Thank You, Waldorf!!

The members of the Waldorf VFD would like thank all of the families and citizens of the Waldorf area that came to our Annual Open House festivities!!

Waldorf VFD would also like to thank all of the participating agencies that sent units to our open house: MSP Trooper 2, Company 13 Dive Unit, Bryans Road Truck 11, and the Charles County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit.

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Passing of La Plata VFD Life Member & Past Chief Engineer Wesley C. Johnson

On behalf of all the members of the Waldorf VFD, we extend our condolences to our brothers of the La Plata VFD Co.1 and to the family and friends of Wesley Johnson on his passing. Funeral services were held on October 10 at the Metropolitan United Methodist Church in Bryans Road with internment at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD.

Chief Dan Stevens receives
Knights of Columbus Award

Chief Dan Stevens recieved the Knights of Columbus Archbishop Neale Council #2279 Fire Fighter of the Year Award for 2009 from Council Members George Drooms, Chris Hume and Butch Birley at the Department's monthly business meeting on March 10. Pictured from left are Butch Birley and Chief Stevens.

Waldorf VFD Vice President
Matt Stevens Named
Deputy State Fire Marshal of the Year
for the State of Maryland

June 2009

Waldorf VFD's Vice President and Firefighter/EMT Matt Stevens has been named the recipient of the 2008 "Deputy State Fire Marshal of the Year" award. State Fire Marshal William E. Barnard made the presentation during a ceremony at the Maryland State Firemen's Association annual convention in Ocean City on Tuesday, June 16, 2009.

Matt was cited for his achievement as a fire investigator and for his commitment to initiative, teamwork, and eagerness in accepting additional responsibility. Some of his duties have included: giving presentations and demonstrations to civic groups across the State, working as a field training officer, serving as a bomb technician, teaching an arson and explosives course at the regional police academy, and serving as a member of important committees.

Stevens was nominated by his supervisor Michael J. Mulligan. "Matt not only excelled in his investigative work but, provided continued guidance and assistance to fellow Deputies who worked in the region." His investigative skills resulted in a 68 percent closure rate for both fire and explosive criminal investigations, far exceeding the national average.

Commenting on his service to the citizens of Maryland, State Fire Marshal Barnard said, "Matt Stevens is an outstanding Deputy State Fire Marshal and his continued professionalism is a credit to our Agency." A nationally certified explosive technician, Matt also holds professional certifications as a fire investigator and fire inspector.

Ambulance 127 Dedicated to

Emergency Medical Technician

Tonya Michelle Mallard

The Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department, Company 12, dedicated their newest Ambulance on Sunday April 19th, 2009 to EMS Sergeant Tonya Mallard, who was one of four to perish in the crash on Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 2 in September 2008. Sergeant Tonya Mallard made the ultimate sacrifice while providing care for two young individuals who were involved in a car accident that late September night. Ambulance 128 is the ambulance that Tonya was riding to the scene of the accident in that fateful night. Ambulance 128 was scheduled to be replaced at the end of the year, so the membership of the EMS Division 12 decided to retire the number early in honor of Tonya.
With a new ambulance coming in, the decision was made by EMS 12 to renumber the new ambulance to be Ambulance 127. The Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department received Ambulance 127 in the middle of February and it was placed in service by the middle of March with the dedication service scheduled for April 19th. It is custom of the Fire/EMS service to dedicate and bless their new apparatus for their fallen comrades.

The Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department, Company 12, welcomed about seventy guests including Kenneth Mallard (Tonya's Husband), Stella Covert (Tonya's Mother), Tonya’s family, and other special guests to the station for the dedication of Ambulance 127. EMS Deputy Chief Lou Ramer opened the service thanking all for coming. Chief Dan Stevens then spoke of Tonya and how her willingness to help others inspired the young membership of the department. After his words of Tonya, Chief Stevens asked Tonya’s husband Ken and mother Stella to come up and unveil the placard dedicating Ambulance 127 to EMS Sergeant Tonya Mallard. Southern Maryland Firemen's Association Chaplain Deacon George L'Heureux said a prayer, blessing the new ambulance and all of those who will be its passenger. EMS Deputy Chief Lou Ramer then closed the dedication by inviting guests to tour the ambulance and offering refreshments provided by the Auxiliary Division of The Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department.