On Saturday, July 12th, 2025, members and guests gathered at the Olde Brenton Inn for our annual Installation of Officers and Awards ceremony.

Past President of the Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen's Association Shirley Copado swore in the following members:

2025-2026 Elected Officers:

President - Eva Jones
Vice President - Paul Koch
Secretary - Hattie Norris
Treasurer - Debbie Kenney
Chief - Dylan Lowmiller
Board of Directors - Tabitha Long
Board of Directors - Brian Evans
Board of Directors - Ed Howell

2025-2026 Appointed Officers:

Information Technology - Brian Evans
Administrative Assistant - Faith Roache
Chief Financial Officer - Liz Carroll
Parliamentarian - Dennis Gordge

2025-2026 - Operational Officers:

Assistant Chief - James Cawley
Captain/Training Officer - Megan Lowmiller
Assistant Training Officer - Katie Lee
Supply Officer - Ed Howell
Supply Officer - Will Kenney
Safety Officer - Rich Battenfield
Engineer - Duane Cooper
Durable Goods - Crystal King
Quality Assurance Officer - Kathy Koch
Quality Assurance Officer - Paul Koch
Quality Assurance Officer - Erich Goetz

Outgoing Chief, Paul Koch, addressed those in attendance and thanked the officers and members who have supported him throughout his terms as Chief. The following members were recognized for the number of calls they responded to in the 2024-2025 year:

BLS Members (Drivers, IVTs, EMT-B):

5th - Duane Cooper - 88 Calls
4th - Rich Battenfield - 103 Calls
3rd - Rocky Woodburn - 133 Calls
2nd - John Decker - 184 Calls
1st - Brian Evans - 194 Calls

ALS Members:

5th - Hattie Norris - 95 Calls
4th - Ed Howell and Debbie Kenney - 96 Calls
3rd - Kathy Koch - 105 Calls
2nd - Dennis Gordge - 108 Calls
1st - Dylan Lowmiller - 119 Calls

Outgoing President, Gary Easley, was unable to attend the function but Outgoing Vice President, Paul Hurtt, passed on his thanks and recognition of the 2024-2025 administrative officers.

Length of Service awards were given to:

Amy Freeman - 5 Years
Dylan Lowmiller - 10 Years
Katie Lee - 10 Years
Jessica Myers - 15 Years
Scott Cooley - 25 Years
Eva Jones - 25 Years
Liz Carroll - 30 Years
Joe Held - 30 Years
Faith Roach - 30 Years