The Elkins Park Fire Company announced that Timothée (Tim) Josset has been named the 2025 Firefighter of the Year.

According to their announcement, Josset began volunteering at Elkins Park Fire Company four years ago and is the sixth member to receive the award established in memory of late lifelong member Charles “Chubby” Obrecht.

“I lived a couple blocks away during COVID and thought I could make a difference by volunteering,” Josset said. “I wanted to give back. Volunteering makes you question yourself, reflect and improve both as a person and a firefighter. I discovered my limits very quickly and it pushed me to start doing more cardio.”

Since joining the Elkins Park team, Josset has earned his Firefighter I and Driver certificates.

“If you’re looking to help, there are more ways than just fighting fire,” Josset said. “We need people to drive the trucks, assist with exterior firefighting or handle administrative tasks at the fire station.”

If you are interested in volunteering, you can fill out the volunteer inquiry form.

Fort Washington Fire Company

In related news, the Fort Washington Fire Company announced that it has been awarded a $5,000 FM Fire Service Grant to support and enhance their pre‑incident planning efforts within the community.

“This funding helps us strengthen preparedness, improve emergency response, and continue providing the highest level of emergency services to our community,” the company said in a post. “A huge thank‑you to FM, one of the world’s largest commercial property insurers, for their long‑standing partnership with fire departments and their commitment to reducing preventable property loss.”

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