Pomeroy Fire Company firefighters train at Allegheny Regional Airport Authority ARFF Training Center in Pittsburgh. Six specially trained firefighter/EMTs are now on call for Sikorsky Global Helicopter, and will supplement the Sikorsky team. (Photo courtesy of the Daily Local News) |
As the Parkesburg Fire Company ponders its future including a possible merger with Atglen's and Pomeroy's volunteer fire companies, this Daily Local News article from back in the Spring announcing an agreement between Sikorsky Global Helicopter and Pomeroy Fire Company to provide emergency supplemental staffing, provides a profile of Pomeroy Fire Company's leadership and capabilities.
Money quote:
"Pomeroy fire company operates with 25 volunteers and now 13 salaried career firefighter/EMTs (emergency medical technicians). Of the 13 salaried staff, six have special Aircraft Rescue Fire Firefighter, or ARFF, certifications in order to work with Sikorsky’s team."Read the entire article and watch a video featuring Jared Dalmas, Pomeroy Fire Captain here.
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