NAME: Joe Susalla
RANK: Lieutenant
ROLE: Responsible for first line supervision of firefighters responding to fire alarms, rescue operations, and/or other calls for assistance. He also serves as one of the three mentors overseeing the Junior Firefighter Program.

YEARS OF SERVICE
Holiday Park VFD:  16
Emergency Services: 16 (Fire, EMS, & Law Enforcement)

SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Distinguished Service Medal, 2022

TRAINING

  • Essentials of Firefighting
  • Paramedic
  • Basic Vehicle Rescue Technician
  • EMS Vehicle Operator
  • Hazard Materials Operations
  • Rescue Diver
  • Engine Company
  • Truck Company
  • Helicopter Landing Operations
  • Incident Command
  • Swift Water Rescue, Rescue Tech
  • Pump Ops

POSITIONS HELD

  • Junior Firefighter Program Mentor*
  • Junior Fire Camp Staff (Instructor)*
  • Outside Training Lead
  • 2nd Assistant Chief
  • Lieutenant
  • Assistant Medical Officer
  • Membership Committee
  • Junior Firefighter
(* = current position)

REGULAR CAREER

  • Law Enforcement
  • Paramedic, Monroeville VFD
Public Information Officer

Media Inquires and Public Information requests for the fire department will be handled by our Public Information Officer/Community Outreach Officer by emailing to info@holidayparkvfd.org

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