![]() ![]() “I just always wanted to do it,” Teyssier said about being a firefighter. “I’m just excited to have a new organization move forward to better our services for the area,” Teyssier said. ![]() He also was a firefighter in Horry County in South Carolina for two years. Teyssier served as Aspinwall’s assistant chief since mid-2015 and has been a firefighter with the department for about 27 years. “We appreciate all members for their volunteer service to our community.” “He has given tremendously to our community as our chief for the past 18 years, even more as a fireman,” Harris said. “I love it.”Īspinwall Councilman Jeff Harris commended Marsico for his service and was glad to hear he will remain an active member. “I was on Second Street and could look out my backyard and see the fire station,” Marsico said. He said he fell in love with becoming a firefighter as a young boy growing up in Aspinwall. Marsico’s volunteer career spans about 40 years. It’s just progression: new fire department (and) new elections.”īefore he was Aspinwall’s fire chief, he served as its assistant chief for 15 years. “I’m still going to answer fire calls, and I still love the fire department. Marsico encouraged people to support Daniher and Teyssier as they start their new leadership roles Jan. He shared a letter on his Facebook page about the SAVES election and thanked everyone for allowing him to serve as fire chief since 2005. Marsico was among the original group pushing for the merger, which both borough departments have worked on for nearly two years. 12 as assistant chief of the Aspinwall station. SAVES members are counting on Marsico having at least “a few good years left” as he was elected on Dec. His daughter, Jean Daniher, also is a member of SAVES. “It’s just kind of in our blood,” the newly elected chief said. He also served with Cherry City and Citizens Hose volunteer fire companies as part of his nearly 30-year firefighting career.ĭaniher said his relatives inspired him to become a firefighter, including his late grandfather, Michael Foley, who was a battalion chief in Pittsburgh’s fire department.ĭaniher’s father, Donald Daniher, was a member of the Cherry City department. Both of these departments have operated for over 150 years, and I just want to continue that legacy.”ĭaniher and Teyssier were elected in November.ĭaniher served as Sharpsburg’s assistant chief for five years and has been with the department for about 12 years. “My goal is to continue the great legacy of both the Aspinwall and Sharpsburg volunteer fire departments. “I was very humbled that our fellow firefighters chose me to lead the new organization,” Daniher said. Mike Daniher becomes the inaugural chief of Southern Allegheny Valley Emergency Services, or SAVES. A Sharpsburg firefighter will take command of the newly merged Aspinwall and Sharpsburg fire departments after winning an election over longtime Aspinwall Fire Chief Gene Marsico to lead the department. ![]()
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