Veteran of 35 years Chavis integral to OCVFC | Ocvfc Volunteer … – Ocean City Today

(May 5, 2023) In this weeks article to Spotlight members of the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company, we recognize Gold Badge member Danny Chavis. Danny has been the owner and operator of A.D. SEA appliance repair and home improvement company serving Ocean City and surrounding communities for the past 39 years. He has also, for many years, been actively involved with the youth of our community as a coach for Pop Warner football.

Following high school, Danny enlisted in the United States Navy. He served in the Navy for six years prior to joining his family in Ocean City in December 1983. Danny joined the OCVFC on 12/15/87 to continue his community service. He had been impressed with the great brotherhood he witnessed in the OCVFC.

During his 30 years of active service to the OCVFC, Firefighter Chavis served as lieutenant on Engine 712 under the leadership of Captain (now Volunteer Chief) Jay Jester.

He is currently in the process of recertification as a driver/operator for fire apparatus. He also provided his expertise in maintaining and repairing the various appliances found at each of the firehouses.

Danny cites his involvement in an incident on the beach on June 21, 1995. He responded to the scene with members of the OCVFC and OCPD officers to save a 12-year-old young man buried in the sand on the beach at 109th Street. Tragically, the young man did not survive. Danny still recalls the strong emotions he felt upon returning home to see his own 12-yer-old son.

Firefighter Chavis states his greatest accomplishment as a member of the OCVFC is his effort to do his best over the years for the members of the OCVFC and the community we serve. He also welcomes every opportunity to share the experiences and knowledge gained over his many years as a volunteer firefighter to ensure fire safety and prevention for his family, friends, and clients.

We thank Firefighter Chavis for his years of service to protect our Nations freedoms and for his many years of service and commitment to the safety and well-being of our neighbors and visitors to our community.

For membership information or to learn about your volunteer fire company, please visit http://www.ocvfc.com.

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