The Pioneer Fire Company, an all volunteer fire company, is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and has been devoted to serving the residents of Jenkintown Boro and its neighboring communities since 1884.
The Jenkintown Fire Department consists of the Pioneer Fire Company #1 and the Independent Fire Company #2. The Pioneer Fire Company was organized in 1884 and the Independent Fire Company was organized in 1889.
Personnel
***Administrative Officers***
William Adair III - President
Dave Donaldson - Vice President
John Caterfino - Treasurer
James Gourley - Secretary
Gary Bachman - Membership Secretary
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***Trustees***
Gerald West
Gary Hutnick
Daniel Bell
William Tryon
Michael Brogan
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***Operation Officers***
Joseph Connolly - Chief
Mike Brogan - Deputy Chief
Nicholas Pettinati - Assistant Chief
Patrick Kane - Captain
Eric Feltyberger - Lieutenant 96
John Boutcher - Lieutenant 96-1
Gary Bachman - Chief Engineer
David Doyle - Engineer 96
Daniel Bell - Engineer 96-1
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***Firefighters***
William Adair III James Gourley
Jules Bauer Gary Hutnick
Melissa Bauer Aaron Kinsela
Nicole Bauer Adam Lynch
John Boutcher Kevin Lynch
Michael Brogan Richard Marshall
John Caterfino Annabelle Moreno
Bernadette Connolly William Ockenlaender
James Connolly Kevin Plunkett
Jonathan Connolly Chuck Schadel
Joseph Connolly Tom Smith
Thomas Connolly James Thomas
Dennis Cline John Tryon
David Donaldson William Tryon
Eric Feltyberger Kylin Virgilio
Kenneth Fishman Gerald West
David Gershman
The mission of the Pioneer Fire Company is to respond in a safe manner to all reported emergencies within the borough of Jenkintown. With the resources available and with the utmost regard for the safety of the members of the company, Pioneer Fire Company will work to the best of its abilities, when dealing with natural and man-made emergencies within the community to limit the loss to life, environment and property of the citizens.
