Congratulations to one of our own DVFCA Past Presidents Chief Frank Hand becoming the 2020 2021 President of Eastern Division - International Association of Fire Chiefs. EDIAFC Officers 2020-21 FRANK HAND·THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020· President Frank Hand … [Read more...]
Used Firefighter Class A Uniforms Needed
==USED FIREFIGHTER "CLASS A" UNIFORMS NEEDED The BUP is a joint national effort between Lighthouse Uniform and America's Fire Service to make available a Class A Dress Uniform for burial purposes to any family wanting one, at no cost to the family. The Bereavement Uniform … [Read more...]
Cancelled DVFCA Board Meeting March 19th, 2020
The DVFCA Board Meeting on March 19th, 2020 has been cancelled. … [Read more...]
CANCELLED April 16th, 2020 DVFCA Regular Meeting @ Chester Heights Fire Company Delaware County Station 71
CANCELLED TILL FURTHER NOTICE April 16th, 2020 DVFCA Regular Meeting will be hosted by Chester Heights Fire Company Delaware County Station 71 located at 222 Llewyn Road Chester Heights Pa. 19017 Social hour 6 pm-7 pm Dinner will start at 7:00 pm followed by our … [Read more...]
All DVFCA 2020 Executive Board Meetings will be held at Michael’s Restaurant Newark, De.
All DVFCA 2020 Executive Board Meeting will be held at Michael's Restaurant at 1000 Churchmans Road Newark, De 19713 These meeting start at 6:30 pm. … [Read more...]
Thomas Patrick McKeon DVFCA Life Member R.I.P.
Thomas Patrick McKeon, age 84, of Glen Mills, Pa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2019. Tom was born in Philadelphia and attended Philadelphia parochial schools. After high school he enlisted with the United States Marine Corps. Following his honorable … [Read more...]
January 16th, 2020 DVFCA Regular (Blazer) @ Townsend Fire Company Hall – Election & Installation of 2020 DVFCA Officers
The January 16th, 2020 DVFCA Regular (Blazer) Meeting will be at Townsend Fire Company Hall. Located at 107 Main Street Townsend, DE. 19734 Election & Installation of 2020 DVFCA Officers. Social hour 6 pm to 7 pm Dinner 7 pm with the meeting following. Hope to see … [Read more...]
THE CALL Important Video
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Saving Allison Hook & Ladder Harrisburg, Pa.
All, Once in a while people ask if we would also regularly pass on good news. No. That's not what The Secret List & Firefighter Close Calls were created for---our mission is to share bad stuff so we can all learn from the facts-and from those who were … [Read more...]
Congratulations to Jasper Lakey – Delaware State Fire Police Association – Fire Policeman Of The Year!
Congratulations to Jasper Lakey for being selected as the Delaware State Fire Police Association Fire Policeman of the Year. A well deserved recognition for true dedicated Fire Service Leader. We are very Proud of his recognition! … [Read more...]
New Castle County’s 5th Annual Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivors Reunion and Awards for First Responders Police, Firefighters, EMS, Paramedics and Civilians
DVFCA Installation of Officers Meeting February 16th, 2017 @ Delaware City Fire Company
The DVFCA Installation of Officers meeting had some very special guests Delaware Governor John C. Carney Jr, Delaware State Senator Nicole Poore & New Castle County Councilman William Bell who presented James Watson with an award for his many years in the fire … [Read more...]
Congrats to Mike Rush from Everyone @ DVFCA
On Saturday, Edward “Mike” Rush, Jr. was named DEPUTY CHIEF EMERITUS at the Wilmington Manor Vol. Fire Co. annual banquet. It is the first time in the company’s history that this honor has been given. Congratulations Mike! We are so proud of you! … [Read more...]
3rd Firefighter Dies from Wilmington Arson Blaze – Ardythe Hope Funeral Details
Friday, December 02, 2016 11:56PM WILMINGTON, Del. (WPVI) -- The Wilmington Fire Department has finalized memorial services for Senior Firefighter Ardythe Hope, who died from injuries suffered battling a blaze that was intentionally set. A public viewing will take place … [Read more...]
2 LODD Wilmington Firefighters & 2 Critical Injured Wilmington Firefighters
UPDATE: 2 FIREFIGHTERS DIE IN COLLAPSE AT ROW HOUSE FIRE, 2 CRITICAL, WILMINGTON, DE www.FirefighterCloseCalls.com Two Wilmington firefighters were killed and four injured when the first floor of a burning row home collapsed early Saturday morning. Wilmington's Fire Chief … [Read more...]
