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.

Read below to learn about the qualifications and past leadership performance of our current leaders

Joe Stuckert has served as the Chief of Glenside Fire Co. for  4 years and is the driving force of change in our organization.  Chief Stuckert has served Station 1 as an officer for 11 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 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. 

Chief

Joseph Stuckert

Deputy Chief Robert Scholly, Jr. has served Station 1 as an officer for over 20 years including 8 years as Chief.  Widely known for his dedication to training, Robert is certified in a multitude of areas including PA State Firefighter I and II, Haz-Mat Technician, International Building Code, Fire Inspector, Commercial Building Inspector, Rope Rescue, Arson Investigation, Instructor I and II, Fire Officer I as well as virtually every other certification offered by local fire academies.  Deputy Scholly has served Haz-Mat 919 since its inception in 1988 and currently serves as their Assistant Chief.  Robert also maintains an EMT certification and is an Assistant Fire Marshal in Cheltenham Township.  Deputy Scholly has commanded numerous fires and incidents including large scales incidents such as 1600 Church Road; Buildings C&D, the Anterlar Building on Easton Road, a tanker rollover at Cheltenham and Broad, 180 Lismore Avenue, 101 Lismore Avenue, Greenwood Avenue and many more.  While serving as Chief, Robert initiated the first township FAST Team training, oversaw the procurement of Engine 1 and Special Service 1, aided in the planning of the 100^th Anniversary Banquet, procured a grant for thermal imaging cameras for the township fire companies, and worked with the Anti-Defamation League and numerous other organizations to educate the public about the historic symbol atop our firehouse.

Deputy Chief

Robert Scholly, Jr.

David Willard enters his third year as President of the Glenside Fire Company and has faithfully served the crew for more than 20 years.  As a member of the crew, David served as an officer for 14 years attaining the rank of Deputy Chief.  David developed many progressive programs and initiatives as a fire officer including mandatory pump schools and training, a revamping of general training requirements and curriculum, as well as a new member orientation program.  David is widely known for his expertise in water flow hydraulics, truck mechanics, and apparatus layout and design.  David coordinated several large scale training drills including the Easton Road and Beaver College Joint Water Drills where Engine 1, a 2000 GPM truck, pumped 3250 GPM.

President