Committees
MCFCA Committees
Montgomery County Joint Chief's Radio Committee
- Chris Schwartz – Barren Hill Fire Company
- Hayden Marriott – Skippack Fire Company
- George Wilmot – Flourtown Fire Company
The Joint Chief’s Radio Committee meets on a bi-monthly basis with representatives from the Municipal Officers Association, the EMS Chiefs Association, and Montgomery County Department of Public Safety. The committee reviews processes that are recommended from MCDPS or any group and advocates for an interoperable system that respects and recognizes the responsibilities of each entity that is at the table.
MCFCA Radio & Standardization Committee
Region 1
- Cody Belmont – Pennsburg Fire Company
- Phil Smith – New Hanover Fire Company
- Andrew Duncan – Gilbertsville Company
Region 2
- Keith Winnemore (CHAIR) – Sanatoga Fire Company
- Matt Markland – (SECRETARY) Limerick Fire Company
- Kevin Kerwin – Royersford Fire Company
Region 3
- Jesse Mancini – Harleysville Fire Company
- Matt O’Brien – Upper Gwynedd Fire Company
- Brandon Raquet – Worcester Fire Company
Region 4
- Jeff Houseal – Swedesburg Fire Company
- Jeff Hudecke – Belmont Hills Fire Company
- Calvin Perlman – Conshohocken Fire Company
Region 5
- Andy Rathfon – Fort Washington Fire Company
- Joe O’Neill – Lamott Fire Company
- John Gerhard – Weldon Fire Company
Region 6
- Ted Fonash – Centre Square Fire Company
- John Hoffman – Harmonville Fire Company
- Frank Heleniak – (VICE CHAIR) – Plymouth Fire Company
Members shall represent their specific fire region for the purpose of making recommendations for policy changes and operational standardization of Montgomery County Fire Companies
County Communications
Todd Steiretz
A representative from Montgomery County offers insight from programs, changes, or any other County related concerns that are important for the Association to be aware of.
Fire Training Academy
Director Rob Carovillano
The director of the Fire Academy provides a bi-monthly update on the programs that are taking place, attendance by first responders, and any facility updates at the Fire Academy.
County Fire Advisory Board
Director Rob Carovillano
This board serves as a consultant/advisor to the Fire Academy director. (more on this in the future as the mission is being revised)
Montgomery County Special Operations
Jake Frye – Montco Emergency Management
- Haz-Mat Reports
- Form Task Force Reports
- Urban Search & Rescue (USAR)
- Incident Support Team
The County representative offers updates on each of the entities that are represented by the Special Operations Division.
South East Pennsylvania (SEPA) Fire Task Force
TBD
Grants
Glen Russell – Limerick Fire Company
The grant committee researches grants that may be beneficial to the entire fire service in Montgomery County. The chair is the liaison with the grant writer and may also be the liaison to the agency awarding the grant.
EMS Council
Kevin Yerger – Pottstown Fire Company
It shall be the responsibility of the Council to assist the County Office of EMS by providing input to the Deputy Director-Public Safety-EMS on the development and operation of the Emergency Medical Services System within the County of Montgomery, Pennsylvania hereinafter referred to as “County”. To ensure excellence in emergency care, the Council shall review and provide input to the EMS Office on policies and procedures prior to implementation. The Council shall also facilitate the coordination of different organizations and elements of the EMS system.
Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
John Kelly – Skippack Fire Company
The Superfund act requires Counties to have a Local Emergency Planning Committee to assist with oversight of sites with hazmats above reportable quantities and hazmat wastes. Most of the work is done at the county level by city employees, who typically are on the committee. The group oversees the TIER reports, distribution to municipalities
Tanker Strike Force
Mike Rissell – Skippack Fire Company
Bill Patterson – Perkiomen Fire Company
Rick Smith – Gilbertsville Fire Company
Doug Little – Towamencin Fire Company
Our actions are limited to developing the SOG’s, reviewing them when needed, responding to incidents and organizing tankers to standby in areas when hydrants are out of service. This is the most time-consuming event we are tasked with. We also try to respond as a coordinator anytime the TSF is dispatched.
Large Diameter Hose (LDH) Strike Team
Dan Supplee – Oreland Fire Company
The LDH strike is a group of engines within the county that assist at large fires to move large volumes of water from a water source to the fire from longer distances.
Social Media & Website
Craig Keffer – Royersford Fire Company
Works to keep the association website up to date so members can utilize it as a resource guide when needed as well as other departments outside of Montgomery County.
Bylaws Committee
Rick Lesniak – Oreland Fire Company
Eric Linsenbigler – Sanatoga Fire Company
This committee is charged with overseeing the bylaws, recommending any changes or updates and bringing it back to the association for discussion and approval.
Committees
Joint Chief’s Radio
Haydn Marriott
George Wilmot III
EMS Council
Mike Campeggio
LAPC
Tanker Strike Force
LDH Strick Force
Dan Supplee
SE PA Fire Task Force
Skip Urban
Foam Task Force
Ken Shuler
Incident Support Team (IST)
Ken Shuler
Fire Advisory
Ken Shuler
Standardization
Eric Clauson—Chair
Andy Rathfon
John Hoffman
Jesse Mancini
Bob Scholly (Municipal Chiefs Rep.)
