On February 26th, 2011 the Association held their 105th
Anniversary and Awards Banquet. The following awards were presented at that
time.
THE ROY DUNDERDALE MEMORIAL
HUMANITARIAN AWARD
The “Roy Dunderdale
Humanitarian Award” is presented to a non Firefighter, who performs an act of
lifesaving.
The
2010 recipient is 15 year old, Darlene Dougherty of Folcroft, as student at the
Delaware County Technical High School.
Earlier this year
Darlene attended a class in CPR/AED training at the Emergency Services Training
Center. On Saturday December 4th, 2010, Darlene was in her Delmar
Village home when she looked out the kitchen window and saw her father on the
ground next to his truck. Darlene ran outside and called 911. She summoned help
and instructed a neighbor to hold her Dad’s head when she saw he had hit it
either on the truck or driveway to prevent any further head or spinal injury.
She then proceeded to perform CPR. Paramedics and an Ambulance arrived shortly,
took over CPR duties and proceeded to use an AED to bring her father “back”.
Darlene is being
recognized for her swift, efficient, and competent response to a life and
crisis.
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Pio Zapasodi Congressional Award
This award is name after
the late Pio Zapasodi, a long time member of the Delaware County Firemen's
Association who represented the 8th District on the Executive Board. This award
is presented yearly by former Congressman Weldon, to a person who has helped
the Fire Service in Delaware County
The 2010 recipient
is
John Waters – Chief Fire Marshal & Director of Safety
and Code Enforcement for Upper Merion Township
John
is a Life Member of the Bon Air Fire Company, an Honorary Life Member of the
Clifton Heights Fire Company, and Co Chair of the PA Fire sprinkler Coalition.
This year’s award goes to an individual who has made significant difference in
the safety of not only the public, but also firefighters and other Emergency
Responders. John is a Certified Fire Protection Specialist and a member of ICC,
the IAFC, and NFPA. He has used his unique skills, combined with his years of
experience with his local fire departments and his career profession as Chief
Fire Marshal and Director of Safety and Code Enforcement, to educate the
public, journalists, members of the General Assembly and others about the need
for cost effectiveness of Sprinklers as a life saving system. He serves as
Co-Chairman of the Pa Fire Sprinkler Coalition and through his outstanding
efforts and dedication has led the fight to keep sprinklers in the Pa Uniform
Construction Code. He has testified at many public meetings, hearings,
Legislative hearings, and provided personal guidance and education regarding
sprinklers to many across Pennsylvania.
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Business of the Year Award
The Business of the Year
Award is presented annually to a business or corporation, in Delaware County
that has contributed to the benefit, welfare or improvement of the Fire Service
in an outstanding manner.
The 2010 recipient
is Kemph Supply
Over the years sales
representative Brian Hassel, of Kemph Supply has been most helpful with various
projects at the Emergency Services Training Center. He has worked with his suppliers
to get the best pricing for materials needed for several projects. During the
past year Kemph Supply provided assistance during the Underwriter Laboratories
(UL) testing of full scale test burns of lightweight floor material. The
project required the construction of (2) 24’x40’x8’ concrete structures to
simulate a residential basement. The testing involved constructing a
lightweight floor assembly on the foundation and conducting live burns on the
materials. During the design phase Kemph Supply provided manufacturers
literature, pricing, and design assistance. They were also able to adjust to
changes in materials required for the project and worked to keep material
deliveries on schedule.
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Andrew Hogan Memorial Fire
Safety Education Award
The Andrew Hogan Memorial
Fire Safety Education Award has been established to recognize an organization
or an individual, who has developed or contributed to a new or extraordinary
program to teach Fire Safety Education to the general public in the County of
Delaware.
The 2010 recipient is William Rankin of the Newtown
Square Fire Company # 1
William
Rankin has been responsible for conduction fire prevention programs for the
Newtown Square Fire Company for a number of years. Over those years the fire
prevention program has expanded to over 4 weeks a year providing fire safety
instruction to grade schools, a private nursery, and other childcare
institutions. Additionally a program was developed for Marple Newtown High
School and an outreach program for adults was conducted.
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Christopher N. Kangas Memorial Junior
Firefighter Award
The Christopher N. Kangas Memorial Junior
Firefighter of The Year Award is to recognize an outstanding junior firefighter
who is a member of a Fire Company or a Department in Delaware County.
The 2010
recipients are Zachary Conan of the Newtown Square Fire Company and Ryan Graf
of the Goodwill Fire Company.
