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3 District 12 Report to the Virginia State Firefighters Association

Please note that at viewings or funerals for fallen members, that the thoughts and regrets of the entire VSFA were expressed to the member’s family. When we lose one brother or sister in the fire service, we all feel that loss. Please remember to notify the VSFA of member deaths in your organization so that they may be properly recognized at the annual convention. For details and notification forms, visit the Association’s website at www.vsfa.org. 2018 Activities In addition to the membership requirements of maintaining Life Member status in his own volunteer fire department and in his county, the District 12 Executive Representative to the VSFA contributed 59 hours of service and participated in the following activities during the period of July-December 2018.

July 13, 2018

Helped with production of a homeland security video documenting the fire activities of May 2, 2018 in Centreville, Virginia, in which three multiple- alarm fires occurred at the same time. The video stressed the importance of smooth, seamless interoperable communications in achieving a positive outcome of these fires, and how cooperation and collaboration between agencies and jurisdictions can prepare anyone for incidents of a similar magnitude. The finished product is available online at https://www.dhs.gov/safecom/blog/2019/03/12/cisa-releases- extraordinary-day-video-highlighting-mutual-aid. Attended the annual conference of the VSFA at the Hampton Roads Convention Center (HRCC) in Hampton, Virginia. Participated in the summer Executive Committee meeting at the HRCC in Hampton, Virginia. Attended the annual Memorial Service for VSFA members at the HRCC in Hampton, Virginia. Participated in the general membership and business meeting of the VSFA at the HRCC in Hampton, Virginia. Served as a judge for the Fire Truck Rodeo, conducted by the VSFA and sponsored by Volunteer Firemen’s Insurance Services (VFIS) and J. Mark Bowery Insurance of Kingsport, Tennessee. The rodeo was conducted at the City of Hampton municipal lot at Pine Chapel Road and Coliseum Drive in Hampton, Virginia. Attended the Awards Ceremony for all VSFA contests held that day. The ceremony was conducted at the HRCC in Hampton, Virginia. Attended a presentation on civilian response to active shooter incidents, conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in McLean, Virginia.

August 1-4, 2018

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