Lingohocken Honors Retiring Chief, Swears In New Leaders For 2025

WRIGHTSTOWN, PA — The Lingohocken Fire Company gathered Tuesday night for its first meeting of the year, which featured the swearing in of the company's new line and administrative officers of the year. The Honorable Judge Mick Petrucci officiated.

Taking the helm as line officers in 2025 are: Chief 35 Ethan Tecker, Deputy Chief 35 John Bailey, Assistant Chief 35 Dave James, Battalion Chief 35 Rob Flowers, Lieutenant 35 Tim Weber, Lieutenant 95 Eric Globerman, Chief Engineer Randy Serwell Jr. and Assistant Chief Engineer Duane Smith.

Serving as administrative officers in 2025 are: President Dennis Kilfeather, Vice President Scott Riden, Secretary Mike Squillace, Treasurer Rob Flowers, Trustee Duane Smith, Trustee Paul Gorski, Trustee Rich Gloor and Trustee Tim Weber.

Chief Ethan Tecker with the company's newest firefighters, Phil Kim and San Khalifa. (Lingohocken Fire Company)

In addition, the company recognized retiring Chief Dave James for his 10 years of service at the helm of the company's line officers. "We thank him for his decade of leadership and service to the community," said the firefighters.

The company also recognized Phil Kim and Sam Khalifa who completed probationary training and have moved to interior status after completing their Firefighter One and in-house requirements.