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Chief Emeritus

Keith Simpkins

Currently serving the Christiana Fire Company as President, Keith joined the CFC in 2003. As the President Keith is charged with the responsibility of managing the Company’s administration. Keith has held several roles within the Christiana Fire Company including Engine Captain, Director, and Vice-President and remains affiliated with the Pennsville Fire & Rescue Co.1 (Pennsville, NJ) where he is a life member and a former Chief of Department. Professionally, Keith spent 31 years in 9-1-1 Communications in Salem County (NJ) and Chester County (PA) where he finished his career there as the Deputy Director for 9-1-1 Communications. Keith currently serves as a business partner in two Delaware small businesses that specialize in fire protection and related services; Bear Emergency Planning Associates and Preferred Administrative Partners. Keith lives in Bear with his wife Chrissy and daughter Elizabeth.


Positions Held

2024 - President

2023 - President

2022 - Vice President & Board Chair

2021 - Vice President & Board Chair

2020 - Vice President & Board Chair

2019 - Vice President & Board Chair

2018 - Vice President & Board Chair

2018 - Captain

2016 - Director

2016 - Captain

2015 - Director