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Numerous congressional and fire service related bodies
have released reports assessing the state of the
volunteer fire service in general, and specifically in
Pennsylvania. All of these reports cite effective
leadership as the most critical component of successful
organizations. In order to achieve our organization’s
strategic goals, embrace our core competencies, and
improve in areas of need, only the greatest leaders can
retain critical leadership positions. We feel that our
current leaders are fit for this task and will allow us
to remain progressive in an extremely challenging
atmosphere. |
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Joe Stuckert has served as the Chief of Glenside Fire
Co. for 5 years and is the driving force of
change in our organization. Chief Stuckert has served
Station 1 as an officer for 12 years and is highly
trained in many different areas. Chief Stuckert holds
certifications including PA State Firefighter I and II,
Engine Company Operations, Ladder Company Operations,
NIMS 100, 300, 400 and 700, Incident Command, Haz-Mat Technician,
Rapid Intervention Team Operations, Vehicle Rescue
Technician, Confined Space Rescue and Fire Officer 1 to
name a few. Joe also serves as a Haz-Mat Technician on
Haz-Mat 919. While serving as Chief, Joe has instituted
many new policies and programs so that Station 1 remains
an extremely progressive fire company. These
initiatives include the procurement of a $39,000 exhaust
removal system grant, a sizable RIT grant, and a
township-wide minimum training requirement. |
