Posts Tagged ‘firefighters’
The 2022 Joshua M. Freeman Valor Awards Honorees
In 2008, the valor award ceremony was renamed in honor of Josh Freeman’s long-time support of not only this event, but also his appreciation and support for the first responders throughout our community. It has only increased in importance today for members of our community to gather, honor, and thank those who do so much…
Read MoreRecommendations Released To Grow Volunteer Firefighting In Del.
Delaware’s system of volunteer firefighting companies would be strengthened under a plan produced Monday by a legislative task force. The panel has come out with a ten-point plan focused on recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters. Recommendations include enhanced tax credits and tuition reimbursement for volunteers. Also, a coordinated marketing campaign is being proposed that…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fire Breaks Out at Aqua-Leisure Center near Rehoboth – Arson
UPDATED – Wednesday – 2:25pm – State fire investigators performed an investigation to determine the fire’s origin and cause, which determined that the fire was intentionally started. The investigation is active and ongoing at this time. Any persons with information are encouraged to call the State Fire Marshal’s Office Sussex Division at (302) 856-5600 or…
Read MoreMaryland Delegation calls on Trump Admin. to increase federal support for firefighters
Congressional lawmakers in Maryland are calling on the Trump Administration to increase federal support for firefighters amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John P. Sarbanes, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin and David Trone (all D-Md.), sent a letter to FEMA Administrator Gaynor…
Read MoreDelaware’s 150th General Assembly Is In Session …
… although “Listen Live” audio in both chambers seems not working and the notice on the website says that neither the House or Senate is convened – yet legislation that has been worked is being place on the General Assembly website. It was expected that just before the legislative session was to begin, there would…
Read MoreLawsuit Filed for 3 Wilmington Firefighters & Families Charges Dereliction of Duty by 2 City Mayors
The families of three Wilmington firefighters who died in the line of duty battling a row house fire at Canby Estates near Elsmere in September of 2016 are suing two Wilmington Mayors, the City and others. Attorneys with The Neuberger Firm and Jacobs & Crumplar are seeking compensatory and punitive damages and a jury trial. …
Read MoreUPDATED: 2nd DE Wildland Fire Crew Battling Copper Mountain Fire
UPDATED – 8-13-18 – Twenty wildland firefighters from Delaware are part of 137 personnel battling the Copper Mountain Fire, a 180-acre blaze located four miles east of Eastport, Idaho on the Canadian border. Michael A. Valenti of Dover, Delaware’s state forester and crew boss, reports that “firefighters are working in rough terrain and completing very long…
Read MoreBishopville Firefighters Battling Garage Fire on West Marie Drive
Firefighters from Bishopville are on the scene of a structure fire in the Holiday Harbor development off St Martin’s Neck Road. The first call came out around 7am and crews arriving at the scene report a garage on West Marie Drive is well involved in fire – with extension into the home. Additional fire crews…
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