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THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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9:00 am - 11:00 am

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12:30 pm

5:30 pm

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8:30 pm

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SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 2023 8:00 am

Past Presidents Breakfast

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8:00 am - 11:30 am

Registration

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Fellow members and guests, I want to welcome each of you to the 77 th Annual Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association Convention. I hope that you and your families enjoy the activities and events scheduled for this year’s convention. It has truly been an honor and privilege to serve as the president of the association this past year. I am humbled and proud to have served in this capacity and am overwhelmed with all the outpouring of support and encouragement from everyone. I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the members and family of Dublin Volunteer Fire Department, as well as the Convention Committee for your dedication, support, and hard work that you have put into making this year’s convention happen! I also want to give special thanks to my beautiful wife Teresa, for all her support and encouragement. A very special thank you to the vendors and sponsors that made the convention possible! We are truly blessed to have such amazing agencies and organizations that support our association every year. Also, to the staff of the Meadowview Marriot for your support and professionalism. I hope everyone has a safe and happy weekend and enjoys the brotherhood and fellowship of likeminded individuals who are always striving to make the fire service better than they found it. If anyone needs anything or has any questions or concerns during the convention, please get with any Dublin Fire Department member or member of the convention committee for assistance. Fellow members and guests, I want to welcome each of you to the 77 th Annual Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association Convention. I hope that you and your families enjoy the activities and events scheduled for this year’s convention. It has truly been an honor and privilege to serve as the president of the association this past year. I am humbled and proud to have served in this capacity and am overwhelmed with all the outpouring of support and encouragement from everyone. I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the members and family of Dublin Volunteer Fire Department, as well as the Convention Committee for your dedication, support, and hard work that you have put into making this year’s convention happen! I also want to give special thanks to my beautiful wife Teresa, for all her support and encouragement. A very special thank you to the vendors and sponsors that made the convention possible! We are truly blessed to have such amazing agencies and organizations that support our association every year. Also, to the staff of the Meadowview Marriot for your support and professionalism. I hope everyone has a safe and happy weekend and enjoys the brotherhood and fellowship of likeminded individuals who are always striving to make the fire service better than they found it. If anyone needs anything or has any questions or concerns during the convention, please get with any Dublin Fire Department member or member of the convention committee for assistance.

Sincerely,

Sincerely,

Roy Wall, President Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association Roy Wall, President Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association

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DUBLIN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT P.O. Box 699, 105 Trinkle Avenue, Dublin, VA 24084 (540) 674-6890 FAX (540) 674-8142 DUBLIN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT P.O. Box 699, 105 Trinkle Avenue, Dublin, VA 24084 (540) 674-6890 FAX (540) 674-8142

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Dear Firefighters, Family, Members, and Guests, Dublin Volunteer Fire Department is pleased to host the 77nd Annual Southwest Virginia Firefighter’s Association Convention in Kingsport Tennessee. We would like to welcome all who are attending and our hope is the convention will be informative, and fun for all attending. Dublin Volunteer Fire Department is pleased that Roy Wall has served as President this past year. Roy is a Lifetime member who has served at the Dublin Volunteer Fire Department for over 20 years. Dublin Volunteer Fire Department is also thankful to our firefighters who have supported the association over the years and especially the help they have given during this past year. We have one deceased past president, and at least four who are still serving the department. We would also like to thank the Convention Committee for all their help in organizing the convention. Another thank you to the vendors and advertisers for their support over the years. Again, thank you to all who have been involved in one way or another with the Convention and the Southwest Virginia Firefighter’s Association. It is our hope and desire that all attending will get something from this weekend to take bake to your department. Dear Firefighters, Family, Members, and Guests, Dublin Volunteer Fire Department is pleased to host the 77nd Annual Southwest Virginia Firefighter’s Association Convention in Kingsport Tennessee. We would like to welcome all who are attending and our hope is the convention will be informative, and fun for all attending. Dublin Volunteer Fire Department is pleased that Roy Wall has served as President this past year. Roy is a Lifetime member who has served at the Dublin Volunteer Fire Department for over 20 years. Dublin Volunteer Fire Department is also thankful to our firefighters who have supported the association over the years and especially the help they have given during this past year. We have one deceased past president, and at least four who are still serving the department. We would also like to thank the Convention Committee for all their help in organizing the convention. Another thank you to the vendors and advertisers for their support over the years. Again, thank you to all who have been involved in one way or another with the Convention and the Southwest Virginia Firefighter’s Association. It is our hope and desire that all attending will get something from this weekend to take bake to your department.

