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fusion_text][/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container] Two-thirds of the force, reside in Upper St. Clair. The volunteers come from a variety of professions, including carpenters, contractors, students, bricklayers, chefs, mechanics, engineers and branch managers. The volunteers train continually in the areas of hazardous materials, rescue and fire fighting techniques. In addition to time spent responding to calls and training, many hours are spent maintaining the equipment so that it is always ready for the next call. Time is also spent cleaning and maintaining the two fire stations and conducting fire prevention programs and tours of the station. On average, each one of the members spends approximately 10 to 15 hours per week performing various duties such as training, fire prevention, truck maintenance, record keeping and cleaning in addition to responding to emergency calls. The Upper St. Clair Volunteer Fire Department leadership is divided into three categories. They are as follows: Chief: Ted Hale Chairman of the Board: Dave Ickes Doug Dennig Dan Barr – Support Member Barney Cassidy Sr. President: Greg Gerlach Amir Alsahlani *William Berster * denoted deceasedThe Volunteer Fire Department is staffed by professionally trained and dedicated people who give up their free time to provide fire protection to the Township. The fire fighters are not paid for the thousands of hours they spend each year in various tasks from fighting fires, to training and fire prevention, to maintaining their fire trucks.
Line Officers
Deputy Chief 1: Mike Moore
Deputy Chief 2: Josh O’Connor
1st Captain: Alex Gillespie
2nd Captain: Richard Jurik
Lieutenant: Drew GerlachBoard of Directors
President: Greg Gerlach
Deputy Chief 1: Mike Moore
Board of Director Member: Jason Braughler
Board of Director Member: Mike GannonLife Members
John Doebler
Dan Ferguson
Mike Gannon
Dave Ickes – Support Member
Dave Kish
Jerry Kopach Jr.
Dave Kropp
Russ Rauch – Support Member
Ray Tomnay – Support MemberAssociate Members
Thomas (TJ) Fahey
Don Gerlach
Joe Pascarella
Matt Romah – Support Member
Ross Taylor – Support Member
Chris WelchDeceased Members
Don Deleo
Tom Edkins
Don Gerlach
George Haffner
John Lekse
Bill Neill
Anthony Messina
Steve Moore
Walter Philips Jr.
Rege TomnayAdministrative Officers
Vice President: Dave Kish
Secretary: Russ Rauch
Treasurer: Jason BraughlerActive Members
Allison Bode
Jason Braughler
Michael Chornack
George Drutis
Robin Evans
Marcus DelRaso
Sebastian Disipio
Drew Gerlach
Greg Gerlach
Alex Gillespie
Doug Heckman
Richard Jurik
Michael Kappert
Ronin Lanning
Jacob Lowe
Rogerio Laudares
Mike Moore
Brad Mountain
Caroline Naft
Sam Nolan
Josh O’Connor
Jon Stuver
Eric Wharton
Greg Wharton
Kevin Weinheimer
Ezra ZahalskyHonorary Members
*Neil Blodgett
*Patrick O’Brien
*Richard Kortmeyer
Robert Thomson
*Douglas Watkins