SeniorCorporal David Lawrence Retires with 32 Years of Service

On December 2, 2022, Senior Corporal David L. Lawrence was met with a ceremonial walk-out following his final day after 32 years as a paramedic with New Castle County. Aproclamation from New Castle County Executive Matthew Meyer was presented to Senior Corporal Lawrence declaring December 2, 2022, as “Senior Corporal David L. Lawrence Day” in New Castle County.

Senior Corporal Lawrence was hired on March 19, 1990 and graduated from the Medical Center of Delaware. During his career he was assigned to Medic 1 in the City of Wilmington, Medic 4 in Bellefonte, and Medic 9 in the City of Newark. Dave moved through the ranks promoting to Corporal in 2004 and Senior Corporal in October of 2015, being assigned to Platoons 3, 4 and the powershift. Senior Corporal Lawrence has been active within the EMS division including being one of the first members of the Emergency Medical Services Bike Team. He also se rved the EMS Division as a member of the Technology Committee, Equipment Standardization Committee, Paramedic Station 9 liaison, and sev eral EMS Division focus groups. He has obtained specialized certifications including American Heart Association CPR/First Aid Instructor and was a certified child passenger safety technician.

Throughout his career in New Castle County, he has been recognized for numerous accomplishments including five unit letters of commendation, two letters of commendation, one commendation of merit, two distinguished unit citations, 11 sudden cardiac arrest save citations, and over 25 complimentary letters from the public. During his career, Dave saw a need within the community while listening to a local radio station. The Sunday Breakfast Mission was pleading for food donations for their residents as they were experiencing a significant shortage in perishable items. Dave took it upon himself to organize a food drive that ultimately provided over 3,600 pounds of food and monetary donations that exceeded $860. Dave was recognized for his actions by Senator Christopher Coons and was awarded a Commendation of Merit

Senior Corporal David L. Lawrence, Paramedic 599, signs off after 32 years of faithful service to the citizens of New Castle County. Congratulations on your retirement! - Submitted by Abigail Haas