The members of the Clinton VFD celebrated another year of service to the community by honoring the men and women whom sacrifice so much of their time.  Several awards were presented throughout the evening and the list is included below.  Thanks to all who worked so diligently to ensure the banquet guests were well fed and entertained.  Congratulations to the following award winners:

Banquet Dedication:  Chief Robert Small
President’s Award:  Skip Ward
Appreciation Award to Skip (for his many years of service as Treasurer):  52 inch TV
Chief’s Award:  Todd Berneski
Member of the Year:  Keith Hopkins
FD Service Awards
   5 Years:  Michelle Desperes, Ginger Henderson, Tommy Russell,
                  Dave Wallace
   15 Years:  Bernie Roussillon
Fire and EMS Awards
300 Club:  Todd Berneski (302); Dusty Yandell (329); Tommy Russell (371)
    Top Ten (Fire/Ambulance Combined)
    10th KP Hopkins (392) 
    9th Robert Small (413)
    8th Elizabeth Williams (515)
    7th Dan Maresch (604)
    6th Keith Hopkins (613)
    5th Dave Wallace (624)
    4th Pat Howard (741)
    3rd Devon Johnson (760)
    2nd Renaldo Mason (1055)
    1st Josh Sullivan (1315)
Installation of Ladies Auxiliary Officers
    President Sally Brown
    Vice President Jennifer Malenab
    Corresponding Secretary Jan Hixson 
    Recording Secretary Ginger Henderson
    Treasurer Crystal Landrum
    Chaplain May Whittington
    Vice Chaplain Dot Cizler
    Historian Karen Weber
    Guard Mary Beth Johnson
Ladies Auxiliary Service Pins
    5 Years:  Jennifer Malenab, Crystal Landrum

First Call 911

Then Give a Hand to Save Others from Sudden Cardiac Arrest - Hands-Only CPR Facts
The American Heart Association has a new way for anyone to step in and help adults who suddenly collapse — Hands-Only CPR. Hands-Only CPR is CPR without mouth-to-mouth breaths. It involves two easy steps: Call 911 and push hard and fast on the center of the chest. Don’t stop until help arrives. Anyone can perform Hands-Only CPR and everyone should perform it even if they aren’t confident in their CPR skills or haven’t learned conventional CPR. Hands-Only CPR is easy to remember and results in delivery of more, uninterrupted chest compressions until more advanced care arrives on the scene. Hands-Only CPR Online is a new Web site dedicated to educating people about Hands-Only CPR. Beginning in April 2008, the American Heart Association will feature brief video vignettes on YouTube about Hands-Only CPR.

Bystanders must take action when they see someone suddenly collapse and stop breathing normally.
After First calling 911, effective bystander CPR given immediately after sudden cardiac arrest may double or triple a victim’s chance of survival. Visit the the American Association Website for more details.

Do not give Hands-Only CPR to
Infants and children — All infants and children who have a sudden cardiac arrest need conventional CPR.
Adults who nearly-drown or have cardiac arrest due to a respiratory cause need conventional CPR.

The MSFA Rural Water Supply Committee proudly announces The Spring 2008 Rural Water Supply Drill - Sunday April 20, 2008. Location: Baden Volunteer Fire Department, 16608 Brandywine Road, Brandywine , MD 20613. Registration begins at 09:00 hrs, Safety and Drill Briefing at 09:30 hrs.For contact information download the Announcement.