Dry Chemical meeting

During a meeting, a member proposed the use of dry chemical extinguishers for the fire company, drawing from his Navy experience. While the idea was acknowledged as beneficial, financial constraints were highlighted, as the company had recently invested in a new fire engine and could not request additional funds from the fire commissioner.

What is the relationship of the speaker to the White Horse Volunteer Fire Company?

What was the response of the fire company regarding the suggestion for dry chemical extinguishers?