Mike Syska of Birmingham is the new captain of Longwood Fire Company.
Birmingham resident has served company for a decade
EAST MARLBROUGH — Mike Syska has been promoted from lieutenant to captain of 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. “He has earned his promotion. Syska has been an officer at Longwood seven of his 10 years at the fire company.
Syka said, “I’ve had good experiences here and I like to give back to the community through service with Longwood.” Syka has been involved in water rescues during the most recent flooding in the area and has also taken part in multiple vehicle rescues.
Syka, who lives in Birmingham, said 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.”
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.
