The Protector Fall 2022

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

2022

Volume 38, Number 3

The PFIA Protector is printed quarterly by the Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association. The Executive and Editorial Offices are located at 101 E. 116th Street, Carmel, IN 46032 Local: 317-581-1913 or toll-free: 1-800-221-PFIA (7342)

Creative Services

Rebekah Brownson

Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association

President Thomas Clines

Senior Vice President/Executive Secretary John E. Murphy

Vice President/Treasurer

Jeff Warnock Board of Directors

Mike Carrigan Littleton, Colorado

Ruben Cevallos San Antonio, Texas

Myles Christie Augusta, Georgia

Thomas Clines Fishers, Indiana

Tom Evans Cattaragus, New York

Raymond Gallardo ......... Ankeny, Iowa Edward Griffith III ..... Brick, New Jersey

Gerald Housel ........ Speedway, Indiana Mark S. Kemp ..... New Palestine, Indiana

David G. Lentz Slidell, Louisiana

John Murphy Carmel, Indiana

Steve D. Murphy Indianapolis, Indiana

Bradd Roembke New Palestine, Indiana

Don Trejbal Akron, Ohio

Jeff Warnock Carmel, Indiana

Legal Counsel John D. Hoover E. Davis Coots

Lawrence W. Schmits

Actuary ................ Brad Simanek Griffith, Ballard & Company

RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

President Tom Clines

It is time for me to step aside and let our management team take PFIA into the future. With that in mind I will be retiring in November.

PFIA has been a part of my life for the past 34 years and it has been an incredible experience. I became an Account Representative for the Omaha, Nebraska Fire Department in 1988, then as a Regional Manager in 2000 for the Midwest region, in 2007 becoming the Vice President Treasurer and then in 2020 becoming President. It is a career path that I could have never imagined.

There are many people that I need to thank for the opportunities that made all of this possible. Those who led with integrity, honesty and hard work that were role models both on the fire department and PFIA. They provided the standards for others to follow. I was never able to reach the levels of those individuals but they were the inspiration to do the very best that I could.

There has been tremendous growth at PFIA and that is the result of the decisions made by our Board of Directors and management teams. I have been honored to have been a member of the Board for the past 22 years and have seen the dedication of that Board and its members. I hope to remain on the Board and be part of the continued growth of our association.

This retirement message would not be complete without mentioning the most important person in my life, my wife Cheri. We have been married for 52 years and she has always been supportive in the good times and the times that were not so good. There is no question that without her things in my life would have been very different.

In closing, I want to thank our PFIA employees, ABM’s, account reps, and members for allowing me this opportunity. It has been an honor of a lifetime. The message and the purpose will never change, “We are Each Other’s Keeper.”

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Tom Clines President

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STATUTORY STATEMENTS December 31 2021

Net Admitted Assets

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$169,618,944

Stocks - Preferred $0 $0

Stocks - Common $49,764,151 $39,372,492

Real Estate $2,126,583 $2,204,370

Cash and Cash Equivalents $8,116,240 $8,517,237

Certificate Loans $2,836,860 $2,955,276

Other Invested Assets $8,364,630 $3,452,898

Receivables for Securities $468,228 $827,567

Interest Due & Accrued $1,782,073 $1,519,266

Deferred & Uncollected Premiums Due $1,985,547 $2,264,716

Amounts Recoverable from Reinsurer $1,120,531 $566,812

Data Processing Equipment $33,052 $51,073

Total Assets

Liabilities

Certificate: Life Insurance

$255,522,812

$231,350,651

$53,418,352 $50,709,381

Reserves: A&H Insurance $29,957,697 $24,225,522

Annuities $63,044,280 $60,969,272

Dividend Accumulations $5,408,697 $5,343,588

Life Cert. and Contract Claims $713,496 $470,548

A&H Cert. & Contract Claims $1,448,483 $1,387,714

Dividend Provision - Next Year $957,000 $902,000

Advance Premiums $79,432 $67,847

Commissions Due or Accrued $157,037 $187,820

General Expense Due or Accrued $995,903 $491,496

Taxes, Licenses Due or Accrued $156,000 $130,067

Agents Credit Balances $262,978 $304,172

Remittances Not Allocated $375,735 $400,943

Asset Valuation Reserve $10,193,053 $7,653,382

Deferred Compensation $941,822 $894,530

Pension Liability $2,843,681 $3,010,565 Payable for Security $257,350 $111,816

$117,792,644

$157,260,663

Surplus $84,311,816 $74,089,988

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$202,104,460 $231,350,651

Income:

Life Insurance Premiums

$9,052,319 $8,772,344

Accident & Health Premiums $24,666,290 $24,561,302

Annuity Premiums $5,018,579 $4,367,872

Net Investment Income $6,265,924 $5,333,543

Amortization - Int. Maint. Reserve $16,951 ($15,692) Com. & Exp. Allow. on Reinsurance Ceded $563,628 $512,851

Other Misc. Income $27,827 $37,328

Total $45,611,518 $43,569,548

Expenses:

Death Benefits & Endowments

$5,668,938 $4,575,832

Annuity Payments & Surrenders $4,933,025 $4,721,800

Accident & Health Benefits $7,967,217 $7,592,433

Life Insurance Surrender Benefits $750,403 $783,301

Interest on Contract Funds $154,278 $150,400

Reserve Increase: Life Ins. $2,708,972 $2,729,274

Accident & Health $5,732,175 $4,531,356

Annuities $2,075,009 $1,591,372

Commissions $2,691,359 $2,970,846

General Expenses $7,684,741 $7,814,902

Insurance Fees, Licenses, Taxes $221,069 $235,194

Fraternal Expenses $634,781 $648,964

Increase in Loading $5,195 $948

Total $41,227,162 $38,346,622

Net Gain Before Refunds

$5,019,137 $5,871,890

Refunds to Members $933,713 $880,204

Net Gain/(Loss) After Refunds $4,085,424 $4,991,686

Net Realized Capital Gains/(Loss) $2,819,023 ($60,383)

Net Income/(Loss) from Operations $6,904,447 $4,931,303

Surplus Funds Account

Funds at Beginning of Period

$74,089,988 $64,385,527

Net Income from Operations / (Loss) $6,904,447 $4,931,303

Change in Unrealized Cap. Gains $5,156,618 $5,150,939

Change in Non-Admitted Items $533,550 $900,321

Change in Asset Val. Reserve ($2,539,671) ($1,222,050)

Other Surplus Fund Changes* $166,884 ($56,052)

Surplus Funds End Period $84,311,816 $74,089,988

Net Change in Surplus for the Year $10,221,828 $9,704,461

Recipients

Congratulations Graduates!

College Attended

Major Graduation

Jacob Schulz University of Akron Exercise Science 2022

Caitlin Crow McMurry University Exercise Science and HP 2022

Nolan Laughlin John Carroll University Psychology 2022

Gabrielle Moncada SUNY College at Cortland Biology 2022

Riley Connell Central Michigan University Journalism 2022

Molly Lukiwsky University of Connecticut Political Science 2022

Brenna Donzelli The Sage Colleges Health Science 2022

Sydney Wilkerson University of Southern Indiana Psychology and Nutrition 2022

Baily Snow Indiana University Kokomo Nursing 2022

Julia Parisi University of Northern Colorado Elementary Education 2022

Abigail Allen Bryan College of Health Sciences Nursing and Spanish 2022

Christopher Castillo-Giddings University of Notre Dame Neuroscience and Behavior 2022

Autumn Locicero Life University Health studies 2022

Madison Swanson University of Nebraska Elementary Education 2022

Hanna Morrow George Washington University Public Health 2022

Taylor Hamilton Texas Lutheran University Nursing 2022

Chloe Jeffers University of Wyoming Law 2022

Sydney Bitting Miami University Biology and Medical Lab. Science 2022

Sophie Matthews Colorado State University Human Dev. & Fam. Studies 2022

Emily Mayor University of New Haven Forensic Science 2022

Brittany Bornstad Mount Saint Mary College Special Education 2022

Ryan McLain Ohio State University Finance 2022

Summer Cress Marian University Elementary Education 2022

Carson Whitesell University of Notre Dame Political Science and Mathematics 2022

Zoe Fisher Indiana University Bloomington Biotechnology and Criminal Justice 2022

Josie Andersen University of Nebraska Pre-Nursing 2022

Corrine Calvanico Rutgers Exercise Science 2022

Taylor Dubose Texas A&M University Bioenvironmental Sciences 2022

Maria Campbell Penn State Erie, The Behrend College Biology 2022

Justin Rowe Purdue University Animal Sciences 2022

Kerstin Leaf University of Nebraska Nursing 2022

Cullen Viancourt Fordham University Finance 2022

Kylie Pfeifer Butler University Health Sciences/Pre-Med 2022

Julia Murphy SUNY University at Buffalo Music Theatre 2022

Recipients

College Attended

Major Graduation

Caleb Munski SUNY College at Oswego Business 2022

Edward Scott Seton Hill University Business 2022

Alison Naif University of Michigan Public Health 2022

Jenna Poor Ohio University Nursing 2022

Jaclyn Molinari University of Delaware Early Childhood Education 2022

Reece Kerstetter San Diego State University Nursing 2022

Michael Garcia Johns Hopkins University Mechanical Engineering 2022

Justin Victor SUNY University at Buffalo Exercise Science 2022

Carly Perrmann University of Cincinnati Finance and Real Estate 2022

Madyson Moran University of Colorado Criminal Justice 2022

Arianna Pollack University of Michigan Economics 2022

Jenna Ehnot University of New Hampshire Ocean Engineering 2022

Andrea Davis Saint Louis University Occupational Science 2022

Damon Bennardo Kent State University Criminology 2022

Hailey Hallmark Auburn University Nursing 2022

Nicolette Conforti Loyola University Maryland Speech-Language 2022

Sophie Ryan College of Wooster English 2022

Samantha Chichester University of Maryland Psychology 2022

Alexandria Raday University of Pennsylvania Biology 2022

Sarah Reidenbach Indiana University Bloomington Neuroscience 2022

William Odell University of Connecticut Molecular and Cell Biology 2022

Ethan Blythe University of North Texas Biology 2022

Samantha Zeleny Briar Cliff University Nursing/Spanish 2022

Hannah Lamar University of Indianapolis Psychology 2022

Christian Howerton University of Wisconsin Environmental Science & RM 2022

Sarah Vanek University of Indianapolis Exercise Science (Pre OT) 2022

Alexis Labelle High Point University Mathematics 2022

Sean Gehring Florida State University Pre-Clinical Biology 2022

Zane Polley University of Kentucky Chemical Engineering / Premed 2022

Meghan Kevil Concordia University Texas Business 2022

Cassidy Abeita Arapahoe Community College Physical Therapy Assistant 2022

Madeline Moen Iowa State University Animal Science/Pre-Vet 2022

Kendall Morrison King University Security & Intelligence Studies 2022

Nicole Landino University of Massachusetts Marketing 2022

Marissa Pettinelli Sacred Heart University Nursing 2022

Kendra Fuelling Purdue University Agriculture Education 2022

Gavin Sullivan Iowa State University Supply Chain Management 2022

Class of 2022

Once

again, Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association has awarded 100 children, step-children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of PFIA members with scholarships this year.

