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Area Marine Companies Train with United States Coast Guard

May 19, 2023

This week, 10 firefighters from area departments attended a Boat Operator Search and Rescue (BOSAR) course at Delaware City Fire Company.

Motor Vehicle Collision with Entrapment

May 17, 2023

On Wednesday May 17, 2023, area companies responded to the Roth Bridge for a motor vehicle collision with entrapment.

Water Rescue in Kent County

May 14, 2023

On May 14, 2023 at 9:15pm, Fireboat 15 was alerted to assist Kent County with a water rescue.

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Water Rescue in Kent County

May 14, 2023

On May 14, 2023 at 9:15pm, Fireboat 15 was alerted to assist Kent County with a water rescue.

Learn CPR for FREE!

May 7, 2023

Learn CPR and other important lifesaving skills on May 7, 2023 at Delaware City Fire Company!

Fireboat 15 Rescue Two from the Delaware River

Apr 23, 2023

On April 23, 2023 at 12:30pm, Delaware City Fire Company along with marine units from Good Will Fire Company, Port Penn Volunteer Fire Company, Holloway Terrace Fire Co., Salem County New Jersey, Delaware DNREC, Delaware State Police Aviation Section helicopter Trooper 4, BLS ambulances from Delaware City and Christiana Fire, and New Castle County Paramedics were dispatched to the Delaware River in the area of Pea Patch Island for an overturned kayak with two subjects in the water.

Training and a Motorcycle Crash

Apr 19, 2023

April 18th was a steady day for our crews who took time to train and then assisted Port Penn with a serious motorcycle crash.

DCFC Signs Statement of Support

Apr 5, 2023

On Wednesday April 5, 2023, representatives from Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) visited Delaware City Fire Company.

Delaware City Extinguishes Truck Fire

Apr 5, 2023

On April 5, 2023 at just at 7am, Delaware City and Port Penn were dispatched to Route 1 Northbound just South of Route 72 for a truck fire.

Alarm Stats

Fire Calls

Jan - 63 Jul - 0
Feb - 43 Aug - 0
Mar - 41 Sept - 0
Apr - 65 Oct - 0
May - 71 Nov - 65
Jun - 3 Dec - 87

Year Totals:

2023 - 438 2022 - 817
2021 - 818 2020 - 723

EMS Calls

Jan - 91 Jul - 0
Feb - 77 Aug - 0
Mar - 96 Sept - 0
Apr - 120 Oct - 0
May - 110 Nov - 135
Jun - 2 Dec - 124

Year Totals:

2023 - 755 2022 - 1495
2021 - 1485 2020 - 1371

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Recent Calls

  • Fri Jun, 9 2023 @ 10:47

    Nature: Medical Emergency

  • Fri Jun, 9 2023 @ 08:38

    Nature: Small Outside Fire

    Location: New Castle

    Address: 1000 Gray St

    City: ,

  • Thu Jun, 8 2023 @ 20:39

    Nature: Structure Fire - Residential (Multiple)

    Location: 236 - Pine Valley Apartments - Build 4B

    Address: 500 South Dupont Hwy

    City: ,

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