07/06/2025
It is with a heavy heart that we at MFAU announce the passing of a great man. Many of us had the privilege to call him “Chief” for many years. To others, he was known as Buddy; to others, he was known as Al.
To some, a man of few words (but wise words); sometimes a grunt. Once you earned his trust, you got more than a few words.
Allen “Buddy” Kintzer joined MFAU on June 10th, 1969. He soon became Chief, serving in that role at MFAU until 2022. He remained active with the organization and still ran calls into 2025. Buddy had an absolute wealth of knowledge and experience, and when he spoke, everyone listened. Buddy was proof an “old dog could learn new tricks.”
MFAU was a huge part of his life, as was his late wife Joyce, whom he and others affectionately called “Mom.” He left a permanent, lasting impact on the organization. Buddy was also a huge influence on EMS in Lebanon County, and even the State of Pennsylvania.
Rest easy, Chief. We will take it from here.
*** Details and arrangements to be announced later***
