Maryland State Firefighters Association Convention Awards

 
By FCVFRA
June 30, 2026
 

The Frederick County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association is proud of several recipients of awards at the annual Maryland State Firefighters Association convention:

Firefighter of the Year –
Joshus Ogongi, United Steam Fire Engine Company

Senator William H. Amoss Memorial Legislative Award –
Senator William Folden, District 4 (Frederick County)

MSFA Hall of Fame Inductees:
Marc McNeal, United Steam Fire/Engine Company, Frederick County
Ramona Ridgely, Citizen Truck Company, Frederick County

Special Recognition of 90 years of age still active in their fire company:
Bob Dutrow, New Midway

MSFA Training Awards:

Departments with 100 or More Responding Members
• 1st Place: Vigilant Hose Company

Departments with 99 or Fewer Responding Members
• 1st Place Trophy: Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Company
• 2nd Place Plaque: New Market District Volunteer Fire Company
• 3rd Place Plaque: United Steam Fire Engine Company No. 3