Blair County Allied
Volunteer Firefighters of Blair County
June Firefighter of the Month
Shayne Smith of Lily has 5 years service and is currently a firefighter. He does anything asked and performs handy man tasks.
May 2009 Firefighter of the Month
Dusty Prough has 6 years of service with Williamsburg and holds the rank of Lieutenent. He is the Relief Secretary and helps with the Truck Committee as well as the Fundraising Committee. No picture available, he left the meeting early for an ambulance trip.
March 2009 Firefighter of the Month
Mark Zsifkov a member of Logan Township United Fire Department.
Fire and EMS training, employed by AMED, currently attending Penn State with a major in Criminal Justice
February 2009 Firefighter of the Month
Fred Schawrze 29 years service and currently Fire Chief.
Currently being recognized for his efforts in restructuring the department.
January 2009 Firefighter of the Month
Mike Walls retired Chief of Geeseytown. Started in the fire service in 1962 and has been Chief since 1991.
December Firefighter of the Month
Duncansville Volunteer Fire Company
Pete Novosat
4 yrs Service
Positions - Lieutenant, Engineer, Asst. Treasurer, Trustee
Training - Essentials of Firefighting, Engine Company Ops, Haz Mat R & I, Pump I & II
Occupation - Coca Cola Delivery Driver
October Firefighter of the Month
Blazing Arrow Hook & Ladder Fire Company
Harry S Dillon III
Truck Company Lieutenant/EMT, Assistant Engineer, Drivers and Helpers Committee Secretary, Fund-raising Committee.
PA State Fire Academy, Firefighter I, Firefighter II, PA Dept. of Health, Basic Vehicle Rescue Technician, PA Dept. of Health, EMT.
September Firefighter of the Month
Barry McGuire of Cresson was named firefighter of the month for September, he is Chairman of the 100 Anniversary program at the station and has 33 years of service.
June Firefighter of the Month
Rich Brantner - 20 year member of the Martinsburg Volunteer Fire Company
April 2008 Firefighter of the Month
Darrel Bean resideing in Duncansville has served 14 yrs. with Phoenix Fire Company and also holds a membership with Hope Fire Company of Philipsburg with 25 yrs. service.
Current Positions - Firefighter, Apparatus Operator, EMT
Past Positions - Captain, Lieutenant, QRS Supervisor, Allied Delegate, and Central District Delegate.
