GILBERTSVILLE - The Gilbertsville Fire Department recently submitted their annual reports and held annual elections. The fire department responded to a total of 46 tone calls in 2024 and department members logged over 1,500 work-hours. The calls consisted of fires, motor vehicle accidents, trees down, auto alarms, and mutual aid.

Department election results are as follows: Chief, David Robinson; 1st Assistant Chief, Mike Tiffany; 2nd Assistant Chief, Nate Tiffany; Captain, Kyle Short; President, John Mason; Vice President, Dave Haynes; Treasurer, Scot Lueck; Secretary, Dawn Wheeler; Captain of Fire Police, Dawn Wheeler; Chaplain, Reverend Randy Palada. Board of Trustees: Jim Pochy, Jim VanDusen, Joe Stockdale, and Joel Perkosky.

Emergency Squad captain Steve Gayle reports that the squad responded to 135 calls in 2024 with a total of 331 work-hours and 2,710 miles.

The Gilbertsville Fire Department would like to thank the community for another year of donations from district residents. These donations are extremely beneficial to assist with maintenance and upgrades of our equipment.

The Eagle Engine and Hose Company is no different from other volunteer fire departments in that it can always use new members. If you are interested in helping your local volunteer fire department, contact any department member for information or stop by during our weekly Thursday drill night.

-Information from the Gilbertsville Fire Department