Tag: Member spotlight

"It is important to give back." Our member spotlight for the month of November is Firefighter and Quartermaster Tom Gauntner. After retirement, Tom was looking for something to keep busy. He went to EMT school and signed up as a supporter with our fire department. After obtaining his EMT, he was asked "why not become … Continue reading Tom Gauntner – Spotlight

Supporter Bill Buss demonstrates fire extinguisher safety at an open house Our member spotlight for the month of July is Supporter Bill Buss. Bill has supported countless events and efforts at our fire department for several years. "I joined as a supporter because I wanted to feel involved with a good cause I like being … Continue reading Bill Buss – Spotlight

Asst. Chief Schaffer operating at a chimney fire. Our member spotlight for the month of June is Assistant Chief Steve Schaffer. Steve has served many roles at our fire department and has risen through the ranks to Assistant Chief.He started volunteering in 1996 as a junior firefighter at Tri-Clover Fire Department. "My uncle was the … Continue reading Steve Schaffer – Spotlight

FF/EMR Whelden at a recent training event Our member spotlight for the month of May is Firefighter John Whelden. John joined the fire department when it formed several years ago. He says that, "I decided that this was my opportunity to get involved and serve our community. I soon learned what was expected and how … Continue reading John Whelden – Spotlight

FF Goodolf Our member spotlight for the month of April is Firefighter Andrew Goodolf. Andrew joined the fire department because he wanted to become a member of something that would benefit the community he lives in. Andrew also felt that firefighting could become his career some day and he wanted to learn more about it. … Continue reading Andrew Goodolf – Spotlight

Our March member spotlight is on Jackie Oswald. In addition to helping the department with fundraisers, Jackie serves as the department's Secretary - one of our administrative officer roles. In Jackie's words, "my husband has always been involved in the fire service as a firefighter and with him being so involved, I wanted to share … Continue reading Jackie Oswald – Spotlight

February's member spotlight is on Judy Westenhoefer. Judy is a long-time supporting member of our fire department and also serves as Trustee. In Judy's words, she joined because she has a family and friend connection to the volunteer fire service. Her good friend, who is a firefighter at the same rural department that her uncle … Continue reading Judy Westenhoefer – Spotlight

January‘s member spotlight is on Gerardo Perez-Camargo. In Gerardo’s words, he joined because he was curious about the volunteer fire service and thought it would be a great way to get to know his community. Gerardo’s favorite part of volunteering is the, “camaraderie among firefighters. We look after each other and we have each other’s … Continue reading Gerardo Perez-Camargo – Spotlight