John Rainey, Oct. 2023 - First Responder of the Month Honoree, presented by Rosebud Mining Company!
John Rainey, October 2023
43 years in the Fire Service
John was the first junior firefighter of the Cherryhill Township Fire Company, joined in March of 1980 at age 14.
John served six years as Fire Chief and served numerous years as an assistant chief, currently serving as our First Assistant Fire Chief.
John is also the Forest Fire Warden for our area.
John’s inspiration was his grandfather, Dick Fyock, who was a founding member of Cherryhill Twp VFC and was the first member to have 50 years of active service and 25 of those years as our Fire Chief.
John is the owner and manager of Cherryhill Safety Services and his career in the Safety Services Industry started when John was hired at National Mine Service when he was a junior in high school.
Why do you do what you do?
Started because of my grandfather Richard Fyock – To help other people – Assist protecting Life, Property and the Environment. We always state that in that order.
What or who influenced you to get into public service?
My Grandfather Richard Fyock, He also influenced others in our family, including my brother Jody Rainey, current Fire Chief / treasurer, and my Aunt Karen Markle, who was the first female firefighter in Indiana County.
What has developed recently in your public service career and what is the significance of it?
Our team at Cherryhill Township has completed a long overdue new engine house that allows us to better equip and serve our community.
