
VALLEY FORGE, PA – Another member of the Valley Forge Fire Company is stepping up to help the affected communities in Texas that are still dealing with the destruction form Hurricane Harvey.
Valley Forge Firefighter Lorenzo Gianandrea headed to Texas to help with Team Rubcion, a group that pairs skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders to deploy emergency response teams in short notice, the fire company said.
Gianandrea flew to Texas with Berwyn firefighter John 'Jack' Zabinski , where they will asssist with the disaster relief and recovery operation in the massive state, according to the fire company.
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While Zabinski headed down south, two other firefighters from the Berwyn Fire Company members returned back to Pennsylvania after helping affected communities.
Captain Evan Brazunas and Firefighter/EMR Mary Ellen Toscani Cleary returned from their deployment with Team Rubicon in Harris County, Texas, the fire company said.
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Pictured above are Zabinski and Gianandrea
Story via Max Bennett
Image via Berwyn Fire Company
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