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By Charlotte Hopkins

At the 2017 Installation of Officers Banquet, the Elizabeth Borough Fire Department recognized several firefighters for their milestone achievements. The firefighters have worked tirelessly to raise approximately $60,000 through their fundraisers every year.

Fire Chief Chad Rager being sworn into office.

Fire Chief Chad Rager gave a special acknowledgment to Peggy and Cathy Ormond, who helped in making the banquet a success. They stayed awake until 2 a.m. cooking the food and preparing the social hall for the night's events. He thanked Glassport Fire Chief Wayne Lewis for mentoring him on his duties at the beginning of his years as fire chief. In the 10 years that he has been chief, the Elizabeth Borough Fire Department achieved three state certifications, including the 2A Swift Water Rescue/Flood Evacuation Team certification and the BLS Quad certification.
Rager gave thanks to Nikkolich Towing for their assistance on numerous calls and to the Clairton firefighters for standing by the night of the banquet to answer calls, allowing the Elizabeth firefighters to enjoy their special night. He also thanked State Representative Rick Saccone for all of the work he has done for Pennsylvania firefighters.
State Representative Rick Saccone was a guest speaker for the ceremony. He has been a longtime supporter of volunteer firefighters and emphatically expressed how “the dedicated firefighters, who give so much of their time and put their lives on the line for others, deserve our respect and support!” This year, Saccone was successful in helping the Elizabeth Borough Volunteer Fire Company receive a $15,000 grant.

The newly appointed executive officers:
President: Charles Smith Jr.
Vice President: Matt Styche
Treasurer: Margaret Ormond

The new officers of the Elizabeth Borough Fire Department, Station 139

Secretary: Andrew Brantner
Counselor: Rich Diehl

The newly appointed line officers:
Fire Chief: Chad Rager
Deputy Chief: Matt Styche
Assistant Chief: Jeremy Rager
Captain 1: Steve Poorman
Captain 2: Darrick Boyd
Lieutenant 1: Rich Diehl
Lieutenant 2: Kevin Tennant
Safety 1: Charles Smith Jr.
Safety 2: Cole Buchina
Engineer 1: Steve Trumpe
Engineer 2: Jon D. Hill
EMS Official: Andrew Brantner

State Representative Rick Saccone showing his appreciation to the Elizabeth Borough firefighters.

The newly appointed relief officers:
President: Jeremy Rager
Vice President: Steve Poorman
Treasurer: Nick Tobin
Secretary: Charles Smith Jr.

The Elizabeth Borough Fire Department is actively seeking new volunteers. Those who are interested in learning more about the many types of work that they can put in at the fire department are welcome to stop down for more information. At this year's installation ceremony groups of firefighters were honored with plaques in gratitude for 5 and 10 years of service.

Receiving 5-year service awards:

Jeremy Brown
Cole Buchina
Caroline Fonner
Steven Poorman
Gregory Huschak
Margaret Ormond
Amy Styche
Kevin Tennant
John Furst
Matt Styche
Jon Hill

Receiving 10-year service awards:
Lee Fetterman
Chad Rager
Jeremy Rager
Nick Tobin

(Photo credit: David Mills)

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