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Scholarships

For the Four Year Program $350.00:

Beca-Lin, Kelly, Psychology, Northern Cambria, Pa

Patrick Huber, Pharmacy, Hastings VFC, Hastings, Pa.

Koty Davis, Mechatronics Engineering , Alum Bank VFC, Alum Bank, Pa.

For the Four Year Program $300.00:

William E. Hutcheson III, Law, Milton Fire Dept. Milton Pa.

Nathan Callahan, Engineering, Ashville VFC, Ashville, Pa.

Hannah Easly Criminal Justice Hastings VFC, Martinsburg, Pa.

Jonathan A. Kirk, Psychology &Special Education, Patton VFC, Patton, Pa.

Austin Oakes, Computer Science, Kane VFC, Kane, Pa.

Kelsie A. Rugh, Forensic Science, , Milton VFC, Pleasant Gap., Pa.

Olivia, Stone, Early Childhood & Special Education,, Ludlow VFC, Ludlow, Pa.

Eric Wineland, Computer Science, Bedford Fire Dept, Altoona, Pa.

Kristin N. Wineland, Elementary Education, Bedford Fire Dept, Altoona, Pa.

Brianna L. Cornell, Nursing, Ferndale VFC, Johnstown Pa.

Makenna Bittner, Pre-Physician Assistant, Beech Creek-Blanchard VFC, Beech Creek, Pa.

For the Two Year Program $300.00:

Jay Peachey, Pre-EMS, New Columbia, Pa.

Tony Anico, Welding & Fabricating, Hastings VFC # 1, Hastings, Pa.

Josiah Conner, Liberal Arts & Science, Hastings VFC # 1, Hastings, Pa

Lindsey Delattre, Nursing, Houtzdale VFC, Houtzdale, Pa.

Zoey Snauffer, Message Therapy, Warrensville VFC, Montoursville, Pa.

Fire Prevention

Division    Population Under 4000

1st….Plaque …Friendship of Roaring Spring and $250

2nd …Plaque …Claysburg Vol. Fire Co. and $100

3rd Plaque Hastings Vol. Fire Co. and $100.00

Division    Population 4000 and over

1st …. Plaque …Excelsior of Bellwood and $250

2nd …. Plaque….United of Logan Township and $150

3rd…. Plaque …Hughesville Fire Department and $100

4th …. Plaque….Milton Fire Department and $100

Central District Firemen's Association Fire Prevention

Roving Trophy Judges Choice for 2018 United of Logan Township

C. Robert E. Kerns Fire Prevention Award;

Presentation of Plaque to 2017 Winner:   

 Thomas Alton Whiteford, Excelsior Fire Dept. # 1 of Bellwood Pa., Blair County

2018 Winner Kerns Fire Prevention Award to : 

 Joshua Kline, Assistant Chief, Hastings Vol. Fire Co. No.1 ,Cambria County

 Nominated by John Bem, Awards Chairperson and the Hastings Vol. Fire Co. # 1

 Mr. Kline joined the Fire Company on October 13,1997. Being a 4th Generation firefighter from the very beginning he was involved in all facets of the fire service ,

ranging from answering alarms, training, meetings, fund raisers and fire prevention.

When the committee was form in 2007 under the Chairmanship of Dep. Chief Dan Warner he participated in the planning scheduling and conducting of the various programs. During that time

interval the Fire Company’s Fire Prevention Program was honored by Central District , Western Penna Firemen's Association and the Firemen’s Association of State of Pennsylvania with awards

ranging from first to no lower than third place. In 2017-2018 due to Dep Chief Warner starting a new job which required spending a lot of time away from home, made it difficult to conduct the over

35 programs that are conducted annually. Asst Chief Kline step in and continued the programs which required a lot of his time. He did this was still maintaining his position as an EMT at the Hastings

Area Ambulance .And just recently his hard work and training paid off with his notification of attaining Firefighting II Certification. For his dedication and hard work and time spent exemplifies the spirit

of the Fire Prevention Award that Assistant Chief Joshua Kline should be honored with the 2018 Robert E. Kerns Memorial Fire Safety Education Award.

Junior Firefighter

Established in 2017 this award is to recognize an outstanding Junior Firefighter that is a member of a Fire Company/Department. The Fire Company/Department must be a member in good standing in the Central District. The Trophy owned by Central District is a roving trophy with the name of the current winner placed on a plate on its base.

