On Saturday, December 13th, 2025, the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad held its 76th Annual Installation of Officers.  It was held at the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, with a delicious meal catered by the RVFD Auxiliary.
 
Before our meal, the 2026 Administrative, Operational, and Association Officers were installed by Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association Past President Philip “Heavy” Ridgell. 

This year’s line-up is as follows:
 
President – Brian Evans
Vice President – Paula Turner
Secretary – Lindsay Hendley
Treasurer – Marie Carroll
Assistant Treasurer – Debbie Drury
Board Member – Greg Askew
Board Member – Marie Carroll
Board Member – Mike Stevens
Board Member – Cody Williams
Board Member – Jackie Windsor
 
Chief – Christy Leach
Assistant Chief – Mandy Purdy-Harris
Safety Officer – Jessica Snyder
Captain – Debbie Drury
Captain – Greg Askew
Lieutenant – Brian Windsor
Sergeant – Jenny Caston
Sergeant – Dean Windsor
Engineer – Jeff Dunbar
 
Association Chairperson – Linda Biscoe
Association Co-Chairperson – J.D. Biscoe
Association Secretary – Carol Lowmiller
Association Treasurer – Pat Norris
 
The following members were also recognized for their accomplishments throughout the year:
 
Top Responder: Debbie Drury

Length of Service Awards:
5 Years: Jackie Windsor
10 Years: Kaylie Dunbar, Leo Gillespie, Bre Miller
20 Years: Brian Evans
25 Years: Debbie Drury
30 Years: Jessica Snyder
35 Years: Paul Sullivan

President’s Awards: Christy Bright and Brian Evans
Chief’s Award: Cody Williams
Rookie of the Year Award: Jenny Caston
Outgoing President’s Award: Brian Windsor
Outgoing Treasurer’s Award: Christy Bright
Squad Member of the Year: Cody Williams
Association Members of the Year: Linda Biscoe and Brenda Ridgell
 
The Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad Association provided a check to the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad in the amount of $33,049.00 this year!  Their hard work and dedication throughout the year to raise funds for our squad is critical to our success.  They are the backbone of our organization, and we sincerely thank them for their continued support.
 
Special thanks to Fr. Keith Burney of St. Michael’s Parish for providing the invocation and benediction, the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad for covering our duty shift for the evening, DJ Kobe Brown for providing the music, Ron Bailey for providing the photography, Tyra for bartending, Shawn Davidson for being the master of ceremonies, and the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary for catering our event.