Delaware City Holds Swearing-In and Promotional Ceremony

On December 12, 2022, the Delaware City Fire Company held a swearing-in and promotional ceremony. Four new career staff were appointed as Firefighter/EMTs. This group brings with it years of fire service experience as well as diverse life experiences. It also includes our first female career staff member as well as a member of the Delaware National Guard. The new career staff are: FF/EMTs Wayne Scot Riale, Jolie Milburn, James Elvey and AJ Walls.

Two Career Staff were promoted to the rank of Lieutenant: Brian Ferguson and Bill Quinn. Three current Career Staff were recognized for five years of service: Lieutenant Brian Ferguson, FF/EMTGary Jess and Lieutenant Bill Quinn.

- Submitted by Jeff Sands

RBVFC Christmas Parade

The Rehoboth Beach Hometown Christmas Parade was held downtown on December5, 2022, with over100 entries of floats, marching units, local businesses and Santa Claus. The event is sponsored by the Rehoboth Beach VolunteerFire Company (RBVFC) who have been doing this forseveral years. Thank you to all of the participants fortheircontinued support. Thanks also to Maddie Overturf of WRDE-TVforagain being ourM/C. See you next yearon Monday, December4, 2023. - Submitted by Chuck Snyder