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FROM THE DIRECTOR, Robert P. Newnam

My staff and I are proud to provide this, the fifty-seventh Annual Report of the
Delaware State Fire School. The Delaware State Fire School, under the auspices of the State
Fire Prevention Commission, provides Fire, Rescue, Emergency Medical Training and Public Fire
Safety Education to the Fire and Rescue service, as well as, to Industry and Citizens of our State.

The strong support and belief in our mission, goals and objectives by the Governor and
members of the General Assembly have enabled us to achieve and continue to hold the reputa-
tion of being one of the finest training facilities in our nation. However, even more important is
our ability to provide training, that on a daily basis, helps ensure the safety of all the citizens of
Delaware, their property and the environment whenever an emergency occurs.

The last few years, 2019, 2020, into 2021 have been challenging years for the Fire School, with
our nation’s pandemic of COVID-19. Despite some restrictions, we have been able to imple-
ment upgrades to our facility and grounds. We have been able to improve and maintain our
high-quality training props and equipment to continue to provide the necessary training at our
Divisions and at Fire Companies Statewide.

Carrying on the vision of the first Director, the late Lou Amabili, the mission of this School has
not changed; to provide professional instruction and training to the public and emergency
responders of this State. We are proud of our past and look forward to the future.

Fiscal Year 2022 will continue to bring many challenges, which we are prepared to meet. We
will continue to be responsive to the needs of our Fire, Rescue, Emergency Medical Services
and those of our other customers. As we do business in a smarter, more technologically ad-
vanced world, we are and will be prepared to continue to meet our mission.