The Association is responsible for adding the name to the base plate. The Trophy is returned to the Association prior to the convention and at the following Convention Awards Ceremony a commemorative gift is given to the winner to keep permanently. The Award will be presented annually at the Convention Awards Program. The individual can only receive this award once. Any other nominees will received a framed Certificate of Commendation from Central District honoring their achievements.

 Certificates of Commendations

1. Tanner Myers, Hastings Vol. Fire Co. No. 1 ,Hastings, Pa. Cambria County

              Nominated by Allen Kline, President Hastings Vol. Fire Co. No. 1

2. Ryan Zachary Kimberling, Logan Twp. United Fire Dept. Altoona, Pa. Blair County

            Nominated by Jason Baker, District Fire Chief, Logan Twp. United Fire Dept.

2018 Central District Junior Firefighter Award Winner:

Jr. FF Anna Greene, Excelsior Fire Co. No.1, Bellwood Pa. Blair County

Nominated by Captain Christopher Cherry, Excelsior F.C. No. 1

Ms. Anna Greene joined the Excelsior Fire Co. No. 1 in February 2017. She took part in her IFSTA training receiving her three modules of “basics” firefighting., Hazmat Awareness training with national

Proboard Certification, CPR/AED/First Aid certified and Water Rescue Awareness. She wanted to

take more training but age constraints prevents this at this time. She has received the distinguished award from the Blair County Wise Women Society . Anna started the “stuff the squad” program

assisting the Bellwood- Antis Council of Churches which provides food and goods to families in need around the Christmas Season. She is enrolled at the Greater Altoona Career & Technology

Center in Emergency Services Program. According to Mr. Richard J. Erculiani ,Emergency Services Instructor stated “ Anna possesses and display the quality of natural leadership. She always puts

her team ahead of herself and is honest and forthright in all she does”. For her dedication to Fire Service and to service in her Community, Captain Christopher Cherry, Excelsior Fire Co. No. 1 Bellwood

nominates Ms. Anna Greene for the 2018 Central District Junior Firefighter Award and the Awards Committee concurs.

Valour Awards

1. Sabrina Bukowski Gallitzin, Pa. Cambria County

        Nominated by Fire Chief Donny Miller, Gallitzin Fire Co. # 1

On Saturday November 11,2017 Bartender Ms. Sabrina Bukowski witnessed a bar patron, a 55 year old male, collapse to the floor at the bar. Without hesitation, Ms. Bukowski began to perform chest

compressions on the victim. The male victim regained consciousness prior to EMS arriving on scene. For her quick actions and utilizing her knowledge of CPR, a life was saved. Therefore, the Gallitzin

Fire Company # 1 and its Fire Chief Donny Miller nominate Ms. Sabrina Bukowski for the 2018 Central District Valor Award and the Awards Committee concurs.

 2. Captain Gregory Patterson, Gallitzin Fire Company # 1, Gallitzin, Pa. Cambria County

        Nominated by Fire Chief Donny Miller, Gallitzin Fire Co. # 1

On Saturday December 30,2017, Mr. Gregory Patterson was eating dinner with his family at the Applebee’s Restaurant located in the Logan Valley Mall in Altoona. Mr. Patterson noticed a restaurant patron

had stood up from his table and appeared to be in distress. He immediately recognized that the patron was choking on food. Without hesitation Mr. Patterson began to administer the Heimlich Maneuver

on the victim. After several abdominal thrusts the victim expelled a piece of food from his airway. The victim exited the restaurant prior to obtaining his name. However the incident was verified by patrons

and the restaurant manager. For his quick actions and utilizing his knowledge of the Heimlich Maneuver a life was saved. Therefore, the Gallitzin Fire Company # 1 and its Fire Chief Donny Miller nominate

Captain Gregory Patterson for the 2018 Central District Valor Award and the Awards Committee concurs.

 3. Thomas A. Bracken, Life Member of the Nanty Glo Fire Co. Nanty Glo, Pa. Cambria County

        Nominated by Fire Chief Joseph LaMantia, Nanty Glo Fire Company,

On the morning of January 2,2018, Mr. Ed Campbell, a Life Member of the Nanty Glo Fire Dept. was returning home from a social event at about 1:00AM. The temperature outside was a -4oF. While walking

from his garage to his house, Mr. Campbell slipped on the ice to the frozen ground, injuring his shoulder and was unable to get up.

