Posts Tagged ‘Rehoboth Beach VFC’
Rehoboth Beach Giant Evacuated after Gas Leak
Rehoboth Beach firefighters were called to the Giant Grocery Store at Lighthouse Plaza Boulevard just after noon for a reported gas leak inside the building and several persons affected. Firefighters evacuated the building – six people affected by the gas were evaluated and one was transported to a local hospital. Officials say the source of…
Read MoreRoad Closures Ahead of 2024 Rehoboth Beach Hometown Christmas Parade on Dec 2
The Rehoboth Beach Christmas Parade takes place on Monday, December 2nd beginning at 6:30pm. Drivers can expect several road closures before and after the parade – with access provided only to street residents. Beginning at 4pm – expect closures on State Street from Hickman Street to Rehoboth Avenue and Country Club Drive will be closed…
Read MoreFire Damages Rehoboth Beach Taco Bell
A fire Friday night at the Taco Bell on Coastal Highway in Rehoboth Beach is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s office. Rehoboth Beach firefighters were called just before 9pm and found fire coming from a structural wall at an entrance to the building. The business was open at the time of the fire…
Read MoreTwo Injured in Crash at Entrance to Rehoboth Beach Plaza
Rehoboth Beach VFC emergency personnel were called for a crash at Route 1 and the Rehoboth Beach Plaza just after noon on Monday. Rehoboth Beach Police say the driver of a Lexus was leaving the parking lot when the driver suddenly accelerated, leaving the parking lot into green space and striking a tree and rolling…
Read MoreUPDATED: GoFundMe Set up for Man Struck on Coastal Highway in Dewey Beach Saturday
UPDATED – 10/03/23 – The investigation in to a crash last Saturday on Coastal Highway at Rodney Avenue remains under investigation by Dewey Beach Police. They say a Honda Accord, driven by a 38 year old man was the only vehicle involved in the crash and failed to stop at the marked crosswalk – striking…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Firefighters Battle Dewey Beach Blaze
Rehoboth Beach firefighters were called to Jersey Street in Dewey Beach around 7:30 Sunday night for a structure fire. Crews arriving at the scene found a home with heavy fire showing. Firefighters were on the scene for about 2 hours – the State Fire Marshal is investigating.
Read MoreFire on Cornwall Road in Rehoboth Beach Accidental
Delaware State Fire Marshal has determined a fire that damaged a home on Cornwall Road at the Rehoboth Beach Yacht & Country Club this morning was accidental. Rehoboth Beach firefighters were called just after 10am and found smoke and fire coming from a two story home. The residents were home at the time and able…
Read MoreFire Heavily Damages Angola Beach Home; 3 Pet Cats Perish
Firefighters from Rehoboth Beach were called to Buttercup Street in Angola Beach and Estates around 10:30 Sunday morning for a fire. Crews arriving on the scene found a mobile home well involved in fire. Lewes, Indian River fire crews were called for back up along with Sussex County EMS. There were no human injuries, but…
Read MoreUPDATED: Vehicle Crash on Route 9 West of Lewes Leaves Three Dead, 4 Injured
UPDATED 12/26/22 11:45 am–Delaware State Police have arrested 46-year-old Jason Wilcox for fleeing the scene of the fatal accident that occurred in the Lewes area on Christmas Eve. UPDATED 12/26/22 11:15 am–Delaware State Police have identified those who died in the accident that occurred on Christmas Eve in the Lewes area. Among the victims include 74-year-old…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach VFC Recognized for Recruitment and Retention Membership Program
The Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company has been recognized by the International Association of Fire Chiefs, Volunteer and Combination Officer’s Section (VCOS) for its Recruitment and Retention Membership Program. The award was presented at the VCOS Symposium in Clearwater, Florida, earlier this month and Beach Volunteer Fire Company was Vice President, Warren Jones was on…
Read MoreFire Destroys Love Creek Park Mobile Home
Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Firefighters were called for a fire at the Love Creek Park community Sunday afternoon around 2:30. Crews arriving at the scene found a mobile home fully involved in flames. Lewes and Indian River fire companies assisted. There were no injuries and the State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating.
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Camper Fire Under Investigation
Rehoboth Beach fire fighters were called to the Big Oaks Campground off Wolfe Neck Road for a camper fire Friday night just after 11. Crews arriving at the scene found heavy fire in a 25-foot camper with some extension to another. Lewes firefighters assisted. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Read MoreRehoboth Beach VFC Members Celebrated for 50 Years of Dedicated Service
The Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company celebrated two of its members during their company meeting last week. Life Members Lee McDaniel and Bill Delle Donne were presented with certificates from the Delaware Volunteer Firefighter’s Association for 50 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Delaware.
Read MoreUPDATED: One Injured in Crash on Warrington Road in Rehoboth Beach
UPDATED – 10/09/22 – 8:30am – Delaware State Police say the driver sustained serious injuries and was taken to Beebe Healthcare. Police say impairment is not suspected at this time – no citations have been issued, but the investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing. ======================== Emergency personnel from Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire…
Read MoreSeashore Striders Present Check to Rehoboth Beach VFC after Firefightin’ 5K
The Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company held their annual Firefightin’ 5K on August 21st. This week the event’s organizer, the Seashore Striders, presented a check for over $17,000 to the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company to help support their many equipment and operational needs. Officials say 279 runners took part in the 5K.
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Investigating Fatal Rehoboth Crash Friday Morning
UPDATED: Emergency personnel from Rehoboth Beach were called for a vehicle crash around 7:30 Friday morning on Oyster House Road. Fire and EMS found a car up against a fence in the parking lot of a business just off Coastal Highway – the victim was deceased. Delaware State Police say the driver, a 68 year…
Read MoreFire Damages Dewey Beach Home
Rehoboth Beach firefighters were called to a residential fire on Bayard Avenue in Dewey Beach around 7:30 Saturday nights. Crews arriving at the scene found fire showing from three floors of the home – and according to the Rehoboth Beach Fire Company website, a sprinkler system confined the fire to one unit with moderate damage…
Read MoreUpdate: Bethany Meadows Townhome Fire Was Accidental
Update: A GoFundMe has been set up to help the family A fire that damaged four townhomes east of Frankford has been ruled accidental.According to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office, discarded smoking materials started Wednesday afternoon’s fire on Beechwood Court in Bethany Meadows.Members of the Millville Fire Company were joined by numerous other fire…
Read MoreRoute 1 Crash Saturday Morning in Rehoboth Beach
A crash between a pickup truck towing a small utility trailer and a Rehoboth Beach Ambulance is under investigation by Delaware State Police. The crash occurred just after 10am at the intersection of Route 1 and Old Landing Road. Police say the utility trailer was southbound with green light when the ambulance, with a patient…
Read MoreRehoboth Firefighters Battle Mobile Home Fire Sunday Morning
Rehoboth firefighters were called for a mobile home fire around 1:30 this morning in the Big Oaks Campground outside of Rehoboth. Crews arriving at the scene found the home and two outbuildings well involved in flames and several other buildings damaged by the blaze. Crews from Bethany Beach, Lewes, Indian River and Milton assisted or…
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