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Thurmont Community Ambulance Company Holds Annual Banquet
Elizabeth Swindells
On Saturday, January 20, Photos by Elizabeth Swindells were presented. Individuals were
2018, the Thurmont Community recognized for their operational
Ambulance Company held its and administrative support: Jenn
annual awards banquet in the Frushour (304 calls), Rose Latini
new Thurmont Event Complex (176 calls), Brooke Kennedy (127
on Strafford Drive in Thurmont. calls), Cole Mercer (118 calls), and
A wonderful meal was graciously Renae Coolidge (85 calls) were
prepared and served by the young recognized as being the Top Five
volunteers of the Rocky Ridge Responders. Chief Dennis “DJ”
Progressive 4H Club. A fun time Ott presented the Chief’s Award
was had by all, while celebrating all to Brooke Kennedy. She joined in
of the individuals who work so hard November of 2010, then became
and sacrifice so much to serve the an EMT in 2011. Once she started
community. training, she never stopped! She
The ceremony started with an completed several classes, including
address from President Lowman Fire 1, Hazmat, rescue tech, EVOC,
Keeney. Following an introduction and Fire 2. She has held a line officer
2018 Administrative Officers: President Lowman Keeney; Vice President Eric Stackhouse; Treasurer
of the honored guests, Keeney went Judy White; Assistant Treasurer Dennis Ott, Sr.; Secretary Joyce Stitely; Assistant Secretary Shirley position for two years. She has
on to thank the members of the Stackhouse; and Directors, Tim Wiltrout and Dave Place. put in countless hours to serve the
ambulance company for their service Thurmont Ambulance Company and
and sacrifice. “Our community is the community as a whole.
one big family. We do the best that In addition to the Operational,
we possibly can with the amount of Administrative, and Chief’s
calls, volunteers, and equipment that Awards, another prestigious award
we respond to every year.” was granted. President Lowman
Chief Dennis “DJ” Ott then Keeney presented Jim Wolf with
delivered the Chief’s address. He the President’s Award. Jim Wolf
summed it up in fourteen words: is a former certified EMT and has
“Nothing’s changed; It’s all the served in different aspects and held
same. We do the same thing day-in many roles and responsibilities for
and day-out.” the Company. He has served on the
Over the course of 2017, their board of directors and contributed
vehicles traveled 46,328 miles, numerous hours for the Company.
they ran 803 medical calls, and Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird
received 288 trauma, 44 fire, and held the honor of swearing in
112 non-emergency calls. Chief Ott the new 2018 officers. The 2018
then reported on the magnitude of Administrative Officers are: President
Colorfest and the staff and resources Lowman Keeney; Vice President Eric
necessary to accommodate the Stackhouse; Treasurer Judy White;
crowds that attend. “Eighty-six Assistant Treasurer Dennis Ott, Sr.;
patients and six transports in two Secretary Joyce Stitely; Assistant
days—that is the busiest two days President Lowman Keeney presents Jim Wolf Chief Dennis “DJ” Ott presents the Chief’s Secretary Shirley Stackhouse; and
we have to deal with. We accomplish with the President’s Award. Award to Brooke Kennedy. Directors, Tim Wiltrout, Rose Latini,
that by staffing four ambulances, Jim Humerick, Glenn Muth, and
two medic units, two ATVs, and four Dave Place. The 2018 Operational
first-aid tents. It takes about twenty- This was the Company’s first year We increased our calls by 200 and Officers are: Chief Dennis Ott, Jr.;
two individuals to continuously attending the National Fire Academy volunteer numbers are dwindling. Assistant Chief Jenn Frushour; and
cover the operations of that. It for Sons and Daughters’ Day. It was We are going to keep moving on and Lieutenants, Brooke Kennedy and
makes us a lot of money, but causes a busy year, to say the least. “This doing the best we can.” William Ott.
me a lot of headaches with paper year is no different than last year. We Following a presentation and Delegate Kathy Afzali was also
work.” He went on to acknowledge are busy and we keep getting busier. report by Venture Crew 270, awards in attendance. On behalf of the
those who are currently in training Frederick County delegation, she
and those who have completed presented Chief Dennis “DJ” Ott
training in EMT, EVOC, Fire 1, Fire and President Lowman Keeney with
2, and paramedic school. an award, recognizing the Thurmont
Some of the highlights of 2017 Community Ambulance Service
included sending two ambulances for serving the health, welfare, and
to Washington, D.C. for the safety needs of Northern Frederick
presidential inauguration. They also County and the community for over
provided coverage for the lifeguard fifty years, while responding with
challenge at Cunningham Falls fast, professional, and well-trained
Park, the Rocky Ridge Carnival teams.
and Guardian Hose Company Congratulations to each and
Carnival, the Frederick Fair, and every award recipient. Regardless of
the demolition derby. They also whether one is operational, social, or
attended the parades for Guardian administrative, it takes everyone to
Hose and Rocky Ridge, Thurmont make the department run. As Chief
Community Fun Fest, and the Dennis “DJ” Ott said, “We are here
Town of Thurmont’s open house, in as one big family, and this is what
addition to various sporting events. we love to do.”
