State Fire Marshal, John W. Rudd, has ordered a Burning Ban, beginning October 15, 2024, for all outdoor burning, as current conditions throughout the State of Delaware are extremely dry and pose a fire hazard. Effective immediately, the following are prohibited: bonfires, controlled burnings (including burning of leaves and yard waste), agricultural burnings, fires for land clearing, fires for demolition and removal of hazards, and outdoor rubbish fires (whether or not contained). More Info

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Sussex County Fire Companies

#40070 – Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company Physical Address: 215 Hollywood St, Bethany Beach, DE Mailing Address: PO BOX 950, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Phone: 302-539-7572302-539-7700 Fax: #40071 – Blades Volunteer Fire Company Physical Address: 200 E Fifth St, Blades, DE Mailing Address: 200 E Fifth St, Blades, DE 19973 Phone: 302-629-4896 Fax: 302-628-1435 #40072 […]

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Kent County Fire Companies

#30040 – Bowers Fire Company Inc Physical Address: 3285 Main St, Frederica, DEMailing Address: 3285 Main St,Frederica, DE 19946Phone: 302-335-4640Fax: 302-335-1324  #30041 – Camden-Wyoming Fire Co Inc Physical Address: 200 E Camden Wyoming Ave, Camden, DEMailing Address: PO Box 186, Camden, DE 19934Phone: 302-697-8671Fax: 302-697-7975  #30042 – Carlisle Fire Co Inc Physical Address: 615 NW […]

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New Castle County Fire Companies

#10010 – Wilmington Fire Department Physical Address: 22 S Heald St Wilmington, DEMailing Address: 22 S Heald St Wilmington, DE 19801Phone: 302-576-3950Fax: 302-571-4039  #20009 – Aetna Hose, Hook and Ladder Company Physical Address: 31 Academy St, Newark, DEMailing Address: PO Box 148, Newark, DE 19711Phone: 302-454-3300Fax: 302-454-3530  #20011 – Brandywine Hundred Fire Co No 1 […]

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Delaware Fire Companies

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State Fire Marshals Past & Present

Walter J. LaRue (1953-1956) The Delaware State Fire Marshals Office was established on July 10, 1953. Walt LaRue was appointed the First State Fire Marshal by Governor Boggs on September 1, 1953. With a budget of $8,750 and 1½ positions, he had to constantly fight for funds and attempts to disband the office, he resigned […]

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