During the annual fire company banquet held on Saturday December 20, 2025 was honored as the 6th Chief Emeritus of the Clayton Fire Company William R. "Skip" Carrow II is a 3rd generation Volunteer Firefighter in the Clayton Fire Company. He joined the company in June 1979 and received his Life Membership in 1994. He has held every Fire Line Office up to and including Fire Chief from 1993-1995, 2009-2011 and 2016. He also served as President of the Company from 2005-2007. He is a prior recipient of the Clayton Fire Company Fireman of the Year Award. He also served as Chairman of the Building Committee during the recent expansion and remodeling if the firehouse in 2014. His son Alexander C. Carrow is the current Deputy Chief. His mother was a Charter Life Member of the Ladies Auxiliary and his Father William R. "Ace" Carrow was also a Past Chief, Past President and Chief Emeritus of the company. Skip and Ace are the only father son Chief Emeritus members in the Clayton Fire Company. Below you can read the speech of Chief Moorhead:
Tonight, we have the distinct honor of recognizing a leader whose service and dedication have left a lasting mark on the Clayton Fire Company.
The Chief Emeritus title is reserved for those who have not only led this department but helped shape it. This Man did exactly that. Through his years of leadership, he guided this company with integrity, commitment, and an unwavering focus on serving both his firefighters and the community.
Chief Carrow led by example, earning respect through his experience, fairness, and steady leadership. His influence can still be seen today—in the values of this department, the traditions we uphold, and the firefighters who continue to benefit from his guidance and mentorship.
To all, this title is a lasting symbol of our gratitude for your service, leadership, and dedication to the Clayton Fire Company. Your legacy will continue to inspire those who follow.
This member joined the company on 06/12/1979, received his life membership 12/17/1994, Currently holds the position of fire recorder, and board of director, and is still one of our most active members after nearly 47 years of service. His son is following in his footsteps, coming in as our president next year. You can find this man behind the scenes double checking all of our reports, and cussing all of us for our mistakes, and completing his sons reports for him. This man was the fire chief when I was voted in to the company and has been a large influence towards the company and its operations, and the way that we operate to this day.
This man will now be recognized with a group of 5 other men, including his father.
On behalf of the officers and members of the Clayton Fire Company, I present the title of Chief Emeritus to William R. Carrow II.
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Nature: Electrical Hazard
Location: Townsend
Address:
246 Mckays Corner Rd
City: , DE 00000
Nature: Electrical Hazard
Location: Townsend
Address:
246 Mckays Corner Rd
City: , DE 00000
Nature: Electrical Hazard
Location: Townsend
Address:
246 Mckays Corner Rd
City: , DE 00000