Zachary Conan is a young man who recognizes that training is the key for
successful firefighting. He continuously takes part in training sessions. His
quest for “learning and doing” have become contagious with other Junior
Firefighters. The position of “Junior Sergeant” was created for him by the
Officers of Newtown Square Fire Company. In this position he serves as liaison
between the Chief and other Junior Firefighters.
Zachary attends Marple Newtown High School and has a landscaping business
which demonstrates his focus and self-motivation.
Ryan Graf has attended numerous training sessions at the fire house and
the Emergency Services Training Center. Ryan attending CPU/First Aid training
and had an opportunity to put it to use. On November 27th, 2010,
while on his way to a birthday party with his mother. Ryan observed a 70 year
old man who had fallen in the middle of the street and was conscious, but
bleeding from the back of his head. Ryan rendered first aid to the patient and
gave him comfort while waiting for EMS to arrive. Upon arrival of Paramedics,
Ryan gave a clear report of the incident.
Both Zachary and Ryan are considered an asset to their fire companies and
communities.
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Harry Maitland Lifetime
Achievement Award
The
Harry Maitland Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to a member of the
Delaware County Firemen's Association who has shown life long devotion,
support, and commitment to the Fire Service of Delaware County in an
outstanding manner. Any member in good standing of the Association is eligible
to be nominated by any individual member or organization member in good
standing for this award.
The
2010 recipient is Frederick H. Field of the Concordville Fire & Protective
Association.
Fred began his journey with the fire company in February
1954. Even now, 56 years later Fred still remains active in alarm response to
this day. Fred became a Life Member after serving twenty five (25) years.
During his years of service Fred has held the positions of Fire Chief (13)
years, Assistant Chief, Chief Engineer, Director, and Chairman of the Board of
the Concordville Fire & Protective Association. Fred has served at the 11th
District Fire Marshal and is currently is the Concord Township Fire Marshal
where he has served for more than 30 years. On the County level Fred has served
as Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator and served on the Delaware County
Radio Committee for more than 30 years. Fred is a Life Member of the Delaware
County Firemen’s Association and considered a leader, mentor, and champion of
the Fire Service in Delaware County.
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ROBERT R. BAXTER JR. “FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR” AWARD
The Robert R. Baxter Jr.
“Firefighter of the Year” Award is presented to a member of the Delaware County
Firemen’s Association for Outstanding or Meritorious effort on behalf of the
Fire Service.
The 2010 recipient is IRA (Kerby) Kerber of the Broomall Fire
Company.
Kerby is employed by the
Delaware county Emergency Services Training Center which provides fire training
to firefighters, EMS and police.
During the past year Kerby
provided a leadership role in bringing two (2) major projects to Delaware
County firefighters and the Emergency Services Training Center. The first
project involved teaming with Underwriters Laboratory (UL) of Chicago, Illinois
and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) of Washington
D.C. to conduct live fire testing of exposed floor rafters developing detailed
data on collapse time of various building materials. The second project
involved coordination with the Pennsylvania State Fire commissioner and the
State Fire School in Lewistown to conduct Live Fire Training Certification for
State Fire Service Instructors at the Delaware County Emergency Services Training
Center. As a result of his efforts sixteen (16) State Fire Instructors from
across the state, including four (4) from Delaware County were recertified to
conduct Live Fire Training Exercises. As a results of this project the
firefighters of Delaware County will benefit from the hands-on skills
instruction acquired from these State Certified Instructions.
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SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD
Tonight the Delaware County
Firemen’s Association Board of Fire Marshals is pleased to recognize DCFA
President Robert Blithe of Newtown Square Fire Company for his dedication and
work on behalf of the Association. Bob has been serving as “Webmaster” for the
Association, updating the website and providing e-mail communications to the
fire service personnel throughout the County. Under Bob’s guidance the website
received a new look. Bob has also been working with other Officers of the DCFA
to acquire hardware and software that will enable the Association to provide
more efficient record keeping of the Association affairs.
The Association honored the following
members for Fifty Years of Service
Robert J. Bernauer
Anthony J. Bressi Sr.
Nicholas A. Chiominto
William Garrity
Robert C. Grayson
Charles W. Hale
Thomas J. Pearing
Thomas A. Scheivert
Albert D. Powers
William H. Vance
The Association honored the following Life
Members for Twenty Years of Service
Barten Mayer
David Smith
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