The new engines have arrived in Doylestown! Here they are as the arrived at Station 79. We’ll have more info, photos and video soon. Look for them in the Memorial Day parade and as we start to train drivers over the next month.
The arrival
The Promposal Call
A luau of a night!
The members of the fire company and auxiliary gathered at Doylestown Country Club on April 6, 2019, to relax, have fun and recognize members for their accomplishments during 2018. The atmosphere was tropical, as the theme for the evening was Hawaiian Luau, and the dress was representative for the evening.
After dinner and the annual multi-media retrospective, awards were given to members of the company for service and accomplishments. Also receiving an award of recognition was former State Representative Marguerite Quinn. Fire company president Jay Fetterolf presented he with a plaque thanking her for her service and friendship to the company during her 10 years serving the Central Bucks community. She was moved by the honor, thanking every member of the company for the honor and honoring all back. The plaque read-
Your selfless dedication and tireless efforts have touched and changed countless people in the State of Pennsylvania and the Doylestown Fire Company. You have inspired greatness within our community and we honor your service.
Congratulations on a job well done!
Service awards were given to-
5-Year Pin/Silver (2014)
James Babinetz
Samuel Cesare
Ben Hanbicki
Rachel Loux
Miroslav “Mike” Mach
Joey Grace
Rich Priolo
Quentin Maust
10-Year Pin/Silver (2009)
Will Fluck IV
Steve Downs
Rich Schea
15-Year Pin/Silver (2004)
Bob Adams, Sr.
Matt Grogan
20 Year Pin/Gold (1999) and Life Membership Card
Larry Browne
30 Year Pin/Gold (1989)
Roseanne (Annie) Vancosky
Boyd (Bud) Baughman, Jr.
35 Year Pin/Gold (1984)
Dennis Loux, Jr.
Curt Rauss
40 Year Pin/Gold (1979)
Tom Cramer
Brian Cathers
Dave MacFarlane
Doug Tilley
50 Year Pin/Gold (1969)
Rob Hellyer
55 Year Pin/Gold (1964)
Harold (Dutch) Reeser
60 Year Pin/Gold (1959)
Charlie Penglase
65 Year Pin/Gold (1954)
Don Smith
Appreciation awards were given to-
Ed Truman for service as Deputy Chief from 2010-2011 and 2017-2018
Ed Loux for service as Battalion Chief for 2018
Peter Mills for service as Lieutenant for 2018
Anthony Montemurro for service as Treasurer from 2016-2018
Larry Browne for service as Trustee from 2015-2018
Jim Hampton for service as Trustee from 2011- 2018
Mike Kleban for service as Trustee for 2018
Steven Downs for service as Assistant Treasurer for 2017-2018
Karen Truman for service as Assistant Recording Secretary for 2017-2018
Bill Cope for service as Assistant Financial Secretary for 2018
Jeff Anlauf for service as Trustee for 2016-2018
Steve Cote for service as Trustee for 2017-2018
Attendance awards were presented to
Tommy Kirk- Top responder for 2018- 77.36%
Bill Price- 2nd top responder- 49.61%
Asher Mithoefer- 3rd top responder- 48.84%
Steve Lee- 4th Top Responder- 43.88%
Sam Cesare- 5th Top Responder- 42.33%
Percentage of calls based on 645 Incidents and 45 Trainings
Training Awards presented to Lori Westover and Tommy Kirk with 38 of 45 Drills for the year
The President’s award was bestowed upon Steve Downs for his work as Asst. Treasurer, constant optimism and guidance.
The Chief’s award was given to Ed Loux for his work on the duty crew and mapping.
The firefighter of the year, as voted on by the members of the fire company, is Larry Browne. Browne has been a member of the fire company since July of 1999, has held many positions in the company, including President of the Relief Association and Public Information and Fire Prevention officer, which he holds presently.