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.
Odessa responds for a house fire.
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Lewes responds for house fire
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Delaware State Fire Chiefs Meeting and Expo
Thursday, June 24, 2021
The Delaware State Fire Chief's will be holding the summer meeting and Expo on Thursday, June 24th, 2021. The meeting will be held at the Harrington Fire Department, Station 50. The time will be announced but the EXPO should be expected to start at 1500 Hrs.
Minquas Fire assists Wilmington Manor on house fire.
Saturday, June 12, 2021
Mike Rush
Thursday, November 5, 2020
The Wilmington Manor and Christiana Fire Companies regretfully announce the passing of
beloved member Edward “Mike” Rush who passed away on Tuesday October 27th, 2020. Mike
leaves behind his wife Winnie, Daughters Megan and Barbara and Grandson Seamus. He was
a brother, uncle, cousin, father-in-law and friend to so many of us.
Mike was an honored Marine who served his Country proudly. He was the owner of Rush
Uniform, a family business. Mike was very involved in the Fire Service globally, not just in
Delaware. He was an honorary member with several Fire Companies in Delaware. Mike served
in various Fire Service organizations, and was especially proud of his time as President of the
Delaware State Fire Chief’s Association.
Arrangements for Edward “Mike” Rush are as follows:
Viewing: Wednesday November 4th, 2020
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saint Margaret of Scotland Parish
2431 Frazier Rd.
Newark, DE 19702
Mass: Thursday November 5th, 2020
11:00 AM
Saint Margaret of Scotland Parish
2431 Frazier Rd.
Newark, DE 19702
Internment: Thursday November 5th, 2020
Immediately following Mass
Saint Rose of Lima Church
301 Lock St.
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
This will be a full Firefighter’s Funeral. Companies wishing to participate in the procession on
Thursday with apparatus are asked to contact Chief Josh Hawk at 302-354-7718.
President President
RT Hopkins Brian Reeder
Chief Chief
Stephen “Redman” Maichle Kevin Cowperthwait
