DERRY, NH — April 1st — Members celebrating service anniversaries were acknowledged by the Derry, New Hampshire Fire Department, located at 56 Rockingham Road. Firefighter Robert Marini and Lieutenant Anthony DeRosa both completed 13 years of service. Firefighters Samuel McBryde-Quimby celebrated two years, Jason Rivera celebrated three, and Cody Lappas and Ethan Hughes celebrated four.

In order to acknowledge experience and dedication throughout the ranks, departments frequently monitor service milestones. These years show the amount of time spent on community support, emergency response, and training. According to officials, commemorating anniversaries boosts morale and emphasizes the need of both new and experienced personnel in preserving steady operations and preparedness.