Crime & Safety

South Media Fire Co.: Wayne Borowsky

Get to know this South Media Fire Company first responder.

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Name: Wayne Borowsky

Age: 45

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Hometown: Middletown Township

Rank/Title: Firefighter/Fire Engineer

 

How long have you been with the South Media Fire Co.?

Two and half years

What do you like about your job?

The camaraderie and team and the excitment of it all, too.

What do you dislike about your job?

It's a lot of hard work, which isn't a bad thing, but you have to get it done.

What inspired you to become a firefighter?

My father-in-law is the fire marshall and when I got out of the Army, I needed a purpose. My father-in-law brought me over here and said it was a great place.

What do you like about the greater Media area?

It's a quaint town and there's always something happening, it's always a blast.

What do you want the general public to know about the South Media Fire Co.?

It takes the community and township's support to keep the department running. It takes a lot to keep it running, with new trucks and things. The community needs to make things like that happen.

 


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