Huntingtown attends the 69th annual Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen's Association Convention
By President Dale Bowen
May 17, 2016
Members from the Huntingtown VFD & RS attended the 69th annual SMVFA Convention on April 30 and May 1, 2016 in Ridge, Md. During Saturday's awards banquet and installation of officers, HVFD & RS Past Chief Ricky Ward was inducted into the SMVFA Hall of Fame. Also that evening, HVFD & RS President Dale Bowen was installed as the SMVFA 1st Vice President. The members returned to Ridge the following day for the parade and games. Engine 61 was awarded best appearing Pierce unit Brush 6 was awarded best appearing brush unit. Congratulations to members Mike and John Trelfall for their 1st place finish in the fastest dressed/obstacle course competition! Despite the rain a good time was had by all! Congratulations to President Johnny Wathen and the Ridge VFD for putting on an outstanding convention!
The members of the Huntingtown VFD & RS are looking forward to next year as they will be honored to host the 70th convention of the Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen's Association on April 29-30, 2017.
