Austin Volunteer Fire Department

Each year Pennsylvania VFW Posts have the opportunity to nominate individuals in their community for Public Safety Awards. Recognition is given to one FireFighter & one EMT.

Candidates must have demonstrated:

Recognition by their colleagues or those they serve. Consistent excellence in the performance of their duties. Consistent dedication to their official responsibilities over a period of years and continuous growth in responsibilities and skills within their profession.

This evening our Assistant Fire Chief Joseph Burgett was recognized as Firefighter of the Year & our Ambulance Chief Tracy Orlowski was recognized as EMT of the Year by the Austin Post 7810 VFW. The VFW Board members were present and Commander Dynda presented the awards.

Each year, the Veterans of Foreign Wars also selects a teacher from their community to receive the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Award.

Teachers who promote civic responsibility, flag etiquette and patriotism are prime candidates for this award.

Recognized this evening by the Austin Post 7810 VFW as Teacher of the Year was Mrs. Angela Brewer of the Austin Area School District.

We congratulate Chief Burgett & Chief Orlowski on their awards and continued dedication to our company and community.

A big thank you to the Austin Post 7810 VFW/Vets Club for recognizing our responders.

Also we send a big congratulations to Mrs. Brewer whose dedication to her profession has made a large impact on the kids in our community, including many of our responders!