Tonight, the East Brandywine Fire Company held our 2026 Officer Induction Ceremony at the Applecross Country Club Banquet Facility.

We will have a full story later this week, including photos from the evening. In the meantime, we would like to officially announce our 2026 Operational and Executive Officers.

2026 Operational Officers

Fire Chief: Sergio Ora

Chief Emeritus: Jim Witmer

Deputy Chief: Vince D’Amico

Assistant Chief: Joe Monestere

Battalion Chief: PJ Groff

Captain: John Groff

Lieutenant: Morgan Meeks

Training Officer: Christian Peta

Chief Engineer: Kevin Shaffer

Assistant Chief Engineer: Robert Zynn Jr.

Assistant Chief Engineer: John Needles

Safety Officer: Joe Edwards

Medical Director: Dr. Craig Herring, MD

EMS Captain: David Quigley

EMS Lieutenant: Tristan Gledhill

2026 Executive Officers

President: Joe Monestere

Vice President: John Edwards

Treasurer: Ken Ader

Recording Secretary: Steve Petlev

Membership Secretary: Beth D’Amico

Trustee: Dave Ashbee

Trustee: Ron Miller

Trustee: Vince D’Amico

Congratulations to all of our 2026 Operational and Executive Officers.

We would also like to extend a sincere thank you to Vince D’Amico and John Edwards for their dedication and leadership over the past eight years as Fire Chief and President, respectively. Your commitment to the company and community has left a lasting impact.

Below is our 2025 End-of-Year Video, created by EBFC photographer Mark Walsh.