An author of a best-selling emergency response training book, “Rapid Intervention Teams,” and an engineer with over four decades of experience building and enhancing fire protection systems, Greg Jakubowski’s, 62, extensive knowledge and background in the fire service is next to none. After living in … Read More

In April 1969, Bill Wright was entering adulthood and his friends encouraged him to usher in this new phase by joining them as volunteers at Garden City Fire Company. He had no idea that his decision to volunteer would lead him to enlist in the … Read More

Ringing in 41 years with the Garden City Fire Company, George Moore Jr. reflects on his unique pathway to the organization, one that was a result of an affinity for the game of softball and became a lasting family legacy. It was the summer of … Read More

The leadership and management expertise that Lou DiDomenico honed in on as Garden City’s former chief has proven to be a valuable asset in his professional life. He works as the facility manager at the Delaware County Intermediate Unit (DCIU). “Being a manager of people … Read More

George Moore grew up at the Garden City Fire Company, and the moment he turned 16, he followed in his father’s footsteps and joined. This month marked George’s 30th year at the fire company. “It’s been a big part of my life for as long … Read More

Despite knowing each other throughout high school, it was not until Bill Chism joined Garden City Fire Company that he and his future wife began dating. “It’s because of the firehouse that my wife and I are together,” said Bill, who has been with his … Read More

Mike MacCall, 65, joined the Garden City Fire Company in 1974, and as he celebrates 50 years with the organization, he still feels the same sense of gratification and purpose as he did when he stepped foot into the firehouse as a teen. Although he … Read More

Garden City Firefighter Wayne Kuehler carries the life-saving skills he has developed on the scene with him in his day-to-day life, but never imagined they would be put to the test during a family camping trip.  “We were in the woods, in the middle of … Read More