The scholarships amount to $1,500 per year, and are renewable for three more years, provided eligibility requirements are continually met.

To avoid bias, winning students are selected by Scholarship America®; employees of PFIA do not participate.

Scholarship America bases their decision on the students’ academic performance, demonstrated leadership abilities, and participation in school and community activities.

Considerations are also based on work experience, unusual personal or family circumstances, letters of recommendation, and a statement of the applicant’s goals and aspirations. All of this information is confidential. Conditions and procedures under which awards are granted are reviewed occasionally by PFIA.

Mackenzie Adams Coe College Pre-Med.

Abigail Baker University of Cincinnati Nursing

Alexis Barnett Ohio State University Political Science

Judson Baxter University of Kentucky Business

Tyler Best Boston University Communications Design

Madison Brantley University of GA Psychology

Madalyn Bridgeford Mennonite College Nursing

Natalie Buelow University of IA English

Stephen Campbell University of N. Dakota Commercial Aviation

Mary Capretta University of Dayton Special Education

“I sincerely appreciate your organization’s commitment to providing a revolving scholarship over the next three additional school years. Being the daughter of a career police officer, your organization understands firsthand how finances can be limited. It is through scholarships, like those provided by PFIA, that students like me can realize their academic dreams”

-Josephine Krueger

Alexia Carmack University of South FL Psychology/Criminology

Francesca Ciasullo Villanova University Chemical Engineering

Jake Clemente Penn State University Undecided

Vincent Coburn The College of NJ Psychology

Anna Colley University of MS Exercise Science

Reece Volvin Gannon University Business

Ryan Corio Sacred Heart University Exercise Science

Alissa Davis University of Findlay Sonography

Paden Dean NB Wesleyan University Biochemistry

Alexis Dinkins MI State University Nursing

Derek Dinkins MI State University Human Biology

Jenna Dixon Texas A&M University Biomedical Science

Kathryn Dzambo St. Michael’s College Psychology

Cooper Edgecombe University of MO Business

Jake Errickson University of South FL Finance

Kaitlin Fasbender Drury University Psychology

Raymond Favza LA Tech University Computer Science

Paige Fuelling St. Mary’s College Business

Bishop Garriott OH State University Statistics

Mackenzee Gearhart University of KY Nursing

Maddison Gearhart Indiana University Health Sciences

Sophie Goessling Creighton University College of Arts & Science

Sydney Goodwin Columbus College Illustration

Caitlyn Haggstrom Hillsdale College Int. Business

Caleb Halleran Warburg College Exercise Science

McKinsie Halter University of Southern IN Dental Hygiene

Josie Hammond Heidelberg University Biology

David Hansen SD School of Mines Mechanical Engineering

Reilly Healey IA State University Engineering

Jarrett Henry Trinity Valley Com. College Business

Kaitlyn Jesik CO State University Zoology

Brianna Johnson Undecided Culinary Arts

Paige Johnson Bryn Mawr College Economics

Peyton Kach Belmont University Music Business

Riley Keene Centenary College of LA Communications

Andrea Klemenc Grand Canyon University Nutritional Science

Kyla Koubek University of Pittsburg Pre-Med.

Josephine Krueger TX Tech University Interior Design

Dillon Larkin NC State University Speech Pathology

Jaden Lasater University of SD Nursing

Cassidy Leyva Grand Canyon University Christian Studies

Faith Mace Eastern FL State College Nursing

Emma Macke Purdue University Pharmaceutical Science

Emilie Matthews CO State University Sociology

Melanie Matthews CO State University Wildlife Biology

Sophia McKean LA State University Pre-Med.

Casey McKeel University of TN Sports Management

Danny Moore TX Tech University Business

Claire Mullen Cornell University Biological Sciences

Abigail Murphy Columbia College Music Business

Katie Murray Kent State University Nursing

Jada Nabus Emporia State University Nursing

Aubrey Nydahl University of KS Nursing

Kayla O’Donnell Grand View University Nursing

Class of

Camille Streit Clarkson College Nursing

Jaclyn Supples SUNY College Marketing

John Sutis LA State University Business

Nicholas Swanson University of NE Criminal Justice

Elika Rodrigues John Jay College Toxicology

Alyssa Salazar Franciscan University Journalism

Charles Sams Lake Forest College Political Science

Elizabeth Selby Wittenber University Business

Patrick Sharpe Com.College of Allegheny Art

Isabelle Sinise Coastal Carolina University Accounting

Grace Solarz Kent State University CIS

Ethan Solury Marist College Political Science

Keira Sterling University of NE Pre-Med.

Allison Stockford Grand Canyon University Forensic Psychology

Anna Owens Texas A&M University Business

Myah Patterson Loyola University Biology

Lindsey Reimels University of RI Marine Biology

Kristen Remley University of IA Biomedical Engineering

Vincent Rodkey Northern MI University Nursing

Carter Wisely Elmira College Business Administration

Madeline Young University of MI Economics

Alex Tanner MI State University Finance

Madilyn Taylor University of Southern IN Nursing

Abbigail Thomas Auburn University Animal Science

Lauren Valderas University of TX Biology

Anthony Vargas Oxford College Psychology

Juliana Victor Hobart & William Smith Political College

Mya Wagner Rasmussen College Nursing

Daniel Walsh University of South FL Engineering

Lilly Weber William Jewell College Nursing

Grant Weis Purdue University Civil Engineering

Allyssa White Wittenberg University Business/Marketing

Ethan White IN Wesleyan University Biochemistry

Eliza Whiteside IN University Business

Katie Williams Youngstown State University Nursing

Not pictured: Megan Flanagan

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Fraternal Events

Indiana - PFIA contributing to the IMPD FTO Unit for Reality Based Scenario Training.

Pictured: Officer J. Baker, PFIA Agent Dave Roth, Officer K. Hershberger, Lieutenant. B. Gosnell, and Sergeant. J. Parmelee.

MissouriIn July 2022, PFIA VP/ Treasurer Jeff Warnock presented a check to Executive Director Shelley Jones, Laurie Putman, and Chair Danny Overley for the Survivors of Blue Suicide. SBS fosters hope by uniting survivors of law enforcement suicide to support one another and honor our fallen heroes.

Ohio - On July 16, 2022, PFIA Agent Greg Gearhart took part in sponsoring the Akron Fire Local 330 charity golf outing raising money to go towards the coats for kids program this fall!

Pictured: Tim Gearhart, PFIA Agent Greg Gearhart, and Dennis Gearhart.

Texas - TDCJ Maintenance Security Technician Jonah Anderson (Clements Unit, Amarillo, TX) was recently severely injured in motorcycle accident. He spent almost a week in the hospital and is now at home recovering. PFIA took part in a fundraiser to help Jonah with medical expenses.

Pictured: Region V. Maintenance Supervisor Gabriel Lara, Clements Unit Assistant Warden Teresa Martinez, Maintenance Security Technician Clements Unit Jonah Anderson, Maintenance Security Supervisor Clements Unit T.J. Schuster, Maintenance Security Technician Clements Unit David Heathington, and PFIA Agent Joe Ponder.

Rhode Island - PFIA Agent Ray Masse continues to sponsor the East Providence and Providence Fire Department competitive softball team. New Jersey - On July 21, 2022, Anthony Fazio sponsored a Guns and Hoses Golf Classic at the Galloping Hill Golf Course.

Georgia - Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association donating a check to Savannah Professional Firefighter’s Union L-574’s President Johnny Hinton for their annual Great Balls of Fire Charity Golf Outing. The proceeds from this great event will benefit the Savannah Fallen Firefighter’s Fund. The Savannah Fallen Firefighter’s Fund was created with the goal of stepping in when needed most. The men and women of this organization give their lives to protect the citizens and visitors of Savannah. If a member loses their life in the line of duty, leaving behind a spouse, children, and perhaps financial uncertainty, the Savannah Fallen Firefighters Foundation is there during these times to provide answers and stability when so much seems uncertain.

Pictured: Michael Raulerson, John Hannah, PFIA Agent Jason Roehm, and Andy Atkins.

Pictured: PFIA Agent Jason Roehm presenting check to L-574 President Johnny Hinton.

New Jersey - PFIA Agent Jason Ayala took part in sponsoring the Passaic’s Golf outing on July 14, 2022, at the Weequahic Golf Coarse in Newark. A shout out to Lieutenant Bart Giaconia and Firefighter Brittney Rawls for their outstanding efforts and support at the outing. Their hard work and determination benefit all in our community. All proceeds collected go towards the numerous events, programs, and charity events the Passaic Fire Department and Police Department does for its community.

Iowa - Mr. Davis is the President with the Cedar Rapids Fire Department Charity Foundation. This year’s fundraiser is for helping the Chelsey’s Dream Foundation, which is a local foundation that provides funding through grants for families wanting to adopt.

Pictured: PFIA Agent Lyle Theisen and Cedar Rapids Iowa Firefighter, Cortez Davis.

