The Bay District Volunteer Fire Department is pleased to announce its elected and appointed officers for 2025. These dedicated individuals will lead the department in its continued mission to protect and serve the Southern Maryland community with professionalism, skill, and care.

The Executive Officers for the year are:

Wayne Johnson – President
James Driscoll – 1st Vice President
Phil Sibley – 2nd Vice President
Tom Eno – Secretary
Andy Waikart – Treasurer
Steve Stockwell – Special Account Treasurer
Rick Redmond – Board Member at Large
Bruce Theden – Board Member at Large
R. Keith Fairfax - Chaplain
Joe Zienda - Liaison

The department’s Line Officers, responsible for emergency response operations, include:

Jason Turner – Fire Chief
Ryan Lockrow – Assistant Fire Chief
Steven Vanness – Deputy Fire Chief 3
David Martoni – Deputy Fire Chief 9
Tyler Wentworth – Captain 3
Blake Tarleton – Captain 9
Taylor Wahrenbrock – Lieutenant 3
Jacob Clark – Lieutenant 9

Supporting operational leadership are the department’s Sergeants:

Anthony Pensenstadler – SGT 3A
John Carmonne – SGT 3B
Ernesto Perez – SGT 3C
Noah Rogers – SGT 9A
Brandon Morris – SGT 9B
Noah Santivasi – SGT 9C

The Safety Division will continue to focus on the well-being of personnel during incidents and training, led by:

Zak Werkhiser – Safety 3
Jason Adams – Safety 9

Chaplain R. Keith Fairfax remains a trusted source of support for members and their families.

Oversight of health, policy, and guidelines will be managed by David Dean, while Brian Stritzel (WS 3) and Bruce Theden (WS 9) oversee water supply coordination. Jason Adams serves as both the department’s Public Information Officer and Webmaster, helping to keep the community informed and connected.

Training remains a top priority, guided by:

Rick Redmond – Training Officer of MFRI
Jacob Clark – Training Officer of Department Drills
Tyler Wentworth – Training Officer of Recruit Class/Training Center

Vital support roles are filled by:

Noah Nicholson – Chief Engineer
Danny Burroughs – SCBA Coordinator
Hugo Bautista – Gear Coordinator
John Carmonne – Uniform Coordinator
Carter Boone – Vector Solutions Coordinator
Brian Ticson – Driving Program Coordinator

The Bay District Volunteer Fire Department congratulates all newly elected and appointed officers and expresses gratitude for their continued commitment to excellence in service. These leaders play a vital role in ensuring that the department remains ready to respond to emergencies and uphold its mission of protecting lives and property.