Nature: Indian River Recognizes John W. Swithenbank, III for 50 years of service

Location: Millsboro, DE 19966

The Indian River Volunteer Fire Company recognized John W. Swithenbank, III for 50 years of service within the volunteer fire company.

John joined the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company in 1968 and has achieved the following milestones during this tenure:

·         Served as Second Assistant Chief within the fire line operations;

·         Served as President, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer as well as Board of Director within the administrative operations;

·         Served 28 years as Fire Recorder;

·         Awarded Life Membership in December 1993;

·         Awarded President Emeritus in December 1998;

·         Awarded Top Incident Responder for numerous years; and

·         Awarded Henry C. Warrington Memorial Award in 2005 for outstanding participation.

On Saturday evening, February 24^th, the Honorable Richard Collins – 41^st District Representative and the Honorable Stephen T. Smyk – 20th District Representative presented John with a Tribute from the State of Delaware House of Representatives in and for the Delaware General Assembly.

Additional information can be viewed at http://www.irvfc.com/profile.cfm?id=4