Two and a Half hours later and after six inches of snow had fallen his neighbor Mr. Bracken was returning home and heard Mr. Campbell’s cry for help. Mr. Bracken immediately call 911 and got blankets

from his home . He insulated Mr. Campbell from the cold ground and the snow in an attempt to raise Mr. Campbell's’ body temperature. Within minutes EMS arrived and transported the patient to the Conemaugh

ER. Mr. Campbell is slowly making a recovery and as of yet is not having any side effects.

For his quick actions, a life was saved. Therefore, the Nanty Glo Fire Co. and its Fire Chief Joseph LaMantia nominate. Thomas A. Bracken for the 2018 Central District Valor Award and the Awards Committee concurs.

  4. Mr. Brian Berry, Johnstown, Pa. Cambria County

        Nominated by Fire Chief Paul Kundrod, Fire Chief, Adams Twp Vol. Fire Co. # 2

On the morning of January 10,2018 Adams Twp VFC # 2, EMS from Forest Hills and East Hills was dispatched to a single vehicle accident on Rt 219 North of the St. Michaels Exit.

The driver was removed from the vehicle treated and transferred to the local Hospital.

During the follow up investigation it was determined that Mr. Brian Berry, an INCO Beverage Delivery Truck Driver, was following when he observed the driver ,having a seizure, lost

control of the vehicle and was driving erratically striking concrete barriers. Mr. Berry pulled over and got out of his truck and proceeded to run towards the moving car. He attempted

to open the passage door but it was broken due to the multiple crashes. He then ran to the Drivers’ door. He was able to gain entry and got to the brake petal to stop the car on the

berm . Not only was Mr. Berry running down a car on a busy highway he also averted the possibility of a major crash involving an auto bouncing off the median back into traffic. For

his swift action with no regard for his personal safety averted a major tragedy Therefore, the Adams Township Volunteer Fire Company # 2 and its Fire Chief Paul Kundrod nominate

Mr. Brian Berry for the 2018 Central District Valor Award and the Awards Committee concurs.

5. Matthew English, Age 9, Colver Pa. Cambria County

        Nominated by Dave Zeek, Phoenix Vol. Fire Co. Hollidaysburg Pa.

On Sunday June 3,2018 at approximately 9AM at 227 Twenty Row Road Colver, Pa. two grandchildren Matthew English (age 9) and Gabriel Clough (age 2) were in the dining room

playing. The mother was in the basement and the father was upstairs getting dressed when suddenly Matthew starting yelling for his parents. Gabriel starting choking on something.

Without hesitation, Matthew pickup Gabriel and was trying to dislodge the object. The object was swallowed. The mother called the Doctor and was instructed to get the child to Med

Well in Ebensburg and then taken to Conemaugh Nason Hospital in Roaring Springs, Pa. X-rays were taken to show the object looked like a penny, dime or same battery.

After two weeks the child passed the object which turned out to be a quarter. The doctors believe Matt’s action dislodged the object from the throat and then it travelled to the stomach.

For his quick actions Matt prevented from the situation becoming very serious. . Therefore, the

Phoenix Vol Fire Co. and Dave Zeek, Central District Blair County Vice President and Grandfather to the two children nominate Matthew English for the 2018 Central District Valor Award and the Awards Committee concurs.

President's Award

G. Past Presidents Award:    Presented by Tim James, President

Established in 2016 to honor all Past Presidents of Central District. The Award is given to any individual of the Host Fire Company or the Host Community who in the opinion of the

President and Secretary has contributed to the planning and successful operation of the Central District Convention. The award consist of an engraved plaque sponsored by the Past

President’s Advisory Committee . The individual may win this award only once.

This year winner is: Ronald L. Henry, Jr.

Additional Awards

 F. Presentation of Larry J. Corbin Memorial Plaque:

Established in 1980 The Larry J. Corbin Memorial Trophy Award is given to the best overall Association Fire Dept. participating in the Convention Parade. The Trophy is owned by

Central District is a roving trophy with the name of the current winner placed on a plate on its base. The Trophy is returned to the Association at the following Convention Awards

Ceremony and a commemorative plaque is given to the winner to keep permanently.

