Ridge VFD and RVFD Auxiliary Celebrate 75th Annual Installation of Officers & Awards Banquet |
By Vice President / Lieutenant Scot Best | |
March 1, 2023 | |
On Saturday, February 25, 2023, the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department and the RVFD Auxiliary installed their 2023 Administrative and Operational Officers, and recognized several members for their contributions during 2022. The year 2023 marks Ridge VFD’s 75th year of service to St. Mary’s County’s First District. During the banquet, a special 75th Anniversary book was presented to each member, showcasing pictural and written history of our service. In addition, a slide show of emergency calls, social events, and special moments from our past was played during. Special thanks to Keith Raley and the 75th Anniversary Committee for their hard work and the great trip down memory lane! Philip "Heavy" Ridgell, Past President of the Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association, swore in the Administrative Officers, Board of Directors, Operational Officers, and Engineers. Becky Wathen, Past President of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Maryland State Firemen’s Association, swore in the Auxiliary Officers. 2023 Board of Directors 2023 Administrative Officers 2023 Operational Officers 2023 Auxiliary Officers
President's Award: Bonnie Ridgell Chief's Award: Francis Raley Rookie of the Year: Robb Bickel Engineer of the Year: Johnny Morrison Firefighter of the Year: RJ Dodge Life Saving Award: Scot Best, James Clark, Bradley Cooper, Johnny Morrison, Francis Raley, Heavy Ridgell Joseph C. Titus Public Safety and Fire Prevention Award: Scot Best Top 10 Responders (includes stand-by support): Top Apparatus Responders (rode apparatus to the incident): Life Membership (25 years): Bradley Cooper, Ray Mercure Length of Service Awards: Auxiliary Length of Service Award: Auxiliary Service Member Award: Tony & Cheryl Ridgell Auxiliary Member of the Year: Jessica Snyder
The Officers and members of the Ridge VFD and Auxiliary would like to thank our Master of Ceremonies, Former St. Mary's County Commissioner Dan Raley for the laughs, Rita B Catering for the amazing food, DJ Wild Wes for the great tunes, and Mary Franklin for the great pictures. A special thanks to the members of Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad for covering our area during the installation. |
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