Field training officers (FTO)
Board Of Directors
Barb Cohick- EMT
Timothy Knepp- Paramedic
Patrick Flowers- Paramedic
Daniel Dunsmoor- Paramedic
Darci Newcomer- EMT
Dave Stamey- Paramedic
Corporals
Back Row: Left To Right: Bill Naugle, Deb Ramsey, Steve Wolfe, Tom Moriarty
Front Row: Left To Right: Jerry Holtry, Cindy Varner, Joe Jones
Timothy Knepp- Paramedic
Daniel Shaffer- EMT
Doug Wilburne- EMT
Dave Stamey- Paramedic
Shawn Hartsock
Chief Hartsock has been working as a paramedic for over 25 years in various systems to include both hospital and regional based EMS systems. He currently works for the Washington County Division of Emergency Services where he has served as Captain and Assistant Director of Emergency Services. His position required the oversight of 25 Mobile Intensive Care Units and over 70,000 responses for year.
He has been a volunteer with SAEMS since 2000, serving as a member of the board of directors, director of operations and was appointed Chief in 2013. He is nationally certified as both a Fire and EMS officer, paramedic instructor, tactical paramedic and holds numerous technical rescue disciplines. He is also a licensed commercial pilot and flight instructor. He holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a minor in Accounting.
He has been a volunteer with SAEMS since 2000, serving as a member of the board of directors, director of operations and was appointed Chief in 2013. He is nationally certified as both a Fire and EMS officer, paramedic instructor, tactical paramedic and holds numerous technical rescue disciplines. He is also a licensed commercial pilot and flight instructor. He holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a minor in Accounting.
Heather Franzoni
Heather is a Shippensburg native and currently holds the position of Captain with Shippensburg Area EMS. Over the years she has actively planned and directed many community events, and been the overseer of the public relations/marketing department. She is an active member of the Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement team within the department. Heather is also employed as a correctional counselor, and holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Work with concentrations in addiction and mental health. Heather is actively working towards a master’s degree in psychology with a concentration in forensic psychology. Heather currently is a CPR/AED, First Aid, and EVOC instructor. She also holds a Train The Trainer (TST) instructor certification from the PA Department of Corrections, and assists in teaching correctional academies, and refresher classes. She is a certified Hostage Negotiator, and serves alongside a Correctional CERT Team. Heather resides in Shippensburg with her four legged children.
Beth Eiselman
Beth currently holds the position as an operations officer/EMT. Beth assists in administrative duties. Beth works as an part time at Yellow Breeches EMS, located in Mt Holly Springs. She currently resides in Mt Holly Springs.
Kathy Eichelberger
Kathy is a Shippensburg native and a mother of 3 who currently holds a Lieutenant position in which she coordinates fundraising with the department, and is active with the hiring process of new employees/members.
Since 2007 Kathy also works part time as a certified Phlebotomist. Kathy has been with the department since 2006.
Robert “Van” VanScyoc
Van joined the Vigilant Hose Company in 1969 as a volunteer fireman and has been a member ever since, He was elected to the Treasurers position in that company somewhere around 1979 and is currently still the active treasurer for the department. He also currently holds the position of treasurer for the Shippensburg Firefighters Activity Center and the Shippensburg Emergency Services Building. He actively is the Financial Administrator for Shippensburg Area Emergency Medical Services. Van became an EMT in 1974. In 1976 he became employed with the Borough of Shippensburg where he worked as a laborer and soon joined the ranks of the Shippensburg police force where he retired Feb 1 2002 as a Sergeant, and remained as a part time officer.Over the years Van has received numerous awards for service and dedication in the Fire, EMS and police fields, He has extensive training in leadership and management, the use of numerous firearms, equipment, electronics, machinery, protective services, use of explosive devices, fire suppression, pump operations, operations of fire and rescue equipmentShippensburg Area Emergency Medical Services "Management Team"
Shippensburg Area Emergency Medical Services
SERGEANTS
Brent Smiley- Advanced EMT
Justin Eberly- EMT
Patrick Flowers- Paramedic
Mike Thompson- AEMT
Daniel Dunsmoor- Paramedic
Connie McGill
Connie currently holds the position of Captain here at SA-EMS. She has been a part of Shippensburg Area EMS since 2007, during this time Connie has developed the training center for SA-EMS through state of PA as well as a National accreditation. Connie is a nationally registered paramedic, tactical paramedic, and an instructor for many disciplines. She also holds a bachelor’s degree, with a concentration in Education and Management. Connie’s passion is education! In Connie’s off time she enjoys her family, friends, and dogs!
William Klusman
Bill holds the position of Field Training Officer at SAEMS. Bill oversees the field training, which includes the precepting program of new providers and vehicle operators. Bill also assist in the Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement process.