A Birmingham Township resident has been promoted from captain to assistant chief of Longwood Fire Company, the company announced in a press release.
Mike Syska has been an officer at Longwood eight of his 11 years at the fire company. A year ago, he was promoted from lieutenant to captain.
“Mike continues to advance in leadership positions at Longwood Fire Company,” Chief A. J. McCarthy said in the release. “He has earned his promotion. He’s an excellent fireman who takes on responsibilities and succeeds.”
Syska said he is looking forward to the new challenges. “This will be a new experience for me,” he said in the release. “I’m taking on more administrative duties.”
As assistant chief, Syska, who has responded to a range of emergencies – from water rescues during flooding to multi-vehicle accidents – will be responsible for the running of the junior firefighters program.
“I will have to make sure Longwood is adhering to all of the regulations. Also, it is my responsibility to make sure all of the equipment is in proper working order,” he said in the release. “We have fine line officers who work with me to make sure Longwood is always ready to serve the community whenever needed.
“I like to give back to the community through service with Longwood,” Syska continued. “The same goes for everyone connected with the fire company.”
Syska said that during 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,” he said in the release. “I then took nursing classes.”
Longwood Fire Company has served 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.
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