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DELAWARE STATE FIRE SCHOOL DVFAHonors 2020 Poster & Essay Award Winners
Even with the challenges presented by Covid 19 the Delaware Volunteer Firefighters Associations Fire and Life Safety Committee moved forward with its Poster and Essay Contest. Children who competed in 2020 were honored at an awards ceremony on December 5, 2021 hosted by the Carlisle Fire Company of Milford.
Pictured (front row): Cheyenne Lewis, Grace Smith, Emily Hilton, Olivia Owens, Avery Bradford and Adalyn Miller. (Back row): Steve Deery (2020 President of the Delaware State Fire Chiefs), Blake Mast, William Retzos and Sofia Beranza. - Submitted by Michael Lowe
Delaware State Police Recruits Complete Fire Survival Training
The fall Delaware State Police Recruit Class (98/91) completed its Fire Survival Training at the Delaware State Fire School on November17 and 18, 2021. Students completed Chemistry of Fire Training. They worked to complete theirNFPAHazMat Awareness Training as well as completed evolutions with ladders, sprinklers, fire extinguishers and escape training. There were 25 students in the class. - Submitted by Michael Lowe
FDSOAADDS “MEMBERS ONLY” SECTION TO WEBSITE
The FDSOABoard is excited to announce a new Members Only area to your website. You will have to be logged into the website to view this area.
One new feature of this area is a Document Library where we will collect and store documents that our members may use in their own departments. The Document Library will store documents encompassing various topics to include Behavioral Health, Safety Officer specific items, Emergency Vehicle Technician, Physical Fitness and Vehicle Accidents to name a few. Our goal is to build a robust library over time that will allow members to research various policies without having to “reinvent the wheel”.
We are requesting your help in filling the library. If you have any documents that you would like to share, please let us know. If you have a topic that you would like to see represented, let us know as well.
Click on the Member Document Library Link to access the document library. Reminder, you will have to log into the website to view this area. This is accessible for all Individual, Department and
Corporate members. If you have anything that you would like to share, please send them via email to documents@fdsoa.org. After we receive your document, our team will review, and then add to the library if appropriate. You will receive an email reply regarding the status within a couple of weeks. This is a new area, so please be patient as we receive, review and post documents. This information is provided for educational, and reference purposes only. Members are reminded that some materials may be copyrighted and are subject to legal ramifications. The FDSOAmakes no representations as to the contents and does not endorse any specific positions. Points of views and opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of the FDSOA.
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Fire News, February 2022, Page 35 Millsboro’s Hall, State Fire PO of the Year
The Millsboro Fire Company named John H. Hall Delaware State Fire Police Officerof the Yearfor2021.
- Submitted by John Hall
Santa Visits Holloway Terrace
While maintaining his busy schedule at the North Pole preparing forChristmas, Santa was still able to visit the Holloway Terrace Fire Company district. While the current pandemic climate prevented handing out candy canes, Santa made sure to wave to all the boys and girls who were eagerly waiting his arrival. - Submitted by Randy Roberts
Mail Delivery to Santa
Santa visited kindergarten students at Lake Forest North Elementary School on December20, 2021, to receive theirletters to Santa.
Harrington Fire Company Officers for2022