2017 Larry J. Corbin Award….Nanty Glo VFC, Nanty Glo, Cambria Cay

2018 Larry J. Corbin Award…Excelsior of Bellwood

G. Presentation of Leroy C. Focht, Sr. Memorial Plaque:

Established in 1980 The Leroy C. Focht, Sr. Memorial Trophy”. This award is presented to any member in good standing of the Central District Volunteer Firemen’s Association

who in the opinion of the Awards Committee has contributed to the benefit , welfare and improvement of the Fire Service in the Central District Coverage Area in an outstanding

manner through current service or service over the years. The award is also known as the “Firefighter of the Year Award The recipient will receive a roving trophy (owned by Central

District). The Association is responsible for the winner’s name to be added to the Roving Trophy. The Trophy is returned to the Association prior to next year's convention. At the following

Convention Awards Ceremony a commemorative plaque is given to the winner to keep permanently . A Member can only receive this award once. Any Member Fire Company or individual

Association member may nominate a person for his/her service in terms of length of years devoted to the fire service or an individual who has done some exceptional work in the Fire Service

in Central District during the past year. The person must be a member in good standing of Central District Nominations are due July 1st. 

2017 Leroy C. Focht Sr. Memorial Plaque is given to : 

2015 Queen Contest

Queen - Courtney Frye representing Friendship Fire Company #1 of Roaring Spring PA

1st Runner-Up - Karington Sklodowski representing Cresson Fire Company

2nd Runner-Up - Amanda Stoudnour representing Saxton Fire Company

Miss Congeniality - Kaitland Lynch representing Northern Blair County Forest Fire Crew 

2015 Efficiency Contest

2015 Saxton

Battle of the Barrel

1. Patton A

2. Jackson Twp

3. Penfield B

Pumping Contest

1. Hastings A - 31.63

2. Lakemont - 34.75

3. Dauntless - 35.30

4. Patton - 36.05

Bill Lower Award

Patton - 26 points

2015 Fire Prevention Awards

Coverage Population Under 4,000

1. $250.00 Hastings Volunteer Fire Company No. 1

2. $125.00 United of Logan Township

3. $125.00 Claysburg Volunteer Fire Company

4. $125.00 Friendship Fire Company No. 1 Inc

Coverage Population over 4,000

1. $250.00 Fairview Township Fire Department

2. Milton Fire Department, Inc

Grand Prize Winner

Fairview Township Fire Department

2015 Other Awards

SCHOLARSHIPS

Four Year Program $350.00:

Andrew R Brumbaugh "History" Curryville VFC Curryville PA

Sara Rosazza "Criminology" Excelsior VFC Tyrone PA

Four Year Program $300.00:

Tyler Blankenship "Computer Science" Kane VFC Kane PA

Brianna L Cornell "Biology - Pre Med" Ferndale VFC Johnstown PA

Matthew Eckenrode "Sports Administration" Spangler VFC Northern Cambria PA

Anthony Huber "Electro-Mechanical Engineering" Hastings VFC Hastings PA

Hanna Eaasly "Criminal Justice" Hastings VFC Martinsburg PA

Nathan T Klaiber "Petroleum Engineering" Kane VFC Kane PA

Kaitlyn M Rugh "Wildlife & Fisheries" Milton VFC Bellefonte PA

Koty Davis "Mechatronics Engineering" Alum Bank VFC Alum Bank PA

Hannah Franchock "Nuclear Medicine" Glen Hope VFC Philipsburg PA

Zachary Franchock "Criminal Justice" Glen Hope VFC Morrisdale PA

Eric Grasso "Engineering Analysis" Sykesville VFC Reynoldsville PA

Eric Wineland "Computer Science" Bedford Fire Dept Altoona PA

Two Year Program $250.00

Taylor Holt "Wildlife Technology" Kane Fire Dept Kane PA

Kellie Springer "Medical Imaging" Dauntless VFC Ebensburg PA

 Robert E Kerns Fire Prevention Award

Cynthia Lytle - Milton Fire Dept Inc - Milton PA Northumberland County

Valor Awards

Josh Petrisko and Becky Petrisko - Northern Cambria PA Cambria County

Ryan Matthew Gromley - Clymer PA Indiana County

Officers Jessica Walk, Barry Fry, Jason Hollis of the Tyrone Police Dept

Firefighters Dave Lynch, Todd Weakland, Billy McElwain of Tyrone Fire Dept

Presentation of Senior Delegate Cards

Dennis J Gresh - Northern Cambria

Donald E Snauffer - Montoursville

JoLane Whiteford - Bellwood

Larry J Corbin Award

Everett Volunteer Fire Company

Leroy C Focht Sr Memorial Award

W Mark Taylor - Saxton VFC

2015 Parade Winners

IN ASSOCIATION:

