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...]
Fatal Claymont Apartment Fire
Date: 12/21/2014 Time: 02:30 AM Town: Claymont County: New Caslte Address: 200 block of Harbor Drive Type: Fatal Two Alarm Apartment Fire Details: Chief 13-8 arrived on scene with heavy fire through the roof of a three story garden style apartment building. Engine 13-2 went in … [Read more...]
2 Homes Burn In Christiana
Date: 10/27/2014 Time: 11:55 Town: Christiana Address: Unit block of Plover Circle Type: Dwelling Fire Details: D/C-6 arrived on scene with heavy fire showing from first and second floor rear of a two-story townhouse. Command reported fire extension to the exposure. Multiple hand … [Read more...]
