GILBERTSVILLE – The Gilbertsville Fire Department recently submitted their annual reports and held annual elections.

The fire department responded to a total of 34 tone calls in 2023 and department members logged a total of 1400 work-hours. The calls consisted of fires, vehicle accidents, downed tress, automatic fire alarms and providing emergency aid to other area departments.

Department election results are as follows: Chief, David Robinson; 1st Assistant Chief, Mike Tifany; 2nd Assistant Chief, Nate Tiffany; Captain, Brian DeGroat; President, John Mason; Vice President, Dave Haynes; Treasurer, Scot Lueck; Secretary, Dawn Wheeler; Captain of Fire Police, Don Osborne; Chaplain, Reverend Randy Palada. Board of Trustees: Jim Pochy, Jim VanDusen, Joe Stockdale, and Joel Perkosky.

Emergency Squad Captain Steve Gayle reports that the squad responded to 139 calls in 2023 with a total of over 500 work-hours and 3764 miles.

The Gilbertsville Fire Department would like to thank the community for another year of record-breaking donations from district residents. These donations are extremely beneficial to assist with maintenance and upgrades of our equipment.

The Eagle Engine and Hose Company is no different from other volunteer fire departments in that it can always use new members. If you are interested in helping your local volunteer fire department, contact any department member for information or stop by during our weekly Thursday drill night.

– Information from the Gilbertsville Fire Department