Executive Board

I have served on the Executive Board since 1990, filling the roles of Sergeant-at-Arms, Trustee, Recording Secretary, Vice President, and, in October 2000, was elected President. I have been involved with the Local's Negotiations Team since 1987, and have served on numerous committees throughout my tenure on the Executive Board.

Currently, I chair the Baltimore County Labor Coalition which collectively represents over 19,000 county employees. I serve as Chairman of the Baltimore County Health Care Review Committee. I am a Trustee on the Baltimore County Employees Retirement System (ERS), a solvent pension system with nearly $2 Billion in assets. For the past seven years I have been elected to the Democratic Central Committee in the 8th Legislative District. I am on the Executive Board of the Baltimore Port Council.

Born and raised in Baltimore County, I graduated from Perry Hall High, and hold an Associate Arts Degree from Catonsville Community College in Fire Protection Technology. I also earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Maryland in Fire Science Management, with a minor in Labor Studies. Since then, I have received additional training through the George Meany Center for Labor Studies, the National Fire Academy, and the National Fire Protection Administration. Married to Marty, father of Timmy, Mikey, & Brian; living in Perry Hall.

As your President, I am assigned to the Union Office, so you can reach me at 410-683-1311. You can also e-mail me:

Michael D. Crosby, 1^st Vice President ... return to top

I have served on the Executive Board since 1989 as Trustee, Trustee Chairman, 2nd Recording Secretary, and 3rd Vice President, and currently serve as 1st Vice President. I work in the field as a FADO at Station 1-C.

I serve as the Co-Chairman of the Safety Committee, and am the Local's Chairman of the Fund Raising Committee. I also serve on Local 1311's Contract Negotiations Committee, the Local's Golf Committee, and the Fire Department's Equipment Specifications Committee.

I am the am the Co-Chair of the Station Directors program, and am also a member of the Victims Assistance Committee.

You can call me at the Union Office, or e-mail me.

Stephen T. Gisriel, 2^nd Vice President ... return to top

I have served on the Executive Board since 1997, first as a Trustee, then as Trustee Chairman, and currently as a Vice President. I work in the field as a Captain at Station 55-C in Perry Hall. I serve on the Negotiations Team as the Chief Statistician (!), as well as on Local 1311's Web Site Committee.

I received my Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Towson University in 1977, and was appointed to the Fire Department in July 1978. I have held the positions of Fire Fighter, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, Fire Lieutenant, EMS Lieutenant, EMS Captain, and now Fire Captain. I worked on the largest capitol project in Baltimore County: the design and implementation of the 800 MHz Communication & Data System.

LARRY BRISTER, 3^rd Vice President ... return to top

My current responsibilities include the Smoke Detector program and the Victims Assistance Committee. I will also be assisting with the MDA program and I anticipate being involved in other committees and programs in the future. We will be making some minor changes in my committees in the near future. More about that in upcoming Straight Stream articles. Feel free to email me any time.

You can call me at any time at 410-875-0227 (Home) or 443-977-9122 (Cell).

John F. Quirk, Secretary-Treasurer... return to top

I have served on the Executive Board since 1991 as Sergeant of Arms, Trustee, Trustee Chairman, and Recording Secretary, and currently serve as the 2nd Vice President. I work in the field as a FADO at Station 18-C.

I serve on the following committees: *Constitution & By-Laws (Chair), *Elections, *Victims Assistance (Western Division Coordinator), *PAC Golf, *Joint Safety, *Union Safety Research & Development, *Contract Negotiations, *Promotions (which I currently Chair), *Health Care Review, and *Legislation &Politics.

I also serve as Secretary-Treasurer for the Professional Fire Fighters of Maryland. I was elected as a member of the Maryland Democratic State Central Committee, and as District Vice President of the Maryland State & DC AFL-CIO. In 1998 I was elected to the Baltimore County State Central Committee in District 47-B, and sit on the State Democratic Party Labor Roundtable.

My wife, Sarah, and I have two children, Eric and Abigail.

Daniel T. Brinkley, Recording Secretary ... return to top

I have served on the Executive Board since January 2001 as Recording Secretary. I work in the field as a LT at Station 13-C.

I serve on the Local's Promotional Committee, and work on Training, Safety, Binding Arbitration, and Public Relations as well. Currently I am working on our FITNESS programs with Lainy Dill; please don't hesitate to contact us about how we can help you improve your health, nutrition, and exercise programs.

Please feel free to email me.

STANLEY BENSLEY, Trustee Chair ... return to top

I am new to the board and old to labor issues. I came from a union background and family. I have served 4 years in the Navy and 24 years in Air National Guard Where I was a member of National Association of Government Employees (NAGE) union as shop steward, Chief shop steward, and as Vice President. I am pass member of the teamsters and the AFL-CIO Metro council. I have been trained as a union employees assistance program Counselor. I have worked Annapolis lobbying for firefighter bills and on varies union committees. I have been assigned to Stations 8,15,14, and am currently at station 54-A Shift. I am here to serve you. Feel free to call me at Station 54 or 443-928-3124 or e-mail me.

thomas g. ramey, 1^stTrustee... return to top

I have been active in the union in various committees and initiatives including the EMS committee, past member on a negotiation subcommittee, and a representative of the local at political events. I have interests in many aspects of the local and I have the experience to represent members in both Suppression and EMS related issues. I work in the field as a Captain at station 8-C.

Please feel free to call me at 443-829-8815 or email me.

Warren T. Moffitt, Building Manager ... return to top

I have served on the Executive Board since 1982, first as a Trustee, then 3rd Vice President, then 1st Vice President, then Secretary-Treasurer, then 1st Recording Secretary, and currently as Building Manager. Before retiring, I worked in the field as a Fire Specialist for the Fire Marshall's Office. I serve on the Local's PAC Committee as Treasurer. I am a member of the Victims Assistance Committee, and also serve on the Commendations Board.

I am the Local's Board Representative for Support Services as well as Stations 18, 19, and 56.

This page last updated: 12/09/2009

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Michael K. Day Sr., President BCPFFA
52 Scott Adam Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030-3282
410-683-1311 ~ 410-666-0156 (fax)

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