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About Us

Mission Statement

Mission Statement

Mission Statement

Mission Statement

 To provide efficient and effective emergency response services and awareness programs to the people inhabiting, employed and visiting in Douglass Township; in order to mitigate hazards and preserve life and property, as requested by the municipality, required by statute, or deemed necessary by the Chief Officers. 

Services

Mission Statement

Mission Statement

Our Services: 


GFRC rapidly responds to emergencies including:

  • Fire Suppression 
  • Vehicle Accidents
  • Medical Incidents
  • Rope, High Angle, and Vehicle Rescue
  • Rapid Intervention Team (RIT)
  • Swift Water Emergencies
  • Hazardous Materials Containment

Along with responding to emergencies, GFRC is also dedicated to community outreach and fire prevention.

Volunteer Today!

Mission Statement

Volunteer Today!

 Have you ever thought about being a Firefighter? Our Firefighters are your neighbors, your friends, or even family members.  We are 100% volunteer and are always welcoming new members to our family.  If you have ever thought about joining don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We are at the station every Thursday evening for hands on trainin

 Have you ever thought about being a Firefighter? Our Firefighters are your neighbors, your friends, or even family members.  We are 100% volunteer and are always welcoming new members to our family.  If you have ever thought about joining don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We are at the station every Thursday evening for hands on training. Stop in and see what we are all about or give us a call to set up a time to meet us at 610-367-0277. 

Our Core Values

Dedication

Dedication and commitment to serving our community to the best of our ability. 

Honor

To be held to the highest standards. To perform our duty with respect. To honor those before us, who stand with us, those who have fallen for us, and those who will serve after us. 

Trust

Belief in the reliability, ability, and strength of our organization. To protect our neighbors with empathy, confidence and integrity. 

Growth

Emphasizing the importance of learning and personal development. Continuing to embrace new challenges, seeking out new opportunities, forward thinking, continuously improving ones skills and knowledge for the betterment of oneself and our organization. 

Professionalism

The demonstration of performance, presented with integrity, trustworthiness, honorability, and high ethical standards on or off duty. To provide service before self and a willingness to seek out those in need of help. 

Our oath to the community

We promise to uphold the core values of the organization we serve. We will protect our community in the most effective and efficient manner possible. We will represent our department and our peers as professionals both on and off duty. We will make decisions and take actions that are reflective of departmental policies and procedures. We agree to use the resources provided, coupled with the training and education that we receive, to provide the highest level of protection possible to our residents, businesses and visitors of Douglass Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and neighboring communities. And when necessary, take calculated risk to save lives and to protect property. 

Our Services

Fire

Gilbertsville Fire and Rescue Company is the recognized fire company providing 100% Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services to the Residents, Businesses and Visitors in Douglass Township, Montgomery County. We are available 24/7/365 to respond to any emergency that you may encounter. 

Rescue

Members are trained and equipped in many different types of rescue. This includes Swift Water Rescue, Ice Rescue, Vehicle Rescue, Confined Space, High and Low Angle Rescue and Trench Rescue. 

Fire Prevention / Community Outreach

We are proud to provide fire prevention and community outreach services. Involvement in our community to bring education and fire prevention is paramount to our organization. If you are interested in learning more about fire prevention or have an event that you wish to involve our fire company, please contact us at 610-367-0277. 

Fire Company Administrative Officers

Administrative Officers

 

President - Nicholas Bardman

Vice President - Kris Hammill

Treasurer - Eric Bauer

Secretary - Mckenna Powanda

Assistant Secretary - Bob Kelly

Membership

Firefighters

Junior Firefighters

Fire Line Officers

 

Thomas Babbony

Donald Bergstresser Jr.

Tyler Bergstresser

Andrew Chinofsky

Michael Diegidio Jr. 

Owen Dykie

Kenny Focht 

Jason Gresh

Kris Hammill

Isaak Herb

Michael Heydt

Nick Heydt

Robert Kelly

Jeremy Kokonos

Ken Kratz

Joey Kukucka

Randy Miller

Dan Mckenna 

Mckenna Powanda

Vicente Ramirez

Rick Smith

Matthew Swanson

Steve Volpi

Troy Yingling

Fire Line Officers

Junior Firefighters

Fire Line Officers

 

Fire Chief - Andrew A. Duncan

Deputy Fire Chief - Eric Bauer

Asst. Fire Chief - Nick Bardman

Fire Captain - Holly Becker

Chief Engineer - Troy Yingling Jr.

Safety Officer - Don Bergstresser

Fire Police

Junior Firefighters

Junior Firefighters

 

Fire Police Captain - 

Donald Frantz

Fire Police Lieutenant - 

Vacant


Rose Kehoe-Troilo

Tiffany Blauert

James Scott

Lawrence Bandura

Brian Beaulac

Rick Smith

Randy Reifsnyder

Harvey Ernst


Junior Firefighters

Junior Firefighters

Junior Firefighters

 

Jordan Lamont


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