Firefighter Paul Frysinger joined the department in 1999.  Firefighter Frysinger is certified as a Firefighter I/II, Hazardous Materials Operations Level, Emergency Vehicle Operator Advanced Level and is an EMT-Basic.  Firefighter Frysinger is a member of the department's Rescue Squad and is authorized to work "the desk" which means he fills shifts not worked by the career firefighters.  Firefighter Frysinger is active in the Acushnet Firefighters' Association and other activities in which the department is involved.  Firefighter Frysinger is a lifelong resident of Acushnet.