Occasionally, usually during severe storms with wide-spread power outages, more 9-1-1 calls are made than can be answered. During these times, after a few rings the caller will receive a recorded message letting the caller know that they have dialed 9-1-1 and all telecommunicators are busy. The recording will instruct the caller to stay on the line, except if they are calling to report a power outage. If this is the case, the caller will be instructed to call their electric provider.

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We would like to thank everyone who came out to celebrate the day with us and those companies who brought apparatus for our open house.

Work on our 9/11 memorial has been in progress for about 2 years from filling out the paperwork to our completed memorial. (more…)

Public safety officials from throughout the county gathered Wednesday morning to honor an assistant fire chief who died in the line of duty nearly 30 years ago.

Officials and loved ones remembered the life and service of Roy A. Harris, who was an assistant fire chief at Po-Mar-Lin Fire Company when he died May 25, 1982 while fighting a fire in the Unionville area. (more…)

It is with deep regret that the Avondale Fire Company annouces the passing of Charles “Chico” Cocciolone. Charles joined the company in 1980 where he was an active member and became a life member in 1990. Charles held the positions of lieutenant, engineer, and trustee. Viewing will be held Thursday November 3^rd from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the Doherty Funeral home 3200 Limestone Road Wilmington, Delaware. Funeral will be held Friday November 4^th, 2011 at 10:00am at the St. John of the Beloved Church. 907 Milltown Road Wilmington, Delaware.