| On Friday May 29th the membership of the Lionville Fire Company gathered together with spouses and partners to enjoy a relaxing night off at the Hilton Garden Inn. Members enjoyed drinks, food, company, games, and awards as a small token of appreciation for everything they have contributed over the past year. Guests from other local fire companies, EMS agencies, and municipalities were invited as well to show appreciation for any and all assistance to the fire company.
The actions and capabilities of the Lionville Fire Company would not be possible without the support of other local organizations, and especially without the support of family and friends of members. We thank you dearly!
Recognition awards were announced for the following achievements for the 2025 year:
Firefighter of the Year: Firefighter/EMT Danial Mellinger
Special Service Award: Firefighter/EMT Andrew Bucklin
5 Years of Continuous Service: Mark Dolente, Robert Fowler III, Mattias Jones
10 Years of Continuous Service: Chad Cantley, Paul DeCarlo
15 Years of Continuous Service: Michael "Pike" Holmes
20 Years of Continuous Service and Earned Life Membership: Michael Esterlis, Thomas Tolento
25 Years of Continuous Service: James W. McFadden
35 Years of Continuous Service: Lee Ruth
45 Years of Continuous Service: Linda Gramling
50 Years of Continuous Service: Bill Minahan, Fred Minahan
Top Responders: Rick Schimpf, Alyssa Phillips, and Michael Lam
A special recognition was announced to Bill Minahan for 50 years of dedicated service to the fire company, fulfilling many roles, including Fire Chief, over that time. An addition recognition was announced as a thank you to Chief Michael Esterlis for finishing his 6 year run as Fire Chief at the end of 2025.
A big thank you to the Keystone Valley Fire Department for covering our local for 8 hours so our members could enjoy the night worry-free.
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