Best Appearing Engine - 1974 - 1989

1st Place - Summerhill - Engine 86-2

2nd Place - Northern Blair Forest Fire Crew - Co 38

Best Appearing Engine 1990 - 2000

1st Place - Nanty Glo - Engine 43-2

2nd Place - Hastings - Engine 55-1

Best Appearing Engine 2001 - 2008

1st Place - Roaring Spring - Engine 60-11

2nd Place - Shawnee Valley - Engine 37-15

Best Appearing Engine 2009 - 2015

1st Place - Huntingdon Regional - Engine 65-1

2nd Place - Hand in Hand Hose Co - City of Lock Haven - Engine 11

Best Appearing Aerial 75' or Higher

1st Place - Excelsior of Bellwood - Truck 22-51

2nd Place - Bedford - Tower 31

Best Appearing Ambulance

1st Place - Mt Union - AMB 701

2nd Place - Six Mile Run - AMB 16-A

Best Appearing Light Rescue

1st Place East Freedom - Rescue 40-31

Best Appearing Heavy Rescue

1st Place - Martinsburg - Rescue 80-31

Best Appearing Engine/Rescue

1st Place - Spangler - Engine 58-2

2nd Place - Huntingdon Regional - Engine 65

Best Appearing Tanker

1st Place - Alum Bank - Tanker 38-28

2nd Place - Lilly - Tanker 72

Best Appearing Engine/Tanker

1st Place - Newton Wayne - Engine/Tanker 26-1

2nd - Everett - Engine/Tanker - 32-22

Best Appearing Specialty Unit

1st Place - Colver - Attack 40

Best Appearing Antique - Non Motorized

1st Place - Everett - Steam Engine

Best Appearing Antique - Motorized

Six Mile Run - 1936 Ward LaFrance Engine

Best Appearing Antique - Privately Owned

1st Place - Jim Stone 1969 Hahn Formerly owned by Everett Fire Co

2nd Place - Pat Shoop Lewistown

Longest Distance Traveled

Hughesville Lycoming County - 150 miles

Corbin Award - Best Appearing Department in Parade

Everett - 7 pieces of Apparatus

OUT OF ASSOCIATION:

Best Appearing Engine - Hustontown - Engine 157

Best Appearing Heavy Rescue - Ashville - Engine/Rescue 60

Best Appearing Special Unit - Middle Taylor Township - Attack 25-3

Best Appearing Ambulance - Orbisonia Rockhioll - AMB901

Longest Distance Traveled - Middle Taylor Township - 59 Miles

Special Judges Award - Six Mile Run Fire Company

2014 Convention @ East Freedom

2013 Queen Contest

Queen - Lauren Morris representing Six Mile Run

1st Miss Congeniality - Alonna Brumbaugh representing Orbisonia-Rockhill Fire Co also holds the title of Huntingdon City Queen

2nd Miss Congeniality - Kimberly Sanders representing Gallitzin Fire Co 

2013 Efficiency Contest

2012 Parade Winners

CEN-WEST-CAM FIREMEN JUDGES ASSN

Out of Association

2012 Queen Contest

The Central District Queen is Cassidy Noel from Irvona

Miss Congeniality is Jordyn Cassidy from Bedford

2012 Fire Prevention

Population 4,001 and over

1st - Hughesville Volunteer Fire Company

2nd - Union Fire Company #1 of Carlisle

3rd - Fairview Township of Cumberland County

Population 4,000 and under

1st - Hastings Volunteer Fire Company

2nd - Logan Township United Volunteer Fire Company

3rd - Spangler Volunteer Fire Company

4th - Claysburg Volunteer Fire Company

5th - Martinsburg Volunteer Fire Company

Auxiliary Fire Prevention Award given to Hastings Volunteer Fire Company

Robert E Kerns Roving Trophy was presented to Ronald Shoenfelt from the Logan Township United Volunteer Fire Company