Texas - On July 16, 2022, PFIA Agent Jose Medellin took part in the 2nd annual Bucking on the Border Rodeo and Cook-off. This is a local rodeo company that helps out the community during school season and holidays. PFIA Agent Jose Medellin and Sgt. Luis Ramos placed overall reserve grand champions in the event.

New York - PFIA Agent Brittney Parker presents a check to Class Counselor Daniel Bonitatibus for the Zone 5 academy Golf Tournament on September 21, 2022. Proceeds go to funding the ongoing training of their local police, deputies, and campus public safety officers.

Pictured: Firefighter’s Brittney Rawls and Randal Lazo.

Pictured: Firefighter Bart Giaconia.

Connecticut - On July 21, 2022, the 16th annual Meriden Police Local 1016 Golf Tournament raising money throughout the year that it donates to various nonprofits and after-school programs including Meriden Youth Sports, D.A.R.E Programs, fallen officer scholarships and many other programs that benefit the youth of Meriden.

Pictured: Brian Wilkinson of Meriden Police Dept. and PFIA Agent Tim Cyr.

Indiana - On May 12, 2022, PFIA Agent Eric Hofmeister and Chief of Training Eric Drieman presented Abby Workman with the Outstanding Recruit Award during the Indianapolis Fire Department 86th recruit graduation held at the historic Madame Walker Theater.

PFIA has sponsored this award for 45 consecutive years. Abby was presented a custom-made watch made exclusively for our winner.

Texas - Chief Richard Candelaria and officer Dakotah Whitefield accepting donation check from PFIA on behalf of the Knox City Texas neighborhood watch program event held on July 3, 2022.

New York On July 17, 2022, local police and fire held a golf tournament held in Schenectady for an active firefighter and PFIA member dealing with a cancer diagnosis.

Pictured: Firefighter James Rumbaugh, Lt. Ben Yauchler, Police Officer Mike Rumbaugh, and PFIA agent Mark Karl.

SKY LANTERN HAZARDS

By: Rebekah Brownson

History

Sky lanterns, also known as Kongming lanterns, have been used for centuries in various countries. First introduced by Zhuge Liang (also known as Kongming), who was surrounded by troops and trapped during war, created a type of hot air balloon using a rice paper bag, bamboo, and a candle. He attached a note, which asked for help from nearby friendly allies. This became widely used for military signaling by transporting messages by the direction of the wind that were carried back and forth notifying of impending danger.

Since Liang’s note on the lantern was found, he ultimately won his freedom, transporting messages through the wind, and became a widely used technique to notify allies of impeding anger.

According to Britannica.com, there are also Lantern Festivals, which may originate as far back as the Han dynasty (206 BCE to 220 CE), when Buddhist monks would light lanterns on the 15th day of the lunar year in honor of the Buddha. The rite was later adopted by the general population and spread throughout China and other parts of Asia. A legend concerning the festival’s origin tells the tale of the Jade Emperor (You Di), who became angered at a town for killing his goose. He planned to destroy the town with fire, but he was thwarted by a fairy who advised the people to light lanterns across the town on the appointed day of destruction. The emperor, fooled by all the light, assumed the town was already engulfed in flames. The town was spared, and in gratitude the people continued to commemorate the event annually by carrying colorful lanterns throughout the town.

Now, the Lantern Festival, also called Yuan Xiao Festival, is a holiday celebrated in China and other Asian countries that honors deceased ancestors on the 15th day of the first month (Yuan) of the lunar calendar. The Lantern Festival aims to promote reconciliation, peace, and forgiveness. The holiday marks the first full moon of the new lunar year and the end of the Chinese New Year. During the festival, houses are festooned with colorful lanterns, often with riddles written on them; if the riddle is answered correctly, the solver earns a small gift. Festival celebrations also include lion and dragon dances, parades, and fireworks. Small glutinous rice balls filled with fruits and nuts, called yuanxiao or tangyuan, are eaten during the festival. The round shape of the balls symbolizes wholeness and unity within the family.

LANTERN HAZARDS

Hazards

As far as I can remember, I have seen sky lanterns being set off for holidays, festivals, weddings, or even memorials. Just this past Independence Day, we watched the fireworks show our town provides, while accompanied by so many lanterns filling the night sky. There is no doubt in my mind that these are more eco-friendly and beautiful than balloons, but some are hazardous in so many ways.

They can travel for miles and always land as dangerous litter. Sky lanterns have caused huge structure fires and wildfires. This flaming aerial trash has caused serious burns to humans and killed animals who eat them or become entangled in their fallen remains.

Although most sky lanterns are created to be flame-resistant, that does not prevent them from landing and being harmful to wildlife, trees, vegetation, or dwellings especially if the conditions are dry.

At wildfiretoday.com, they have listed many instances where sky lanterns use has not ended well. For example: On April 13, 2022, a fire at Leominster High School in Massachusetts was caused by a sky lantern, according to the state fire marshal. Firefighters were called to the school just after 10 p.m.

In January 2020, in Alpine, California, a family woke up to panicked horses and a remnants of burned sky lantern.

In May 2015, dozens of sky lanterns were released from the Carolina Speedway in Gastonia, North Carolina. A nearby cell phone tower caught on fire when the wind shifted, pushing several burning lanterns into

the tower. It took 20 firefighters, nearly 6,000 gallons of water, and help from a neighboring department to finally get the fire out.

In November 2015, a fire was reported just after midnight on New Year’s Eve, completely destroying two houses and damaging others.

In July 2014, Smethwick Fire: Massive Blaze at a Recycling Plant, is believed to have been started by a single Chinese lantern.

In July 2013, a Selah man started a 500-acre wildfire by launching a floating lantern. The bag heated by a candle drifted into a hillside and started a brush fire that took 100 firefighters to extinguish.

In August 2012, a family was involved in a vehicle crash likely caused by a fallen sky lantern. The driver hit the brakes, swerved, went off the road, and crashed into a tree.

In July 2011, sky lanterns started a fire that burned 800 acres in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

In September 2011, A farmer called for Chinese sky lanterns to be banned after three of his Guernsey cows suffered agonizing deaths from eating wire from them.

In November 2011, an Owl was found dead apparently after becoming tangled up in a Chinese lantern at a Gloucestershire farm.

In November 2010, a mother called for Chinese lanterns to be banned after son, age 3, was

burned by molten wax on bonfire night.

The list goes on and somehow we don’t usually hear about what we thought was a beautiful luminary that lit up the night sky.

EcoFriendly and Safe ways to enjoy

Here are a few of our favorite ways to celebrate that won’t endanger animals or local communities.

Flying Wish Paper

Write your wishes on this special paper, light it on fire and watch

flowers after you bury it.

Painted stones

If you don’t have space to plant something, place a painted rock or stone somewhere meaningful. Support a local artist or paint your own.

Bubbles!

Bubbles are cheaper than balloons, better for the environment, and just as fun and floaty. You can even “go big” with giant bubbles.

Biodegradable “confetti”

Instead of plastic confetti, throw something natural like birdseed, flower petals or dried autumn leaves.

Although we use these beautiful luminaries that can have so much meaning to us, we need to think of the hazardous ways these can have an effect on others.

it fly up and burn away. Enjoy the floating light effect of a wish lantern without the fire hazard.

Kites

Choose a color, style, or shape to fit any event theme. Your can even create your own kites.

Plant a tree or flowers

Planting a tree creates a symbolic, long-lasting and ecofriendly memorial that honors your loved one and the earth. You can also write a message on seed paper that will burst into colorful

There are several states that have sky lanterns, but so many continue to use them, and are being sold all throughout the country.

WE PAY OUR RESPECTS TO OUR FALLEN HEROES

Deputy Robert Adam Howard Harris County Sheriff’s Office, TX 3-year veteran

Deputy Sheriff Robert Howard was killed in a vehicle crash when his patrol car struck the back of a tractor-trailer that was parked on the left shoulder.

He was transporting evidence as part of a criminal case when the crash occurred.

Deputy Howard had served with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office for three years and was assigned to the Gang Unit. He is survived by his wife, two children, parents, and sister.

Police Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz Rochester Police Department, New York 29-year veteran

Police Officer Tony Mazurkiewicz was shot and killed while conducting surveillance.

As part of a murder investigation, Officer Mazurkiewicz and another officer were in an unmarked police vehicle when the subject walked up from behind and fired 17 rounds. The other officer exited the passenger side and returned fire but did not strike the subject, who fled. Officer Mazurkiewicz was shot at least twice in the upper body.

Officer Mazurkiewicz was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds. His partner was shot in the lower body and transported to Rochester General Hospital, where he was treated and released. A 15-year-old girl was grazed by a bullet that entered her home during the ambush.

The subject was found an hour later hiding in a crawl space in a vacant house. He has been charged with second-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, second-degree assault, and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon.

Officer Mazurkiewicz had served with the Rochester Police Department for 29 years and previously served with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department. He is survived by his wife, four children, three grandchildren, parents, brother, and sister.

Deputy Police Officer Noah Shahnavaz Elwood Police Department, IN 11-month veteran

Shahnavaz was shot and killed while making a traffic stop near an intersection.

The driver of the vehicle he stopped exited his car and opened fire on Officer Shahnavaz before fleeing in his car. The man then led other officers on a pursuit after he was located in Hamilton County. The subject continued to fire at officers during the pursuit until officers with the Fishers Police Department conducted a PIT maneuver.

Officer Shahnavaz was transported to a local hospital and then flown to a hospital in Indianapolis where he succumbed to his wounds.

The subject who shot him was a convicted felon who had been previously convicted of shooting at police officers in Indianapolis. He was charged with murder and other charges after murdering Officer Shahnavaz. Officer Shahnavaz was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Elwood Police Department for 11 months. He is survived by his parents and siblings.

THOSE WHO DESERVE Honor and Praise

Heroes

POLICE AND FIREMEN’SINSURANCE ASSOCIATION HALL of FAME

Someone Still Trapped Inside

Lousiana —

A Calcasieu Parish Deputy was honored recently for his heroic actions in May when he rushed to a burning home and rescued a person trapped inside.

