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...]
DVFCA Regrets to Announce The Passing of Janet LeVan
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...]
Law Enforcement and High Visibility PPE
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...]
New report on firefighter fatalities in the United States
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...]
Date: 12/21/2014 Time: 9:11 PM Town: Claymont County: New Castle Address: 4 Butternut Drive Type: Two Alarm Apartment Fire Details: Units arrived on scene with heavy fire showing from the second floor of a three story apartment building. Requested the second alarm. Crews made an … [Read more...]
Date: 12/21/2014 Time: 8:24 PM Town: Hockessin County: New Castle Address: 300 block of Gun Club Road Type: Barn Fire Details: D/C-19 arrived on scene with heavy fire showing from a horse barn. Requested additional tankers and all units not to enter the barn. Exterior operations. … [Read more...]
