One of Clarke County’s first career firefighters/paramedics was honored Tuesday afternoon as he prepares to retire.
The Clarke County Board of Supervisors presented David Peach a resolution of appreciation for his 28 years of service to the county’s Department of Fire, EMS and Emergency Management.
Peach, who is stationed at the John H. Enders Fire Company & Rescue Squad in Berryville, is scheduled to retire on July 1.
He began working for the county in November 1993. Within a short time, he had improved the county’s relationship with Winchester Medical Center. He also has been involved in efforts to improve rescue equipment, supplies and vehicles, according to the resolution.
Along with his service to Clarke County, Peach has been a member of the Loudoun County Volunteer Rescue Squad for more than 40 years and a member of the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads for almost as long.