Cpl. Taylor Plaisance was preparing for a D.A.R.E. graduation ceremony at Gillis Elementary’s gymnasium when he received word that a mobile home across the street from the school had caught fire. Without hesitation, Plaisance rushed to the scene where he found half of the home already engulfed in flames. At that moment, he also learned that there was a person still trapped inside.

Plaisance acted quickly and located the individual, who was trapped inside a room engulfed with smoke.

Without hesitation and no fears for his own personal safety, Plaisance worked with local bystanders to help pull the person out of the home through a window to escape the blaze.

CPSO officials said that the fire department arrived soon after and reported that Plaisance continued to go above and beyond his call of duty to assist with extinguishing the fire and turning the power off to the home.

Plaisance has since been lauded as a hero for his actions, but he

insists that his actions that day were born simply out of his desire to serve in all capacities and situations.

“When I was informed about the fire across the street, I didn’t think twice about jumping into action. The word ‘fear’ did not exist at the time, the only thought I had was doing whatever had to be done to make sure everyone was safe.

“I took an oath when I started my career at the sheriff’s department to protect and serve, and that is all that mattered at that moment.

I am very grateful we were able to get the victim out of that house. Without the help from the other civilians that also jumped into action on that day, none of this would have been possible,” Plaisance stated.

Plaisance has been with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office since 2018, when he began his career in the Corrections Department. In late 2021, he became a D.A.R.E. officer.

Sheriff Tony Mancuso recently recognized Plaisance’s bravery that day by awarding the young deputy with a CPSO Challenge Coin for his actions.

“The quick actions of Deputy Plaisance and the other individuals at the residence saved the victim’s life. He never hesitated and I

am proud of his selflessness and heroism. Deputy Plaisance’s dedication to our community is unwavering and is displayed through his everyday duties while working with the youth in Calcasieu Parish,” Mancuso stated.

PFIA’S

Charitable Fund

Charitable Fund

PFIA can accept charitable contributions to the Fund that are tax deductible for the person or company donating.

The Board consists of the Executive Committee and two other current Board Members. The Board will determine every December meeting how much PFIA will contribute to the fund and then distribute the funds to predetermined charities. The fund will be distributed to a zero balance and start over on January 1st of every year. We will lean heavily towards children and military families. The four funds that we will contribute to will be: Make-A-Wish Foundation®, Special Olympics, Special Operations Warrior Foundation, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Everyone gives money to charities of their choice, but we think that giving our members a place to give — where they know 100% of funds are distributed to charities close to their heart — will be a very benevolent endeavor. We think that will be a great extension of our fraternal mission and hope it is received well and becomes the go-to place for members to help others. What better way to fulfill our fraternal mission in today’s society with over 100 years of service with donating money to the deserving funds listed?

General Contributions:

Jerry & Mary Jane Housel

Memorial Contributions to Honor the Memory of HOWARD CRONIN

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Memorial Contributions to Honor the Memory of EDWARD GRIFFITH JR.

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS Stroke

Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. It is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States.

What is a stroke?

A stroke occurs when a blockage or bleed of the blood vessels either interrupts or reduces the supply of blood to the brain. When this happens, the brain does not receive enough oxygen or nutrients, and brain cells start to die.

Stroke is a cerebrovascular disease. This means that it affects the blood vessels that feed the brain oxygen. If the brain does not receive enough oxygen, damage may start to occur.

This is a medical emergency. Although many strokes are treatable, some can lead to disability or death.

There are three main types of stroke:

Ischemic stroke: This is the most common type of stroke, making up 87% of all cases. A blood clot prevents blood and oxygen from reaching an area of the brain.

Hemorrhagic stroke: This occurs when a blood vessel ruptures. These are usually the result of aneurysms or arteriovenous malformations (AVMs).

Transient ischemic attack (TIA): This occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is inadequate for a brief period of time. Normal blood flow resumes after a short amount of time, and the symptoms resolve without treatment. Some people

call this a mini stroke.

Stroke can be fatal. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), the age-adjusted mortality rate for 2017 was 37.6 in every 100,000 stroke diagnoses. Doctors have made a great deal of progress in managing strokes, meaning that this mortality rate is 13.6% lower than it was in 2007.

Symptoms

The symptoms of a stroke often appear without warning. Some of the main symptoms include:

• confusion, including difficulty speaking and understanding speech

• a headache, possibly with altered consciousness or vomiting

• numbness or an inability to move parts of the face, arm, or leg, particularly on one side of the body

• vision problems in one or both eyes

• difficulty walking, including dizziness and a lack of coordination

• Stroke can lead to long-term health problems. Depending on the speed of the diagnosis and treatment, a person can experience temporary or permanent disabilities after a stroke.

Some people may also experience:

• bladder or bowel control problems

• depression

• paralysis or weakness on one or both sides of the body

• difficulty controlling or expressing their emotions

Symptoms vary and may range in severity.

Learning the acronym “FAST” is a good way to remember the symptoms of stroke. This can help a person seek prompt treatment. FAST stands for:

Face drooping: If the person tries to smile, does one side of their face droop?

Arm weakness: If the person tries to raise both their arms, does one arm drift downward?

Speech difficulty: If the person tries to repeat a simple phrase, is their speech slurred or unusual? Time to act: If any of these symptoms are occurring, contact the emergency services immediately.

The outcome depends on how quickly someone receives treatment. Prompt care also means that they would be less likely to experience permanent brain damage or death.

Causes and risk factors

Each type of stroke has a different set of potential causes. Generally,

however, stroke is more likely to affect a person if they:

• have overweight or obesity

• are 55 years of age or older

• have a personal or family history of stroke

• have high blood pressure

• have diabetes

• have high cholesterol

• have heart disease, carotid artery disease, or another vascular disease

• are sedentary

• consume alcohol excessively

• smoke

• use illicit drugs

Some studies have found that males have a higher risk of death from stroke than females. However, one 2016 review of studies suggests that these differences do not take into account adjustments for race, age, the severity of the stroke, and other risk factors.

The review explains that the risk of stroke mortality often increases due to age and demographic, rather than the biological differences between males and females.

Treatment

Because ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes have different causes and effects on the body, both require different treatments.

Rapid diagnosis is important for reducing brain damage and enabling the doctor to treat the stroke using a suitable method for the type.

The sections below cover the treatment options for ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke, as well as some general rehabilitation tips for both types.

Ischemic stroke occurs due to

blocked or narrowed arteries. Treatment tends to focus on restoring an adequate flow of blood to the brain.

Treatment starts with taking drugs that break down clots and prevent others from forming. A doctor may administer blood thinners such as aspirin or an injection of tissue plasminogen activator (TPA).

TPA is very effective at dissolving clots. However, the injection needs to take place within 4.5 hours of the stroke symptoms starting.

Emergency procedures include administering TPA directly into an artery in the brain or using a catheter to physically remove the clot. Research is ongoing as to the benefits of these procedures.

There are other procedures that surgeons can perform to reduce the risk of strokes or TIAs. A carotid endarterectomy, for example, involves opening the carotid artery and removing plaque that could break and travel to the brain.

Another option is angioplasty. This involves a surgeon inflating a small balloon inside a narrowed artery using a catheter. Afterward, they will insert a mesh tube, or a stent, into the opening. This prevents the artery from narrowing again.

Hemorrhagic stroke is blood leaking into the brain can cause a hemorrhagic stroke. Treatment focuses on controlling the bleeding and reducing the pressure on the brain.

Treatment often begins with taking drugs that reduce pressure in the brain and control overall blood pressure, as well as preventing seizures and any sudden constrictions of blood vessels.

If a person is taking bloodthinning anticoagulants or antiplatelet medication, such as warfarin or clopidogrel, they can receive medications to counter the effects of the blood thinners.

Surgeons can repair some of the problems with blood vessels that have led or could lead to hemorrhagic strokes.

When an aneurysm — or a bulge in a blood vessel that may burst — causes a hemorrhagic stroke, a surgeon can place small clamps at the base of the aneurysm or fill it with detachable coils to stop the blood flow and shrink the aneurysm.

If the hemorrhage occurs due to an AVM, a surgeon can remove it. AVMs are connections between arteries and veins that can be at risk of bleeding.

Diagnosis

Stroke begins rapidly. For the best outcome, a person should receive treatment at a hospital within 3 hours of their symptoms first appearing.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/ articles/7624

Text-to-911: What You Need to Know

Text-to-911 is the ability to send a text message to reach 911 emergency call takers from your mobile phone or device. However, because voice calls to 911 provide more information to 911 call centers, you should always make a voice call to 911 during an emergency whenever possible.

Text-to-911 is only currently available in certain locations. The FCC encourages emergency call centers to begin accepting texts, but it is up to each call center to decide the particular method in which to implement and deploy text-to-911 technology.

FCC rules require all wireless carriers and other providers of text messaging applications in the United States to deliver emergency texts to call centers that request them. If a call center requests text-to-911 service, text messaging providers must deliver the service in that area within six months.

To check to see if the 911 call center in your area supports text-to-911, download our list of areas supporting available service at www.fcc.gov/ file/12285/download (updated monthly). But even in areas where call centers accept text-to-911, existing voice-based 911 service is still the most reliable and preferred method of contact.

How to contact 911

If you use a wireless phone or other type of mobile device, make sure to do the following in an emergency:

▪ Always contact 911 by making a voice call, if you can.

▪ If you are deaf, hard of hearing or speech disabled, and text-to-911 is not available, use a TTY or a telecommunications relay service, if possible.

Bounce-back messages

If you attempt to send a text to 911 where the

service is not yet available, FCC rules require all wireless carriers and other text messaging providers to send an automatic “bounce-back” message that will advise you to contact emergency services by another means, such as making a voice call or using telecommunications relay service. Bounceback messages are intended to minimize your risk of mistakenly believing that a text to 911 has been transmitted to an emergency call center when it has not.

Which service providers are not required to support text-to-911?

▪ The FCC’s text-to-911 rules do not apply to text messaging applications that do not support texting to and from U.S. phone numbers.

▪ Text messaging apps that only support texting with other app users or texting via social media are not required to support textto-911.

