Jeff Greenstein
Reflections on a Combination Fire Service
Cabin John, MD – We at CJPVFD firmly believe that we work in the best combination Volunteer-Career system in the world! We’re lucky to have a great working relationship with the members of IAFF Local 1664, including the many dedicated professionals who we work with every day at Station #10 and Station #30 to provide our community with the premiere FIRE and EMERGENCY MEDICAL services in the business.
Every once in a while it’s important to remind ourselves that we’re lucky to work side-by-side and shoulder-to-shoulder with some great folks who we consider our partners and our friends!
Cabin John at the MSFA Convention, Ocean City MD
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Ocean City, MD – This past week saw firemen from the entire state converge on Ocean City, MD for the state’s annual Firemen’s Association Convention and Conference. Cabin John was no exception, represented by a delegation of nearly 20 while the other members stayed back to stand post at the firehouse.
Highlights of the week included Chief Jim Seavey Sr. being named to a second consecutive term on the organization’s executive board, FF Jason Goldberg presenting to a packed house on the benefits of strategic recruitment efforts in the fire service, and of course the Parade of Fire Apparatus on Wednesday. Cabin John always makes a respectable showing, and this year was no different. CJPVFD brings home honors including 2nd Best Appearing Antique in the state for our 1930 Brockway Pumper, one of the first engines we ever owned, but that wasn’t it. Chief Colton Wilkins, our Jr. Fire Chief and Great-Grandson of Mary Morgal, our 50-years-running Ladies Auxiliary President, took home the top prize is his category and a trophy that was nearly twice his size!
All in all, it was a great convention for Cabin John, and we come back rested and ready to serve more effectively!