Operational Officers
F.D.M.T.'s Chief Officers and Line Officers are responsible for day to day operations at our firehouses, and for operational tactics and strategies at fire and rescue calls.
Run Statistics:
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2011 |
2012 |
| January | 38 |
56 |
| February | 54 |
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| March | 42 |
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| April | 46 |
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| May | 43 |
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| June | 58 |
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| July | 60 |
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| August | 52 |
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| September | 61 |
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| October | 60 |
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| November | 40 |
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| December | 45 |
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| Totals | 599 |
56 |
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About Us
Department Operational Officers
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Fire Chief - Bill Wiegman Bill began his fire service career in 1996 as a member of Lower Southampton Fire Department Station 6 in Bucks County achieving the rank of Captain & Training Officer. He joined F.D.M.T. in August of 2007, and for the past two years has served as a Battalion Chief and Training Officer. Bill has acquired numerous certifications including; Fire Fighter I & II, Fire Officer I, HAZMAT Technician, Vehicle and Special Vehicle Rescue Technician, Diver Rescue 1, and Swift Water Technician. He is a 2004 graduate of La Salle University with a Bachelor's Degree is Psychology, and graduated from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 2006 with a Master's Degree in Forensic Psychology. Bill is a Mental Health Expert on the PA Juvenile Fire Setter Advisory Board, and the Bucks County Fire PAC (Professionals Aiding Children). In his free time Bill enjoys spending time with wife Amanda and son Liam, and his hobbies include ice hockey, golf, reading, and traveling. |
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Deputy Chief - Ed Skrzat
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Assistant Chief - David Vasconez
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Battalion Chief - Joe Simes
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Captain 18 - Frank Colelli Frank started in the Fire Service in 1994 with the Fairmount Engine Co. #2 in Norristown, holding the positions of Lieutenant and Rescue Captain. Frank came to Montgomery Township in 2002 and also serves as Assistant Fire Marshal. He holds certifications in Firefighter I & II, Fire Inspector I ,II Fire Officer I, II Fire Instructor I, II. EMT, Vehicle Rescue Technician and several others. Outside of Montgomery Township Frank serves with the Upper Providence Fire Marshals Office as an Assistant Fire Marshal, and as the Chairman of the Fire and Emergency Services Board. Frank is also an Instructor with the Montgomery County Fire Academy and enjoys teaching and mentoring the younger firefighters of the future. |
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Captain 18-1 - Will Fluck |
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Captain 18-2 - Joe Bennett Joe joined the fire service in 2003 as a member of the Chalfont Fire Company, where he rose to the rank of Lieutenant. Joining F.D.M.T. in 2005, Joe has held positions as Lieutenant and Captain, and was previously head of the Fire Prevention division. In 2012, Joe will lead the Training division. He holds numerous firefighting certifications and has completed classwork in pursuit of an Associates Degree in Fire Sciences. Joe also has a strong background in emergency medical services. In his free time, Joe enjoys outdoor sports and keeping fit at the gym. |
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Captain 18 - John Scheiter |
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Lieutenant 18-1 - Paul Smith Paul joined the fire service in 1991 at the age of sixteen starting out as a junior firefighter with Warrington Township Fire Department, and was a member of Horsham Fire Company for over ten years . As Lt. 18-1, Paul will lead the fire prevention division and the officer development program. He holds multiple certifications including Firefighter I and II and Fire Instructor I. Paul is a full time service tech and vehicle rescue instructor for ESI equipment specializing in vehicle rescue. In his free time, Paul is a full-time dad to his son, P.J.. |
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Lieutenant 18-2 - Steve Cohen Steve started his career in the fire service in 2002 with Merck and Co.’s fire brigade, and joined F.D.M.T. in 2003, and held the position of Vice President in 2011. He holds certifications in Industrial Fire Brigade, IFSAC Firefighter I, Truck Operations, Vehicle Rescue Technician, Confined Space Rescue, Structural Collapse Rescue, Rapid Intervention Teams, Rope I, and Firefighter Survival. Steve is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science in Administration of Justice, and is also certified as an Army Basic Instructor. His hobbies include working on cars, motorcycle riding, and working on computers. |
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Chief Engineer - Mike Bean
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