Township of Upper Providence
Christopher Bickings has extensive experience in fire and emergency services, currently serving as Deputy Fire Marshal for the Township Of Upper Providence since May 2022. A longstanding member of the Berwyn Fire Company since 2007, Bickings has held various leadership roles, including Fire Chief at Exeter Twp Fire Department and Birdsboro-Union Fire Department, and Fire Marshal at Manheim Township Fire Rescue. In addition to these roles, Bickings has worked as a Code Specialist and Operations Manager at Barry Isett & Associates since April 2017 and served as a Hazardous Materials Technician with Berks County Special Operations. Bickings' career began in emergency medical services as a volunteer with Plymouth Community Ambulance Association, progressing to positions such as Flight Paramedic at the University of Pennsylvania and Deputy Chief at VMSC of Lower Merion and Narberth. Education includes a Bachelor's degree in Fire Services Administration from Waldorf College and an Associate of Arts and Sciences in Fire Science from Montgomery County Community College, with ongoing studies at Columbia Southern University.
Township of Upper Providence
Established in 1805, the township has remained one of the fastest growing communities in Pennsylvania. From its rich agricultural roots, Upper Providence Township has successfully incorporated today's changing face of business without yielding its beautiful landscapes.