Volunteer firefighter Gino Coleman influences others to keep a tranquil attitude when taking on overwhelming situations. As a newer firefighter himself, Gino advises new recruits to “Reach out to your superiors and network as much as possible. Learn to relax but be attentive and ask a lot of questions.” In April 2023, Gino submitted an application to be a volunteer …
Centre Square Fire Company is holding its free, family-friendly Fire Expo on Friday, October 6. The event will run from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Wentz Run Park, 960 Wentz Road, Blue Bell. In the event of inclement weather, it will be held on October 7. “Community is an essential part of volunteering with Centre Square Fire Company,” said firefighter …
For Gabriella (Gabbie) Saylor, the fire station is her second home. From the age of two, Gabbie used to accompany her dad on trips to the fire station. “I loved when my father took me to the firehouse; it was one of my favorite places growing up,” said Gabbie. Gabbie has now been volunteering at the fire station for seven …
Since announcing its volunteer recruitment campaign one year ago, Centre Square Fire Company is successfully bringing in new recruits. Last August, Centre Square Fire Company launched its new recruitment website, www.CentreSquareFire.org, and has received 11 volunteer inquiries with 7 recruits officially joining the team. “The campaign brought more awareness of the fire company’s need for more volunteers and has sparked …
Volunteer firefighter Mark Thompson encourages new volunteers to work hard and train hard in order to learn as much as possible. “Every day you will learn something new, so try to absorb as much as you can,” said Mark, who started volunteering four years ago at the age of 18. After hearing from a current member that Centre Square Fire …
Fred Saylor started bringing his daughter, Gabriella “Gabbie” Saylor, to Centre Square Fire Company since she was two years old. “I loved when my father took me to the firehouse; it was one of my favorite places growing up,” said Gabbie. As soon as she was 16, Gabbie joined Centre Square’s junior firefighting program and has been volunteering for seven …
Volunteer firefighter Antoinette Dowds encourages other women to join Centre Square Fire Company. “Firefighting should be an inspiration for all women, younger or older, everywhere, to demonstrate the value of strength and courage,” said Antoinette, a certified nurse practitioner and a certified EMT. “I serve as a servant leader in my current profession and wanted to give back to the …
Sharon Whittock Brunner, and her three children: Jessica, 29, Tyler, 27, and Zayne, 23, all joined Centre Square Fire Company as soon as they could at 16-years-old. Firefighting is not only in the Brunners’ blood, but the family has a deep history in Centre Square Fire Company. Sharon’s great-grandfather, F. Clifford Bernhard, was one of 35 founding members of the …
As a newer volunteer at Centre Square Fire Company, Tyler Steffy appreciates how diverse the volunteers are in their backgrounds, careers and areas of expertise. “Some members have been there a very long time, and it’s interesting learning about the history of the department. Additionally, it’s inspiring to see the youthful exuberance of the junior firefighters who bring such a …
Kareem Lee has always enjoyed helping others and says that the volunteer fire service is the best place to be. He first learned about Centre Square Fire Company from his friend Ted Fonash, who was serving as Captain at the time and now as Chief, and encouraged Kareem to stop by the station on a Monday drill night. That was …
