PA Fire Commissioner McGarvey Swears In Officers for 2023

PA Fire Commissioner Chas McGarvey served as Installing Officer at the December meeting of the Allison Hook & Ladder Co. No. 2. T Cosgrove Jones was elected President. Mike Kraska was elected Captain. Other officers pictured L to R, are John Peskie Trustee, T.J. Wolcott Secretary, Brad Myers 2nd VP, President Jones, Steve Austin 1st VP, Captain Kraska, Tyler Lloyd First Lt. @Jason Lloyd Firemen’s Relief Delegate,

not pictured Don Moorhead, 2nd Lt., Nate Barbolish Trustee.

President Jones intends to maintain the course set by the Late Barry Buskey who oversaw the return of the Allison to active status in the Harrisburg Bureau of Fire. Captain Kraska indicated he will seek to recruit firefighters for the company and will expand training opportunities for members. Commissioner McGarvey stressed the importance of firefighter health and safety for all of the firefighters in the Commonwealth in wake of the tragic events of the week in Pennsylvania.