2012 Other Awards

Larry Corbin Award:

Fire Prevention Roving Trophy:

Leroy C Focht Sr Memorial Award: Lisa Wolf, Excelsior Fire Company, Bellwood

Robert E Kerns Fire Prevention Award - Ronald Shoenfelt, Logan United Fire Company, Logan Township

VALOR AWARDS:

2012 Efficiency Contest

Battle of the Barrel

1st - Patton A - Fred Hover Meorial Trophy

2nd -Jackson Township

3rd - Cresson A

Pumping Contest

1st - Gallitzin 34.59 - Fred Love, Hand in Hand Trophy

2nd - Morris Township 35.00

3rd - Greenwood 35.30

4th - Cresson 38.20

Bill Lower Award

Gallitzin - 25 points

2011 Parade Winners

CEN-WEST-CAM FIREMEN JUDGES ASS’N

Central District Parade Apparatus Winners

Kane 8/20/2011 In Association

2011 Queen Contest

Central District Queen is Rhianon Fowler of the Johnsonburg Fire Department

1st Runner-Up is Katlyn Diehl of the Bedford Fire Department

2nd Runner-up is Cassidy Noel of the Irvona Fire Company.

Miss Congeniality is Ashleigh Woodward of Three Springs, Huntingdon County.

2011 Fire Prevention

1st - Martinsburg Fire Company

2nd - Hughesville Fire Company

3rd - Willing Hand Hose Company

4th - Union Fire Department

5th - Hastings Fire Department

6th - United Logan Township fire Department

7th - Fairview Township Fire Department

2011 Efficiency Contest

Battle of the Barrel

1st - Cresson - Fred Hover Memorial Trophy

2nd - Patton

3rd - Highland Township

Pumping Contest

1st - Ashville 41.60 - Fred Love, Hand in Hand Trophy

2nd - Clymer 45.19

3rd - Pinecroft 45.68

4th - Patton no time

Bill Lower Award
Ashville - 25 points

2011 Other Awards

Larry Corbin Award:

Fire Prevention Roving Trophy:

Leroy C Focht Sr Memorial Award: Thomas E Brinkley, Kane Vol. Fire Company, Kane

Robert E Kerns Fire Prevention Award - Amy Myers, Union Fire Company, Carlisle

VALOR AWARDS:

Fire Chief Mark Taylor, Saxton, saved a life with CPR

Lane Bennet 10yrs old, saved Grandfather by driving their Jeep into the woods after heart attack symptoms.

James Wike, while fishing he witnesed an auto accident with car overturned in the water, he rescued two teenagers from the vehicle.

2010 Other Awards

Larry Corbin Award: Nanty Glo VFC, Nanty Glo, Pa.

Fire Prevention Roving Trophy: Hastings VFC # 1, Hastings, pa.

Leroy Focht Award: George Misurda, Clymer VFC, Clymer Pa.

