Phil has been involved with the Bowers Fire Company for 33 years. He started out as a Junior Member and has moved up through the offices becoming Chief for the first time in 2005. Through the years he has held the positions of Chief, Deputy Chief, Assistant Chief, Rescue Captain, Lieutenant, Chief Engineer, and Assistant Chief Engineer. On the Administrative side he has held the positions of Financial Secretary and Assistant Secretary. He became a Life Member in 2002. Over the years he has been awarded Junior Firefighter of the year and the John H. Williams Award. Phil is also active in county and state associations and currently holds the position of President for the Delaware State Chiefs Association.