Member Spotlights

Meet some of your neighbors who volunteer their time to serve their community.

Our members are scattered throughout Yardley and Lower Makefield – they’re people just like you – who felt a calling to help others in need!

William Kanzler

Lieutenant, Station 80

Retired Tractor-Trailer Driver

 

Billy relocated to Lower Makefield four years ago when he retired in order to be closer to his family. He brought 46 years of firefighting experience from New Jersey where he spent 11 years as a line officer, including a period as Chief. Since he joined Yardley-Makefield Billy has become one of the company’s top 10 responders and currently serves as a lieutenant. His favorite thing about the fire service is the rich tradition and family atmosphere. He enjoys teaching and mentoring new members and believes the friendships he’s made here will last a lifetime.

MacKennzie Crain

Firefighter/EMT, Station 80

Home Health Aide & Student, Arcadia University

MacKennzie joined the fire service in July 2022 to serve her community. After graduating fire school, she combined her passions for healthcare and being a first responder by becoming an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Her favorite thing about being a volunteer firefighter and EMT is the opportunity to “learn from our experienced members in order to move closer to becoming a career firefighter.” When she’s not at the firehouse, MacKennzie spends her free time enjoying art, reading, and snowboarding. 

Adam Keister

Battalion Chief, Station 0

Mechanic, Glick

Adam joined the fire service in 2000 to follow in the footsteps of his uncles who were both firefighters. Over the past 23 years he’s risen through the ranks of leadership to become Battalion Chief and Chief Engineer. Adam says that his favorite thing about the fire service “is the people” and he can frequently be found cooking family dinner for his brothers and sisters at the firehouse. When he isn’t working on fire trucks or behind the grill, Adam enjoys boating and snowmobiling. 

 Theo Fiori

Firefighter, Station 0 

 

Theo is a lifelong resident of Lower Makefield who joined the fire service as soon as he turned 18 in order to give back to the community. Over the past two years he’s become one the borough’s most active members and has earned a variety of specialty certifications in rope rescue, water rescue, and vehicle rescue. When he’s not responding to fire and rescue calls, he can be found at the firehouse working with engineers to maintain the apparatus or woodworking on his family farm.

Owen Zawacki

Firefighter Station 80

Probationary Firefighter, Station 80

Student, Bucks County Community College

 

Becoming a firefighter was a childhood dream of Owen’s. He aspires to become a career firefighter in the future and joined Yardley-Makefield Fire Company in order to prepare. His favorite thing about being a volunteer is the amount of training and experience that the company provides its members. Outside of the firehouse and school, Owen likes cars, music, and working out. 

Laurie Stiles

Firefighter, Station 0

Director, Bloomberg LP

 

Laurie moved to Lower Makefield in 2015 and joined the fire company after the pandemic upon learning that it is fully volunteer. She always had tremendous respect for first responders and was excited to be able to join and contribute. Her favorite thing about being a member is the opportunity to learn new skills and challenge herself in ways completely different from her career. When Laurie isn’t at work or responding to fire calls, she can be found golfing at Yardley Country Club or running on the towpath along the canal.