Making it Safer forEVFires

The Laurel Fire Department thanks the Preston MotorGroup fordonating a check towards the New electrical disconnect device that will be utilized to disable EVvehicles. The emergency plug will be utilized to make sure first responders are safe when operating on fire scenes where there are electrical vehicl es involved. Pictured: Laurel President John Bowden, Chief Jeff Hill and Justin Jones of Preston MotorGroup.

- Submitted by Michael Lowe

Federal Grant Discussion with Sen. Carper

United States SenatorTom Carpercame to visit the Delaware State Fire School, Sussex Division, to meet with Delaware fire service leadership to discuss federal grants. (Left to right): Ken Frazier, President, Little Creek Fire Company; Jeff Brown, DSFS, Training Administrator; ElmerSteele, DVFASecretary; Tucker Dempsey, DSFS Director; Ken Ryder, Jr., DVFA President; SenatorThomas Carper; Stacey NorthamSmith, LADVFAVice President; Tom DiCristofaro, DVFA2nd Vice President; Warren Jones, DVFA, Administrative Assistant; Jay Jones, DVFA, Executive Manager; Ron Marvel, Fire Prevention Commission Chairman; and Ron O'Neal, DVFA1st Vice President.

- Submitted by Warren Jones