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By Paul Chasko

After a search for suitable officers among their membership, an annual election of those nominated was held, and the new officers of the Finleyville Volunteer Fire Department were installed at an annual dinner held for that purpose on March 28.

Pictured are mix of FVFD members and honored guests at the FVFD 2015-2016 Officers Installation Dinner. Not all members were present for the photo.

This is more serious than a popularity contest as, in the case of the operative officers, these men will be making decisions that affect the well-being and possibly the lives of their brother firefighters. Past firefighting experience, knowledge of procedures and equipment, leadership and training abilities and dedication are all factors considered in choosing the operational officers.

The administrative officers must show a dedication to keeping the organization strong, well-equipped and financially solvent – no easy task when pieces of equipment valued in the hundreds of thousands of dollars must be purchased, maintained and periodically replaced. With growing financial challenges the administrative officers will be struggling to keep the FVFD from becoming another of the many volunteer fire departments to close its doors.

Municipal officials and residents of Union and Nottingham Townships and the Borough of Finleyville should seriously consider the unselfish services provided by these first-responders to personal and community emergencies. Respond to their on-going fund drive as if your life depended on it – someday in just might.

Congratulations, best wishes and prayers go out to the new officers listed below and all other members of the FVFD – keep strong and stay safe.

Administrative Officers:
President - Jacob Lawrence
Vice President - Jason Melzer
Recording Secretary - Josh Heyl
Financial Secretary - Dave Husser
Treasurer – Justin Friend
Chapalin – Jeff Lytle
Trustees - Mark Chasko
Bill Grubbs
Dennis McLaughlin
Lisa Tomosky

Operative (Line) Officers:
Chief 26 - Jeff Thomas
Assistant Chief 261– David Kegel
Assistant Chief 262 – Doug Detig
Captain 263 - Jason Melzer
Captain 264 - Adam Parker
Captain 265 - Jacob Lawrence
Chief Engineer - Andy Sneed
Assistant Engineers - Mark Chasko, Jason Dooley, Neil Stewart

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