Federal Communications Commission · Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau · 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322) · TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC (1-888835-5322) · www.fcc.gov/ consumer-governmentalaffairs-bureau

For more information

To learn more about FCC programs to promote access to telecommunications services for people with disabilities, visit the FCC’s Disability Rights Office website at www.fcc.gov/disability. You have multiple options for contacting the FCC:

CLASSIFIEDS For Sale or For Swap

is for firefighters or law enforcement officers who have items to swap or sell, or are looking for items to add to a collection. There is no charge for this service, but we ask that you follow one rule: items advertised must relate to your profession as firefighters and/or law enforcement officers.

PFIA solely makes it possible for you to contact one another. PFIA does not accept any responsibility for transactions. To participate, e-mail your name, contact information, & ad information to rbrownson@pfia.net. You may use any address and/or telephone number you wish.

PATCHES

Looking to grow police/ fire patch collection. If you have patches you would like to part with, please send to Shannon McCarty at 20 Nicole Court Lakewood, NJ 08701.

Kansas fire engineer wanting to trade fire and EMS patches. Have extra patches from other depts. E-mail and we can find out if there are others you would want to trade. Contact Tim Dokken, at tim.dokken81@gmail. com or send patch to Tim Dokken 1028 W. Ash St., Junction City, KS 66441.

Looking to grow my fire patch collection. Captain Jeff Fuchs, Carmel Fire Department, 2214 Mozart Drive, Greenfield, IN 46140. 317-695-8969

Looking to trade my police departments patch. New patch for new patch. Contact: John Kerrigan, 3804 Fairhaven Court, Midland, TX 79707. jkerrigan@ midlandtexas.gov

Wanted: Complete set of 50 state police patches from each one of the 50 states to mount in a frame. Contact: 401-946-6467

OTHER

Retired Cleveland Police Officer Bob Guttu’s book, “Community Policing (It Really Works).” Contact: Bob Guttu at rguttu@ clevelandpolicefoundation. org.

Custom-designed blankets with PD/FD logos. Choice of colors to match department and company patches. Contact NHRF&R FF Stefan S. Vassallo at 973-768-1049 or Sv145@aol.com. 50x60, 80% cotton 20% poly, $65

Free shipping in the Continental US.

Fire bike painting commemorating 9/11 by artist Motor Marc Lacourciere. A framed giclee collector’s piece, #2 of 250, $500. Contact: William Irby at 386-3168275 or skipirby@aol.com

I would like to swap challenge coins with other officers or agencies. One for One. I also sell them for $10 each plus $5 for shipping. Sandra Torres at 903-221-6344

1000s of FOP pins to sell from all states. Call Patsy McKinney at 936-647-7415

Wanted: I collect antique fire memorabilia and any items from Wilmington, DE Fire Department. Contact E. Tickner at bat6wfd@ verizon.net or call 302-5986038 and leave a message.

I have pictures available for anyone interested. Duty holster $165 and tactical holster $195 retail. I’m willing to sell both for $250. Contact Det. Brian Jeffers at 720-810-0856.

For Sale: A Fireman’s Log, a collection of poems written by a fireman. Titles include, Fireman’s Pole, A Fireman’s Wife, A Fireman’s Coat and more. $5 each plus $2 shipping. Contact Huey Hoover at hjh.33sd@gmail. com or phone 895-542-6434

Firefighter/paramedic of the Independence Fire District would like to trade fire, EMS, or police challenge coins for one of our fire challenge coins. Email me or mail me your coin and I will return the favor.10409 Sharpsburg Drive Independence, KY 41051 dcoyle@ independencekyfire.org

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In the top righthand corner select Address Change and fill out your updated information.

Please download form ChangeAddress. pdf and Email to: memberservices@ pfia.net

(Form must be downloaded first, then saved to your desktop to retain your information)

MISCELLANEOUS

Various Kinds of Things

Advanced Life Support

Captain Andy Perry, Engineer Ryan Standley, and Firefighter Lewis Brooks received letters of commendation for their great acts of bravery. On March 25, 2022, Peoria Firefighters were dispatched to a report of a house fire in Peoria, Illinois. While crews were en route to the location, it was dispatched that two people were trapped inside the home in the basement. Crews encountered heavy smoke and fire conditions on the first floor. While several fire crews advanced hose lines inside the structure to keep the fire from spreading and protecting victims, Captain Perry, Engineer Standley, and Firefighter Lewis Brooks went to the back of the home. These three individuals

went into the basement with zero visibility and high smoke conditions and searched the basement. They found a male subject at the bottom of the basement stairs and removed him from the basement to the outside of the home.

Also, Firefighter/Paramedic Cam Bridges received a letter of commendation for his role associated with this incident. Once the victim was removed from the home, Firefighter/ Paramedic Bridges provided advanced life support to the male subject. The male subject was taken to a local hospital, then later transported to regional hospital in Illinois. It has been reported that the male subject was discharged from the hospital neurologically intact.

The Peoria Fire Department wants to thank these individuals for their continued bravery, professionalism, and dedication to our community.

Man Saves Five

Indiana Twenty-five-yearold Nick Bostic of Lafayette was driving on July 11 in the northwestern Indiana city when he saw a house in flames, stopped and ran inside to alert its residents.

Four children were with an 18-year-old sister, who got three of her siblings out but told Bostic one child was missing. Bostic tells WLFI-TV he searched until he found the child. He then punched out a second-floor window and jumped from it with the girl. He suffered serious injuries while the girl had a small cut to her foot.

15 Seconds!

Indiana A 20-year-old man shot 24 rounds, hitting five people at the Greenwood shopping mall, killing three of them. Within 15 seconds, legally armed bystandard Elisjsha Dicken, of Seymour, shot and killed the perpetrator.

The gunman had two rifles, a Glock pistol and more than 100 rounds of ammunition with him at the time of the shooting, but only used an AR 15-style rifle. The real hero of the day is the citizen who was lawfully carrying a firearm in that mall and was able to stop this shooter. Great job!

Pictured: Tom Sander and Cam Bridges

Pictured: Andy Perry, Steve Rada, Ryan Standley and Lewis Brooks.

HERE’S THE FUN Recipes to Taste

Tomato-Free Pizza Sauce

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, chopped

1 lbs carrots, peeled

1 beet, medium sized, peeled and chopped

1 red pepper optional

3-4 garlic cloves

3 cups veggie stock OR water

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning blend

1 lemon, juiced

Instructions

Prep all your veggies. Place all ingredients in the pot and stir to combine. You want to make sure your veggies are just covered with water, so add more depending on size of your pot.

Bring veggies to a boil over high flame. Once there, reduce flame to medium-low and let simmer for up to 45 minutes. You will know it is done when the beets are easily pierced with a fork and most of the liquid has evaporated. About 1 cup of liquid should remain.

Carefully transfer your veggies to a blender. Add your lemon juice. To make sure your blender doesn’t explode from the heat and pressure, don’t place your blender lid on all the way and cover it with a towel so you don’t get burned. Blend until you reach your desired consistency. Taste for seasoning.

Use right away on your pizza as you would any other red sauce. This keeps in the fridge for up to a week and in the freezer for up to 3 months.

https://www.livingbeyondallergies.com/tomato-free-pizza-sauce/

Tequila Lime Shrimp Zoodles

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter, divided

1 shallot, minced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 cup tequila

1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined

2 medium zucchini, spiralized (about 6 cups)

1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Additional grated lime zest Instructions

In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic; cook 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in tequila, lime zest and lime juice. Cook over medium heat until liquid is almost evaporated, 2-3 minutes.

Add olive oil and remaining butter; stir in shrimp and zucchini. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until shrimp begin to turn pink and zucchini is crisptender, 4-5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and additional lime zest.

https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/tequila-lime-shrimp-zoodles/

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Executive Committee

Thomas Clines

President John Murphy Senior Vice President/

Secretary

Departments

Accounting Lead Sherrie Vermande

Brown

Coordinator

Ireland

Amanda Hendricks

Examiner

Roberts

Groff

Creative Services/Editor

Rebekah Brownson

Assistant Tanyia Elston

Services

Snyder

President/

Association Offices

Chairman of the Board Mike Carrigan

Vice President of Operations Jeanie Williams

National Sales Director Bradd Roembke 317-498-9440 (C) pfia282@gmail.com

Regional Managers

Information Services

Chris Marlor

Member Services

Anne Karn Amanda Rice Christina Coan

New Business Brian Kinnaird Brittanie Butcher

Receptionist

Starwalt

Secretary to the Executives Susan Shinabarger-Woolf

& Receiving

Cristian White

Statutory Accounting

Joe Tauber

Southeast Myles Christie 706-951-9620 (C) pfia567@gmail.com

Louisiana Gary Ralph 318-426-4034 (C) garyralph874@gmail.com

Texas Darren “Lang” Spencer 979 716 6193 (C) lspencer_pfia@yahoo.com

Mid-Atlantic Ed Griffith 732-674-3143 (C) pfiaejg3@gmail.com

Midwest Mark Reuss 513 706 1287 mark.pfia@gmail.com

Northeast Alan “Tom” Evans, Jr. 716-628-4774 (C) nypfia@gmail.com

Jeff Warnock

Directory of Advisory Board Members & Account Representatives

(H) Home Phone (C) Cell Phone (B) Business Phone (F) Fax Number

Alabama

Birmingham FD RAPHAEL HALE 205-335-7028 (C) 576pfia@gmail.com

Birmingham PD PAUL A. IRWIN JR. 205-365-7092 (C) 205-591-0911 (B)

Birmingham PD SHAWN SIMMONS 205-2188-8481 (C) pfia783@gmail.com

Colorado

Arvada FD TODD HOBLER 720-540-4940 (H) 303-919-7759 (C) todd.hobler@arvadafire.com

Denver FD JAMES H. SNYDER 303-888-0810 (C) jimpfia434@gmail.com

Denver PD JASON CARRIGAN 303-994-7575 (C) pfiacarrigan@gmail.com

Denver PD & Sheriff MIKE CARRIGAN 303-619-6112 (C) pfia.mikecarrigan@gmail.com

Denver West Metro Fire Rescue DUANE G. PELL 303-238-2328 (H) 303-810-2480 (C) pelldp@q.com

