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CCVFA 97th Firefighters Convention Meeting Philmont 07/29/22
The Columbia County Volunteer Firefighters Association held it's 97th Firefighters Convention in Philmont. President Larry Ostrander presided. 

The memorial service was conducted by Chaplin Daniel Herrick.

Fifty plus year members of the volunteer fire service were recognized.

The Firefighters Award Ceremony was led by Eric Barnes. The awards committee members are Laura Foster, John Blaauw, Eric Barnes, Steve Montie and Gregg Gilliland. 

This year three Lifetime Firefighter Achievement awards were given out. Recipients were:

Donald Dingman - Mellenville Fire Company (Mr. Dingman was unable to attend)

Richard "Dick" Howard - Philmont Fire Company

Angelo M. Nero - Valatie Fire Department



Click on the recipient's name for award information:

  
Photos by Richard E. Lindmark