Willard R. "Bill" Betts Jr.

The National Fire Service will miss this dedicated fireman. Sorry for the loss of this great man and fireman to his family and community.

Bill Betts was a great man. His dedication and appreciation for the fire service was unparalleled. Bill saw the big picture in the fire service. His deep commitment to Frederica, his dedication to the Delaware Volunteer Firefighters Association, his support for the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firefighters Association, and his contributions to the National Volunteer Fire Council say so much about how he modeled the maxim, "Think globally, act locally."

Bill was one of the friendliest people I knew in the American fire service, and he always displayed genuine care and interest in his fellow firefighters. He was an outstanding ambassador for the Delaware fire service, and I miss him already.

On behalf of the 10,000 members of the Virginia State Firefighters Association, please accept our condolences for your loss, and know that it is our loss, too.

To the Betts Family, I am very sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of serving with Bill on the NVFC. A true gentleman and passionate for the fire service.

Bob Guthrie - CT NVFC Director