The Dauphin Fire Department (DFD) is congratulating Equipment Captain Richard Snyder on his retirement.
Retiring after over 39 years of service, Snyder first joined the DFD in July 1981 and rose to the rank of Captain in 1987.
Fire Chief Cam Abrey says most people stick around in rural fire service between 5 to 10 years, “so when someone sticks around for that many years, it’s quite a contribution to the community we live in. Richard is a fountain of knowledge working on the equipment here, mechanical skills, electric skills, computer, plumbing — you name it.”
Richard was also voted by his peers as the Fire Fighter of the Year in 1986 for his dedication and for going over and above the normal call of duty.
“It’s more than him being the Equipment Captain," said Fire Chief Cam Abrey, adding that Snyder was a real contributing member of the community as well in volunteering his time.
"From the bottom of our hearts we really thank him for all the years he was part of our firefighting family," said Abrey.