Mountain View FD MIKE STRATTON 970-587-8923 (H) 970-412-6730 (C) mikestratton@gmail.com mstratton@mvfpd.org

Connecticut

Bridgeport FD MIKE KAMSZIK 203-767-3331 (C) mikekamszik@gmail.com

CT State Corrections - Garner SCOTT STRIELKAUSKAS 203-206-2027 (C) 203-757-0036 (H) scottstriel@icloud.com

Hartford FD EDWARD MACHIAL 860-985-9350 (C) latinofire73@yahoo.com

New Britain FD TIM CYR 860-841-7242 (C) ctpfia@outlook.com

New Britain PD PAUL BAK 860-560-3973 (C) pbak66@comcast.net

New Haven Corrections ERNEST AWUSAH 347-270-6141 (C) ernestawusah@gmail.com

New Haven FD and Branford FD & PD JASON T. CUSACK 203-996-G0597 (C) qball0056@gmail.com

New Haven FD and Branford FD & PD WILLIAM CUSACK 203-494-6762 (C)

Norwalk FD & PD JUSTIN BISCEGLIE 203-803-8050 (C)

Robinson State Corrections ROSENDO DELEON JR. 860-982-9692 (C) rodeleonjr0311@gmail.com

Stamford FD MICHAEL GALLAS 203-470-0275 (C) pfia786@gmail.com

Stamford PD FRANKIE FORBES 203-469-5320 (H) 203-627-0259 (C) fforbes@stamfodct.gov

Waterbury FD JOHN PERUGINI 203-233-3394 (C) johnperugini1987@gmail.com

Waterbury PD MICHAEL STOKES 860-637-0815 (C) mikestokes628@gmail.com

Delaware

Wilmington FD & PD ANTHONY HARRIS 302-250-5276 (C) aharris275@msn.com

Florida

Cape Coral FD EDWARD AGOCS 239-214-1467 (H) edagocs@yahoo.com

Deltona FD

ANSON CHUCCI 386-878-3166 (C) pfia.ac680@gmail.com

Ft. Lauderdale FD JORGE MORAL 772-341-2446 (C) pfia765@gmail.com

Gainesville FD EUGENE DUGAN 386-344-3427 (C) ejd0907@gmail.com

Gainesville PD MARTIN HONEYCUTT 352-871-5360 (C) martinh5360@gmail.com

Jacksonville FD

ANTHONY E. RAGANS 904-768-3546 (H) 904-699-7181 (C) tbone247@att.net

Orange Co. FD JIM MERGENTHALER 407-694-4927 (C) pfiacfl@gmail.com

Orlando FD T.J. LOWREY 407-970-0893 (C) pfia.tj@gmail.com

Orlando PD JASON BATURA 321-228-7821 (C) jason.batura@gmail.com

Port St. Lucie FD & Sheriff MICHAEL RIZZELLO 772-370-4803 (C) firerizz@aol.com

St. Petersburg FD WINTHROP M. NEWTON 727-323-1213 (H) iwilldo@earthlink.net

St. Petersburg PD SCOTT LAANINEN 813-482-3972 (C) scott.laaninen@gmail.com

St. Petersburg PD RICHARD THOMAS 727-798-7165 (C) rthomas1@knology.net

Tampa FD VINCENT JACKSON 813-486-5698 (C) vjackson1380@yahoo.com

Tampa PD RICKY BROWN 813-270-1280 (C) rockynina2@gmail.com

Volusia County FD &PD JUSTIN HUGHES 386-931-8728 (C) jhughespfia@yahoo.com

Georgia

Atlanta FD GEORGE W. HOWELL III 678-787-2465 (C) george.howell.pfia@gmail.com

Augusta FD & PD ERIC V. SMITH 706-339-5979 (C) smith23ev@hotmail.com

DeKalb Co. PD & FD TAD LANDAU 404-557-4205 (H) tadlandau@yahoo.com

Muscogee County Sheriff JOHN WADE 862-216-4217 (C) pfia706@gmail.com

Roswell FD IOSEFA LEOTA 678-559-4304 (C) iosefa.pfia@gmail.com Savannah FD & PD JASON ROEHM 989-239-1450 (H) roehmjason@yahoo.com

Whitfield Co. FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections BRETT MILLER 706-280-2160 (C) bmiller0828@gmail.com

Illinois

Chicago FD FRANK COSTANZO 773-430-4855 (C) frank.pfia@gmail.com

Chicago FD JOSE GARCIA 312-972-1924 (C) cfd_usmc@comcast.net

Chicago FD MICHAEL J. SHANAHAN 312-307-8795 (C) mspfia@msn.com

Chicago FD MICHAEL WALSH 773-852-2927 (C) pfia3210@att.net

Chicago, Southern Suburbs FD & PD, University Park FD JEFFERY A. DUHOSKI 708-927-0960 paidnproud@aol.com

Peoria FD SHAUN MANNING 309-261-9441 (C) manningshaun@yahoo.com

Peoria PD

TERRY L. PYATT 309-697-9325 (H)

Rock Island FD NICK THOMPSON 309-314-6276 (C) nick3146276@yahoo.com Indiana

Anderson FD & PD

CHANCE T. HENSLEY 765-621-5176 (C) c.hensley.pfia@gmail.com

Columbus FD AARON EICHEL 812-603-8641 (C) aaroneichel246@gmail.com

Evansville FD & PD GREG LEHMAN 812-455-3443 (C) glehman64@gmail.com

Ft. Wayne PD KYLE HARTMAN 260-908-4726 (C) kyle.pfia@gmail.com

Hammond FD JEFF HARTLERODE 219-671-2167 (C) pfia707@gmail.com

Indianapolis FD

ERIC HOFMEISTER 317-946-8551 (C) pfia332@gmail.com

Indianapolis PD DAVID V. ROTH 317-490-9008 (C) rothventure@gmail.com

Kokomo FD & PD CHANCE T. HENSLEY 765-621-5176 (C) c.hensley.pfia@gmail.com

Mishawaka/South Bend FD & PD NICK KAUFMAN 574-226-9681 (C) nikkik204@comcast.net

Richmond/ Connersville FD & PD

MATT MATLOCK 937-409-1508 (C) mmatlock94@yahoo.com

Iowa

Burlington FD KENNETH MORRIS 319-753-6285 (H)

Cedar Rapids FD LYLE THEISEN 319-462-3912 (H) lylepatthe@msn.com

Des Moines FD & PD RAYMOND A. GALLARDO 515-205-2414 (C) ray.gallardo13@gmail.com

West Des Moines FD DOUG REX 515-222-3423 (W) 515-991-3684 (C) dougrex1@gmail.com Kansas

Junction City FD, PD& Sheriff J. R. REYNOLDS 785-238-7835 (H) 785-375-1340 (C) j.r.jcfd@gmail.com

Kansas City FD

JIM CANADA 913-909-4585 pfia.jimcanada@gmail.com

Kentucky

Ashland FD & PD

DAVID REDMAN 606-465-9344 (C) fdredman@yahoo.com

Covington/Northern Kentucky FD CHRIS HANDLEY 513-919-3521 (C) Chris.handley.pfia@gmail.com

Lexington FD PATRICK SUMNER 859-743-9485 (C) psumner1117@gmail.com

Lexington PD GARY THURMAN 859-351-4507 (C) thurnam.pfia@gmail.com

Louisiana

Baton Rouge FD

PAUL H. OWENS 225-772-4190 (C) pfiaowens48@gmail.com

Baton Rouge FD CAMERON WESLEY 225-937-0907 (C) camwesley97@gmail.com

Bossier City, PD/FD JOHN MORTON 318-455-6665 (C) pfiajohn764@gmail.com

Caddo Parish Sheriff

PAMELA PURGERSON 318-617-9506 (C) pammypurg@gmail.com

Caddo Parish Sheriff

JERRY SILVA 318-655-5627 (C) j.silva360@yahoo.com

Jefferson Parish Sheriff KIM LENTZ 985-774-4414 (C) 985-639-1723 (H) lentz1848@bellsouth.net

Lake Charles FD ANDREW LEE 337-764-3979 (C) drewglee@gmail.com

Livingston Parish FD PAUL H. OWENS 225-772-4190 (C) paulowens1948@gmail.com

Mandeville FD

ROBBY MARQUETTE 985-789-2814 (C) healthavengers@gmail.com

New Orleans FD

ROXANNE HADLEY 504-234-2327 (C) ffhadley21@gmail.com

New Orleans & Kenner FD PAUL J. MELANCON 504-524-3878 (H) 504-430-1962 (C)

New Orleans PD DAVID G. LENTZ 985-649-5741 (H) nameck2@aol.com

Shreveport PD RODNEY HORTON 318-773-1232 (C) spdp386@comcast.net

Shreveport FD PATRICK DENNEY 318-349-8530 (C) patrickdenney398@gmail.com

Slidell FD

LOUIS MELANCON 985-960-7651 (C) tamnlou@gmail.com

Slidell PD

DAVID L. LENTZ 504-606-4427 (C) dlentz78@gmail.com

Maryland

MD National Capital Park PD ZENOBIA SANTANA 347-229-3561 (C) pfia.santana@gmail.com

Western PD, Sheriff, & Corrections

ALLISON ARANA 301-730-0443 (C) allisonarana89@gmail.com

Massachusetts

Hampden County Sheriff ADAM APPLE 413-237-3233 (H) adamapple1418@yahoo.com

New Bedford FD & PD JAMES ESTRELLA III 774-473-0451 (C) james.estrella@newbedfordpd.com

Worcester PD TIMOTHY REYNOLDS 774-253-6432 (H) tcr316@live.com

Michigan

Flint PD

MICHAEL P. SULLIVAN 810-814-3381 (C) sully1968@comcast.net

Grand Traverse City FD & PD KARYL L. MOORE 231-947-1758 (H) dfivestar@chartermi.net

Wayne Co., PD HARVEY YOUNG 734-787-5372 (C) harveyy415@gmail.com

Missouri

Franklin/Jefferson Co. PD & Sheriff DONALD MEYER 314-471-7653 (C) donmeyerpfia@att.net

