Chestertown Volunteer Fire Company Officers, Members & Guests gathered on Saturday, December 21, 2024, for our Annual Christmas Party, Banquet, and Installation of Officers. Outgoing President Steve Bilinski presented his subordinate officers with a gift as a token of his appreciation. He also presented the President’s Award to Brad Russum for outstanding assistance and support throughout the year.
Chief John “Otis” Darling recognized his officers for their efforts and assistance throughout the year. Awards were…
Firefighter of Year was awarded to Ken Young.
Officer of the Year was awarded to Shawn Rideout.
The “Chief Bruce Neal Award” for nearly a lifetime of outstanding service to Chestertown VFC was presented to Life Member, Past President, and Past Chief Jeff Thompson.
Anniversary Pins were awarded to the following members…
Kevin Caniglio
Dennis Krebs
Miles Ocasio
Chas Willis
Shawn Rideout
Brooke Shaw
David Eason Sr.
Greg Glenn
The Officers and Members of the Chestertown VFC are pleased to announce that Life Membership has been bestowed upon Debbie Hodges.
The incoming administrative officers and fire side officers for 2025 were called forward and sworn in with the Oath of Office…
President – Ben Coppage
First Vice President – Steve Bilinski
Second Vice President – Kyle Thompson
Secretary – Cindy Morris
Assistant Secretary – Amanda Swindell
Treasurer – Henrietta Maloney
Assistant Treasurer – Bill Hildebrand
Chaplain – Reverend Leon Frison
Chief – John “Otis” Darling
Deputy Chief – Brad Russum
Assistant Chief 6 – Claude Joyner, III
Assistant Chief 6-1 – Michael Carey
Assistant Chief 6-2 – Kyle Thompson
Captain 6 – Jesse Downey, Jr.
Lieutenant 6 – James Swindell
Lieutenant 6-1 – Shawn Rideout
Safety Officer 6 – Doug Wilson
Public Information Officer – Jeff Thompson
