Family, friends, and members of the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad (BCCRS) and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service gathered Friday, July 31, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Rockville to honor the life and legacy of Chief David S. Dwyer.
Chief Dwyer joined BCCRS as a volunteer in 1960 and dedicated the next 65 years to serving both the organization and the residents of Montgomery County. His distinguished career included 25 years as chief, 30 years on the Board of Directors, six additional years as a line officer, and more than 34 years of active-duty service.
His impact extended well beyond BCCRS. Throughout his career, Chief Dwyer held numerous leadership roles within Montgomery County’s volunteer fire and rescue system, including serving as the first chief of the Division of Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services in the newly established Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service.
“His legacy will continue and never be forgotten,” BCCRS said in a tribute following the service.
