“You will not find a job that is as rewarding as being able to save a life,” said Stephen Oplinger, volunteer firefighter and quartermaster at Good Will Fire Company #1 of Trexlertown.

Stephen, 58, has been in the fire service for 30 years now and joined to be a part of a group that was helping his neighbors. He has learned many skills through training and loves the atmosphere of the fire company.

“The training has helped me in my full-time job by being part of a team to get the job done,” said Stephen. “I enjoy the closeness of the ‘family’ of my brother and sister firefighters.”

If you are interested in volunteering with UMT Fire Department, visit https://umtfire.com/.