KCFSI

Updated Information

aclark — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:19:06 +0000

Regional Meetings will be held on March 3, 2012, 10 am.

Butler County Community College, Public Safety Building, Room 202, for Western Area.

Other Regional locations to be announced when they are known.

Deadline for nomination for officers has ended on February 1, 2012 at 4:30 PM.

Annual Meeting

aclark — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:44:23 +0000

Hope to see everyone at the KCFSI Annual Meeting which is coming up fast.

Sunday, November 20th at 10:00 AM

at the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy in Lewistown.

In Memory of Chief Cole

aclark — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:53:54 +0000

The following arrangements have been made for Chief Jeff Cole:

Viewing Wednesday October 12 1800-2100 hours Crouse’s Funeral Home 133 East Third Street, City of Williamsport

Funeral Service Thursday October 13 1000 hours Revival Tabernacle Church 960 Susquehanna Trail, Watsontown Pa

Burial Wildwood Cemetery – Wildwood Boulevard Loyalsock Township

In Memory of Lieutenant Rankin

aclark — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:26:28 +0000

MANHEIM TOWNSHIP, LANCASTER COUNTY— A funeral service was held Thursday for a fallen Lancaster County Firefighter. 38-year-old Lieutenant Keith Rankin died Sunday during a training session at the Lancaster County Firearm’s facility.

Hundreds of family, friends, fellow firefighters, and police officers honored Rankin’s life and 23 years of service with the Lancaster Township Fire Department. KCFSI Officers and Members wish to extend our prayers and sympathy to Keith’s family and fellow firefighters.

Annual Membership Meeting

aclark — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:55:34 +0000

Sunday, November 20th, 2011 at 10:00 AM

Pennsylvania State Fire Academy

1150 Riverside Drive, Lewistown, PA 17044

KCFSI Cumberland County Member Passing

aclark — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:43:27 +0000

It is with deep regret and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our President, Lifetime Member, past Fire Chief and Township Fire Chief James “Bummy” Bumgardner. Bummy passed away at his house surrounded by his family, after nearly a year long battle with cancer, on the evening of September 14^th, 2011. Bummy began his fire service career at the City Hook & Ladder in Lewistown, Pa where he achieved the rank of Station Captain. In 1976 he was hired in the City of Harrisburg as a career firefighter. He moved his family to the Summerdale area shortly after his appointment. In 1977 Bummy became a member of the Summerdale Fire Co. and attained the rank of 1^st Assistant Chief for 3 years and Chief for 14 yrs. He also served as Fire Company President for the 5 yrs preceding his passing. In 1979 he was appointed East Pennsboro Township Fire Chief by the Board of Commissioners. Bummy held this leadership position for 32 years as a dedicated public servant. He was a driving force in the recent merger between Citizens Fire Company No.1 of Enola and Summerdale Fire Company into the Northeast Fire & Rescue Company. Bummy was also a PA State Certified Fire Instructor and 2009 Member of the KCFSI.

Annual Meeting

aclark — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:43:20 +0000

November 20th meeting to be held at 10:00 AM at the State Fire Academy

State Fire Commissioner Announces Death of Charles ‘Chet’ Henry

aclark — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:28:35 +0000

Pennsylvania’s First Fire Commissioner was 84 Harrisburg – Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner Ed Mann today announced the death of the state’s first Fire Commissioner Charles “Chet” Henry, of Lemoyne, Cumberland County. Henry died June 25 at age 84. He was appointed State Fire Commissioner by Governor Milton J. Shapp in 1977 and served in that capacity through 1989. Prior to that appointment, he served as fire chief in the City of Harrisburg. “Chet was a dedicated public servant who spent much of his life serving others, in both the military and the fire service,” Mann said. “The firefighting community in Pennsylvania is stronger today thanks to his contributions. Firefighters across the state feel his loss.” Mann said much of the organization and responsibility of today’s Office of the State Fire Commissioner, or OSFC, is the result of Henry’s leadership and vision. Governor Dick Thornburgh supported Henry’s ideas and moved operational responsibility for the State Fire Academy and oversight of the Volunteer Loan Assistance Program to OSFC. In addition, Henry’s passion for fire prevention and safety changed the culture of homeowners and businesses across the state and gained him admiration and respect nationwide. Henry is survived by his wife, Sandra, and numerous siblings, nieces and nephews.

Media contact: Maria A. Finn: 717-651-2009

VFIS Safe Backing Program – now available

aclark — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:41:30 +0000

For additional information or to place an order, please visit the link below. http://www.vfis.com/SafeBackingPractices.htm

Thank you.

Ed Goth, egoth@leachagency.com

Membership Cards

aclark — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 19:29:06 +0000

The second batch of 2011 Membership Cards should be sent out from the printers within the next month.