OUR MISSION
IAFF Local 1563 represents nearly 900 full-time professional firefighters and paramedics. Headquartered in Millersville, Maryland, we serve and protect the 568,000 citizens of Anne Arundel County.
The Mission of IAFF Local 1563 is to affirm public goodwill of the Anne Arundel County Professional Fire Fighters in order to secure the best working conditions and compensation for Local 1563 members. In furtherance of this mission, IAFF Local 1563 works tirelessly to support our members and their families.
Our Foundation is a Non-Profit under Anne Arundel County Professional Fire Fighters Charitable Foundation. We support firefighters, their families, and the public in times of crisis, providing financial aid, educational assistance, and essential resources. Collaborating with local nonprofits, we advocate for fire safety and offer comprehensive relief efforts to those affected by disasters or disease.
Message From the President
Welcome to the website of International Association of Fire Fighter (IAFF) Local 1563 representing the nearly 900 Anne Arundel County Professional Fire Fighters. It is my honor to serve as President of this local organization based in Millersville, Maryland. The International Association of Fire Fighters was formed in 1918 to unite fire fighters with the goals of better wages, improved safety, and greater service for their communities. Almost a century later, these goals remain unaltered. The IAFF Local 1563 is the voice of the Anne Arundel County Professional Fire Fighters – the protector of the protector. We welcome you to learn more about our mission through this site and I look forward to meeting you at one of our many community events.
Stay Safe,
Joe “Advil” Addivinola
Officers
Joe Addivinola
President
President@IAFFLocal1563.org
Jamie McIntosh
1st Vice President
1stVP@IAFFLocal1563.org
Donna Rigby
Office Administrator
Admin@IAFFLocal1563.org
Beth Oldershaw
2nd Vice President
Beth.Oldershaw@IAFFLocal1563.org
Adam Palinkas
Secretary-Treasurer
S-T@IAFFLocal1563.org
Brian Holtslander
3rd Vice President
Brian.Holtslander@IAFFLocal1563.org
District Reps
Alex Yanky
1st District
alex.yanky@
IAFFLocal1563.org
Aaron Karvar
4th District
aaron.karvar@IAFFLocal1563.org
Phillip Miller
2nd District
phil.miller@
IAFFLocal1563.org
Brian Christopher
5th District
brian.christopher@
IAFFLocal1563.org
Ronald Poole
3rd District
ronald.poole@
IAFFLocal1563.org
Mike Hicks
6th District
mike.hicks@
IAFFLocal1563.org
Member Spotlight
Fire Fighter Paramedic Ashley Anne Arundel County Professional Fire Fighter
Fire Fighter Paramedic Ashley
Anne Arundel County Professional Fire Fighter
Member Spotlight: Lieutenant Dreama J.
Lieutenant Dreama
Anne Arundel County Professional Fire Fighter
Member Spotlight: Engineman Mike H.
Engineman Mike
Anne Arundel County Professional Fire Fighter
LOCAL Spotlight
Anne Arundel County Professional Fire Fighters never stop working to make our community the best it can be. Even when they are building camaraderie playing team sports, they are supporting local charities and causes. One such example is the Metros, the Local’s softball team. The following was written and submitted by District 1 Representative, Fire Fighter Phillip Miller.