STORIES Jonathan's Story You don’t have to fight fires to volunteer at your local fire company. Jonathan Reck, 68, volunteers as Fire Police Captain for Upper Macungie Township Station 56 and is also a trustee. “Being retired, volunteering keeps me in touch with the community and is an excellent way to feel satisfied in helping...

STORIES Peter's Story “I was that little kid who always watch the fire engines drive by my house and always wanted to do it when I got older,” said Assistant Chief Peter Grodziak, Fogelsville Volunteer Fire Company. Now 34, Peter started volunteering when he was 16 years old. He formed great friendships over the years...

STORIES Christopher's Story Firefighter and Trustee, Christopher Evans, 43, has been volunteering since he was a teenager. “I have always been drawn to giving back and contributing to something bigger than just me to help my community.” In the fire service for 20 years, Christopher has volunteered with Upper Macungie Township Station 56 for two...

STORIES Jaad's Story Jaad Elias, 22, says he became a volunteer firefighter due to his dedication and enthusiasm in public service. “Huge life lessons are learned in the fire service,” Jaad said. “I’ve learned a lot of new things and will continue to learn things as the years go on.” Jaad has been a firefighter...

STORIES Ronald's Story Fire Police Captain Ronald D. Buss doesn’t let his age hold him back from volunteering. At 79 years old, he has spent 19 years at Fogelsville Volunteer Fire Company. “I enjoy the opportunity to provide assistance to the public, the police, and to protect   our firefighters during emergency situations,” said Ronald....

STORIES Michelle's Story Michelle Conley, 30, is a volunteer firefighter and recording secretary for Upper Macungie Township Station 56, and joined the fire service eight years ago. “I joined the fire service to help the people of my community and keep them out of harm’s way; it’s very rewarding!” Michelle says volunteering has given her...

STORIES Len's Story When Len Waller returned home from the United States Army, he said he started volunteering as a firefighter to help people in their darkest hours. “I felt I had the skill set and determination to help make a difference. Why not put that to good use?” said Len, the Deputy Chief at...

STORIES Jack's Story Firefighter Jack Stahley, 20, has been volunteering at Upper Macungie Township Station 56 for almost a year now. “I have always been interested in becoming a firefighter and helping other people, and I decided to go for it,” he said. Jack enjoys helping the community in times of distress and all the...