Cheltenham Fire Company members receive years of service pins + member spotlight - Glenside Local

November 6th, 2024 | By Ryan Genova

The Cheltenham Fire Company shared that two of their members received years of service pins at the company’s monthly company meeting on Tuesday, November 5.

Bill Polzin was recognized for 20 years of service, photographed with his daughter who is also a member.

Ryan Morrissy received his five years of service pin, standing with his uncle, brother, father, and grandfather who are all members as well.

In related news, the company recently posted a “member spotlight”. From their announcement:

Meet Ryan, a dedicated member of Cheltenham Fire Company since joining on his 16th birthday in 2019. Recently earning his 5 years of service pin, Ryan serves on the Retention and Gear Committees and took over landscaping duties in 2023. Coming from a family legacy of firefighters dating back to the late 1950s, Ryan has always been passionate about the fire service. A favorite memory was responding to his real fire after earning his Firefighter 1 Certification, working alongside both his dad, a long-time Captain, and his brother. Ryan is also a firefighter in Abington and Lower Moreland townships.

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Photos: CFC