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S.M.A.R.T – Susquehanna Mutual Aid Regional Team

Susquehanna Mutual Aid Response Team (S.M.A.R.T) was established in August 2022 in an agreement between Loyalsock Township and South Williamsport to provide paid fire protection and rescue services for both municipalities. Each company is funded through existing fire taxes and township fees. SMART began with initial paid staff of five fully-trained firefighters and emergency medical technicians consisting of four full-time , 40 hours per week positions, Monday through Friday and includes one shared administrative position providing the administrative oversight for services administered under the SMART program.

The four full-time positions were initially split in half with two separate firefighter crews, with one crew to be stationed at Loyalsock Township, and with the second crew to be stationed at South Williamsport Volunteer Fire Department. The joint agreement provides necessary personnel, training, and equipment required to supplement the participating fire companies with paid firefighters that will provide adequate fire protection and rescue services within the municipalities and mutual aid response zones. This cooperative fire agreement, meanwhile creates a legal mechanism to provide sufficient funding to the participating fire companies from participating municipalities and other third party sources. Agreement is a five-year cooperative agreement and could grow to bring in more municipal partners in the future.

In November 2025, SMART program was downsized with South Williamsport Bureau pulling out of the contracted agreement and transferring fire protection services to the Williamsport Bureau of Fire, with the City of Williamsport. Due to the early departure, SMART program continued. All full time staff have demonstrated the true benefits of response to Loyalsock Township and our neighboring communities. Loyalsock Township, moved to accept full day time coverage all seven days a week. The four full time staff are split during the week with one overlap day where shift coverage is extended one day each week. Volunteers that once provided 24/7 coverage continue to decrease, requiring combination of volunteers and paid services to become the new response for our communities as seen across the country.

SMART Team

Chief 44

Michael Minnier

Firefighter – EMT (Full-Time) Staff

Tyler Andrus

Matthew Hill

Michael Phelps

Daniel Rumsey

Firefighter – EMT (Part-Time) Staff

Trevor DeRemer

Paul Lester

Robert Scott

Jeffrey Tremmell

Important: Please do not send applications via Facebook or other social media avenues. Any applications submitted by mail or physically dropped off at the station: 715 Northway Road, Williamsport, PA 17701 to the attention of Chief Michael Minnier. All questions can be directed to Chief Minnier at 570-323-3603.

Applicant Information

Full Name (Last, First, Middle Initial):

Date of Application

Please select the date in which you are applying for employment.

Address

City:

State

Zip Code:

Phone:

Email Address:

Date Available:

Social Security Number:

No. and

Positions Applied for:

Desired Salary: $

Driver's License Number:

Driver's License State:

Driver's License Expiration Date:

Copy of Driver's Licenses

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Please submit a copy of your driver's license.

Are you authorized to work in the U.S.?

Do you or will you require a Permit/VISA to continue working in the United States?

Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

If you selected Yes in the above question, please explain here:

Education

Please fill out and complete all education information applicable. If you do not have any information to complete in required fields, please put N/A.

High School (Name of School):

School Address:

Dates of Attendance: (Lowest to Highest, example: 2006-2009)

Did you Graduate?

Diploma

Other (If you attended multiple schools, please list and explain here):

College / University Name:

College / University Address:

Years of Attendance (Lowest to Highest, example: 2009-2013)

Did you Graduate?

Degree (Please list Degree, Minor, Certificate, example: Major in Fire Science; Minor in Emergency Medicine):

If you attended multiple schools, please list the institutions name, dates of attendance, educational method and subject area, and include any details relevant to the position for which you are applying. (Example: Bucks Community College, Public Safety Courses 2000-current, refreshers continue education).

References

Please complete all information for three references of your selection.

Reference #1 Full Name

Company Name:

Relationship:

Professional (Supervisor / Manager, Coworker / Colleague, Subordinate / Direct Report). Educational (Instructor, Professor, Advisor) Personal (Family Friend, Person that knows you best).

Phone

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Reference # 2 Full Name

Relationship:

Professional (Supervisor / Manager, Coworker / Colleague, Subordinate / Direct Report). Educational (Instructor, Professor, Advisor) Personal (Family Friend, Person that knows you best).

Company Name:

Phone

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Reference #3 Full Name

Relationship:

Professional (Supervisor / Manager, Coworker / Colleague, Subordinate / Direct Report). Educational (Instructor, Professor, Advisor) Personal (Family Friend, Person that knows you best).

Company Name:

Phone

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Employment History

Please list your three most recent employers.

Employer 1:

Employer 1 Address:

Street Number, Street Name, City, State, Zip Code

Employer 1 Phone Number:

Employer 1 Supervisor (Please include phone number for supervisor):

Employer 1 Job Title:

Employer 1 Salary (Please list starting and ending salaries if applicable):

Employer 1 Roles / Responsibilities:

Employer 1 Term of Employment (Please include estimated start date):

Employer 1 Reason for leaving:

Employer 2:

Employer 2 Address:

Street Number, Street Name, City, State, Zip Code

Employer 2 Phone Number

Employer 2 Supervisor (Please include phone number for supervisor):

Employer 2 Job Title:

Employer 2 Salary (Please list starting and ending salaries if applicable):

Employer 2 Roles / Responsibilities:

Employer 2 Term of Employment (Please include estimated start date):

Employer 2 Reason for leaving:

Employer 3:

Employer 3 Address:

Street Number, Street Name, City, State, Zip Code

Employer 3 Phone Number

Employer 3 Supervisor (Please include phone number for supervisor):

Employer 3 Job Title:

Employer 3 Salary (Please list starting and ending salaries if applicable):

Employer 3 Roles / Responsibilities:

Employer 3 Term of Employment (Please include estimated start date):

Employer 3 Reason for leaving:

Fire / EMS Service

Please complete if you have any prior Fire or EMS service experience. Example: Volunteer with another fire company or employed previously with another EMS service if different from the employer section listed above.

Fire / Emergency Medical Services

Company Name:

Years of Service (Lowest to Highest; example: 2000-2002; 2000-Present):

Chief's Name:

Chief's Phone Number:

Disclaimer and Signature

I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

If this application leads to employment, I understand that false or misleading information in my application or interview may result in my release.

I authorize the Loyalsock Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 to perform any additional criminal background check on my behalf and understand it is my responsibility to complete such forms to include the same information regarding my past criminal history as a requirement for employment. In addition, I authorize Loyalsock Volunteer Fire Company No.1 to contact my list of references provided as part of my character makeup prior to and following the employment interview.

Digital Signature (Please enter your name)

By signing this document, you acknowledge and certified that all information filled out is correct. Any misrepresentation may result in disqualifying chances for employment with our organization.

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