Main Street, Fifth Floor

Harrisonburg, VA 22802 (540) 434-4436

info@hrecc.org

Harrisonburg Volunteer Rescue Squad

1700 Reservoir Street

Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-434-2323

info@harrisonburgrescue.org

Rockingham County Department of Fire and Rescue

20 East Gay Street

Harrisonburg, VA 22802 (540) 564-3175

Andrew Dove

Dennis Alberston

Fiona Alberston

Benhamin Aldrich

Clayton Armstrong

Caleb Bailey

Stanley Barbour

Russell Barr

Judah Bauman

Joseph Bennett

David Berry

Forrest Black

Daniel Lin / DN-R
Harrisonburg firefighters demonstrate the effects of pouring water on a grease fire to JMU students during the Block Party in the ‘Burg in August.

William Blanton

Tanner Bogle

Joel Bradley

Dalton Breeden

Benjamin Brown

Stepahnie Brown

Woodrow Brown

Caleb Buckley

Will Callender

Tanner Carr

Benjamin Childs

Damian Clark

Laura Clark

Tyler Clakr

Joan Coaker

Blake Cook

Justin Cooper

Mason Cubbage

Garrett Custer

Colton Dean

Cameron Delawder

Isaac Diehl

Joshua Dove

Samantha Dull

Diogo Durante

Timothy Earley

John Effinger

Zachary Emnswiller

Daniel Ferraiuolo

Michael Ferrell

Chad Flora

Cody Foley

Alexander Foresman

Jeremy Fulk

David Gayhart

Dakota Gilliam

Dustin Gladwell

Jill Gladwell

Doughlas Gooden

Gregory Gooden

Thomas Grant

Larry Harper

Mark Hartman

Brett Hartt

Michael Hirsh

Andrew Holloway

Donald Holloway

Jeremy Holloway

Joshua Holloway

Trenton Hoover

Wade Hoover

Aaron Hostetter

David Huddle

Paul Huddle

Carolyn Huffman

Joshua Irvine

Glenn Jackson

Calvert James

Morgan Jedamski

Tyler Jessup

Brook Johnson

Justin Jointer

Jonathan Keller

Noah Keller

Laura Moran

Kyle Mork

Jeff Morris

Joseph Morris

Stephen Morris

Joseph Mullens

Daniel Murphy

Sierrra Murray

Lindsey Olinger

Brian Keplinger

Michael Peake

Dylan Kerns

Lee Keyser

Scotty Keyser

Jonathan Kibler

Seth Kiser

Carl Kite

Ryan Kline

Jeremy Knick

Andrew Krauss

Christopher Lantz

Edward Lieder

Harold Lloyd

Joshua Lohr

Miguel Lopez Solorzano

David Lough

Dustin Lucas

Jordan Maddra

Brandon Marston

Braeden McGrath

Bradley McKenzie

Charles Meadows

Austin Mealy

Mark Meyers

Jeffrey Michael

Jonathan Miller

Tyler Miller

Brandon Mills

Wendall Pence

Ryan Pettit

Tyler Phillips

Benjamin Piner

Brent Powell

Decklyn Powell

Steven Powell

Jeremy Ramsey

Samuel Ramsey

Tanner Reedy

Lauren Reznik

Matthew Rinker

James Ritchie

Jon Rittenour

Kyle Rogers

Alexis Roman

Eric Ryan

Omadou Sallah

Denver Sampson

Jeremy Saum

Gary Scott

Benjamin Seal

Isaac Seekford

Benjamin Shearer

Clayborne Shiflet

Adrian Shirk

Dakota Simmons Responders FROM PAGE 9

Andrew Showalter

Bradley Monger

Cody Monger

Sean Taylor

Dane Thomas

Donald Simmons

Bryan Smith

Kenan Smith

Landon Smith

Charles Spitler

Todd Spitzer

Lindsey Stein

Chad Stover

Albert Strawderman

Bryant Stunda

Patrick Sullivan

Josh Taylor

Christopher Thimpson

Patrick Trimble

Christropher Tusing

James Tuaing

Jack Van Orden

Jonathan Verry

Dustin Wampler

Andrew Whetzel

Dustin Whetzel

Joel Will

James Williams

Richard Williams

Trey William

Mark Williamson

Zachary Wills

Christien Withrow

Chadwick Yancey

Michael Yooung

Jennifer Zimmerman

JMU launches app to enhance campus safety

James Madison University has recently unveiled its latest initiative to bolster safety on campus: the JMU Shield app. This free app, which replaces the LiveSafe app, aims to provide the university community with essential safety alerts and instant access to a wide range of public safety resources.

JMU Shield’s advanced mobile reporting platform offers users a real-time alert system to communicate with friends and campus police. Additionally, the app includes in-app reporting features, safety resources, take-action guidelines, and an app-sharing feature, enabling users to share the app via Facebook, X, and email quickly.

