Plymouth Fire Co. No. 1 Plymouth Meeting PA

Serving Plymouth Township since 1906

~~~ Welcome to the Website of Plymouth Fire Company No. 1 ~~~ New phone number (610) 233-0602 ~~~

Administrative

President	Jack Heleniak
Vice President	Jim Sugalski
Treasurer	Frank Heleniak
Secretary	Heather Heleniak
Assistant Secretary	Cathy Costa
Sergeant at Arms	Mike Petriga
Trustees	Chris Heleniak Tom Leedom John Heleniak Ray Stocchi Pete Costa

Line Officers

Chief 43	Mike Gehman
Deputy 43	Rob Maxwell
Assistant 43	Chuck Luthy
Battalion 43	Mitch Kijak
Captain 43	Mike Burton
Captain 43-1	Marty Rafter
Lieutenant 43	John Heleniak

Engineering Staff

Chief Engineer	Pete Costa
Assistant Engineer	Bill Garbacz
Engineer	Frank Heleniak
Engineer	Jack Heleniak
Engineer	John Kijak
Engineer	Kyle Stamm

Firefighters

Frank Burton	Brian Knowlton
Andrew Carl	Bill Kopf
Sam Caroluzzi	Tom Leedom
Cathy Costa	Dave Luthy
Robert Curll	Rob Luthy
Ted Dale	Bob McMonagle
Rob Dronitsky	Andrew Mount
Jon Drozd	Dave Murphy
Chuck Gallagher	Mike Petriga
Damian Garbacz	Brandon Stocchi
Tim Grossman	Brett Stocchi
Tim Gunning	Mike Stocchi
Chuck Hauer	Ray Stocchi
Chris Heleniak	Jim Sugalski
Frank Heleniak Jr.	Andrew Thomas
Heather Heleniak	John Warner
Tom Heleniak	Chris Yaracs
John Jackson

Junior Firefighters

Chris Brown	Brandon Maziarz
Ryan Comber	Dave O’Neill
Connor Ferst	Matt Prendergast
Kyle Hauer	TJ Rafter
	Pat Saulino

Fire Police

Captain FP 43	Adam Heffelfinger
Lieutenant FP 43-1	Fran Thomas
Officer	Ray Bowman
Officer	Phil Crouthamel
Officer	Ed Garbacz
Officer	Kathy Yucalevich
Officer	Jeff Stemple
Officer	William Volovinik
Officer	Clint Wakefield

Joseph F. Bruno

Plymouth Fire Co. No. 1

Joseph F. Bruno, a life member of the Plymouth Fire Co. No. 1, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007.

Joe joined the fire company in June, 1952 and maintained active status for over 54 years. Joe served the firehouse in the capacity of Vice President, Trustee, President, Engineer, and Assistant Chief. Joe joined because his father, brother, uncles, and cousins were all active members in the firehouse, located in Connaughtown, which made it a family tradition. Joe’s father, Arthur Bruno was past president of the fire company in the 1930s and his mother was an active auxiliary member. In addition, due to his father’s friendships with the members of the “Washies,” Joe became a member at Station 36, in order to march in parades, and was later made a trustee. Joe was a member of Washies since 1952, and had also been a member of Humane Fire Co. of Norristown for 40 years.

Joe held other positions related to the fire service, including President of the Plymouth Township Union Relief Association for the past 20 years. Joe was also the last living chartered member of the “Gooseneckers.” It was through this elite group that Joe, along with others began the “Chicken Headers” organization, securing a charter for this amusing group, as well. This group traveled together for numerous conventions and events, bringing a bit of fun to the convention.

A retired pharmacist who worked for Farbman’s Pharmacy in Norristown, life in a family run pharmacy allowed him to get to know his patients and their families on a first-name basis. Many who moved out of the area, returned to say, “Hello” when they returned to town. Joe served as a pharmacist for 45 years.

On a personal level, Joe was married to his wife Regina (Jean) for 44 years. Jean passed away August 29, 2007. He had three daughters, Denise, Gina Maria, and Yvette and 6 grandchildren. Joe’s biggest hobby, aside from the firehouse, was his grandchildren. Joe was actively involved in the lives of his grandchildren; babysitting, attending sports and school activities, and simply enjoying their lives. Joe was proud of each and every one of them.

Joe was a very important part of the Plymouth Fire Company #1. We thank him for all of his many years of volunteer service and for sharing his advice, wisdom, and friendship with us these many years. We’ll miss you, Joe.