Kansas City FD MICHAEL FITZWATER 816-935-0405 (C) mikefitzpfia@gmail.com

Kansas City Metro Area DONNIE SHOOK 816-315-9943 (C) pfiashook@gmail.com

St. Louis FD JACOB NEWMAN 314-706-2522 (C) jake.pfia@gmail.com

St. Louis Co. PD MATTHEW CRECELIUS 314-341-4290 (C) mattcrecelius@gmail.com

St. Louis PD

BRYAN BARTON 636-232-5318 (C) bryaly21@gmail.com

Nebraska

Lincoln FD & PD KARLA HOUFEK 402-499-1773 karlajhoufek@gmail.com

Omaha FD RANDY WOLODKEWITSCH 402-216-9664 (C) 402-571-2694 (H) pfia.rjw656@gmail.com

Omaha PD

QUENO MARTINEZ 402-212-9336 (C) pfia307@gmail.com

New Jersey

Asbury Park FD & PD PATRICK CASTELLANO 732-804-1563 patrick_castellano@yahoo.com

Atlantic City FD & PD GENNARO BASSO 609-214-3002 (H) gennarobasso81@gmail.com

Bayonne FD ROBERT PILGER 201-638-5297 (H) rpilg@aol.com

Bayonne PD ALLAN SLATTERY 201-315-4314 (C) allanslattery1959@gmail.com

Bay Shore, Monmouth Co. PD, FD MICHAEL MICHALSKI 732-673-6402 (H) michalskipfia@gmail.com

Belleville FD & PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com

Bergen Co. PD, FD MICHAEL PARISE 973-271-0069 (H) mparisepfia@gmail.com

Bloomfield FD & PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com

Bradley Beach PD PATRICK CASTELLANO 732-804-1563 patrick_castellano@yahoo.com

Brick Township PD JOSEPH PACITTI 848-333-1259 (C) jpacittipfia@gmail.com

Camden County PD & FD Cherry Hill FD ED MICUA 609-315-0609 (C) 856-428-3252 (H) edmicuapfia@verizon.net

Clifton FD,& PD JASON AYALA 973-249-7976 (H) samjay134@gmail.com

East Jersey/Trenton Corrections JORGE ORTIZ 201-680-8789 (C) pfiajortiz@gmail.com

East Jersey Corrections TREVOR T. MESSINA 973-861-2607 (C) tmessina.pfia@gmail.com

East Orange FD & PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com

Elizabeth FD & PD

ANTHONY “FOGE” FAZIO 908-377-2052 (C) foge69@aol.com

Essex County Sheriff & Corrections KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com

Garfield PD CHAD DiGIORGIO 201-206-5183 (C) chadckfd@verizon.net

Glen Ridge PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com

Gloucester County FD & PD EDWARD VINCENT 856-316-2547 (C) edvincent.pfia@gmail.com

Hackensack FD & PD MICHAEL PARISE 973-271-0069 (H) mparisepfia@gmail.com

Hoboken FD

ROBERT PILGER 201-638-5297 (H) rpilg@aol.com

Hoboken PD ALLAN SLATTERY 201-315-4314 (C) allanslattery1959@gmail.com

Hudson Co. PD & Sheriff THOMAS MCKENNA 973-919-7158 (C) tommy.mck116@gmail.com

Irvington FD CHARLES WEST 973-945-4892 (C) 973-328-7974 (H) chuckwest@newarkfd.com

Irvington PD

KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com

Jersey City FD ROBERT PILGER 201-638-5297 (H) rpilg@aol.com

Jersey City PD ALLAN SLATTERY 201-315-4314 (C) allanslattery1959@gmail.com

Linden FD STEPHEN SMIGELSKY 732-634-8582 (H) 732-236-3036 (C) srs214@msn.com

Long Branch FD & PD PATRICK CASTELLANO 732-804-1563

patrick_castellano@yahoo.com

Manasquan PD PATRICK CASTELLANO 732-804-1563 patrick_castellano@yahoo.com

Mercer County GREGORY A. SWANSON 609-352-9931 (C) njpfia@gmail.com

Middlesex County PD THOMAS RATAJCZAK 732-501-5604 (H) tjay103@yahoo.com

Middletown Twp. FD & PD MICHAEL MICHALSKI 732-673-6402 (H) michalskipfia@gmail.com

Monmouth Co. PD, FD, & Sheriff MICHAEL MICHALSKI 732-673-6402 (H) michalskipfia@gmail.com

Montclair FD CHARLES WEST 973-945-4892 (C) 973-328-7974 (H) chuckwest@newarkfd.com

Montclair PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com

Morris County FD & PD CHAD DiGIORGIO 201-206-5183 (C) chadckfd@verizon.net

Newark FD CHARLES WEST 973-945-4892 (C) 973-328-7974 (H) chuckwest@newarkfd.com

Newark PD MIKEY CARRILLO 973-951-8350 (C) mcpfia120@gmail.com

Newark PD ALEX MARTINEZ 973-390-1918 (C) alnpd@mac.com

Newark PD NAJEE WEBB 201-454-6845 (C) webbees99@aol.com

North Hudson FD ROBERT PILGER 201-638-5297 (H) rpilg@aol.com

Nutley FD & PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com

Passaic FD & PD JASON AYALA 973-249-7976 (H) samjay134@gmail.com

www.pfia1913.org

Passaic County Sheriff

MISAEL MATOS 862-668-4386 (C) matosmisael@yahoo.com

Passaic County Sheriff

THOMAS M. PANZARINO 973-296-8006 (C) bkckgangarino@gmail.com

Paterson FD & PD FRANK DAUNNO 973-330-2968 (C) jrdaun@aol.com

Paterson FD LUIS A. SANCHEZ III 201-638-3674 (C) lsanchez.pfia@gmail.com

Plainfield FD & PD NUNO CARVALHO 908-296-6871 (C) ncarvalho.pfia@gmail.com

Sussex County FD, PD, & Sheriff

MICHAEL PARISE 973-271-0069 (H) mparisepfia@gmail.com

Trenton FD & PD GREGORY A. SWANSON 609-352-9931 (C) njpfia@gmail.com

Ventnor FD WILLIAM NAGLE 609-705-8450 (C) bubby129056@yahoo.com

Wallington FD & PD MICHAEL PARISE 973-271-0069 (H) mparisepfia@gmail.com

New Mexico

Colfax Co. FD & Sheriff PAUL MAY 832-724-5818 (C) pm3149@sbcglobal.net

New York

Albany FD EDWARD VERHOFF 518-378-1488 (C) everhoff@hotmail.com

Albany PD KYLE PARKER 518-944-6206 (C) kjparker@albany-ny.org

Albion Corrections THOMAS SUTTON 716- 471-9326 (C) co11to7@aol.com

Binghamton FD BRAD GUASCONI 607-644-2876 (C) usmcvet93@yahoo.com

Buffalo FD

WENDY MAJTYKA-HARTMAN 716-479-2976 (C) ffwendi@gmail.com

Buffalo PD PAT MEEGAN 716-239-1845 (C) patmeegan.pfia@gmail.com

Cattaraugus County Sheriff NATHAN A. ROOT 716-938-2239 (W) 716-498-3252 (C) naroot@cattco.org

Irondequoit PD GREGORY KEHRER 518-229-7513 (C) gkehrer34@gmail.com

Monroe County Sheriff ALFRED N. DeROSA 585-208-3902 (C) aderosa58@gmail.com

New York State Court PD BRITTANY PARKER 518-859-9887 (C) baberrings@gmail.com

Niagara County Sheriff KEITH HETRICK III 716-622-6461 (C) keith.hetrick@gmail.com

Niagara Falls FD JOSEPH TORRE 716-940-8225 (C) j.torre@nypfia.org

Niagara Falls FD RISKY SANABRIA 716-550-0625 (C) rskpfia@gmail.com

Niagara Falls PD RICK FLECK III 716-807-6876 (C) precki17@aol.com

Rochester FD BRIAN WHITE 585-705-7179 (C) white.brian11@gmail.com

Schenectady FD MARK KARL 518-852-4953 (H) omm21@yahoo.com

Syracuse FD JAMES ENNIS 315-430-0340 (C) 315-468-8630 (H) jennis@twcny.rr.com

Syracuse PD TAYLOR ANDERSON 920-883-1437 (C) tanderson@syracusepolice.org

Troy FD

RAYMOND J. DAVIS 518-423-8918 (C) sdavistroy@hotmail.com

Troy PD

CHRISTOPHER J. PARKER 518-378-2283 (C) parkerc24@yahoo.com

Utica FD

PETER A. CARUSO 315-725-5712 (C) pfiapete@yahoo.com

Utica PD

PETER A. CARUSO III 315-269-4886 (C) paac3@yahoo.com

Wende State Corrections ZACHARY HANCZAROWSKI 716-697-8017 (C) zhanczarowski@gmail.com

Wende State Corrections NATONYA YARBOUGH 716-986-7321 (C) natonyayarbough@gmail.com

White Plains FD PATSY DeFONCE IV 914-505-1412 (C) patsydefonce@me.com North Carolina

Greensboro FD MATTHEW PATTERSON 336-382-4600 (C) mattsfiregfd@yahoo.com

Winston-Salem FD DAVID POLLARD 336-403-7771 (C) wslocal682@gmail.com

Ohio

Akron PD DON G. TREJBAL 330-352-4502 (C) apd506@aol.com

Akron FD GREG GEARHART 330-351-2673 (C) gearhartpfia@gmail.com

Canton FD, Greentown FD, Massillon FD & PD & Stark Co. FD MARC R. JACKSON 330-904-9095 (C) cfd110@aol.com

Cincinnati PD GREG TOYEAS 513-738-4141 (H) 513-484-2459 (C) gregtoyeas@yahoo.com

Cincinnati FD CHRIS HANDLEY 513-919-3521 (C) chris.handley.pfia@gmail.com

Cleveland FD VINCE VIANCOURT 440-835-5647 (W) 216-534-6927 (C) benefits.consulting@yahoo.com