On January 4, 2022, at the regular monthly meeting of the Harrington Fire Company, the Administrative and Fire Officers were sworn in for 2022. They were sworn in by past-President of the DVFAJoe Zeroles. The 2022 officers are as follows: Administrative
President-Derrick Brode; Vice President-Mark Scribner, Sr.; Secretary-Cody Outten; Asst. Secretary-Cindy McCombs; TreasurerMike Layton; Asst. Treasurer-Chad Robinson; EMS Financial SecretaryChad Robinson; Financial Secretary-Ed Welch; Bingo Financial Secretary-Veronica Dickerson; Hall Chairperson-Veronica Dickerson; Fire Recorder-Cody Outten; and Bingo Chairman-Mark Scribner, Sr. Board of Directors
Darrin Simpson-Chariman; Jeff Outten-Vice Chairman; Cody Outten-Secretary; Kenny Brode; Robbie Brode; Derrick Brode; Tom Fraley; Dale Dean; Garry Alsop; Cory Parson; Ray Blanchette; Danny McLaughlin; Rob Taylor; Mike Layton; and Mark Scribner, Sr. Fire Line Officers
Chief 50-15-Robbie Brode; Deputy Chief 50-16-Kenny Brode; 1st Asst. Chief 50-17-Derrick Brode; 2nd Asst. Chief 50-18-Jeff Outten; 3rd Asst. Chief 50-19-Danny McLaughlin; Ladder Captain 50-20-Kevin Galyean; Rescue Captain 50-21-Cody Outten; Engine Captain 50-22Bruce Poore,Jr.; Engine Captain 50-23-Mark Scribner, Jr.; Safety Officer 50-24- Tom Greek; Chief Engineer 50-25-Rob Wyatt; Asst. Engineer 50-26-Tom Fraley; Asst. Engineer 50-27-Garry Alsop; and Asst. Engineer 50-28-Ed Welch. EMS Officers
EMS Captain 50-40-Rob Taylor. Fire Police
Bill Bonniwell 50-30; Joe Zeroles 50-31; Mark Scribner, Sr. 50-32; Dave Anderton 50-33; Rob Kimmey 50-34; Fred Wyatt III 50-35. - Submitted by Earl Brode
Holloway Terrace Holiday Get-Together
Holloway Terrace Fire Company membership shared an evening of fellowship and friendship, with some good food and beverages to celebrate the holiday season. The evening’s gathering was organized by committee who served a delicious buffet of hot and cold hors d’oeuvres. It was a much-needed assembly to gatherwith friends and family afteranothersuccessful year(our100th) of service to the community. - Submitted by Randy Roberts
2021 Elsmere Fire Company Officers
Congratulations to the new officers of the Elsmere Fire Company Chief - Mark Facciolo Deputy Chief-Michael Edwards 1st-Assistant Chief - Krista Foulke 2nd-Assistant Chief Vincent Games Engine Captain- Mike Wiktorowicz Jr LadderCaptain- Joshua Rosa Ems Captain- Nancy Branock President-Ken Dunn Vice President- John Smith Recording Secretary- Steve Cunningham Membership Secretary-HeatherWiktorowicz Treasure- Bill Wismer Assistant Treasure- John Jankowski Director1 Gerald Dougherty Director2 Mike Wiktorowicz Director3 Jack Parisi Director4 Tim Swanson - Submitted by Frank Maule
2022 Five Points Officers
On December 7, 2021, Five Points Fire Company members elected and installed its officers for 2022. Elected were: President: Fran Williams; Vice-President: Frank Lindell; Secretary: Kim Ingram; Treasurer: Keith Bowman; and Financial Secretary: Bob Zulinski.
Board of Directors elected were: Bob Fox, Chuck Hayes and Ed Testa.
Fire officers elected were: Chief: Tom Manley; Deputy Chief: Allen Nutter; 1st Assistant Chief: Bruce Hamm; 2nd Assistant Chief: Pat Thompson; Engine Captain- Brian Pollack; Ladder Captain- Tim Strusowski; Squad Captain- Carlos Lopez; and Lieutenant- Nate Husband. - Submitted by Charles Hayes
Delaware City Fire Company Officers for2022
The following officers were elected and installed in office at the election meeting on December 1, 2021:
Fire Chief - Allan MacKenzie; Deputy Chief - Brian Reeder; 1st Assistant Chief - Brett Neel; 2nd Assistant Chief - Mike Maxwell; Chief Engineer - Perry Harding; Lieutenant - Kayla Bright; Marine Captain - Bill Sahm; and EMS Supervisor - Barb Taylor.
President - Wally Poppe; Vice-President - Barb Taylor; Treasurer Jamie Rosseel; Secretary - Deb Watson; Directors (Two-Year Term) Rob Costango, Ed Kalinowski, Herb Netsch, Barb Taylor and Shawn Wagner; Directors (One-Year Term) - Dave Carpenter and Mike Maxwell.
