City Of Wilmington: Wilmington Fire Department To Commemorate 100 Years

Press release from the City of Wilmington:

08/25/2021 5:00 PM

Mayor Purzycki, Fire Chief Looney join current and retired firefighters to announce events highlighting the WFD’s centennial celebration, to kick off October 2-3

Mayor Mike Purzycki is pleased to share the following release from the WFD 100th Anniversary Committee about the upcoming multi-event celebration of the Wilmington Fire Department’s 100th Anniversary. “I am so pleased to announce the significant and thoughtful celebration planned for the great Fire Department and all of those who served and sacrificed for the City of Wilmington these past 100 Years. I look forward to being a part of these events and encourage all our residents to be part of this celebration as well,” the Mayor said today at an event to announce plans for the centennial celebration, which will begin with Open Houses at all City Fire Stations on October 2-3. The Anniversary Committee’s news release is presented below.

Mayor Mike Purzycki is pleased to share the following release from the WFD 100th Anniversary Committee about the upcoming multi-event celebration of the Wilmington Fire Department’s 100th Anniversary. “I am so pleased to announce the significant and thoughtful celebration planned for the great Fire Department and all of those who served and sacrificed for the City of Wilmington these past 100 Years. I look forward to being a part of these events and encourage all our residents to be part of this celebration as well,” the Mayor said today at an event to announce plans for the centennial celebration, which will begin with Open Houses at all City Fire Stations on October 2-3. The Anniversary Committee’s news release is presented below. Mayor Mike Purzycki is pleased to share the following release from the WFD 100th Anniversary Committee about the upcoming multi-event celebration of the Wilmington Fire Department’s 100th Anniversary. “I am so pleased to announce the significant and thoughtful celebration planned for the great Fire Department and all of those who served and sacrificed for the City of Wilmington these past 100 Years. I look forward to being a part of these events and encourage all our residents to be part of this celebration as well,” the Mayor said today at an event to announce plans for the centennial celebration, which will begin with Open Houses at all City Fire Stations on October 2-3. The Anniversary Committee’s news release is presented below. Mayor Mike Purzycki is pleased to share the following release from the WFD 100th Anniversary Committee about the upcoming multi-event celebration of the Wilmington Fire Department’s 100th Anniversary. “I am so pleased to announce the significant and thoughtful celebration planned for the great Fire Department and all of those who served and sacrificed for the City of Wilmington these past 100 Years. I look forward to being a part of these events and encourage all our residents to be part of this celebration as well,” the Mayor said today at an event to announce plans for the centennial celebration, which will begin with Open Houses at all City Fire Stations on October 2-3. The Anniversary Committee’s news release is presented below. Mayor Mike Purzycki is pleased to share the following release from the WFD 100th Anniversary Committee about the upcoming multi-event celebration of the Wilmington Fire Department’s 100th Anniversary. “I am so pleased to announce the significant and thoughtful celebration planned for the great Fire Department and all of those who served and sacrificed for the City of Wilmington these past 100 Years. I look forward to being a part of these events and encourage all our residents to be part of this celebration as well,” the Mayor said today at an event to announce plans for the centennial celebration, which will begin with Open Houses at all City Fire Stations on October 2-3. The Anniversary Committee’s news release is presented below.

PLANS ANNOUNCED FOR CELEBRATION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WILMINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT

PLANS ANNOUNCED FOR CELEBRATION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE  PLANS ANNOUNCED FOR CELEBRATION OF THE 100TH  WILMINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT

Multiple Events Highlight Centennial Celebration

Multiple Events Highlight Centennial Celebration

Mike Hare, Chair of the WFD 100th Committee, announces plans for the Department's upcoming centennial celebration this fall.

Mayor Purzycki joins in announcing the events that will make up the Wilmington Fire Department's 100th Anniversary celebration at Fire Station No. 4, 22nd and Tatnall streets. 

Mayor Mike Purzycki (far left) and Fire Chief John Looney (far right) pose with retired veterans of the Wilmington Fire Department at today's announcement of the WFD 100th Anniversary celebration.

COMMUNITY AND MEDIA INQUIRIES: 

Mike Hare
Chair, WFD 100th Anniversary Committee
Phone: (302) 528-2333
Email: Mhare@bpgroup.net

John Rago
Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Mayor
Phone: (302) 420-7928
Email: jrago@WilmingtonDE.gov

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