On Sunday April 27th Companies from all over Maryland participated in the Southern Maryland Volunteer Fireman's Association convention. The convention was held in Solomons to assist in supporting the incoming Southern MD president Bobby Allen. The days event where held under a beautiful sky and turned out great! The day started off with a parade lead by the Budweiser Clydesdale's and Solomons Engine 32. Engine 32 occupied by two members of Solomons which have provided over 80 years of combined dedicated service Past Chief Chris Franklin and Past President Raymond Lankford. The parade was followed by nearly 200 Fire/EMS apparatus games which consisted of firefighter and EMT skills challenges. The day ended with the traditional trophy ceremonies. Solomons took two of these trophies 1 for 2nd best appearing Rescue Pumper and the other for 2nd best appearing Ladder Truck. Both of these vehicle are over 20 years old and are a testament to the pride and hard work and dedication our members share.
