Butcher again leads firefighters in 2006

Grand Island Dispatch, December 16, 2005
by Ray Pauley
Public Information Officer
Grand Island Fire Company

Greg Butcher was returned as fire chief for the coming year, as Grand Island firefighters selected a new leadership slate during annual elections Dec. 7.

Butcher, who ran unopposed for a fourth term, will be joined by Deputy Chief Kevin Koch, First Assistant Chief Matt Osinski and Second Assistant Chief Chris Soluri.

Firematic captains are John Wenner, Scott Duscher and Dave DiSanto. Don Portik continues as fire police captain and Sean Manning was returned to the critical position of EMS captain.

Dave Tolejko and Mark Kowzan were returned to the Board of Elections for additional three-year terms.

Mike Braun is the new fire company president and will be assisted by Vice President Jeremy Pullano. Other administrative positions filled were Recording Secretary George Christensen, Line Secretary Dave Cole and Sgt.-at-Arms Dave Khreis.

Reed Wright gained a seat on the Board of Review, and Omar Sortino was elected for the first time to the Benevolent Association. Several delegate positions also were filled.

Congratulations and good luck to these members of the Grand Island Fire Company’s 2006 leadership team.