Honorary Member is a special membership classification for the Millville Volunteer Fire Company. Reserved exclusively for those who, through service to the Millville Volunteer Fire Company and the community, have demonstrated outstanding accomplishments over a prolonged period and have been officially recognized. On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, during our monthly membership meeting, the membership recognized David W. Smith and bestowed upon him an Honorary Membership to the Millville Volunteer Fire Company.
David joined MVFC in June 1974, serving the Company in many capacities. He started as a Junior Member and was promoted to Senior Member in 1977. MVFC then selected David as an Alternate to the State Convention in 1978. He chaired the Recreation Committee in 1978 and 1984, was a certified Ambulance Attendant (the equivalent of today's EMT), and was elected Ambulance Captain in January 1979. David served on the Rescue Squad and held the rank of Engineer for several years. On the administrative side of the organization, he served on the Ways and Means committee in 1984. David became a social member in 1984, dropping from the rolls in good standing on March 17, 1992.
By the accounts of the many members who served with him, he was a passionate firefighter and ambulance attendant. He eagerly shared his knowledge with many still serving the Company today, crediting David for much of their knowledge. He honorably served this community and Company; David W. Smith deserves this Honorary Membership and is reinstated and recognized as such, as voted by the Membership on June 3, 2025.
