Anne Arundel County Retired Firefighters

08/31/2026

The Anne Arundel County Firefighters' Emerald Society is seeking retirees willing to lend a hand at the Corn-Hooley & Shamrock Shenanigans Festival on Sunday, September 20, 2026.

The family-friendly event will feature a co****le tournament, car show, food, drinks, raffles, children’s activities, music, and more. This year’s festival will also serve as the final stop for Greg’s Ride, a charity motorcycle ride honoring Brother Greg Leonard, who was lost to ALS.

EVENT INFORMATION

Sunday, September 20, 2026
12:00–6:00 p.m.

Earleigh Heights Volunteer Fire Company
161 Ritchie Highway
Severna Park, MD 21146

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Setup begins at 7:00 a.m. at Station 12. Volunteers are welcome to help for the entire day or for any portion of the day, and family members are also welcome to volunteer.

If you are available to help, please email [email protected] and indicate the times you may be available.

Even if you cannot volunteer, come out and enjoy the festivities while supporting the Anne Arundel Firefighters Emerald Society and Greg’s Ride!

08/27/2026

Anne Arundel County Joint 9/11 Memorial Service

The Anne Arundel County Fire and Police Departments will hold the 25th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on Sept. 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at 8495 Veterans Highway in Millersville (memorial in front of police headquarters). This milestone observance honors those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and recognizes the lasting service and sacrifice of first responders.

08/26/2026

Passing of Retired Firefighter/Paramedic Judith (Finkelstein) Sullivan

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Retired Firefighter/Paramedic Judith E. (Finkelstein) Sullivan, Badge No. 837, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 11:24 p.m. in Dover, Delaware. She retired on 1/01/2019 after 20 years of service. Her last assignment was Company 9.

She will be remembered for her wonderful friendship, kindness, determination, devotion as a public servant, and love of animals- especially horses!

There will not be a traditional funeral service. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

08/20/2026

Annual Crab Feast & Boat Ride

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Su***de Bridge Restaurant
Hurlock, Maryland

$150 per person- includes bus transportation
$110 per person- meet the group at the restaurant

The bus departs the Earleigh Heights VFD parking lot at 9:15 a.m. Those driving should meet at the restaurant before 11:30 a.m.

Payment may be made by cash/check, Zelle, or Venmo as described on the event flyer.

Questions: Stevie Barnett – (443) 677-6550

08/19/2026

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Retired Engineman Steven P. “Steve” Ambrozewicz, Badge #533, a longtime member of the Anne Arundel County fire service family.

Steve began his fire service career in 1977 as a volunteer with the Riviera Beach Volunteer Fire Company. He joined the Anne Arundel County Fire Department as a career member on August 6, 1987, as part of Recruit Class 24.

Steve began his career at West Annapolis and later served at Lake Shore and Jacobsville before being assigned to the Orchard Beach Volunteer Fire Company, where he spent most of his career. He retired from the Department in October 2020 after more than 33 years of career service.

Retirement did not end Steve’s service to others. He remained an active retired member of IAFF Local 1563 and the Anne Arundel County Retired Firefighters Association. Steve served for more than 25 years as a Local 1563 shop steward, advocating for and supporting generations of members.

After retiring, Steve remained an active member at Orchard Beach. He remained a familiar and valued presence, helping maintain the career “kitty” and continuing to serve the community as a volunteer tanker driver.

For nearly five decades, Steve served the Anne Arundel County fire service. His commitment went far beyond his badge and retirement date; he kept showing up, stayed involved, and supported the people and organizations that meant so much to him.

We extend our deepest condolences to Steve’s family, friends, and the many members of our fire service family who knew and worked alongside him.

08/09/2026

The AACo Police & Fire Wall of Honor Fund will hold a Donation Night at Texas Roadhouse in Pasadena on Wednesday, August 12, from 3:00–10:00 p.m.

Present the flyer when dining at the Pasadena location, and Texas Roadhouse will donate 10% of your total food purchases to the AACo Police & Fire Wall of Honor Fund.

Texas Roadhouse- Pasadena
4465 Mountain Road
Pasadena, MD

Be sure to present the flyer so your purchase counts toward the fundraiser.

08/09/2026

Congratulations to the Anne Arundel County Fire Department's newest retirees. We thank each of you for your dedicated service and wish you all the best in retirement. We hope to see many of you at future Association breakfasts, luncheons, bull roasts, and other events.

Battalion Chief Edward Ross III– 37 years
Captain Michael Mattison– 33 years
FFIII Aaron Karvar III– 25 years
FF/EMT-P Jacob Siner– 20 years
FF/EMT-P Bernard Haynes– 21 years
FF/EMT-P Thomas Krueger Jr.– 20 years
Lieutenant Brian Etchberger– 20 years
FFII John Walton Jr.– 20 years

08/05/2026

Years ago when 2 of my good friends (Rick Smith and Carl Titcomb) moved to Florida I started sending them updates on various retiree issues etc. When others heard about it, the news soon turned into a newsletter of retiree news. This was even prior to the formation of the Retirees Association. Soon news got out and I received many requests to be added to the list. It went from 2 recipients to over 700. Mostly our sister and brother retirees and some other retiree groups and longtime active duty sisters and brothers.

This morning after many years of writing our newsletter I passed the duty on to Department PIO Russ Davies. It been a pleasure in doing this even though it meant dragging my lap top on trips etc. .
I have totally enjoyed doing this for years. I did 2 tours as a roving Lieutenant, and this helped in personally meeting and getting to know many of our members. This was a benefit in performing my duties.

Needless to say I will miss it but all good things come to an end. I plan to continue to cross the Bay Bridge and attend our reunions etc. And if you find yourself in Ocean City, I am only 6 miles from there, living in Berlin. Love to show you “America’s Coolest Small Town” and I even can give you a tour of the town where Julie Roberts filmed “Run Away Bride”
Hope to see you at our fall luncheon.

MIKE WILEY

08/04/2026

****** CRAB FEAST/ BOATRIDE*****
We, “THE ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY RETIRED FIREFIGHTER’S”, are having a Bus Trip to SU***DE BRIDGE Restaurant in Hurlock Md, on September 10, 2026, for a CRAB FEAST/ BOATRIDE. The CLOSING date will be AUGUST 21, 2026
*** YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A MEMBER ***
The cost: $150.00 if you would like to ride the bus in comfort.
$110.00 if you want to meet us at the restaurant
The bus will depart Earleigh Heights firehouse in Severna Park Md. We will LEAVE at 9:15AM for an 11:30 arrival at the restaurant.
**We can not be responsible for late arrivals**
Payment Methods
Mail or drop off payment:
Anne Arundel County Retired FF
8684 Veteran’s Hwy, 4th Floor
Millersville Md 21108
Zelle: [email protected]
Venmo:
CONTACT Steve Barnett [email protected] 443 677 6550 if any ?s

07/30/2026

Help Needed – Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp Send-Off

The Anne Arundel County Professional Fire Fighters are looking for volunteers to help send our burn camp campers off for an unforgettable week.

? Sunday, August 2
? 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
? Johns Hopkins Bayview

We’re looking for volunteers to:
• Load and move campers’ luggage
• Assist campers and their families
• Help entertain and encourage the kids as they begin their journey to camp

Please use the link below for the best location on the Johns Hopkins Bayview campus:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/8muvULeF5eqerqBy7?g_st=ic

Just a couple of hours of your time can make a lasting impact and help give these incredible children the send-off they deserve.

Thank you for supporting the Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp and the families we serve!

Baltimore, MD 21224