MaryKate Boggs, 25, enjoys the fast-paced environment and challenge of volunteer firefighting with Centre Square Fire Company. “Ultimately, being a volunteer firefighter provides a unique combination of challenges, personal growth, and deep satisfaction,” said MaryKate. “It’s a role of not just physical work, but also emotional strength, and it gives me the chance to have a meaningful impact on the …
Thank you to Vincent “Vinny” Ciuccoli for his service in the U.S. Marine Corps! Always wanting to serve in the military, Vinny joined the Marines in 1994. “I heard the Marines are the toughest branch and I knew that was how I could do the most for my country,” he said. Vinny was commissioned as an officer and became an …
Centre Square Fire Company is holding its free, family-friendly Fire Expo on Friday, October 4. The event will run from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Wentz Run Park, 960 Wentz Road, Blue Bell. In the event of inclement weather, it will be held on October 5. “Our volunteers look forward to putting on the Fire Expo every year,” said firefighter …
Volunteering at Centre Square Fire Company helps members achieve their career goals no matter what profession they work in. Brothers Tom and Matt Kozeniewski, ages 34 and 26, have volunteered together at Centre Square Fire Company for the past 10 years. The skills they utilize volunteering are transferable to both Tom’s career in IT and Matt’s career in teaching. Serving …
Laurie Iacobellis was extremely excited to have the opportunity to volunteer with Centre Square Fire Company. An administrative volunteer since March 2023, her accounting background has been very helpful. Laurie assists with accounting-related functions within Centre Square Fire Company. She has a “behind-the-scenes” role in the office, but also helps with fundraising and events such as Trivia Night. “I think …
After the September 11 attacks, Bernie Dwyer was motivated to join Centre Square Fire Company. “I had been interested in checking out the local fire company for years and possibly joining, but never acted on it,” said Bernie. “Then the 911 terrorist attacks happened and I realized how important and vital firefighters and first responders were to their communities.” Bernie …
Vincent “Vinny” Ciuccoli recommends new volunteers come to the firehouse as much as they can, assuring the CSFC team will provide all the training they require. “Whether it’s for a call or drill, it’s best to show up to the station, even if you don’t know everything that’s going on,” he said. “The Centre Square team will be there to …
1. When did you start volunteering at Centre Square Fire Company? I started volunteering in February of 2019. 2. How did you hear about Centre Square and why did you decide to join? I had always wanted to give back to my community and decided to attend the 2018 fire exposition where I met Sam Clemmer. He spoke highly of …
Volunteer firefighter Gino Coleman influences others to keep a tranquil attitude when taking on overwhelming situations. As a newer firefighter himself, Gino advises new recruits to “Reach out to your superiors and network as much as possible. Learn to relax but be attentive and ask a lot of questions.” In April 2023, Gino submitted an application to be a volunteer …
Centre Square Fire Company is holding its free, family-friendly Fire Expo on Friday, October 6. The event will run from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Wentz Run Park, 960 Wentz Road, Blue Bell. In the event of inclement weather, it will be held on October 7. “Community is an essential part of volunteering with Centre Square Fire Company,” said firefighter …