Appointments by Chief MacKenzie: Captain 1 - Patrick Reeder;Captain 2 - Ron Stamper; Assistant EMS Supervisor - Nick Neel; Safety Officer - Jim Watson
Supporting the Fallen Firefighters
Station 57 South Bowers showing support forthe RED ForFallen Firefighters event. - Submitted by Donna Sivley
Honoring Rev. Richard Walton
On December18, 2021, while at the annual awards banquet of the Clayton Fire Company, Rev. Richard Walton, an active firefighterforthe Harrington Fire Company was recognized with the achievement of Life Memberof theircompany. Rev. Walton was a careerfirefighterwith the City of Wilmington Fire Department retiring with 20 years of service, as well as volunteering within the fire service in Delaware. Upon retiring, Rev. Walton became an ordained ministerand has served many years in multiple churches. Most recently, Rev. Walton served as the pastorof Ewell Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church in Clayton forseveral years, before being assigned to Woodside United Methodist Church in 2021. When Rev. Walton is not providing service to his congregation, he can be found assisting around the station in any capacity he can, as well as helping on incidents responded to by the company. He is currently serving as a Chaplain forthe Harrington Fire Company, as well as multiple Kent County associations. We would like to congratulate Rev. Walton on the accomplishment of Life Memberof the Clayton Fire Company. We would also like to thank him forhis continued dedicated service to ourcompany and community. Thank you Rev. Walton and congratulations! - Submitted by Earl Brode
(From left): Chief Tom Williams, President Joe Zeroles, VicePresident Richie Smith, DirectorRay Dean, DirectorBill Keene, Chief EngineerJeff McCombs and TreasurerJohn Bushey. - Submitted by Tom Williams
Fire News, February 2022, Page 37 Past-Chief Jeff Hurlock
Named November Memberof the Month
On December14, 2021, during the Decembercompany meeting, the Clayton Fire Company awarded past-Chief Jeff Hurlock the NovemberMemberof the Month. Past-Chief Hurlock attended 16 of 35 alarms, six fund raising events, eight miscellaneous events, and the company meeting fora total of 32 points forthe month and 274 points forthe year. (Left to right): President Kevin L. Wilson, Past Chief Hurlock, Fire Chief John Pridemore. - Submitted by Kevin L. Wilson, PIO
Roland Timmons Named Clayton’s December Memberof the Month
At the January 11, 2022, monthly meeting Clayton Fire Company honored a memberwho, during the previous month, did an outstanding job. During the January company meeting Life Member Roland Timmons was awarded a certificate and $50 gift card forhis outstanding December. Roland attended 19 alarms, seven fund raising events, 17 miscellaneous events, and one company meeting fora total of 45 points forthe month. Thank you, Roland foryourhard work and dedication. (Left to right): President Cheryl Hurlock, MoM Roland Timmons, Fire Chief John Priodemore. - Submitted by Kevin L. Wilson, PIO
Laurel 2022 Installation
The Laurel Fire Department held its installation of officers forthe year2022 on December15, 2021. Pictured are: (bottom) Mike Carroll, Secretary; Aaron Carey, Vice-President; Dick Russell, President; Jay Hall, Director; Richard Wells, Director; and Caleb Kirk. Director. (Top): Mike Lowe, 3rd Assistant Chief; Joe Thomas, 1st Assistant Chief; Jeff Hill, Fire Chief; Donnie Layton, Deputy Chief; Brandon Givens, 2nd Assistant Chief; Mike Stanfield, Engine Captain. Not pictured are Chief EngineerMark Oliphant, Engine Captain Zac Lecates and Truck Captain James Nelson. - Submitted by Michael Lowe
Rehoboth Beach Christmas Parade
Rehoboth Beach VolunteerFire Company sponsored their Hometown Christmas Parade on December6, 2021. Santa and Mrs. Claus rode in town on “Big Red” with past-Chief Leonard Tylecki driving. Floats, bands, decorated cars, trucks, and much more filled Rehoboth Avenue with almost 90 units marching. Santa greeted the kids at the fire station afterthe parade where they were treated to hot chocolate and cookies. Ahuge crowd was on hand to watch as the pandemic cancelled last year’s parade. Thanks to all who participated to make this a great parade.
- Submitted by Chuck Snyder
Obituaries
Holloway Terrace’s William Stevenson
The Holloway Terrace Fire Company mourned the loss of active Life Member, William ‘Bill’Stevenson, who passed away on November 24, 2021.
Bill was a 1965 graduate of William Penn High School and Delaware Technical and Community College. Bill enlisted and served honorably in the United States Air Force. Bill retired from Acme Markets after 25 years, also retiring from New Castle County as Treasury Supervisor after 25 years. He was serving as Treasurer of the Holloway Terrace Fire Company, a position he held with honor and distinction for 32 consecutive years.
In addition to his fire company family, Bill is survived by his wife of 51 years, Donna J. (Schmitt) Stevenson, son Robert, daughter Brandi Patterson (Ben), grandchildren Lauren Stevenson (James), Joshua Patters and Mallori Stevenson; great-grandchildren Everett Tyre, Jameson Stevenson, Harrison Walls and a great-granddaughter due in March 2022 and brother Jack Stevenson. - Submitted by Randy Roberts
Farmington’s Carl Roork
The Farmington Fire Company mourns the loss of Chief Engineer and Life Member Carl Roork who answered his last alarm on December 4, 2021.
Carl joined the Department in 1958, and was an active member for 59 years. He was Chief Engineer for approximately 45 years and was still actively serving in that position up until his passing. He was named Firefighter of the Year five times and received the Fireman of the Year twice. He served on numerous truck committees through the years including Engine 47-5 (1979 and 2013), Rescue 47 (1983 and 2017) and Tanker 47 (1984 and 1995). Carl’s pride and joy however was the company’s 1927 GMC antique fire truck, which he was always eager to take to any parades or demonstrations that he could.
