The Badge & Flame Project

05/30/2026

📢 HONORING THOSE WHO SERVE: FORT CHERRY AMBULANCE SERVICE

At The Badge & Flame Project, our mission is simple:

🚑🚒🚓 Honoring Those Who Serve 🚓🚒🚑

Today, we want to recognize Fort Cherry Ambulance Service and address an unintentional administrative oversight following our recent Touch-A-Truck event.

We sincerely apologize for not properly acknowledging the members of Fort Cherry Ambulance Service and the vital role they played during our event. The omission was not intentional and does not reflect the respect and appreciation we have for EMS professionals and the sacrifices they make every day.

While supporting our Touch-A-Truck event, the crew from Fort Cherry Ambulance Service responded to two emergency calls. One of those calls involved a search-and-rescue operation for a missing person.

After speaking with EMT Joshua Yeager this morning, I learned more about the extraordinary efforts that took place during that response. Joshua and his partner Roni, hiked approximately two miles through wet forest terrain in search of the missing individual. Despite returning with their uniforms soaked from the waist down, they successfully located the patient, ensured their safety, and then returned to our event to continue serving the community and helping make the day a success.

Their actions are a powerful reminder of the commitment, professionalism, and selflessness demonstrated by EMS personnel every day. When the call came, they answered without hesitation.

On behalf of The Badge & Flame Project, our Board of Directors, volunteers, and supporters, we extend our sincere gratitude to Fort Cherry Ambulance Service for their service, dedication, and unwavering commitment to the communities they protect.

As President of The Badge & Flame Project, I remain committed to working alongside EMS, law enforcement, fire departments, dispatchers, and all first responders. Every agency, every responder, and every role matters. We are strongest when we stand together in support of those who serve.

To the members of Fort Cherry Ambulance Service:

Thank you for your professionalism.
Thank you for your sacrifice.
Thank you for your service.

We are proud to recognize you today and every day.

Respectfully,

Cody Muszik
President & Founder
The Badge & Flame Project

05/25/2026

🇺🇸🔥 Memorial Day Tribute 🔥🇺🇸

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country and communities. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten.

At The Badge & Flame Project, we stand united in remembering our fallen heroes — military, law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, and all who answered the call to serve.

Today, we remember.
Today, we honor.
Today, we give thanks.

❤️🤍💙 “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”

05/23/2026

💙🚑 EMS WEEK 2026 🚑💙

As EMS Week comes to a close today, we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible men and women who answer the call when people are experiencing some of the worst moments of their lives.

To the EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers, rescue personnel, and EMS providers across our communities — thank you.

Thank you for the sleepless nights.
Thank you for the missed holidays and family dinners.
Thank you for the calm you bring into chaos.
Thank you for responding without hesitation when someone calls for help.

Every day, EMS professionals walk into situations most people could never imagine. You carry the weight of emergencies, trauma, heartbreak, and uncertainty — yet you continue to show up with strength, compassion, and professionalism. Whether it’s a serious accident, a medical emergency, a child in need, or someone simply needing reassurance in a frightening moment, you are there.

Many people will never fully understand the emotional and physical toll this profession takes. The long shifts, the stress, the sacrifices, and the memories that stay long after the sirens stop. Yet despite it all, you continue serving your communities with courage and heart.

At The Badge & Flame Project, we believe first responders deserve more than recognition for just one week. They deserve support, appreciation, encouragement, and prayers year-round. EMS professionals are often the first hands to help, the first voice of comfort, and the first sign of hope during crisis.

Today may mark the end of EMS Week, but our gratitude does not end here.

To every EMS provider reading this:
Please know your work matters.
Your sacrifices matter.
Your lives matter.

You are seen.
You are appreciated.
And you are deeply valued by the communities you serve.

