Operations Officers

	Chief  Stan Hallowich Chief Hallowich, a year 28-year veteran of the fire service, joined the William Walker Hose Co. In 1974 and has been volunteering ever since .He has held company offices ranging from chief engineer, asst chief and for the past ten years, chief of department.  He holds many state and nationally accredited certifications. Chief Hallowich has earned respect from the people he leads by showcasing a strong work ethic and his ability to motivate others, Chief Hallowich also enjoys training and competing in Triathlons.
	Assistant Chief  Jess Yesalavage  Chief Yesalavage's fire service career started in 1974 and has since advanced to the rank of Asst. Chief, where he has served for the previous 15 years. Chief Yesalavage has also held the positions of Chief Engineer, Asst. Engineer, Company President, and has also chaired many committees that have improved daily operations within the department. Chief Yesalavage is commonly referred to as the "GO TO GUY" of the department whenever something needs to get done He has demonstrated a great deal of dedication to the department and all it's members.
	Assistant Chief- Jim Kuzmak A 15 year veteran of the fire service A.C. Kuzmak has held numerous positions in the fire company, including, Public Relations Officer, Assistant Chief, EMS Lieutenant and is also a past president of the hose company. An extremely dedicated member of the department, Jim can always be counted to take on any task required. Jim has completed numerous training classes and hold national certifications in many areas.
	Safety Officer- John "Tootsie" Pizzimenti A 35+ year veteran of the fire service, S.O. Pizzimenti has worked his way through the ranks of the department holding such positions as EMS Lieutenant, and EMS Captain.  He served as Captain for over 20 years. In 2001 he took over the role as Safety Officer and has held that position ever since. S. O. Pizzimenti has a strong outlook on firefighter rehab standards and safety practices. He has worked is to improve firefighter rehab operations throughout the entire department making WWHC the leader in Firefighter Rehab in the area.
	Chief Engineer Joe Palermo Joe is a veteran of the fire service for 15 + years.  He joined WWHC in 2004.  In that short time Joe has proven himself to be a very dedicated and valuable member.
	Assistant Engineer  Charlie Ruther  Charlie has been with the William Walker Hose Company for more then a decade.  Charlie is a second generation firefighter with the department.  Charlie has proven himself not only has Engineer but also as a valuable addition to the daily operations of the department.
	EMS Captain R.A Furosi R.A. is a Nationally Registered Paramedic who has been with the WWHC since 1998.  R.A. is an instructor for EMS of NEPA's Emergency Medical Technician program.  R.A. also teaches CPR, First Aid, and AED training through the American Health and Safety Institute.
	EMS Lt. Joseph Brown For the past 24 years Chief Engineer Brown has served the William Walker Hose Co. holding various positions within the department. He had held the position of Chief Engineer for the past eight years before taking an officer's position on the EMS side of the department.  The status of all our apparatus is a high priority to Joe and he can often been seen under the hood, or with a can of polish in his hands. Joe is one of our most dedicated and well-respected volunteers.
	EMS Lieutenant: Johnmichael Pizzimenti Johnmike has been a member of WWHC since 2007.  Johnmike has been volunteering for more then a decade before taking on a more active role in EMS.