D.L. & V. Volunteer Fire Department

05/08/2026

FRIDAY Bingo in Vanderbilt! $11 for the first package and $5 for extras. Early Bird at 6:45 and Regular games start at 7. Our kitchen is open with rock bottom prices. See you there!!

04/25/2026

The members of the Dickerson Run Liberty and Vanderbilt Volunteer Fire Department extend our deepest condolences to the members of the Connellsville Township VFD on the passing of Joseph L. Brooks.

Chief Brooks dedicated more than 50 years of service to his department and community, including over 20 years as Fire Chief. A lifetime of commitment like that leaves a lasting impact not only on his department, but on the entire fire service.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and the members of Connellsville Township VFD during this difficult time.

Rest easy, Chief. Thank you for your service.

04/05/2026

Condolences to our brothers and sisters at Dawson VFC

View Alice Elizabeth Huffine's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

04/02/2026

I just want to personally say thank you.

My heart is full seeing the incredible support that was shown as we honored Pete Gray. On behalf of myself and the Dickerson Run, Liberty, & Vanderbilt Volunteer Fire Department, thank you to every department and firefighter who stood beside us during this difficult time.

A very special thank you to North Union Township Volunteer Fire Department for providing stand-by coverage so our members could fully focus on honoring one of our own.

I also want to sincerely thank Everson Volunteer Fire Company and New Haven Hose Company for bringing your ladder trucks and helping create such a beautiful flag display. It was a powerful and unforgettable tribute that meant so much to me, our members, and Pete’s family.

Thank you as well to Dawson VFC, Monarch Vfd, Morrell Volunteer Fire Co., Perry Twp. Vol. Fire Dept., and South Connellsville Volunteer Fire Company for your presence, support, and brotherhood. Seeing so many departments come together was a reminder of what the fire service truly stands for.

To every firefighter who attended the Firefighters Service, thank you for taking the time to come pay your respects. Looking around and seeing so many firefighters gathered together in Pete’s honor was something I will never forget.

Pete gave 64 years of his life to this department. He helped shape who we are today, and the respect shown in his honor speaks volumes about the kind of man he was and the impact he had on so many people.

Personally, I cannot thank everyone enough for helping us give him the honor he so deeply deserved. The love and support shown over the last two days has meant more than words can say. It reminded me that this fire service is truly a family, and Pete’s legacy will continue to live on through all of us.

Thank you all.

— Chief Shane Lynn

03/30/2026

A Fireman’s Service will be held at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, March 31st, at Martucci’s Funeral Home.

We would like to invite all fire departments wishing to participate on Wednesday, April 1st, to do so by lining our parking lot as the funeral procession passes our department to pay their final respects to Pete.

Please plan to be in our parking lot by 11:30 AM.

Your presence and support in honoring Pete’s 64 years of service and dedication to the fire department would mean a great deal to our members and community.

03/27/2026

It is with heavy hearts that the Dickerson Run, Liberty & Vanderbilt Volunteer Fire Department announces the passing of our brother, Pete Gray.

Pete proudly served our community and was a dedicated member of our department. He will be remembered for his service, his friendship, and the impact he had on those around him.

We ask our community to join us in keeping Pete’s family, friends, and fellow firefighters in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Funeral arrangements will be shared once they are finalized.

Rest easy, Pete. Your watch is complete.

03/17/2026

03/07/2026

Thank you from Pete and his entire family for the amazing showing of support today. Pete joined DL&V Fire Department in 1962 (his 64th year) and held many different offices including Chief! He is humbled by the turnout by fellow firefighters and the community!

03/06/2026

UPDATE!!!

We have finalized the details for the parade honoring Harry “Pete” Gray.

Saturday, March 7th at 1:00 PM, rain or shine.

The staging area will be T.A. Nelson’s Bus Line. Apparatus should arrive there prior to lineup. We will begin pulling out of the staging area at 12:55 PM.

The parade route will travel Main Street to Walnut Street, which will lead directly past Pete’s home.

After passing the house, apparatus will have the option to leave the parade route by turning left or right onto Leisenring Vanderbilt Road, or you may remain and park in the Dickerson Run, Liberty & Vanderbilt Volunteer Fire Department parking lot across the street.

Community members are welcome to line Walnut Street to help show Pete just how much he means to this community.

Please continue to share the post so we can spread the word to as many departments as possible.

We also ask that this remain a surprise for Pete.

Let’s come together as a community and fire service family to give Pete the thank you he deserves.

Shane Lynn
Chief

02/28/2026

UPDATE!!!

We have finalized the details for the parade honoring Harry “Pete” Gray.

Saturday, March 7th at 1:00 PM, rain or shine.

The staging area will be T.A. Nelson’s Bus Line. Apparatus should arrive there prior to lineup. We will begin pulling out of the staging area at 12:55 PM.

The parade route will travel Main Street to Walnut Street, which will lead directly past Pete’s home.

After passing the house, apparatus will have the option to leave the parade route by turning left or right onto Leisenring Vanderbilt Road, or you may remain and park in the Dickerson Run, Liberty & Vanderbilt Volunteer Fire Department parking lot across the street.

Community members are welcome to line Walnut Street to help show Pete just how much he means to this community.

Please continue to share the original post so we can spread the word to as many departments as possible.

We also ask that this remain a surprise for Pete.

Let’s come together as a community and fire service family to give Pete the thank you he deserves.

Original Post

For over 60 years, Harry “Pete” Gray has answered the call.

He has served the Dickerson Run, Liberty & Vanderbilt Volunteer Fire Department with dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment. Over the decades, Pete has held every leadership role within our department, except Chaplain, faithfully guiding, mentoring, and standing beside generations of firefighters. He has been a steady presence, a trusted voice, and a true pillar of our organization.

Pete has given the fire service a lifetime of commitment. Now it is our turn to show him what he means to all of us.

We are planning a fire department parade past his home so he can watch from his porch and see firsthand the respect and gratitude he has earned over six decades of service.

This is an open invitation to any fire department that would like to participate.

We are aiming for Saturday, March 7th. Due to weather and circumstances, final details and confirmation will be shared as we get closer to the date.

If your department is interested in taking part, please reach out so we can coordinate staging and timing.

We ask that this remain a surprise for Pete. Please be mindful of discussing details publicly so we can preserve this special moment for him.

Please share this post to help us spread the word throughout the fire service. Let’s make sure every department that would like to take part has the opportunity to do so.

Let’s come together to honor a man who has helped shape our department and our community for more than 60 years.

Shane Lynn
Chief