New Leadership at PFARS: Ari Meisel Appointed as First Executive Director

We're proud to share this feature from Town Topics on PFARS's next chapter. After a competitive search process with 25+ applicants and 6 finalists, Ari Meisel has been appointed as PFARS's first-ever Executive Director — bringing a focus on operational excellence, community partnerships, and the long-term financial strength of our 87-year-old organization. "PFARS is more than an EMS organization. It is a cornerstone of this community." We're grateful to Mark Freda for 50 years of extraordinary volunteer service and leadership, and excited for what's ahead. Read the full story in Town Topics: https://www.towntopics.com/2026/03/11/rescue-squad-installs-ari-meisel-at-helm-succeeding-longtime-director-mark-freda/