Serving the Community

The GIFC relies on a dedicated, three-part structure to keep our community safe and our operations running smoothly.

Firematic Officers:  Command emergency scenes, direct rescue operations, and manage rigorous member training for maximum frontline safety.

Administrative Officers:  Manage day-to-day station operations, oversee volunteer recruitment, maintain official records, and coordinate community engagement events.

Board of Directors:  Oversee the department's long-term financial health, ensure legal compliance, draft organizational policies, and approve major capital investments.

This collaborative teamwork ensures our active firefighters have the elite training, support, and advanced equipment they need to answer your call, 24/7/265.

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Firematic Officers

Chief - Omar Sortino

Deputy Chief - John Podlucky

1st Assistant Chief - Zach Bernfeld

2nd Assistant Chief - Tim Woroniecki Sr.

EMS Chief - Joe Torregrossa


Firematic Captain - Megan Stanley

Firematic Captain - Ryan Ayers

Firematic Captain - Richard Nichols

EMS Captain - Tim Woroniecki Jr.

Day Captain - Robert "Butch" Meyer

Fire Police Captain - Joe Savage


Safety Officer - Nicole Gerber

Safety Officer - Gregory Butcher

Administrative Officers

President - Donald Turner

Vice President - Brandon Lysenko

Secretary - B. Reed Wright

Treasurer - Bryan Semski

Financial Secretary - Nicole Gerber

Line Secretary - Mike Anderson

Sergeant-at-Arms - Madison Gardner


Benevolent Trustee - Kevin Koch

Benevolent Trustee - Peter Coppola

Board of Directors

Chairman - Jeremy Pullano

Director - Mark Sadkowski

Director - Nicole Gerber

Director - Michael Anderson

Director - Steve Stouter

Director - Ron Warner

Director - Saed Shafie