SPIRIT OF BROTHERHOOD

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!

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. Missouri - In 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.

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.

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

Pictured: PFIA Agent Jason Roehm presenting check to L-574 President Johnny Hinton. Pictured: Michael Raulerson, John Hannah, PFIA Agent Jason Roehm, and Andy Atkins.

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: Firefighter’s Brittney Rawls and Randal Lazo.

New Jersey - PFIA Pictured: Firefighter Bart Giaconia. 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.

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.

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. 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.

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.