Lionville Fire Company

Membership Secretary Jack Jacobson presenting Will Mikulich with continuous years of service award.

Membership Secretary Jack Jacobson presenting Jack Sledgeski with continuous years of service award.

Membership Secretary Jack Jacobson presenting James Roche with continuous years of service award.

Membership Secretary Jack Jacobson presenting Rick Schimpf with continuous years of service award.

Membership Secretary Jack Jacobson presenting Kate Solomon with continuous years of service award.

Membership Secretary Jack Jacobson presenting Carlos Martinez with continuous years of service award.

Membership Secretary Jack Jacobson presenting Robert Kagel with continuous years of service award.

Membership Secretary Jack Jacobson presenting Michael Chapman’s Years of Service Award to his son, Dan Chapman.

Membership Secretary Jack Jacobson presenting Bruce Vessey with continuous years of service award.

Fire Chief Mike Esterlis recognizing Michael Lam as Top Responder.

Fire Chief Mike Esterlis recognizing Alyssa Phillips as a Top Responder.

Fire Chief Mike Esterlis recognizing Rick Schimpf as a Top Responder.

Fire Chief Mike Esterlis and Deputy Fire Chief Michael Lam presenting Alyssa Phillips with the Firefighter of the Year award.

Captain Will Behrndt presenting Thomas Baylis with the Probationary Firefighter of the Year Award.


By Lionville Fire Company
March 14, 2025

On Friday, March 14th, The Lionville Fire Company held its annual recognition banquet honoring the volunteers, municipalities, and mutual aid companies for their dedication and service to the Lionville Fire Company. During the award ceremony, the following members were recognized: 5 Years of Continuous Service: Will Mikulich, Steve Garsils 10 Years of Continuous Service: Jack Sledgeski 15 Years of Continuous Service: James Roche, Rick Schimpf 20 Years of Continuous Service: Kate Solomon 25 Years of Continuous Service: Carlos Martinez, Robert Kagel 30 Years of Continuous Service: Michael Chapman 35 Years of Continuous Service: Bruce Vessey Richard Ruth Years of Service Award: Russ Faller Top Responders: Michael Lam, Alyssa Phillips, Rick Schimpf Special Service Award: Mark Dolente Firefighter of the Year: Alyssa Phillips Probationary Firefighter of the Year: Thomas Baylis Lionville Fire Company wants to recognize that it’s not just the dedication of the members, but also their families support and dedication. Special thanks to Keystone Valley Fire Company for covering our fire district during the event. Congratulations to all those recognized at this year’s banquet and the entire membership’s hard-work and dedication in 2024.