Police News
Two Jefferson Hills Police officers were awarded letters of commendation at the
November 11 Borough Council meeting by Chief Gene Roach and Mayor Jan Cmar.
Officer Ryan Pokorny rescued an
unconscious victim from a burning
apartment by entering the fire and smoke
consumed apartment and dragging
him outside where he could be treated
by medics and transported to an area
hospital.
Officer John Haas is the recipient of
the 2019 “DUI – TOP GUN” Award from the
Pennsylvania DUI Association recognizing
him for his efforts in removing impaired
drivers from Pennsylvania roadways.
Council Hires New Policer Officer
At its October 15 meeting, Borough of Jefferson Hills
Council hired Kyle J. Stawowczyk as the newest member of
the Borough of Jefferson Hills Police force. “Welcome and best
wishes for a long and safe career,” Officer Stawowczyk.
District Judge Mike Thatcher administers the Police Officer’s
Oath to Officer Stawowczyk.
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WEST JEFFERSON HILLS
The New Jefferson
Hills Fire and
Rescue Holds
Organizational
Meeting
On November 4,
Borough of Jefferson
Hills Council President
Chris King, Vice-
President Jay Weber,
and Council delegate
to the fire service,
Tracey Khalil were guests at the first
meeting of the newly organized Jefferson
Hills Fire and Rescue at the Floreffe Fire
Hall. The new organization is comprised
of volunteers from Floreffe VFD and
885 VFD. John Thatcher, President of
the Board of Directors, presided at the
meeting.
“We are very appreciative of what
you’ve done,” King told the group.
“The creation of Jefferson Hills Fire and
Rescue was designed to provide safety
for our community in the most efficient
way. Council is committed to this new
organization, and you will have our
support moving forward,” he said.
Andrew Tomer, Chief and Emergency
Management Coordinator, also spoke to
the group. “Throughout the course of this
consolidation, we stood by our mission
to improve the fire and rescue service
capacity and delivery to our residents,
businesses, and visitors. We will continue
to train and provide the highest level of
service to those that depend on us. Now
is the time to show our community the
benefit of the consolidation, which is
one, united fire department with some of
the highest trained and most dedicated
volunteers in the area. Today is a giant
step forward for our community.”
After a brief business meeting,
Thatcher invited the attendees to stay
for cake and beverages. “Let’s end our
first meeting together by saying hello to
someone you don’t know and shaking
their hand,” he said.