Sincerely, Dean Russell Fire Chief Dublin Volunteer Fire Department

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The Above and Beyond Award is the highest award of the Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association. It is bestowed upon a member who has distinguished themselves by their unselfish commitment to the success of the Association, one who has gone above and beyond the call of service and duty for the betterment of the Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association. Congratulations to the 2022 Above and Beyond Award recipient: MR. BARRY SIMMONS of Christiansburg Volunteer Fire Department

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Previous Recipients:

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OFFICERS 2022-2023

ROY WALL President

RAY MUSSELMAN 1st Vice President

JOSHUA STITT 2nd Vice President

ROBBIE KISER Treasurer

POTSIE SMITH Assistant Treasurer

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OFFICERS 2022-2023

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MARK SMITH Assistant Secretary

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COMMITTEES 2022-2023

Board of Directors: David Akers (Chair) – Christiansburg Fire Department Mike Moles – Riner Fire Department Leon Reed – Martinsville Fire Department Barry Simmons – Christiansburg Fire Department Robbie Kiser – Pulaski Fire Department Legislative: Mike Moles (Chair) – Riner Fire Department Bill Nunley – Green Springs Fire Department Robbie Kiser – Pulaski Fire Department Billy Hanks – Christiansburg Fire Department Membership: Mike Moles (Co-Chair) – Riner Fire Department Leon Reed (Co-Chair) – Martinsville Fire Department Mark Bowery – VFIS Bill Nunley – Green Springs Fire Department Mike Parris – Hillsville Fire Department Training: Susie Ratcliffe (Chair) – Blacksburg Fire Department Forest Redd – Christiansburg Fire Department Robbie Kiser – Pulaski Fire Department Joshua Stitt – Barren Springs Fire Department Mike Parris – Hillsville Fire Department Dennis Price – Blacksburg Fire Department Welfare: Kenny Hancock (Chair) – Draper Fire Department Billy Cook – Elliston Fire Department Lawrence Keffer – Salem Fire Department Neil Turner – Montgomery County Emergency Services Lee Cahoon – Selma Fire Department

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By-Laws: Billy Cook – Elliston Fire Department Curtis Whitt – Dublin Fire Department John Linkous – Christiansburg Fire Department Mark Smith – Blacksburg Fire Department Rules and Contest: Mike Moles (Co-Chair) – Riner Fire Department Billy Cook (Co-Chair) – Elliston Fire Departmen Scott Canada – Christiansburg Fire Department Frank Wright – Christiansburg Fire Department Barry Simmons – Christiansburg Fire Department Mark Bowery – VFIS Ways and Means: Mark Smith (Chair) – Blacksburg Fire Department Derrek Thompson – Fairlawn Fire Department Ben Saunders – Dublin Fire Department Scholarship: Billy Hanks (Chair) – Christiansburg Fire Department Jeff Saunders – Dublin Fire Department John Linkous – Christiansburg Fire Department Jeff Compton – Riner Fire Department Convention: Jeremy Williams (Chair) – Christiansburg Fire Department David Akers – Christiansburg Fire Department Mark Smith – Blacksburg Fire Department Barry Simmons – Christiansburg Fire Department

Tyler Perkins – Dublin Fire Department Robbie Kiser – Pulaski Fire Department Derek Thompson – Fairlawn Fire Department Curtis Whitt – Dublin Fire Department Mike Moles – Riner Fire Department Potsie Smith – Christiansburg Fire Department Craig Helvey – Elliston Fire Department

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LIFE MEMBERS

1990:

Mr. Lloyd Gregory, Martinsville Fire Dept. Mr. J. Mack Baker, Draper Fire Dept. Mr. Jimmy Epperly, Christiansburg Fire Dept. Mr. Frank Hubble, Salem Fire Dept.

