Volunteers – Point Breeze Volunteer Fire Association

OUR AMAZING VOLUNTEERS

Meet Our Brave Volunteers

Our devoted volunteers are committed to serving the residents of Penn Hills, Verona, and the surrounding communities. Their selfless efforts in providing quick response services demonstrate their unwavering dedication to the safety and well-being of their community.

Line Officers

Jason O'Connor

Chief

Jason O'Connor

Chief

Joined the department with Oakmont in 1993. Over six years, he progressed to 1st and 2nd Lieutenant. In 1999, he moved to Penn Hills 224, starting as a firefighter. He advanced to engineer, then 1st and 2nd Lieutenant, followed by roles as Captain and Assistant Chief. Now, he is the current Chief.

Phone:(412) 828-0690

Mike Rodriguez

Assistant Chief

Mike Rodriguez

Assistant Chief

Joined the department as a firefighter at Penn Hills #226, serving from 2000 to 2010. He was the President of #226 from 2000 to 2009. In 2020, Mike joined Penn Hills #224 and is currently the Assistant Chief of the Association.

Phone:(412) 828-0690

John Fitzroy

Captain and Trustee

John Fitzroy

Captain and Trustee

John began his career as a fireman in 2003. He is a Pro Board certified Firefighter 1 and holds certifications in Hazmat Awareness and Hazmat Operations. John is a member of the Allegheny County Hazmat Team #440. He has also served as Secretary and 2nd Lieutenant. Currently, John is the Captain and Trustee of Penn Hills #224.

Phone:(412) 828-0690

Executive Officers

Gerard Fagan

President

Gerard Fagan

President

Joined the department on May 30, 2012. He started as a student for QRS and became a firefighter, completing both classes in December 2012. Gerard currently serves as the President of the Association and 1st Lieutenant.

Phone:(412) 828-0690

Rose O'Connor

Vice President

Rose O'Connor

Vice President

Joined the department as an Associate Member in June of 2020. Rose is currently the Vice President of the Association and head of the fundraising committee.

Phone:(412) 828-0690

Linda Romick

Secretary

Linda Romick

Secretary

Joined the department in September of 2013. Linda is currently the Secretary of the department. Linda takes several roles.

Phone:(412) 828-0690

Associate Members & Firefighters

Ed Turpin

Associate Member

Ed Turpin

Associate Member

Joined the Universal Volunteer Fire Department as a junior member in 1959. In 1964, Ed enlisted in the US Navy and was honorably discharged in 1968, after which he continued as a full-time member of UVFD. In 2016, Universal began its merger process, which was completed on April 20, 2021, resulting in its integration into the Point Breeze Fire Association. Ed became a member of the Point Breeze Fire Association in 2017. He served for a total of 64 years.

Phone:(412) 828-0690

Toni Bush

Associate Member

Toni Bush

Associate Member

Joined the department as an Associate Member in April 2024. She is a great asset, always willing to contribute whenever needed. Toni also serves on several committees.

Phone:(412) 828-0690

Sean Thompson

Hydrant Specialist

Sean Thompson

Hydrant Specialist

Joined the Universal Volunteer Fire Department and remained with them until their merger with the Point Breeze Fire Association #224 in 2021. He is known as the department’s hydrant specialist.

Phone:(412) 828-0690

Eric King

Firefighter

Eric King

Firefighter

Joined the department in May 2024. With a total of 26 years in fire service, he serves as a firefighter and is also actively involved in our junior recruiting program

Phone:(412) 828-0690

J.J O'Connor

Junior Fighter

J.J O'Connor

Junior Fighter

Joined the department in February 2023. He is our Junior Firefighter actively serving our community.

Phone:(412) 828-0690

CRAIG RUSSELL

Firefighter – Joined 2017

JOHN BYNUM

Firefighter – Joined 2018

JUSTIN WOODWARD

Firefighter – Joined 2023

CINDY ANUSKIEWICZ

Associate Member – Joined 2016

WENDY CRINER

Associate Member – Joined 2023

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