Longwood Fire Co. announces promotion

Posted by Press Release on February 24, 2015

The Longwood Fire Company announced the promotion of Mike Syska from lieutenant to captain of the company.

Mike Syska of Birmingham Township has been promoted to captain at the Longwood Fire Company.

“Mike has provided excellent service to the fire company during the decade he has been a volunteer,” said Chief A. J. McCarthy in a press release. “He has earned his promotion. Syska has been an officer at Longwood seven of his 10 years at the fire company.”

Syska, who lives in Birmingham Township, said that while in high school, some of his friends were affiliated with Longwood and he believed he could be of assistance. “I went to Penn State for information technology, but I discovered what I liked was the fire company and being an EMT. I then took nursing classes,” Syska said.

He has been involved in water rescues during the most recent flooding in the area and has also taken part in multiple vehicle rescues. “I’ve had good experiences here and I like to give back to the community through service with Longwood,” Syska said.

Longwood Fire Company has served the communities of Kennett, East Marlborough, Pennsbury and Pocopson townships since 1921. Longwood Fire Company provides fire and rescue and emergency medical services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For more information see www.longwoodfireco.com.