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Showing posts with label #MSFA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #MSFA. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

‘Social Media in the fire service – A double edge sword.’ Presented by Dave Stater


A great class on 'Social Media in the fire service – A double edge sword.' Presented by Dave Stater, STATter911 Communications; at the Md. State Firemen's Association convention. 19Je2018. "Today PIOs are reporters." "Building reputation equity through social media." "Become a trusted and valued source of information in your community."

Give PIOs flexibility and help.
Use all tools and platforms.
Don't wait to send out timely info.
Monitor social media
Train
Provide info or someone else will.
Accuracy versus speed. "This is the best information we have at the time."
Streamline approval process.

"Be a trusted and valued source of instant information at a time of crisis in your community."

Wednesday, June 28, 2017

1931 Model A Ford


Caroline and I visited the vendor's booths at the #MSFA 2017 Maryland State Firemen's Association Convention, but after some thought and consideration we have decided that we want the Westminster Fire Dept. to buy the 1931 Model A Ford, for its next piece of equipment. Just saying. Monday, June 19, 2017.

Thursday, June 22, 2017

For dinner on Wed., on our eating tour of Ocean City Md., we ate at Huggins #MSFA2017

For dinner on Wed., on our eating tour of Ocean City Md., we ate at Huggins Crab House www.higginscrabhouse.com at 31st St. 410-289-2581

We choose to eat outside on the rooftop, which worked out well because it gave us a great view of the sunset.

I ordered the Seafood Pasta, which includes over ½ pound of shrimp, scallops, clams, and mussels sauteed, and served with a choice of Alfredo or marinara sauce $25.99.

Caroline ordered Seafood Tacos, with Mahi Mahi. It included two tacos with a fresh vegetable blend that has been infused with a special Asian sauce. $15.49.

Our dinners were wonderful. The service was great. The restaurant was nicely appointed and decorated and quite appealing.

If you go, ask for our server, Sherwood, he was friendly and very good. We liked him.

Or ask for Emily Mitrovich. Emily is a Winter's Mill High School graduate from Westminster, who recently graduated from Salisbury University. She has a teacher's certificate in early childhood education and is currently looking for work in Carroll and Baltimore County public schools. Of course we encouraged her to to come back to Carroll County.

It is a small world, after talking with Emily, she was able to recall that she came to the Westminster mayor's office to interview me when she was in the third grade. I remember it well. What fun

Sunday, June 18, 2017

We ate at The Dough Rollers at 41st Street and the Coastal Highway #MSFA2017


We ate at The Dough Rollers at 41st Street and the Coastal Highway - right next to the OC Convention Center,  after the memorial service. 

It was nice to sit down for a dinner and the place was very pleasant - almost like a country restaurant. 

Our servers were really nice, the food was not over-priced, and we both enjoyed our dinner. www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com Sunday, June 18, 2017. #MSFA2017

Friday, June 16, 2017

MARYLAND STATE FIREMEN’S ASSOCIATION Convention in Ocean City, Md. #MSFA2017


MARYLAND STATE FIREMEN’S ASSOCIATION Convention in Ocean City, Maryland, on Saturday, June 17, 2017 and continue through Friday, June 23, 2017.

#MSFA2017

We are excited to bring this packet of information to you about the upcoming 125th Annual Convention and Conference of the Maryland State Firemen’s Association (MSFA) and the Ladies Auxiliary. The 125th Celebration has been taking place all year long throughout the Great State of Maryland and will climax with the Convention in Ocean City, Maryland, on Saturday, June 17, 2017 and continue through Friday, June 23, 2017. This year the Convention Committee has been working extremely hard to create more family participation activities as a part of the week-long schedule of events. We encourage you to bring the family to the beach and experience a unique Ocean City Family Memory.

We hope that you take advantage of the many opportunities for informative presentations, networking with your peers from around the state, getting additional training and education by attending one of the many conference seminars offered, and getting hands-on-opportunities to view new product/technology at our two exhibit halls. In addition, take some time to attend our Sunday Joint Memorial Service and our Awards Presentation on Tuesday morning as we recognize the achievement, accomplishments, and dedication of many departments and individuals within the MSFA and the Ladies Auxiliary. Look for events marked “NEW” to see what has been added or changed.

It is important that you take some time to look over the entire convention and conference schedule to make sure you do not miss anything. The convention committee is committed in bringing you the best annual gathering possible. We appreciate your comments and feedback about the week’s activities, and will be circulating a convention and conference survey again this year. The following detailed information is being provided to enhance your convention experience:


1.    ENTRY AND ACCESS FOR THE CONVENTION CENTER
2.    CONVENTION AND CONFERENCE PROGRAM
3.    EDUCATION AND TRAINING SEMINARS ***NEW TOPICS***
4.    HANDS-ON TRAINING SESSIONS (Expanded Offerings)
5.    FREE BUS PASSES
6.    SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE
7.    FIRE AND EMS MEMORABILIA PLEA MARKET
8.    MISS FIRE PREVENTION CONTEST
9.     JOINT MEMORIAL SERVICE
10. FAMILY NIGHT AT JOLLY ROGER AMUSEMENT PARK
11. PURSE AND BAG BINGO
12. 2nd ANNUAL CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
13. MACK FIRE TRUCK RALLY
14. MSFA/ LAMSFA JOINT INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
15. OC FOOLS BLOCK PARTY
16. WEDNESDAY PRAYER BREAKFAST
17. PARADE, TROPHIES, AWARDS, AND RULES
18. FAMILY DAY AT FRONTIER TOWN WATER PARK

19. ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
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