Second District Vol Fire Department and Rescue Squad

Fire Line Officers (L-R) Chief Ben Windsor, Assistant Fire Chief Mike Stroud, Deputy Fire Chief Ronnie Alvey, Captain Cody Henderson, Captain Jason Hayden, Lieutenant Brian Stauffer, Lieutenant Tyler Frederick, Lieutenant Ricky Poston

Auxiliary Officers (L-R) Historian Agnes Birch, Publicity Secretary Jennifer Groseclose, Treasurer Nancy Starks, Recording Secretary Sherry Pickeral, Vice President Ray Carter, President George Starks

Executive Officers (L-R) President Eddie Stauffer, Vice President Mike Roberts, Recording Secretary Dawn Rale, Chief Ben Windsor (Not Pictured Treasurer Mike Scrivener)

Board of Directors (L-R) Ben Windsor, Gary Joy, Robert Springer, Mike Roberts, Carol Boehm, Dawn Raley, Eddie Stauffer, Joe Slade, Lyn Henderson (Not Pictured Kim Collins, Bobby Lynch, Jay Rodgers, Matt Rogers, Joe Scrivener, Mike Scrivener)

Staff Officers (L-R) Water Supply Dylan Walker, Chief Ben Windsor, Safety Officer Scott Raley (Not Pictured Public Information Officer Mike Roberts, Fire Prevention Officer Heather Stroud)

EMS Officers (L-R) Chief Ben Windsor, Assistant EMS Chief Dan Browne, Captain John Manion, Lieutenant Jennifer Stauffer, Lieutenant Molly Manion, Lieutenant Ean Cohen (Not Pictured Captain Kim Collins, Captain Joe Held)

Engineers (L-R) Rob Dent, Wade Gahl, Bobby Lynch, John Guy, Lyn Henderson, Joe Slade, Francis Bean, Dan Henderson (Not Pictured Adam Bodnar)

Master of Ceremonies Rocky Woodburn

Past President of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Maryland State Firemen's Association Becky Wathen installs Auxiliary Officers

EMS Top Responders (L-R) Brittney Bean, Peggy Thompson, Joe Gardner, Wade Gahl, John Manion, Carol Boehm, Dan Browne

Top Fire Responders (L-R) Cody Henderson, Paul Hewitt, Ronnie Alvey, Jason Hayden, Rob Dent, Derrick Henderson, Francis Bean, Lyn Henderson, Chief Ben Windsor

Auxiliary Top Hours (L-R) Larry Proctor, Sandra Mattingly, Becky Boyer, Betty Carter, Keith Dove, Vice President Ray Carter, Nancy Starks, Robin Dove, and President George Starks

Auxiliary President George Starks and Vice President Ray Carter present a check for $50,000 to Past President Blair Swann and President Eddie Stauffer

Auxiliary Members Luke and Sandra Mattingly are honored for 10 Years of Service

Aaron Nelson is honored for 10 Years of Service

Robbie Springer is honored for 15 Years of Service

Scott Raley is honored for 20 Years of Service

Adam Bodnar is honored for 25 Years of Service and Life Member Status by Past President Blair Swann, Maryland State Delegate Todd Morgan, and St. Mary's County Commissioner Eric Colvin.

Danny Henderson is honored for 30 Years of Service

Gary Joy is honored for 30 Years of Service

Matt Rogers accepts the Chief's Award from Chief Ben Windsor

Past President Blair Swann was presented a Special Award for his service as President

Carol Boehm was presented with the Harry M. Koehler Memorial Award from Chief Windsor and Past President Blair Swann

Wade Gahl excepts the EMS Rookie of the Year Award from Carol Boehm

Derrick Henderson accepts the Firefighter of the Year Award from Assistant Fire Chief Mike Stroud and Chief Windsor

Pat Hassler, President of the Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen's Association installs Line Officers


By Vice President Michael (Mike) Roberts
February 13, 2024

On Saturday, February 3, 2024, members of the SDVFD&RS and Auxiliary, as well as invited guests celebrated their 73rd Anniversary Installation of Officers and Awards Banquet. Rocky Woodburn, of Lexington Park VRS was the Master of Ceremonies throughout the evening. Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad filled in for our emergency services crews, and the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department stood by to cover for fire responses. Following opening remarks, a delicious dinner prepared by Rita B Catering was served and enjoyed by all. Pat Hassler, President of the Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association, and Becky Wathen, Past President of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Maryland State Firemen’s Association, swore in the Department and Auxiliary officers respectively. Past President Blair Swann, Auxiliary President George Starks, and Chief Ben Windsor presented awards, assisted by Maryland State Delegate Todd Morgan, and St. Mary's Commissioner Eric Colvin. A highlight of the evening occurred when Auxiliary President George Starks and Auxiliary Vice President Ray Carter presented the Department with a check for $50,000. Following presentations, members and guests relaxed with dancing and music provided by DJ Donnie Carter. Many thanks to the Installation Committee of Brandy Nelson, Mike Wilson, Carol Boehm, Blair Swann, Ray Carter, and Susan Joy. Length of Service Awards were presented as follows; Ricky Poston 5 years Aaron Nelson 10 years Robbie Springer 15 years Scott Raley 20 years Jay Rodgers 20 years Adam Bodnar 25 years and Life Member Jason Bean 30 years Danny Henderson 30 years Gary Joy 30 years Joe Scrivener 45 years Auxiliary Length of Service; Agnes Birch 5 years Luke Mattingly 10 years Sandy Mattingly 10 years Brandon Martin 10 years Special and Administrative Awards were presented as follows; Harry Koehler Award: Carol Boehm President's Award: Diana Little Chief's Award: Matt Rogers EMS Rookie of the Year: Wade Gahl Fire Rookie of the Year: Darrick Henderson EMS Provider of the Year: Dan Browne Firefighter of the Year: Darrick Henderson All photos courtesy of Mike Wilson, SDVFD&RS Photographer