Delaware Valley Fire Chief's Association

Delaware Valley Fire Chief's Association

President’s Message

The Delaware Valley Fire Chief’s Association organized in 1962. The association primary consists of representatives from the states of Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Our association encourages membership of former and current fire officers from career, combination and volunteer departments who have the same goals in mind of providing an effective and efficient service to the public and at the same time to provide our firefighters with the best training and equipment available to perform their duties.

This unique group meets 4 times per year to share their experiences within the fire service. The information shared and lesson learned goes on to support that no matter if you’re a firefighter from a large city department or from a small rural department, we all face the same challenges to ensure the safety of our firefighters and the public we serve.

If you are a current or former fire officer and want to provide your department and members with the current trends and experiences within fire service. I welcome you to attend a meeting and join our association. I personally feel this is the greatest networking organization in the fire service to share our experiences from the various states; municipal fire protection and private industrial fire protection viewpoint.

President Delaware Valley Fire Chief’s Association

Thursday April 15th, 2021 Regular (Casual) Meeting @ Mill Creek Fire Company (Old Station)

 Robert Blithe    March 18, 2021    No Comments

We will be having a regular meeting (casual) on Thursday April 15, 2021 @ Mill Creek Fire Company (Old Station) 3900 Kirkwood Highway Wilmington, De. Board Meeting 6 Pm -7 Pm Regular Meeting starts 7 Pm No Dinner will be served, Covid-19 restrictions in place, Snacks … [Read more...]

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Joseph M. LeVan 2014 DVFCA Past President R.I.P

 Robert Blithe    March 9, 2021    No Comments

Joseph (Joe) M. LeVan, Sr. April 8th, 2021 Joseph currently holds the position of DVFA Alternate Delegate. In the past, He has held the positions of DVFA Delegate. He also serves on the Fund Drive committee. He also has been awarded the IR Incident Top Responder, … [Read more...]

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DVFCA Past President Mike Rush Jr. R.I.P.

 Robert Blithe    October 27, 2020    No Comments

The DVFCA Officers regret to announce the passing of DVFCA Past President Mike Rush Jr. Mike has been an active life member of the DVFCA also has been very active on the DVFCA board for many years. Mike will be missed by everyone. Below is some information about Mike by Christina … [Read more...]

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2020 – 2021 Officers – Eastern Division – International Association of Fire Chief’s

 Robert Blithe    June 25, 2020    No Comments

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...]

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Thomas Patrick McKeon DVFCA Life Member R.I.P.

 Robert Blithe    December 18, 2019    No Comments

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...]

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THE CALL Important Video

 Robert Blithe    July 15, 2018    No Comments

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Saving Allison Hook & Ladder Harrisburg, Pa.

 Robert Blithe    September 18, 2017    No Comments

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...]

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Congratulations to Jasper Lakey – Delaware State Fire Police Association – Fire Policeman Of The Year!

 Robert Blithe    September 18, 2017    No Comments

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...]

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DVFCA Installation of Officers Meeting February 16th, 2017 @ Delaware City Fire Company

 Robert Blithe    February 19, 2017    No Comments

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...]

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Congrats to Mike Rush from Everyone @ DVFCA

 Robert Blithe    December 17, 2016    No Comments

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...]

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3rd Firefighter Dies from Wilmington Arson Blaze – Ardythe Hope Funeral Details

 Robert Blithe    December 3, 2016    No Comments

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...]

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2 LODD Wilmington Firefighters & 2 Critical Injured Wilmington Firefighters

 Robert Blithe    September 24, 2016    No Comments

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...]

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DVFCA Regrets to Announce The Passing of Janet LeVan

 911 Hot Designs Administrator    January 1, 2016    No Comments

The Delaware Valley Fire Chief's Association regrets to announce the passing of our Recording Secretary Janet LeVan. The following is the schedule for the viewing and funeral service Viewing; Melson Funeral Home 32013 Long Neck Rd. Millsboro, De. 19966 Time 6-8pm on Friday Jan 8. … [Read more...]

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Law Enforcement and High Visibility PPE

 911 Hot Designs Administrator    November 25, 2015    No Comments

There is a new module on The ResponderSafety Learning Network for our brothers and sisters in Law Enforcement! Brought to you by the United States Department of Justice. Studies have clearly demonstrated that high visibility personal protective equipment (PPE) significantly … [Read more...]

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New report on firefighter fatalities in the United States

 911 Hot Designs Administrator    November 25, 2015    No Comments

New report on firefighter fatalities in the United States 11/25/2015 10:40 AM EST Firefighter Fatalities in the United States in 2014 analyzes the circumstances surrounding 91 on-duty fatalities to identify approaches that could reduce the number of firefighter deaths in … [Read more...]

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