While JMU Shield offers a comprehensive safety solution, it will not replace the Madison ALERT system. The Madison ALERT system will continue to serve as the primary means

See JMU, Page 13

Responders FROM PAGE 11

Shenandoah Volunteer Fire Company

201 Pennsylvania Avenue

Shenandoah VA 22849 (540) 652-8888

Shenandoah Volunteer Rescue Squad

33 West Main Street

P.O. Box 126

Stanley, VA 22851 (540) 778-7728

Singers Glen Volunteer Fire Department

9410 Singers Glen Road

P.O. Box 373

Singers Glen, VA 22850

Singers Glen Volunteer Rescue Squad

9405 Singers Glen Road Singers Glen, VA 22850 (540) 833-4310

Board of Directors

Chief Courtlend Knight

President Tracie Smith

Deputy Chief Jacob Anderson

Captain Carmen Paniagua

Secretary Heather Armstrong

Treasurer Jen Hutcheson

Community Member Patrick Tate

Community Member Jay McIntyre

Active members

Bryan Smith

Donnie Bazzle

Robert Strain

Keith Yoder

Steve Lambert

Rebecca Bowman

Debbie Mines

Emily Horst

Madalyn Shifflett

David Haywood

Frank Jackson

Israel Britton

Jack St. John

Laura Chambers

Tyler McClain

Marcus Debeallaistre

Joshua King

Life members

Kevin Lloyd

Stanley Good

Debbie Mines

Calvin Nolt

Amy Burns

Linda Blosser

Darlene Getz

Karol Messick

Diane Morris

Melinda Newman

Wendy Rearson

Judy Shell

Robert Taylor

Cindy Wittig

Karla Yoder

Auxiliary members

Ashley Burgoyne

Evelyn Borntrager

Philip Borntrager

Karl Bowman

MaKayla Britton

Megan Geier

Thelma Good

Rebecca Grogg

Susan Lloyd

Rick Kondash

Sherri Kondash

Tabatha Lessley

Serena Lloyd

Elaine Nold

Heidi Nolt

Darlene Taylor

Brian Yoder

Stanley Volunteer Fire Department

190 East Main Street

Stanley, VA 22851

(540) 778-3177

See RESPONDERS, Page 13

DN-R News Desk

Officers

President Mike Foltz

Vice President David Keyser

Secretary Ethan Knight

Treasurer Michael Kane

Board members

Mitch Martin

Jason Alger

Jacob Jenkins

Andrew Stoneberger

Members

Chief Terry A. Pettit

Assistant Chief Kevin L. Painter

Captain Jason Sours

Lieutenant 24 Jason Pettit

Lieutenant 24-1 Colin Huffman

Lieutenant 24-2 Daniel Rhinehart

Chief Engineer Brennan Stoneberger

EMS Officer Casey Burner

Kyan Addie

Jason Alger

Heidi Beales

Mike Beddow

Daniel Cubbage

Tommy Davis

Ricky Foster

Derek Franks

Travis Hilliard

Dale Housden

Colin Huffinan

Jacob Jenkins

Ethan Knight

Mike Lloyd

Jacob Martin

Mathew Martin

Jordan Nealis

Jeremy Orye

Kevin L. Painter

Jason Pettit

Mathew Price

Caleb Purdharn

Jamie Rickard

Patrick Sandford

Jason Sours

Jordan Sours

Brad Stoneberger

Brennan Stoneberger

Nicole Taylor

Chance Wallace

Russell Allen

Ariel Beales

Casey Burner

Zach Croft

Mike Foltz

Randy Foltz

Raynard Good

Travis Good

Jason Housden

Michael Housden

Michael Kane

David Keyser

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Auxiliary Members

Heather Andrews

J.T. Long

Joey Long

Mitch Martin

Madison McKenzie

Darnell Owens

Kevin J. Painter

Terry Pettit

Taylor Pifer

Daniel Rhinehart

Jimmy Rhinehart

Austin Seal

Robert Seal Jr.

Doug Southers

Andrew Stoneberger

Bruce Stoneberger

Ken Sumpter

Auxiliary officers

President Patty Foltz

Vice President Bonnie Hutchinson

Treasurer David Hutchinson

Secretary Heather Andrews

Pamela Hansen

Kathy Huffinan

Madison Whitfield

Vanessa Bywaters

Angela Hilliard

Morgan Osborne

Kaitlyn Croft

Bonnie Hutchinson

Savannah Painter

Patty Foltz

David Hutchinson

Danielle Rhinehart

Inactive life members

Pat Cubbage

Jeff Good

Lynn Huffman

Benton Shenk

Carrroll Bosley

Keith Higgs

Ann Pettit

Aubrey Foltz

Ronnie Henderson

Gary Shirley

Stanley Police Department

278 East Main Street B Stanley, VA 22851 (540) 778-2615

Stanley Volunteer Rescue Squad Department

933 W. Main Street P.O. Box 126

Stanley, VA 22851

Timberville Police Department

392 South Main Street

Timberville, VA 22853

timbervillepd@msn.com

Chief J.R. Dodd

Sergeant Jeremy Hooke

Officer Justin Baker

Officer C.K. Ray

Officer Mike Thompson

Officer Shane Turner

Timberville Volunteer Fire Department

217 South Main Street

Timberville, VA 22853 (540) 896-9151

VSP Rockingham / Harrisonburg Area Office (VSP Area 16) 501 Acorn Drive Harrisonburg, VA 22802 (540) 434-8593

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