Ceremonies to honor this year’s inductees into the Hall of Legends, Legacies and Leaders Class of 2018 will be held October 8, in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The event is held in conjunction with the National Fire Heritage Center's (NFHC) Annual Board of Directors meeting.
All are welcome to attend the event which includes lunch. RSVP’s are requested to allow for food and beverage service.
Here are additional details from a NFHC press release:
The Induction Ceremony at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time will be held in the 2nd floor meeting room of the Vigilant Hose Company Activities Building (formerly Emmitsburg Volunteer Ambulance Company facility) at 17701 Creamery Road, Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727. Those arriving early will be greeted in the 1st floor social hall, where light refreshments will be available, before then being escorted at approximately 10:45 to the location of the Ceremony. The entire site is accessible for the mobility impaired; signage will be posted.
The Hall of Legends, Legacies and Leaders provides individual recognition of significant contributions and distinguished service to the fire and emergency services mission. It is one of the most important initiatives undertaken each year by the National Fire Heritage Center. More than a dozen nationally prominent fire community leaders, past and present, are being inducted on October 8th. This will bring the total number of Inductees to 65 since its inception in 2010.
More information is available on the NFHC website. Questions may be directed to the attention of NFHC Vice President William Killen, 423-765-8789 (cell) and nschsto@charter.net.