It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the Officers and Members of the Newburg Volunteer Rescue Squad, Fire Department and Auxiliary, Inc. announce the passing of Ronald J. “Ronnie” Wright on 28 June 2025.

Ronnie is credited with conceptualizing the need for an EMS department that was between Bel Alton and Cobb Island and has remained an active member of the corporation since its inception. He has held many roles throughout the years, which included President, Vice President, and Board Member.

His desire for emergency units to be placed in Newburg ultimately paved the foundation and path for everything that we have become today as a department.

Ronnie and the family’s wishes are for full fire department services and honors, but no arrangements have been made yet. Service information, as well as support requests, will be posted as soon as it is finalized in the coming days.

We ask you please keep Ronnie’s family, friends and our department in your thoughts and prayers as we all navigate the loss of such an amazing person that meant so much to so many throughout the entire county.