Anne Arundel County Retired Firefighters

Anne Arundel County Retired Firefighters A page for retired members of the Anne Arundel County, MD Career firefighters and their friends.

09/08/2026

CRAB FEAST/BOATRIDE UPDATE

With the Crab Feast and Boat Ride coming up this Thursday, September 10, Stevie has provided the following final details for everyone attending. Please review the departure times, parking information, and arrival instructions carefully to help ensure the day runs smoothly.

Hello everyone. The Crab Feast/Boat Ride to Su***de Bridge will take place on Thursday, September 10, 2026.

The address of the restaurant:
Su***de Bridge Restaurant
6304 Su***de Bridge Rd
Hurlock, MD 21643

For those riding the bus:

BUS WILL LEAVE FROM:
Earleigh Heights Firehouse
161 Ritchie Hwy
Severna Park, MD 21146

** BACK PARKING LOT**

TIME: 0930

For those who are driving, please be at the pier at Su***de Bridge before 11:45am.

The boat will depart around noon (12:00 pm)

!!!WE CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR “LATENESS”!!!

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL:
Stevie Barnett: 443-677-6550

*****SEE YOU THEN*****

09/02/2026

GREG’S RIDE- RIDERS AND VOLUNTEERS WELCOME
Sunday, September 20, 2026

The IAFF Local 1563 Motorcycle Group, in partnership with the Anne Arundel Firefighters Emerald Society, will host Greg’s Ride- a benefit Poker Chip Run honoring Firefighter Greg Leonard and supporting the Anne Arundel County Professional Firefighters Charitable Foundation.

RIDE INFORMATION

The ride begins at Ellie’s in Severn at 9:30 a.m. A $40 rider contribution includes a commemorative T-shirt and chip card.

The final stop will be the Corn-Hooley & Shamrock Shenanigans Festival at 161 Ritchie Highway in Severna Park. The festival runs from noon to 6:00 p.m. and features food, music, a car show, children’s activities, and more. Co****le tournament registration requires an additional fee.

RETIREE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Retired Firefighters Association is seeking volunteers to assist at three stops:

Stan & Joe’s in Galesville
Ellie’s in Severn, formerly Joe’s Oak Grove
Larry’s Tavern on Elvaton Road

Volunteers are needed beginning at 9:00 a.m., with assistance expected to conclude by 2:00 p.m. If you can help, please contact Bill Poteet at 410-428-9097 to coordinate your assignment and confirm your reporting location.

Whether you ride, volunteer, or come out for the festivities, thank you for supporting this event in Greg’s memory!

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!

Anne Arundel County Joint 9/11 Memorial ServiceThe Anne Arundel County Fire and Police Departments will hold the 25th An...
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.

Passing of Retired Firefighter/Paramedic Judith (Finkelstein) SullivanIt is with extreme sadness that we announce the pa...
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.

Annual Crab Feast & Boat RideThursday, September 10, 2026Su***de Bridge RestaurantHurlock, Maryland$150 per person- incl...
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

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Retired Engineman Steven P. “Steve” Ambrozewicz, Badge #533, a lon...
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.

The AACo Police & Fire Wall of Honor Fund will hold a Donation Night at Texas Roadhouse in Pasadena on Wednesday, August...
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

Address

8684 Veteran's Highway 4th Floor ATTN:Retirees
Millersville, MD
21108

Telephone

+14109871180

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