His knowledge, expertise, and dedication cannot be replaced and will be sorely missed. - Submitted by Tom Williams
Harrington Christmas Parade
Farmington Fire Company’s 1927 antique at the City of Harrington’s Christmas Parade. - Submitted by Tom Williams
Laurel Students Learn About Kitchen Fire Safety
Underthe direction of Culinary Arts teacher, Meagan Bunting, Laurel High School students in the Culinary Arts program received training from the Delaware State Fire School on kitchen fire safety. Approximately 180 students took place in the two-day training, which included home and kitchen safety as well as fire extinguisherusage. Pictured are: Laney Riggleman, (9th Grade at Laurel High School) successfully controlling a simulated stovetop fire underthe direction of DSFS InstructorWendy Lowe.
- Submitted by Michael Lowe
JuniorReaghan King Awarded Memberof the Month Award
On December14, 2021, the Clayton Fire Company honored a memberfortheirprevious month’s activity at the company meeting. In August, JuniorMemberReaghan King was named the memberof the month and would have received her award in September, howeverReaghan, who attends Smyrna High School, has herown candle business, and plays rugby and was not able to attend the meetings in September, October, orNovember. - Submitted by Kevin Wilson On December14, 2021, prior to the start of the regular Decemberfire company meeting, the members and officers took time to dedicate a Little Library. The idea of having a Little Library was brought to the board of directors several months ago by then-Explorer memberReaghan King. She proposed the idea and educated the board on the Little Library program. She stated she would keep it stocked with books and fire prevention materials. The Little Library is located in the entrance way of the fire company off East Street in Clayton. The Little Library program has thousands of these across the county and the one in Clayton is registered with littlefreelibrary.org. Reaghan and herfathermade and installed the little library, and it has been used many times. Agreat thank you goes out to Reaghan and herfamily. - Submitted by Kevin L. Wilson PIO; photo by Ashley Carrow
Fire News, February 2022, Page 39
Clayton Fire Company Dedicates its Little Library
Laurel Honors Winners from Posterand Essay Contest
On November 28, 2021, the Laurel Fire Department held a program in their banquet hall honoring winners of the 2021 Fire Prevention Poster and Essay Contest. Winners are (front row): Ellise Ruark, Porter Bonniwell, Charlee Butler, Benjamin Cannon, Jireh AcurioBetancourt, Jude Baxter, Kenna Evans,Addie Bounds. Adelynn Rogers, Melissa Davis. (Back row): Coen Moore, Ava Callaway, Taygen Cooper, Layla Gainer, Charlotte Wilson, Abigail Phillips, Annabelle Hockstedler. - Submitted by Michael Lowe
2021 Santa Run
Hockessin personnel continued the annual tradition of escorting Santa around the district during the holiday season. Kids (and adults) lined the streets of area neighborhoods each night in anticipation. Santa’s parade is led, of course, by Engine 19-2. - Submitted by Mark Felicetti
2022 Millsboro Officers
- Submitted by Larry Gum
Millsboro Puts Second Station in Service
On December28, 2021, Millsboro put a second station in service. The property, located on Millsboro Highway, was prepared forfire service by company personnel. - Submitted by Larry Gum
Felton Presents 2020 Awards
The Felton Community Fire Company is proud to announce its 2020 award recipients. These awards normally would be presented earlier in the year at a banquet but were delayed due to Covid.
The 2020 Joseph H. Griffith, Jr., Firefighter of the Year is Ben Bishop. Ben follows in the footsteps of his father and grandfather as a Firefighter with Felton Com-munity Fire Company. In a short time, Ben has completed all his core fire training and obtained his EMT certification. Ben is hard working and willing to go above and beyond the call of duty. Ben is pictured with his Father Mike Bishop, grandfather Oscar Bishop and girlfriend Oliva.
The 2020 Walter H. Moore Fireman of the Year is Ryan Deputy. Ryan’s time as an “official” member of the company may be short, but the maturity and growth he has shown in that time is immeasurable. Ryan takes care of his fire company family in any way that he can and without hesitation. Ryan’s late father, Donald, was the first recipient of this award back in 1995. Ryan’s mother Robin and grandmother Cindy are active life members of the Felton Fire Company Auxiliary. Ryan is pictured (left to right) with his grandmother Cindy Kemp, sister Jordan Schulties, mother Robin Deputy, sister Lauren Deputy and her boyfriend Ian Smith. - Submitted by Robert LWatts
