JOHN C. SPIKER, SR. dedicated fifty- two years of fire service in Anne Arundel County, serving in both a volunteer and career capacity.  He was a great asset to the fire service.  Mr. Spiker served as the AACVFA Fire Prevention Chairperson and was the driving force behind the acquisition of Anne Arundel County’s first Fire Safety House. John was an advocate for fire prevention educational programs.  In addition, he was instrumental in the installation of smoke alarms for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing citizens of Anne Arundel County and the surrounding areas.  The Mid-Atlantic Life Safety Committee unanimously voted to rename the Excellence in Life Safety Educator of the Year Award in honor of JOHN C. SPIKER, SR.