Elsmere Fire Company

William E. Thomas

The Officers and Members of the Elsmere Fire Company are saddened to announce the passing of Assistant Treasurer William E. Thomas. William, affectionately known to family and friends as "Wet" was a life member of both the Elsmere and Minquas Fire Companies. William actively served the Elsmere Fire Company for 40 years, and was also our Assistant Treasurer for the past 30 years. William began his career of public service as a dispatcher for the Delaware State Police, and then graduated from the police academy in 1978 as a Police Officer with the Elsmere Police Department. William was then later hired by the Delaware River and Bay Authority Police Department where he retired from, after 31 years of service. Information on funeral services will follow when released.