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6 days ago

Member Spotlight – Lee AlbackerFrom time to time, we have been highlighting our members who are or have done good things in our volunteer fire department in Aspinwall or the surrounding communities. Today, we are going to set our focus on another one of our former Fire Chiefs and Life Members, Lee Albacker. Lee has been serving the citizens and visitors of Aspinwall, as a firefighter for 51 years. He has served in our department in every line officer position, Lieutenant to Chief. He served as an Assistant Fire Chief for 6 years and he served 13 years as our Fire Chief. And boy, can he wheel a fire truck! Someone once said, “Once a fire chief, always a fire chief”. You don’t get to be a fire chief without respect. Chief Albacker is well respected in the Borough of Aspinwall and in our volunteer fire department. Lee has been employed as the Aspinwall Department of Public Works Foreman for many years. He recently announced his retirement. He and his wife will get to enjoy their grandchildren more often. This former fire chief of ours is very knowledgeable in the history of Aspinwall and on several occasions, has taken the time to share his knowledge. He also has a great sense of humor. We wish him and his wife, Claudia, all the best that retirement can offer. If you would like to be a member of our department, like Chief Albacker, we would love to have you! We offer several types of memberships in our department. To learn more about us, feel free to message here in Facebook or stop by the firehouse on a Tuesday evening. ... See MoreSee Less

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Congratulations Lee!!

Congrats Lee!

Always proud of him and I always said he would make a good future Mayor of Aspinwall❤

Congratulations to my baby brother,LOVE YOU

So proud of all he’s done for us and his town!

Definitely one of the best people I have ever had the pleasure to be around Thanks Chief

A great firefighter, Chief and friend, wait he’s retiring did he say what year???

One of the best!!!

One of my amigos

My old Buddy Lee

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Aspinwall VFD

2 weeks ago

Today the Daylight Engine crew transferred Engine 102-2’s equipment into Engine 102-1. Then gave Engine 102-1 a much needed bath. Engine 102-2 will be going out for pump test and service on Monday. Thanks to the members who gave up their Saturday to help out. ... See MoreSee Less

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Looking good! Waiting for the Market to open!

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2 weeks ago

Member Spotlight – “Jungle” Mike TroyanFrom time to time, we have been highlighting our members who are doing or who have done good things in our volunteer fire department, for Aspinwall or in our surrounding communities. Today, we are going to set our focus on another one of our Life Members, Mike Troyan. Affectionately, we call Mike, “Jungle Mike”. He has been with our volunteer fire department since 1990. Throughout his years with us, he has served in the positions of 1st and 2nd Lieutenant, Captain, 1st Vice President, President, Safety Officer. And for the past 15 years, Mike has been our department’s Chaplain. All of our volunteer firefighters and members come from all walks of life. When Mike is not volunteering, he works for the State of Pennsylvania. Mike is an all-around community type of person. Not only has “Jungle” been an integral member of our department, he’s been active in his church and he has a great connection with Santa Claus. If you would like to be a member of our department, we would love to have you! We offer several types of memberships in our department. To learn more about us, feel free to message here in Facebook or stop by the firehouse on a Tuesday evening. ... See MoreSee Less