Thomas N. Micozzie, Mayor Upper Darby Township announces
that Edward Mann Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner has notified Upper Darby Township,
that our combination fire department has reached the State Gold Training
Standards.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Fire commissioner’s office
has set Professional Qualification standards level for emergency
responders. These standards are set
based on nationally recognized training accredited by the National Pro-Board. The
Gold Standard represents 100 % staff certified.
The Upper Darby Township Fire Department consists of five
volunteer fire companies serving the community as a combination fire department
with 150 volunteers and 41 career firefighters.
I am proud that the men and women who serve our township as firefighters
have trained to meet the 100 % criteria necessary to achieve t the Fire
Commissioner highest for the Gold Certification.
Edward Mann the Pennsylvania Fire commissioner will award
this Gold Certification to Mayor Micozzie and the Upper Darby Fire Department
on Tuesday October 25, 2011 at 5:00 PM.
The ceremony including the application of the Gold seal to Township fire
apparatus will take place at:
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Council Room 2nd floor
100 Garrett Road
Upper Darby, Pa 19082-4103
