Several New Windsor Fire Department members received recognition from the Maryland State Firemen's Association at the July Company Meeting.

The Kreimer family was recognized for having three generations simultaneously providing active service to the department. The Kreimer family consists of William "Bill" Kreimer who is a first generation member who has severed in several capacities in the department for over 50 years and remains active today, his sons Steve and Kevin who are both long time active members with the department and his grandson Brad who is the newest Kreimer to provide active service to the citizens of New Windsor. The Kreimers are an excellent example of tradition that exists in the New Windsor Fire Department. The family received a certificate from President Rick Fritz on behalf of the MSFA.

Dale Lowman was nominated for the Marbery F. Gates Service cup for his over 50 years of active service with the department.
The Marbery F. Gates Service Cup is to be awarded to an individual selected by the MSFA as deserving of this honor; such individual is to have at least, but not less than 50 years of continuous and faithful service to organizations within the Association. Individuals nominated must be living prior to the cutoff date of April 15th of the year to be presented. This award was established by the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department and accepted by the Maryland State Firemen’s Association (MSFA) Executive Committee in 1981 to honor over sixty (60) years of active service performed by charter member, Mr. Marbery F. Gates of Rockville, Montgomery County, Maryland. The initial and first award was presented to Mr. Marbery F. Gates on June 15, 1981, at the 86th Annual Convention of the Maryland State Firemen’s Association. Mr. Gates served on the MSFA Board of Trustees from 1969 through 1989. Dale received a plaque and State Citation for being nominated for this prestigious award.

We thank these 5 men for their continued service to the citizens of New Windsor!