On Saturday Night member were able to celebrate the 53rd Annual Installation of Officers. The Installation was kicked off first with a great dinner catered by Bailey's. Once dinner was completed the ladies started off the night by installing the Auxiliary Officers.

2010 Ladies Auxiliary Officers
President Cynthia Wood
1st Vice President Elaine Quade
2nd Vice President Juanita Johnson
Secretary Robyn Smith
Treasurer Frances Thompson
Assistant Treasurer Rose Davis
Chaplain Rose Adams

After the Ladies were Installed, next came the Executive Officer.

2010 Department Executive Officers
President Bill Mattingly
Vice President Jenks Mattingly
Secretary John Gatton Sr
Treasurer Steve Facini
Board of Directors Ronnie Wible
Board of Directors Donnie Insley
Chaplain Mendell Thompson

Next to be Installed were the Line Officers.

2010 Department Line Officers
Fire Chief Dennis Brady Jr.
Assistant Fire Chief Doug Insley
Deputy Fire Chief Dennis Brady Sr.
Truck Captain John Wible
Squad Captain Chris Scully
Engine Captain Ricky Brady
Truck Lieutenant Dale Ridgell
Squad Lieutenant Mead Tenaglia
Engine Lieutenant Jamie Bean
Safety Officer Danny Davis
Safety Officer Kevin Gardiner
Water Supply / Training Officer Mike Tenaglia
Chief Engineer Walter Taylor
Assistant Engineers Ricky Pilkerton, Dale Pilkerton Jr., and Timmy Vallandingham

Once all the Officers were installed, the Presidents and Chiefs gave Remarks and Presentations. The first award of the night that was given out was the Gold Medal of Valor Award. This is the Highest award given to any members in the fire service. The award was given to Captain Jim Lloyd, Leonardtown Assistant Chief Tommy Mattingly, and Seventh District Captain Chris Mattingly for the actions they took on May 20, 2009 to rescue a trapped occupant of a house fire in Fenwick Manor. Link to story: http://www.hvfd7.com/index.cfm?fs=news.newsView&News_ID=545

Several other presentations and awards were handed out including the dedication of the new Ladder Truck to the 5 Charter Members still serving HVFD. The Presidents award was given to the entire membership for the hard work over the past year and the Chiefs award was given to Lt. Dale Ridgell for his assistance to the Fire Chiefs Office. The Top Runner, Top Driver, and Firefighter of the Year all went to Assistant Engineer Gene Talley for his outstanding job during the past year. The Rookie of the year went to Cody Spalding and was presented by Chief Albert and Assistant Chief Doug Insley. Numerous other awards were given out throughout the night to many members of the department.

The night ended up with DJ Charlie Thompson playing some music and having the members let loose on their one night of the year they have off. A good time was had by all and thanks to the Volunteers of HVFD for another great year.

Special thanks to Seventh District Engine 51 and Bay District Tower 9 for filling in during the Installation and to Frank Marquart for all the pictures.

If you would like to see all the pictures from the Installation or if you want to purchase some, you can go to http://fmarquart.smugmug.com/ and under events is the HVFD 2010 Installation.