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from Fire News Pennsylvania March/April 2022

Special Feature

Aspinwall Members Recognized forTheirService

Just prior to the Aspinwall Volunteer Fire Department’s monthly meeting, on February 8, 2022, Allegheny County Emergency Services Chief Matthew Brown stopped by the Aspinwall VFD, on behalf of the Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald. Chief Brown presented Citations of Recognition to Lee Albacker, Nick Scheid and Gene Marsico, fortheir longtime, dedicated and continuing service to the Borough of Aspinwall. Nick and Lee are formerChiefs and Gene is the current Chief. Together, they represent close to 150 years of service to the Borough of Aspinwall and surrounding municipalities. (Left to right): ACES Chief Matt Brown, Aspinwall VFD current President and formerChief, Nick Scheid, current fire Chief, Gene Marsico and formerChief, Lee Albacker.) - Submitted by Andy Marsh

32ND ANNUALNATIONALFIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES SYMPOSIUM AND DINNER

On April 6-7, 2022, the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) will host the 32nd Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Symposium and Dinner in Washington, DC. Once again, the annual tribute to the nation’s fire service is expected to draw over 1500 of your colleagues from the fire and emergency services. By registering, you can attend educational seminars, conduct meetings with your member of Congress, and network with your colleagues. At the conclusion of the two-day event, you will join together in the Washington Hilton ballroom to hear national political leaders paying tribute to the dedication and commitment of our nation’s firefighters and emergency services personnel. CFSI invites you to participate in this important event.

“The theme of the 2022 program is Sustaining Strength and Resilience in Challenging Times,” said CFSI Executive Director Bill Webb. “Since the pandemic was declared in the spring of 2020, we have all been faced with extraordinary challenges. But the fire service is known for approaching challenges as opportunities to continue delivering the services on which the public depends, while also developing innovative solutions to enhance its mission. The same can be said of the Congressional Fire Services Institute and other national fire service organizations. We must continue to sustain our strength and resilience on Capitol Hill to serve our first responders during these challenging times.”

The National Fire and Emergency Services Symposium and Dinner is an event like no other in the fire and emergency services. Opportunities abound to interact with members of Congress and federal agency officials to discuss both national issues and local concerns. The seminar program features federal policy makers and national fire service leaders, the program covers a broad array of national issues - issues being considered by Congress and implemented by federal agencies, as well as issues being addressed collectively by national organizations. Your registration fee will allow you full access to the seminars program and the Dinner. Culminating the two-day event, the Dinner will feature leaders of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus and the Administration who will pay their personal tributes to the men and women of the fire and emergency services. The program will also include four award presentations for individual and organizational leadership in advancing the readiness and response capabilities of our nation’s fire and emergency services.

If you have questions about event registration or wish to inquire about additional sponsorship opportunities, please contact Steven Tramel at stramel@cfsi.org. Or you can call our office at 202-3711277 and a member of the CFSI staff will gladly answer your questions.

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Fire News, March/April 2022, Page 29 Perkiomen Thanks LowerFrederick

In January, Perkiomen township Fire Company’s Engine 66, their primary frontline fire truck, was out of service with a mechanical issue. We would like to thank LowerFrederick Fire Company for allowing us to borrow Engine 52-1 (a 2000 Pierce EnforcerPumper) to coverEngine 66 while the truck was down. As a small token of appreciation ourvolunteers spent the night cleaning the truck inside and out. We would also like to thank Caddick Construction Company forproviding us tow services to take Engine 66 to be serviced. - Fire News photos by Ted Hodgins

Donegal Extrication

On February 7, 2022, Donegal crews and mutual aid responded to a call that came in as a triaxle accident with possible entrapment. First arriving units reported massive entrapment. Additional companies were called forassistance in extricating the driver. Total time to extricate the driverwas overan hour. Once in the care of mutual aid EMS, patient was airlifted to Level 1 trauma facility in Pittsburgh. - Fire News photo by James Brooks

Page 30, Fire News, March/April 2022 Obituary

Gratz’Scott Dreher

Scott E. Dreher, 55, of Gratz, passed away on January 4, 2022, at the Hershey Medical Center. Scott was born in Abilene, Texas, on December 30, 1966, a son of Ruth Ann Dreher and the late Palmer Dreher. Scott was President of Gratz Fire Company and was employed as a Foreman at Klinger Lumber Company for 33 years.

He was a member of St. Peters United Church of Christ, Lykens, President of the Gratz Fire Company, former second assistant Chief and a member of the Berrysburg Fire Company. He was a Youth Fellowship leader and Cub Scout leader. Scott enjoyed basketball, volleyball, golf, softball, camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, spending time with friends at their pool and day adventures to new places. Scott is survived by his wife of 31 years, Laurie Dreher, two sons, Scott (fiancé Kendra) Dreher, Pierce (fiancé Natalie) Dreher; sister, Stacey (Henry) Stehr and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by uncles, Larry Troutman and Paul Dreher, an aunt, Sandy Dreher, father-in-law, Larry Schnerr, grandparents, Paul and Ida Dreher and William and Grace Troutman.

Scott was a well liked, known and loved man. Aservice was held at the Valley Lighthouse in Lykens where fire apparatus were lined up with black drapery. Out front an American flag hung overhead in the cold January air from a Klinger Lumber truck. Inside after a visitation/viewing period a service was held remembering our brother Scott Dreher. Scott was that guy, the guy who was humble and kind and always had a smile and willing to help anyone. He will be missed. - Fire News photos by Seth Lasko