Port Penn Fire Chief Frank Schoeffler awarded Heroic Firefighter of the Year
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Firefighter mental health is an important part of the service.
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Fire / EMS mental health has been a riding concern amongst many.
The Delaware State Fire Chiefs Association wants all homeowners in Delaware to be safe.
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
The Delaware State Fire Chiefs Association wants to remind all Firefighters to wash your gear.
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Wilmington Fire Department holds second annual Symposium
Monday, August 22, 2022
We are proud to announce our Second Annual Lakeview Road Fire Training Symposium will take place Tuesday September 13th, 2022 at 6pm. This year, our annual free training will be held in conjunction with the DVFA Conference at the Chase Center (815 Justison Street). A special guest presentation of “Sports Psychology for the Fire Service” will be presented by Interstate Rescue. Be sure to register for this free event in the event listing or through this link:
https://forms.gle/cTMgQjqQLX1ZpQsp6
Rehoboth house fire
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Rehoboth Beach Firefighters, assisted by Lewes Fire Department, Bethany Beach Fire Dept, Milton Fire Department Inc. Sta. 85, Indian River Vol Fire Co, Millsboro Fire Company,, and Sussex County EMS, responded to a Structure Fire at 21 Westside Drive in the Rehoboth Beach Yacht and Country Club at 3:56 am on Wednesday, August 17th. Crews arrived to find fire showing from the house, which was occupied, with all subjects after being alerted by the Smoke Alarm System in residence. Firefighters battled the flames for 2 hours before bringing it under control at 5:42 am. Fire Crews remained on the scene until 7:45 am, extinguishing hot spots before clearing the incident. There were no injuries. The Delaware State Fire Marshall is investigating. Thank You to all the mutual aid companies for their assistance at the scene and stand-by.
Millsboro responds for a car into house
Sunday, June 26, 2022
Sunday June 26th @ 18:51hrs
Millsboro was alerted for a MVC into a house with one subject trapped. 83 Command Rescue 83 Sussex County Paramedics Ambulance 83 and 83-1 responded in and arrived on scene to a vehicle into a house.The crew from Rescue 83 then stabilized the structure of the house to ensure everything was safe. Once everything was secured members helped remove the patient from the vehicle which then was evaluated by Ems on scene.
Tech Rescue and Trooper 2 were canceled
State Chiefs Chicken BBQ
Saturday, April 30, 2022
STATE FIRE CHIEFS LEATHER HELMET RAFFLE
Saturday, April 16, 2022
Tactical Extrication
Saturday, April 2, 2022
The State Fire Chiefs is bring in Tactical Advantage Training LLC to provide hands on training.
Delaware State Fire Chiefs Conference Meeting and Awards
Friday, September 17, 2021
The The Delaware State Fire Chiefs Annual Conference Meeting and Heroic Firefighter of the Year Awards will be at The Millcreek Fire Department, 3808 Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE 19808 on Thursday, September 16th. The Social Hour will start at 1800 Hrs. with Dinner, at 1900 Hrs. and Speaker, Awards to follow. Please make sure you sign up on the DVFA Web-Site for tickets. Any fire service persons who are not signed up or do not have a ticket will not be permitted. This is to ensure an accurate count for catering. If you do not obtain a ticket, please call one of the officers as we will make every attempt to make sure you can come and enjoy the evening with your Brothers and Sisters.