Bennett won against current Fire President Wally Evans with double the votes. Multiple members tell CoastTV they believe Evans' loss was due to how he handled controversy within the department surrounding former Fire Chief Bill Buckaloo.

The career division of the Lewes Fire Department has ratified its first union contract following more than a year of negotiations, while clarifying their stance on "recent actions or statements made by volunteer members or volunteer leadership that have been the subject of public attention."

Lewes Mayor Amy Marasco says internal matters at the Lewes Fire Department remain the responsibility of its leadership, though she continues to hold conversations with those currently in charge.