NAME: Tyler Brucker
RANK: 1st Lieutenant
ROLE: Responsible for first line supervision of firefighters responding to fire alarms, rescue operations, and/or other calls for assistance. As the most senior Lieutenant among the three, his role is also one of mentoring to the rookie firefighters as well as supporting the 2nd Assistant Chief in overseeing the Junior Firefighter Program. The “Outside” Training Program is developed and maintained by this position too.

YEARS OF SERVICE
Holiday Park VFD:  6
Emergency Services: 12

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

TRAINING

  • Essentials of Firefighting
  • Basic Vehicle Rescue Technician
  • Hazard Materials Operations
  • Pump Ops
  • Special Vehicle Rescue
  • Engine Company
  • Truck Company
  • Stop the Bleed
  • Heartsaver CPR & First Aid
  • Helicopter Landing Ops

POSITIONS HELD

  • Training Officer (Outside Program)*
  • Junior Firefighter Program Assistant Lead*
  • Fire Camp Staff*
  • Rookie Firefighter Orientation Lead*
  • Citizens Fire Academy Staff*
  • Firefighter
  • Assistant Engineer
  • Junior Firefighter
(* = current position)

REGULAR CAREER

  • Dispatcher, Allegheny County Emergency Services

For further information on this post, or any fire department activity, you may reach out to our Public Information Officer via medical@holidayparkvfd.org or the Chief of the Department via chief@holidayparkvfd.org.