OCEAN CITY, Md. – On Tuesday, June 18th, during the 132nd Annual Maryland State Firemen’s Association Convention in Ocean City, Ridge VFD and members were recognized with multiple State awards.
MSFA Hall of Fame Induction – Philip “Heavy” Ridgell
Robert H. Shimer, Past President, Administrator of the Year Award – Johnny Wathen
Fire Prevention Awards:
1st Place – Class IV Year-Round Program
1st Place – Class IV Single Program (Ridge VFD Chili Cookoff)
2nd Place – Overall (tied with Bay District Volunteer Fire Department)
LAMSFA Silver Spring Trophy (Auxiliary member who does the most in fire prevention for their community) – Jessica Snyder
Smith N. Stathem, Jr., Past President, Memorial Safety Award – Francis Raley (Nominee)
Congratulations to all recognized members. Thanks for your dedicated service to Ridge VFD and the citizens of Maryland’s 1st District.
