On January 2, 2010, the Leonardtown Vol. Fire Dept. and Auxiliary held its 82nd annual Installation of Officers and Awards Banquet. The evening began with a cocktail hour followed by a wonderful meal provided by Rita B Catering. The installation of officers followed dinner, where our master of ceremonies for the night, Past President Kennedy Abell introduced the Operational and Executive officers who were installed by MSFA President Roger Powell and SMVFA President Doyle Cox. The Auxiliary was installed by LASMVFA President Becky Wathen. (see officers list below). Following the installation were the presentation of awards to the Top 15 Responders, special recognition awards for years of service, Fire Fighter of the Year, Probationary Fire Fighter of the Year, John Scully Community Service Award, Fire Chiefs Award and Presidents Award (see list below) and the recognition of President Wayne Miedzinski for his 30 years of service and being elected as a life time member of the department. The department also recognized Wayne's Father, Robert L. Miedzinski for his 65 active years of service to the Department. The Auxiliary made an amazing presentation to the men this year, a gift of $25,000. The money will go towards equipment and the purchase of a new Utility vehicle. The evening concluded with music from the Wanderer's. A special thanks goes out to the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department for filling in at our station so we could enjoy the evening.

2009 Operational Officers

Fire Chief - Tom Mattingly, Jr., Assistant Chief - Andy Bell, Deputy Chief - Ritchie Tippett Captain 1A - John Trossbach, Captain 1B - Russ Holmes, Captain 1C - Gerald Gardiner, Lieutenant 1A - Robert Lee Trossbach, Lieutenant 1B - Charlie Cooksey, Lieutenant 1C - Keith Watts, Safety Officer - Freddie Burris, Water Supply - Chris Smith, Engineer - Warren Trossbach

2009 Executive Officers

President - Wayne Miedzinski, Vice President - Keith Watts, Recording Secretary - Kevin Mattingly, Corresponding Secretary - Bob Miedzinski, Treasurer - John H. B. Gough, Fire Chief - Tom Mattingly, Jr.

2009 Auxiliary Officers

President - Kit Pilkerton Vice President - Betty Anne Burris Secretary - Kay Owens Treasurer - Diane Bell Chaplin - Doris "Foo" Lash Historian - Cecelia Holley

Top 15 Responders 1. Robert Lee Trossbach 2. Warren Trossbach 3. Tom Mattingly, Sr 4. Kenny Scully 5. Jonathan Mattingly 6. John Padgett 7. Roger Mattingly 8. Alfred Trossbach 9. Tom Mattingly, Jr. 10. Gary Bell 11. Chris Bell 12. Andy Bell 13. Jonathan Scully 14. Mark Bell 15. Mike Mattingly

Fire Fighter of the Year - Warren Trossbach Probationary Fire Fighter of the Year - John Padgett John F. Scully Community Service Award - Robert Lee Trossbach Fire Chiefs Award - Tom Mattingly, Jr. Presidents Award - Auxiliary of the Leonardtown V.F.D.