
Phil Steele (left, white shirt), representing Sen. Bob Robbins, presents Chief Goeltz with a proclamation from the
Pennsylvania Senate recognizing the Department's 25 years of participation in the PA Voluntary Firefighter
Certification Program.

On May 2, 2009, the Hermitage Fire Department successfully conducted the largest certification test in the 25 year history of our certification grounds.
The class picture, including candidates and evaluators, is shown above.