A well-deserved surprise is in order for Mark W. Lamplugh Sr., a Delaware County firefighter, who has helped keep his community safe for decades.
"50 years of anything is a feat. But 50 years of fire service, like I said to you earlier, it's a dangerous job and I'm sure he's seen so much in his lifetime." Board of Commissioners, Lower Chichester Head of Public Safety Rocco Gaspari commented on the firefighter's service.Meet Mark; he started volunteering in the firehouse in Lower Chichester when he was just 14 years old."Mark Laplugh is born and raised in this township and he's a true hero.
After four decades, Mark has been a volunteer firefighter and, before that, a police officer and an Army veteran. When asked why he chose these paths, the answer is simple."I just wanted to help people, I always -- military wise, police -- I just wanted to be there for someone that needed help, that about it. I don’t know, I just like doing it… being a fireman," said volunteer firefighter for 50 years, Mark Laplugh.
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