Wednesday, December 7, 2011
He was on hand to help with the 2008 Conshohocken fire.
Name: Paul Hunsinger Age: 39 Hometown: Wescosville Family: He is currently single. Occupation: Paul is a server at the Sunset Grille in Upper Macungie Township. Fire company: He has been a firefighter for three years at the Lower Macungie Fire Department. Previously, he volunteered with the Washington Fire Company in Conshohocken for 13 years. Training so far: “I have firefighter 1, firefighter 2, vehicle rescue, high angle rescue, hazmat training and more.” What's it like being a firefighter? “I have a lot of friends here and I like it.” How do your loved ones feel about you putting your life in danger? “They are very supportive of what I do.” Tell us a story you'll never forget about your firefighting experience. “While I was …
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Lower Macungie Fire Dept. - Brandywine Station
6229 Sauerkraut Ln, Macungie, PA
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Her father’s accident was her start in saving lives.
Name: Laura Danner Age: 22 Lives: Emmaus Family: single Job: Tech partner/nursing assistant at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. Fire Company: Danner has been a firefighter with the Macungie Fire Department for six months, after serving five years coming with the Vera Cruz Fire Company. Training so far: “I am trained in vehicle rescue, essentials (interior firefighting and exterior firefighting), EMT (emergency medical training) and more. We are training in something.” What's it like being a firefighter? “I enjoy it. I got into firefighting and rescue after my father was injured in a tractor accident. When I saw what they [rescue personnel] did to help him, it made me want to do it, too.” How do your loved ones feel about you …
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-75.551381
Macungie Fire Department
31 S Walnut St, Macungie, PA
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Wednesday, October 19, 2011
There are many ways to volunteer that don't involve fighting fires.
Name: Randy Trexler Age: 56 Lives: Borough of Alburtis Family: Wife, Sharon and two sons, Ryan and Matthew Job: Trexler is employed at Mack Trucks. Fire company: He is the first assistant chief at Alburtis Fire Department. Training so far: “I am trained as firefighter 1, and in hazmat operations, building collapse, first aid, AED, rapid intervention (quick rescue) and lots of others.” What's it like being a firefighter? “There are good points and bad, as in everything. I like being there to help others, but you never know when you’ll get called out and sometimes end up missing events.” How do your loved ones feel about you putting your life in danger? “My family is very supportive. Our wives put up with a lot — like when dinner …
40.50888
-75.60212
Alburtis Fire Department
328 S Main St, Alburtis, PA
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Wednesday, October 12, 2011
His family helped found the Vera Cruz Fire Company.
Name: Chris Hamscher Age: 23 Lives: Lower Macungie Township Family: Unmarried, has a girlfriend. Job: Hamscher works as a conductor for the Norfolk Southern Railroad Fire company: He has been a member of the Macungie Fire Department for the past six years, where he serves as its assistant chief for the past two years. Training so far: “Truthfully, training is endless. It depends what you want to do, as far as training goes.” What's it like being a firefighter? “I grew up with firefighting. It’s just a normal part of my life.” How do your loved ones feel about you putting your life in danger? “They are very supportive.” Tell us a story you'll never forget about your firefighting experience. “I don’t really have any experiences I…
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-75.551381
Macungie Fire Department
31 S Walnut St, Macungie, PA
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Wednesday, September 7, 2011
He has been a volunteer since he was 14.
Name: Tom Johnson Age: 24 Lives: Lower Macungie Township Family: At this time, Tom is single and has no children. He graduated from Drexel University where he studied Information Technology. Job: He is currently employed at PPL. Fire company: “I am a firefighter and the computer man here at [Lower Macungie Fire Department].” Training so far: “I am trained in vehicle rescue, water rescue and boat rescue. I also have EMS training (Emergency Medical Services) and am trained to handle a hazard material situation. But training is ongoing. We take classes several times a year in addition to the weekly training.” What's it like being a firefighter? “I enjoy it. I started when I was 14-years-old because I thought it was something cool …
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-75.553425
Lower Macungie Fire Department
958 Brookside Rd, Allentown, PA
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
He can’t imagine his life without being a firefighter.
Name: Donald Smith Jr. Age: 29 Lives: Borough of Alburtis Family: wife Tiffany and two sons—Jayden, 5, and Riley, 2 Job: He is a supervisor for Lehigh County Dispatch 911. Fire company: This is his first year as the chief of the Alburtis Volunteer Fire Department. For the past five years he had been the assistant chief. Training so far: “I am trained as an instructor, use of ropes in a rescue, water rescue, vehicle rescue, and lots more. Training is ongoing. On Aug. 21 we trained in a condemned house in Trexlertown learning various techniques and rescues.” What's it like being a firefighter? “It’s great. I have been a firefighter since the age of 16-- it was just second nature for me to join. I’m following in my dad’s footsteps…
40.50888
-75.60212
Alburtis Fire Department
328 S Main St, Alburtis, PA
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Wednesday, August 24, 2011
He was challenged in high school by a friend to be a firefighter and, after 30 years, still enjoys it.
Name: Michael Natysyn Age: 56 Lives: Emmaus Family: He is married to Terry Ann, and has two children and one 3-year-old grandson. Job: PennDOT (Pennsylvania Department of Transportation) Fire company: Macungie Fire Company Training so far: “There is a lot of training, which is ongoing. We have to stay up-to-date on everything. There are classes and training every week.” What's it like being a firefighter? “I like it. I’ve been involved for 30 years and have been the chief here at Macungie for the past three years. Previously, I was the assistant chief at Emmaus and Upper Milford.” How do your loved ones feel about you putting your life in danger? “There are a lot of ups and downs on a lot of calls, but my family supports me. …
40.512542
-75.551381
Macungie Fire Department
31 S Walnut St, Macungie, PA
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