Eugene Clarke began serving the Rockledge Fire Company in November 2019 with his community and his son in mind.

“My son was going into junior high and he was struggling to make new friends, so I joined my local fire
company to set an example of how you can meet new people,” Clarke said.

He quickly bonded with the members of his fire company and they’ve been like family ever since.

“The best thing about volunteering is the comradery and the people that you meet,” he said. “We’ve gone to Phillies games together and we frequently hang out after training nights.”

In addition to his role as Chair of Public Safety for Rockledge Borough, Clarke also serves as an executive member of the board as recording secretary and chairman of Rockledge’s membership committee. He shares his experience with his wife who assists in many aspects of the fire company, including fundraising, assisting in memorializing meetings and other administrative paperwork.

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