From all of us at The Badge & Flame Project — thank you for your unwavering dedication, your compassion, and your service. We stand proudly beside our EMS heroes today and every day. 💙🚑🔥

05/23/2026

Last Saturday, The Badge & Flame Project had the honor of partnering with the Pittsburgh Polo Club during their first polo match of the season for an incredible First Responder Appreciation Event! 🇺🇸🚔🚒🚑

Even though the weather was not the greatest, we still had an amazing turnout and a great time together. Events like this show what community is all about!

A very special THANK YOU goes out to Erica, Executive Assistant & Event Coordinator at the Pittsburgh Polo Club, for working alongside us to help coordinate the event and bring everyone together. Your hard work, dedication, and support meant so much to us, and we truly appreciate everything you did behind the scenes to help make the day a success.

We were honored to have:
• Fort Cherry Ambulance Service 🚑
• Washington County - Hanover Fire Department.
• Hanover Police Department
• “Beaver County” - Hanover Fire Department
• Washington County Sheriff’s Office D.A.R.E. Officer
• Scruff McGruff visiting with the kids
• Local tow company support
• Beedles Ice Cream 🍦
• The Smoke Wagon 🍔
• Rhino Ci**rs
• A talented singer from the Pittsburgh Choir who generously donated his time to sing the National Anthem 🇺🇸

To close out the evening, we proudly recognized the Pittsburgh Polo Club as an official Founding Member of The Badge & Flame Project. It was an honor to present them with this recognition and celebrate a partnership built on supporting those who serve.

Thank you to everyone who attended, supported the event, and helped make the day memorable despite the weather!

05/15/2026

🇺🇸💙 National Police Week 💙🇺🇸

This week, The Badge & Flame Project proudly stands behind the men and women in blue who answer the call every single day.

To the officers who sacrifice time with family, run toward danger, protect our communities, and serve with courage and integrity, we thank you. Your dedication does not go unnoticed.

We honor the fallen.
We support the active.
We stand with the families behind the badge.

During National Police Week, we remember that the badge represents more than a profession, it represents service, sacrifice, and commitment to others.

From all of us at The Badge & Flame Project:
THANK YOU for your bravery, your strength, and your unwavering dedication to protecting our communities. 💙

05/12/2026

Just received confirmation that Officer Scruff McGruff will be at our First Responder touch a truck event during this Saturday’s Polo Match. A little birdie told him that The Smoke Wagon was bringing Smoked Brisket and Porktados and he didn’t want to miss out!
Kids receive free admission!
Tickets at www.pittsburghpoloclub.com/events

05/02/2026

We’re honored to be featured by the Pittsburgh Polo Club for their 2026 Opening Day! 🇺🇸🚨

On May 16th, join us for the Touch-A-Truck Experience featuring Police, Fire, and EMS — a powerful opportunity for the community to connect with those who serve.

The Badge & Flame Project is proud to stand behind our first responders, supporting departments through equipment, training, and future initiatives across our region.

📍 Pittsburgh Polo Club Grounds
🗓 May 16, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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“Honoring those who serve.” 🇺🇸🔥

Wait till you see what we’ve cooked up for the opening of the 2026 Polo season! Community centered family fun right in Burgettstown PA! This season, we hope to highlight a new to you nonprofit for every match. Introducing the Badge And Flame Project, helping first responders in our region. More details to be released shortly! Take a gander https://www.facebook.com/share/1B8nQKA5Qk/?mibextid=wwXIfr

04/25/2026

🔥 Sponsorship Opportunities Are Now Open for 2026 🔥

The Badge & Flame Project is officially opening up business sponsorship opportunities for our upcoming First Responder Honor Series.

We’re inviting businesses across Pennsylvania to step forward and be part of something that directly supports our Police, Fire, and EMS personnel.

💼 Businesses who partner with us at qualifying levels will be recognized as Founding Business Members — permanently honored for helping build the foundation of our mission.

This is more than sponsorship —
this is a chance to leave a legacy.

📩 Message us for full sponsorship details
or contact:
Cody Muszik, President & Founder
📞 724-699-9141