Congratulations to PVFC member Richard Holden, who took home the Firefighter of the Year Award at the Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighters Association (BCVFA) annual awards dinner on May 13th.

This award recognizes individuals who show outstanding citizenship and go above and beyond to better their department and the community at large.

Rickie has dedicated over five decades to public safety in Baltimore County. A former career firefighter with the Baltimore County Fire Department, he has been volunteering with PVFC since 1973. Over his 53 years of volunteer service, he has held numerous leadership roles with us, including
Captain. He was inducted into the BCVFA Hall of Fame in 2019.

Even after decades of service, Rickie remains one of our most active members and top emergency responders, logging an incredible 1,000+ responses in 2025 alone.