Mr. J. Mack Baker, Draper Fire Dept. – Charter Member Mr. Paul Hall, Christiansburg Fire Dept. – Charter Member Mr. Andrew A. Hawkins, Christiansburg Fire Dept. – Charter Member

1991:

1992:

Mr. Bill Hall, Pulaski Fire Dept. Mr. Harold Cullop, Dublin Fire Dept. Mr. Martin Keffer, Newport Fire Dept. Mr. Harold Akers, Christiansburg Fire Dept. Mr. James Hagy, Abingdon Fire Dept. Mr. Bo McCormick, Abingdon Fire Dept. Mr. James Miller, Draper Fire Dept.

1993:

1994:

Mr. Roy Redd, Christiansburg Fire Dept.

1995:

Mr. Danny Yopp, Christiansburg Fire Dept.

1996:

Mr. Monroe Kingrea, Elliston Fire Dept.

1997:

Mr. Billy Crowe, Christiansburg Fire Dept.

1998:

Mr. Charlie Haymore, Pulaski Fire Dept. Mr. Jeff McVey, Abingdon Fire Dept. Mr. David Akers, Christiansburg Fire Dept. Mr. Page Brockenbrough, Martinsville Fire Dept. Mr. James H. “Buck” Monroe, Radford Fire Dept. Mr. Billy Caldwell, Riner Fire Dept. Mr. Jimmy Williams, Christiansburg Fire Dept.

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Mr. Lawrence Keffer, Salem Fire Dept. Mr. Danny Hall, Salem Fire Dept.

2002:

Mr. Billy Hanks, Christiansburg Fire Dept.

2003:

Mr. Joe Pack, Riner Fire Dept. Mr. Dalford Phillips, Draper Fire Dept.

2004:

Mr. Larry Chandler, Riner Fire Dept. Mr. Mike Dickerson, Christiansburg Fire Dept.

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2005:

Mr. Billy Cook, Elliston Fire Dept. Mr. Greg McCoy, LongShop McCoy Fire Dept. Mr. Steve Hall, Riner Fire Dept. Mrs. Vicky McCraw, Newbern Fire Dept. Mr. Mike Stevens, Abingdon Fire Dept. Mr. John McCormick, Abingdon Fire Dept. Mr. Bobby Sowder, Christiansburg Fire Dept. Mr. Leon Reed, Martinsville Fire Dept. Mr. Donnie Reed, Christiansburg Fire Dept. Mr. Curtis Whitt, Dublin Fire Dept. Mr. Frank Wright, Christiansburg Fire Dept. Mr. Jim Fletcher, Damascus Fire Dept. Mr. Mike Moles, Riner Fire Dept. Mr. Joe Kingrea, Elliston Fire Dept. Mr. Gary Francis, Riner Fire Dept. Mr. M.L. “Pug” Wells, Elliston Fire Dept. Mr. Jeremy Williams, Christiansburg Fire Dept. Mr. Kenny Hancock, Draper Fire Dept. Mr. Freddie Linkous, Blacksburg Fire Dept. Mr. David Flinchum, Christiansburg Fire Dept. Mr. Glenn Wood, Riner Fire Dept. Mr. Mark Smith, Blacksburg Fire Dept. Mr. Potsie Smith, Christiansburg Fire Dept. Mr. Jeff Saunders, Dublin Fire Dept. Mr. Travis Simpkins, Riner Fire Department Mr. Jerry Saul, Riner Fire Department Mr. Dennis Price, Blacksburg Fire Department Mr. Bobby Carner, Blacksburg Fire Department Mr. Mavin Ogle, Riner Fire Department Mr. Barry Simmons, Christiansburg Fire Department Mr. Craig Helvey, Elliston Fire Department Mr. Drew Smith, Blacksburg Fire Department Mr. Scott Canada, Christiansburg Fire Department Mr. Mike Hutchison, Christiansburg Fire Department Mr. Mike Montgomery, Bristol Fire Dept. Mr. Mark Bowery, VFIS Insurance Mrs. Wendy Bowery, VFIS Insurance

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PAST PRESIDENTS PRESENT ROY WALL

DUBLIN FIRE DEPARTMENT Blacksburg Fire Department Christiansburg Fire Department Green Springs Fire Department

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Bill Nunley

Andrew Whitt

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Nathan Brewbaker

Christiansburg Fire Department

Brian Hollins Bill Nunley

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Green Springs Fire Department Glade Spring Fire Department Christiansburg Fire Department

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Newport Fire Department Riner Fire Department

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Dewey Rotenberry

Danny Turner

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