Christiana Fire

Christiana Fire Delaware's busiest combination Fire Department. Our Fire and Ambulance responses continue to increase, with runs totaling over 12,000 per year.
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The Department is located in New Castle County DE, which is about 10 Miles South of the City of Wilmington.Today the Christiana Fire Company has the tremendous task of providing fire protection and basic life support ambulance service to the residents of our district, which comprises 1/7th of the state’s entire population, within its 38 square miles and provides services to numerous surronding mut

al aid departments. Aprox 3000 Fire Calls and 9000 EMS. Christiana Fire Company, with its highly dedicated and motivated volunteer and career members, has become the busiest Combination Fire Department in the state and one of the busiest Companies within our nation. The department operates 5 Squads, 1 Ladder, and 6 BLS Ambulances.

Engine 12 and Battalion 12 assisted on a Fire in a Duplex.
06/01/2026

Engine 12 and Battalion 12 assisted on a Fire in a Duplex.

Engine 12, Ladder 12, and Deputy 12 extricated 1.
05/30/2026

Engine 12, Ladder 12, and Deputy 12 extricated 1.

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05/25/2026

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Engine 12, Tower 12 and Battalion 12 extricated 1.
05/24/2026

Engine 12, Tower 12 and Battalion 12 extricated 1.

05/23/2026

Join the Christiana Fire Company

Christiana Fire Company is actively seeking new staff and volunteers to join our dynamic, fast-paced, and aggressive fire service team. We proudly operate a combination system—staffing approximately two Engines, one Ladder, and five ambulances—where career personnel and volunteers work side by side every day.

Our day begins with roll call, apparatus assignments and checks, followed by structured training. We offer live-in opportunities for those seeking full immersion in the fire service, and many of our volunteers have gone on to successful careers in the county and beyond.

Christiana provides in-house EMT courses and numerous other training programs to help you build the knowledge and skills necessary for success. With over 13,000 EMS calls, 4,000 fire responses, and approximately 100 working fires annually, the experience you’ll gain here is unmatched.

Take the first step toward an exciting and fulfilling fire service career—start your ride-alongs today!
📧 Email [email protected] to get started.

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05/23/2026

CHRISTIANA FIRE COMPANY
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
22 May 2026

Christiana Fire Company Statement Regarding Incident at
Christiana Road and Airport Road
Christiana, Delaware —

At approximately 7:20 p.m., Christiana Fire Company EMS units were dispatched to the area of Christiana Road and Airport Road for a medical assignment involving a male subject in the intersection and in active traffic.

Upon arrival, Christiana EMS personnel located a male subject who appeared to be agitated, confused, and in need of assistance. Due to the subject’s behavior and the immediate safety concerns in the roadway, EMS crews requested police assistance and an engine company to respond. Engine 12 arrived and assisted EMS personnel in locating the subject, who had begun traveling eastbound on Route 273 toward New Castle. As Engine 12 approached the area, the subject began striking the fire apparatus, jumping onto the vehicle, and hitting his head against the front of the engine.

The subject also made several attempts to enter the fire apparatus while the crew remained inside and took measures to prevent escalation. The crew of Engine 12 remained in place shutting down the roadway to protect the subject and attempted to avoid direct physical contact until the subject approached a female bystander who appeared to be attempting to assist him. The subject then picked up the female and forcefully slammed her to the ground, rendering her unconscious. When the crew from Engine 12 got to the woman, the subject had the bystander in a choke hold.

At that point, members of Engine 12 immediately intervened to prevent the subject from causing further harm to the woman, himself, or others in the area. The crew secured the male subject on the ground until additional assistance could arrive. This action was taken based on the immediate threat to the injured woman, the subject’s apparent altered mental state, and the dangerous proximity to Route 273, a high-speed roadway where serious and fatal pedestrian incidents have occurred.

Christiana Fire Company is aware that video of this incident may be circulating online. We understand that brief video clips rarely show the full circumstances surrounding rapidly evolving emergency scenes. Our Fire and EMS providers are trained to avoid physical confrontations whenever possible. However, there are rare moments when split-second decisions must be made to protect innocent members of the public, patients, responders, and others nearby.

This incident is an example of the unpredictable and dangerous situations that Fire and EMS personnel encounter while serving the community. Our crews responded to a medical emergency, attempted to protect themselves, and ultimately acted only when an uninvolved bystander was violently assaulted and faced the risk of further injury.

The Christiana Fire Company remains committed to protecting the public with professionalism, restraint, and compassion, even under the most difficult circumstances.

Further information regarding the investigation, the identity or condition of the subject, should be directed to the appropriate law enforcement agency.

Media Contact:
Kevin Cowperthwait
Chief of Department
Christiana Fire Company

Engine 12, Tower 12, and Battalion 12 assisted on a fire in a Single Story Private Dwelling.
05/20/2026

Engine 12, Tower 12, and Battalion 12 assisted on a fire in a Single Story Private Dwelling.

Tower 12 assisted .fire on a Fire in a Church.
05/17/2026

Tower 12 assisted .fire on a Fire in a Church.

Engine 12, Ladder 12, and Battalion 12 responded to a fire in the basement of a 1 Story Private Dwelling.
05/14/2026

Engine 12, Ladder 12, and Battalion 12 responded to a fire in the basement of a 1 Story Private Dwelling.

Engine 12, