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Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Co. hosts annual banquet
Awards presented to members for years of service and special achievements
Former Mayor Sam Cooper receives his 50-year membership award. Pictured are (l-r) RBVFC President Mike Simpler, Howard Blizzard, Sam Cooper, Leonard Tylecki and RBVFC Chief Chuck Snyder. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
April 19, 2023
The Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Co. hosted its annual awards banquet April 1, at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. Members and guests gathered to honor and recognize years of service, new additions to the company, special achievements and more.
According to the fire and EMS statistics found on its website, in 2022, the RBVFC responded to 800 fire calls and 4,001 emergency medical services calls in its district, which includes Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach and areas of the county stretching down Route 24 to Angola. Both of these numbers were all-time highs. Through March 2023, the fire company has already responded to 131 fire calls and 778 EMS calls.
Top fire responders include (l-r) RBVFC Chief Chuck Snyder, RBFVC Vice President Warren Jones, RBFVC Chief Engineer Donald Mitchell Jr., RBFVC President Mike Simpler, Assistant Chief Gordon Boslet Jr., RBFVC Assistant Chief Kent Swarts, Harry Miller, Cody Meade, John Brasiel, Stephanie Karl, Howard Blizzard, RBVFC Capt. Chatham Marsch, RBFVC Assistant Chief Ryan Peters, Leonard Tylecki, Rick Triplett, Arnold Pitman, Nick Williams, Arnie Edelman, Wayne Doughty, RBVFC Deputy Chief Ralph Karl and Jeff Polshak.
New members recognized are (l-r) Mark Lindell, Aquiles Demerutis, Kevin Reagan, Rick Triplett, Charles Marshall, Parker Shandrwoski, Blake Imoff, David Hantman, Noah Ryan, Mike Ryan and Chris Browne. Not shown are Tyler Fitzwater, Mary Weiss, Riley Worrall, Reed Carter, Bryce McGuinness and Ronny Kelly.
The Sportsman’s Bash Committee received a special award from Raymond Harp of Ducks Unlimited. Pictured are (l-r) Raymond Harp, RBVFC President Mike Simpler, Wyatt Simpler, Cole Fluharty, Jeremiah Burton, Bryan Burton, Auxiliary President Katie Miller and Chief Engineer Donald Mitchell Jr.
Steve “Monty’ Montgomery, left, is presented an honorary members helmet by Chief Chuck Snyder for his ongoing support of the fire company.
Debbie Marsch is recognized for her 20-year life membership in the RBVFC Auxiliary. Pictured are (l-r) Auxiliary President Katie Miller, Marsch and Auxiliary Vice President Vicki Card.
Assistant Chief Gordon Boslet Jr., right, receives the Fire Chief’s Award from Chief Chuck Snyder.
RBVFC President Michel Simpler presents the President’s Award to Karl Hornberger.
Jeremiah Burton, Cole Fluharty and Wyatt Simpler also received the President’s Award. Pictured are (l-r) RBVFC President Mike Simpler, Burton, Fluharty, Wyatt Simpler, RBVFC Chief Engineer Donald Mitchell Jr., Bryan Burton and Auxiliary President Katie Miller.
Larry Richardson, left, and Joe Filipek receive special recognition for a fundraising event they held at their home in Rehoboth.
Sanford Hazzard is presented his honorary members helmet. Pictured are (l-r) RBVFC Chief Engineer Don Mitchell Jr., RBVFC Chief Chuck Snyder, RBVFC President Mike Simpler and Hazzard.
