Clayton, DE - Each year, the Kent County Firefighter's Association presents an award to a member of the county fire service, nominated by their home company.

The award is named in honor of William R. "Ace" Carrow of Clayton and Morris King of Hartly, the first two award winners. During the annual Kent County dinner, held earlier this year, William R. "Skip" Carrow the son of Ace was given the annual award.

This year, Robert Yerkies of Houston also won the award for the first time since the inception of the award. Skip has served in every fire line position as well as most of the administrative positions within the fire company. He serves as a Clayton Town Council person, as well as committees of the county association.

Skip has dedicated his life as a public server, having retired as a 911 operator supervisor from the Delaware State Police and currently serving as a 911 operator for the Town of Smyrna.

"The company is very proud of Skip's accomplishments and his dedication to the fire company," stated president Kevin Wilson. Skip's son Alex serves as the fire chief of Clayton.