2010 Efficiency Contest

Battle of the Barrel

1st - Cresson - Fred Hoover Memorial Trophy

2nd - Patton

3rd - Jackson Township

Pumping Contest

1st - Gallitzin 34.81 - Fred Love, Hand in Hand Trophy

2nd - Morris Township 35.41

3rd - Patton 35.51

4th - Lakemont 36.79

BILL LOWER AWARD

Patton - 29 points

2010 Queen

Queen - Sadie Crooks

Saxton Fire Company - Huntingdon County

1st Runner-Up - Jessica Laney

Clymer Fire Company

2nd Runner-Up - Madeline Lane

Alexandria Fire Company

Miss Congeniality - Elyce Rhine

Phoenix Fire Department

2010 Parade

CEN-WEST-CAM FIREMEN JUDGES ASS'N

Central District Parade Apparatus Winners

Clymer 8/21/2010 In Association

2009 Efficiency Contest

Battle of the Barrel

1st - Cresson - Fred Hoover Memorial Trophy

2nd - Jackson Twp

3rd - Patton

Pumping Contest

1st - Lakemont 32.39 - Fred Love, Hand in Hand Trophy

2nd - Ashville 34.72

3rd - Gallitzin 36.97

4th - Cresson 41.33

BILL LOWER AWARD

Cresson - 26 points

2009 Queen Contest

2009 Queen - Ashley Noel, Irvona Fire Company

1st Runner-up - Crystal Thomas, Breezewood Fire Company

2nd Runner-up - Elizabeth Claycomb, Saxton Fire Company

Miss Congeniality - Marissa Calhoun, Friendship Fire Company of Roaring Spring

2009 Fire Prevention

1st - $300.00, Union Fire Company of Carlisle

2nd - $200.00, Hughesville Volunteer Fire Company

3rd - $100.00, Excelsior #1 Fire Department of Bellwood

4th - $100.00, Logan Township United Fire Company

5th - Willing Hand Hose Company of Montoursville

6th - Phoenix Volunteer Fire Company of Hollidaysburg

Robert E Kerns Fire Prevention Award:

Steve M Whistler, Carlisle - news article, http://www.cumberlink.com/articles/2009/09/06/news/local/doc4aa34575cae46144083994.txt

2009 Parade

CEN-WEST-CAM FIREMEN JUDGES ASS’N

Central District Parade Apparatus Winners

Irvona 8/22/2009 In Association

Company Travelling Longest Distance: Breezewood VFC

2009 Other Awards

Leroy C Focht Sr Memorial Award - Thomas Morgan, Greenwood VFC

Valor Awards - none

Scholarship Awards - Anthony Fredo, Hastings - Christina Garman, Gallitzin - Dawyne Garman - Shane Brinkley - Dave Gnitter, Hastings

2008 Efficiency Contest

Battle of the Barrel

1st - Cresson A, 2nd - Patton, 3rd - Penfield

Pumping Contest

1st - Cresson, 2nd - Ashville, 3rd - Logan Township

Bill Lower Award

Cresson

2008 Queen's Contest

Queen - Kylie Everhart, Huntingdon PA, Representing Huntingdon County Firemen's Association

1st Runner-Up - Cassady Swanger, Mill Creek PA, Representing Mill Creek Fire Company

2nd Runner-Up - Sarah Hodge, Six Mile Run PA, Representing Six Mile Run Fire Company

Miss Congeniality - Kaitlyn Mazzaferro, Saxton PA, Representing Saxton Volunteer Fire Company

2008 Parade

CEN-WEST-CAM FIREMEN JUDGES ASS’N

Central District Parade Apparatus Winners

Mifflin 8/23/2008 In Association

Best Appearing Engine Pre-1980: Yeagertown 1946 Buffalo

Best Appearing Non-Motorized Apparatus : None

Best Appearing Motorized

Antique other Than an Engine : None

Special Judges Award: Milroy Pumper 7-2

Special Judges Award: Mount Union Fire Prevention Clowns

Larry Corbin Award : Excelsior Vol. Fire Co. No.1, Bellwood

CEN-WEST-CAM FIREMEN JUDGES ASS’N

2008 Convention at Mifflin

Out of Association Prize Winners

.Best Appearing Pumper Thompsontown Vol. Fire Co.

Best Appearing and Equipped

Aerial                                                                    ___________NA______________

Best Appearing Rescue

Heavy or Light                                       Hummels Wharf VFC

Best Appearing & Equipped

Light Rescue Apparatus                                __________NA_______________

Best Appearing Ambulance ALS : 1st__________NA_____________
                                                           2 ____________NA___________

Best Appearing Ambulance BLS :     1st Mount Union

                                                             2nd Milroy Hose 7-1

 Best Appearing Tanker :                            New Buffalo—Watts Twp.


Best Appearing Antique Apparatus (26

Years and older)                                       Fame 1970 Ambulance



Best Appearing Apparatus Privately Owned

By individual not a member                     Chris Oliphant –1974 Mack ..Dillsburg



Special Judges Award ;                      Fame Unit 12 Haz mat Unit

2007 Efficiency Contest

Battle of the Barrel

1st - Cresson, 2nd - Patton, 3rd - Penfield

Pumping Contest

1st - Dauntless, 2nd - Cresson, 3rd - Spangler, 4th - Lilly

Bill Lower Award

Cresson

2007 Parade

CEN-WEST-CAM FIREMEN JUDGES ASS’N

Central District Parade Apparatus Winners

Gallitzin 8/18/2007 In Association

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