Jason Weikel is a dedicated volunteer firefighter with over 32 years of service to his community. Throughout his career, he has gained extensive experience in emergency response, leadership, and incident management. I serve as the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Coordinator, providing peer support and facilitating debriefings to help first responders manage the impacts of critical incidents. Jason is committed to promoting both operational excellence and responder wellness within the emergency services community.
With 23+ years in emergency medical services, I am passionate about responder wellness and supporting first responders through CISM and peer support.
I earned my Bachelor of Social Work from Millersville University and dedicated 35 years to the field of Emergency Mental Health. I retired in 2024 from WellSpan Philhaven, where I served as Manager of Crisis Intervention. Throughout my career, I have been deeply committed to supporting individuals in crisis and strengthening the systems that serve them. For more than 25 years, I have been actively involved in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) in both Lebanon and Dauphin Counties. Most recently, I have worked with a team in Lebanon County to bring Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training and other mental health education to first responders. I am also a contracted consultant with the Lebanon Rescue Mission, where I support guests with mental health concerns and provide training for staff.
Born and raised in Lebanon County 2 years as a Corrections Officer 4 Years as a Volunteer Firefighter 4 Years with Lebanon City PD 4 Years North Londonderry PD The last 19 years with South Londonderry PD, Sergeant since 2012 President of Lebanon Lodge No. 42, FOP Trainer for National FOP “Power In Peers” Coordinator for Lodge No. 42 Peer Support Program