Rehoboth fire company holds awards banquet
Volunteer organization responded to more than 4,000 fires and EMS calls in 2018
All the past fire chiefs in attendance were recognized. Pictured (l-r) are Chuck Snyder, Leonard Tylecki, Bryon Burton, Don Mitchell, Howard Blizzard, Sudler Dill, Harry Miller, Jeff Blizzard, Chatham Marsch, and Jay Futcher. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
February 8, 2019
The Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company hosted its annual awards banquet Jan. 26 at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center.
The fire company operates two stations on its own, at 219 Rehoboth Ave. and 36027 Airport Road, and one jointly with the Lewes Fire Department, at 21194 John J. Williams Highway.
According to statistics found on the fire company’s website, in 2018 the fire company responded to 642 fire calls and 3,488 emergency medical service calls. The same database shows the fire company has responded to more than 12,300 fire calls and emergency medical service calls since 2016.
A full crowd turned out for the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company’s annual awards banquet.
The Rehoboth Beach Auxillary presented the fire company with a check for $5,000. Pictured are (l-r) Chief Chuck Snyder, auxiliary President Katy Miller, fire company president Dan Mitchell, auxiliary vice president Vicki Card, and fire company treasurer Ted Doyle.
RBVFC President Dan Mitchell welcomes guests to the annual banquet, held Jan. 26 at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center.
New Life Member Chatham Marsch, second from left, was presented with his award from Fire Chief Chuck Snyder, left, President Dan Mitchell and Speaker of the House Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth, who was master of ceremonies.
The 2019 administrative officers are (l-r) President Dan Mitchell, Asst. Secretary Mike Simpler, Secretary Dawn Lynch, Treasurer Ted Doyle, Asst. Treasurer John Meng, At-Large Member Ron Blizzard and Vice President Jesse Imhoff.
Firefighter Ryan Peters, right, received the President’s Award from President Dan Mitchell.
50-year-member Sudler Dill is shown with his family after being recognized by Sen. Ernie Lopez, R-Lewes, Rep. Steve Smyk, R-Milton/Lewes, and Speaker of the House Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth.
The 2019 Fire Officers are (l-r) Fire Chief Chuck Snyder, Deputy Fire Chief Vaughn McCabe, Assistant Chief Ralph Karl, Assistant Chief Ron Blizzard, Assistant Chief Harry Miller, Chief Engineer Don Mitchell, Safety Officer Chatham Marsch, Captain John Meng and Captain Gordon Baslet.
RBVFC President Dan Mitchell presents chief Chuck Snyder with his 45 years of service pin as Speaker of the House Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth, looks on.
Sudler Dill, third from left, is shown with his family after receiving his 50 years of service award from the fire company.