Cleveland PD DAN VIANCOURT 216-990-2882 (C) dsv.pfia@gmail.com

Columbus FD KURT DIETZ 614-332-2795 (C) kurt.pfia@gmail.com

Columbus FD BRADY SEDDELMEYER 419-233-6974 (C) bsedd@yahoo.com

Columbus FD KELLY STORTS 614-496-4544 (C) kemist14@hotmail.com

Columbus PD RICHARD A. HILSHEIMER II 614-402-8944 (C) rhilsheimer1469@gmail.com

Coshocton County FD & PD CORY WILSON 740-502-9240 (C) cwilsoniaff216@gmail.com

Dayton Region MATT MATLOCK 937-409-1508 (C) mmatlock94@yahoo.com

Hamilton Co., FD MATT NIEMER 513-919-6926 (C) me11an@yahoo.com

Marion FD & PD MICHAEL M. RADCLIFF 740-225-2120 (W) mandjradcliff@roadrunner.com

Toledo FD YVES D. JOSEPH 561-859-2919 (C) ophny1@gmail.com

Youngstown FD SHAWN MURRAY 330-518-2966 (C) mur511.sm@gmail.com

Zanesville FD, PD, Sheriff, & Corrections

RANDAL WINEGARDNER 740-475-8014 (C)

Oklahoma

Tulsa FD

JIMMY OBER 918-260-6887 (C) joberfire@gmail.com

Tulsa PD

DENNIS SMITH 918-282-7523 (C) popodad71@yahoo.com

Pennsylvania

Chester FD & PD THOMAS THORNTON 267-275-5932 (C) tthornton2493@gmail.com

Delaware Co., FD & PD MARTIN KELLY 610-299-3656 (C) marty1297@aol.com

Erie FD TIM ROMANSKI 814-572-2323 (C)

Johnstown FD ROBERT J. OPETT 814-659-9313 (C) opett24@ymail.comre

McKeesport FD & PD JEFFREY D. TOMOVCSIK 412-523-3903 (C) 412-675-5050 Ext.640 (W) jtomo170@comcast.net

Penn. Law Enforcement JONATHON RUSH 412-952-5615 (C) jrush21488@hotmail.com

Penn. State Corrections VINCENT HEISS 814-241-2887 (C) 814-237-708- (W) 814-237-2429 (F) vinndinsurance@gmail.com

Philadelphia FD FRANK DAUBER, JR. 215-904-7143 (C) 215-904-7143 (H) francis5923@aol.com

Philadelphia FD TIMOTHY G. McSHEA 267-331-0606 (C) tbonemick17@gmail.com

Philadelphia FD JASON MILES 267-718-5093 (C) jasonmilespfd@gmail.com

Pittsburgh FD DONALD DORSEY 412-680-9351 (H)

Pittsburgh FD RICKY STEWART 412-613-3980 (C) rickypbf@gmail.com

Pittsburgh PD

CARL R. MOROSETTI, JR. 412-600-2806 (C) crm3393@gmail.com

Scranton FD & PD & Waymart Corrections ANDY POLANSKY 570-961-9024 (H) 570-878-1248 (C) andy.polansky@verizon.net

Rhode Island

Johnston Corrections

VINCENT ORTEZ 401-263 -9714 (C) compaq102082@gmail.com

Johnston PD

SETH D. CROSBY 401-641-1575 (C) scros788@gmail.com

Johnston PD DAVID GALLIGAN 401-419-7967 (C) davegalligan@yahoo.com

Pawtucket FD & East Providence FD

RAYMOND J. MASSE 401-639-0164 (H) pfia1261@gmail.com

Providence FD

ANTHONY LANCELLOTTI 401-569-3551 (C) 401-946-6939 (H) alancellotti@providenceri.gov

Providence PD

RALPH ABENANTE IV 401-225-6530 (C) rabenante4@yahoo.com

Providence PD SCOTT ZAMBARANO 401-265-1657 (C) zambarano1075@yahoo.com

South Carolina

North Charleston PD MICHAEL FIGUEROA 973-477-0749 (C) mfigpfia@gmail.com

North Myrtle Beach FD & PD RICHARD BUDDELMEYER 843-249-5334 (C) rickbuddelmeyer@yahoo.com

Tennessee

Knoxville FD

JUSTIN HARMOND 865-340-6812 (C) jharmonpfia@outlook.com

Nashville FD ADDIS KENDALL 615-533-8685 (C) rakendall13@gmail.com

Texas

Amarillo FD, PD, & Corrections JOE C. PONDER 806-584-0953 (C) joeponder2012@yahoo.com

Beaumont PD JARROD MIRELES 409-284-5220 (C) neilmireles@gmail.com

Bedford PD D.J. CROWELL 817-791-3224 (C) dpmt824@gmail.com

Bee County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections DANIEL RODRIGUEZ 361-354-8901 (C) dr1856635@gmail.com

Bee County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections RICHARD L. WEBB 361-319-3758 (C) urout_78102@yahoo.com

Brazoria County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections PATRICK WARE 936-581-3309 (H) txpware@outlook.com

Coryell Co. FD & PD MIKE CLOUDS 936-293-0486 (C) mlclouds@yahoo.com

Dallas FD BRYAN BLOCK 214-926-4015 (C) dallasfd316@gmail.com

Denton County Sheriff LES WOODS 817-675-6151 (C) lwpfia@yahoo.com

El Paso Sheriff LUIS D. RODRIGUEZ 915-294-8385 (C) lrodriguezpfi@yahoo.com

Gurney Unit Corrections CINDY ARNOLD 903-724-9007 (C) cindyarnold18@yahoo.com

Harris County PD, Sheriff & Corrections MARTY KUEHN 281-935-4610 (C) mk0160@yahoo.com

Harrison County Police & Fire FLOYD DUNCAN 903-930-9721 (C) 903-777-3694 (H) dleader59@protonmail.com

Kileen FD CODY NEWMAN 254-981-6110 (C) codynewman1978@protonmail.com

McAllen FD ERIC RAMIREZ 956-607-7549 (C) esmr412@gmail.com

McAllen PD ROLANDO CASTILLO 956-655-8476 (H) r.c.21@hotmail.com

McLennan County Sheriff SHEILA THUN 254-405-3797 (C) sdthun@ctwa.com

Montgomery County PD, Sheriff & Corrections

THOMAS M. PIERCE 936-355-0490 (C) toetee@aol.com

Orange FD & PD MATTHEW SLAGLE 409-781-7176 (C) matthewslagle83@gmail.com

Pasadena FD, PD, & Corrections J.C. ROCK 832-457-1685 (H) rockfish007@gmail.com

Port Arthor FD &PD TARAH MIRELES 409709-3633 (H) tarahm55@yahoo.com

San Antonio FD

JOE VALADEZ 210-654-3333 (H) 210-884-7651 (F) valadezjp@aol.com

San Antonio FD

RUBEN CEVALLOS 210-861-4578 (C) ruben.cevallos@gmail.com

Smith County Sheriff WANDA HUNTER 903-710-2769 (H) 903-511-6819 (C)

Tarrant County Sheriff STEFAN HODNETT 817-343-3300 (C) smodnett

Tarrant County Sheriff & surrounding Metropolis area TANYA YOUNG 817-988-9704 (C) 817-292-5388 (F) tanyayoung7800@sbcglobal.net

Victoria County FD, PD, & Corrections RICHARD COSS 361-541-7477 (C) pfiavictoriatx@yahoo.com

Walker County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections TARA M. BURNETT 936-668-9193 (C) burnett.t2013@yahoo.com

Webb County Sheriff JOEY MEDELLIN 956-652-8640 (C) jmedellin.pfia@gmail.com Virginia

Henrico County PD JIM LIVINGSTONE 804-338-9791 (C) jlivings1@gmail.com

Loudoun County FD, PD, Sheriff, & Corrections MICHAEL COX 571-528-3400 (C) pfia.va226@gmail.com

Norfolk FD DAVE CHERESKIN 757-621-1111 (C) dchereskin77@gmail.com

Page County FD, PD, Sheriff, & Corrections MICHAEL WAGONER 540-860-2382 (C) kc8jpk03@gmail.com

Portsmouth FD KURT DETRICK 571-233-6901 (C) kurtdetrick@gmail.com

Prince William FD DANIEL WILLIAMS 240-398-1114 (C) foxtrotwhiskey14@gmail.com

Prince William Co., PD MARCIA WHALEY 571-259-7034 (C) pwpfia@gmail.com Washington, D. C. Washington, D.C. FD WESLEY BANNER 540-604-4518 (C) wbdcfdt16@outlook.com

Washington, D.C. PD MIGUEL MIRANDA 202-439-2292 (C) miguel.miranda@verizon.net

West Virginia

Huntington FD & PD RANDY D. ELLIS 740-886-5388 (H) 304-633-4975 (C)

Wyoming

Laramie City FD, PD & Sheriff B. JOHN FITZGERALD 307-775-9610 (H) jcatfitz@msn.com

www.pfia1913.org

HELP US FIND THESE

Missing Children

Our members are in a unique position to spot missing children. PFIA urges you to make a special effort to try to locate these missing children. If seen, contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children immediately at 1-800-843-5678 or report a sighting online at www.missingkids.com. You may also call or visit the website for free abduction prevention tips.

MISSING • HELP BRING ME HOME

MALIA WARLICK

DOB: 9/10/2005

Age: 16 Sex: Female Race: Biracial

Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Brown Height: 5’8” Weight: 160 lbs.

Missing Since: April 27, 2022 Missing From: Murfreesboro, TN

BRIYANNA TORRES

DOB: 11/25/2008

Age: 13 Sex: Female Race: Black

Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Brown Height: 4’3” Weight: 130 lbs.

Missing Since: May 23, 2022 Missing From: Valhalla, NY

HESITATE

SPECIAL NOTE: Height and weight are

OR

from the date an

went

GARRETT GOODY

DOB: 10/5/2005

Age: 16

Sex: Male Race: White

Hair Color: Blonde Eye Color: Blue Height: 6’4” Weight: 175 lbs.

Missing Since: August 1, 2022 Missing From: Cleveland, OH

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CHILDREN’S ACCIDENT

Rain or shine it is important to cover your kids!

For less than $1 per week.

We can help because we’ve been there.

Photo courtesy of Chris Mickal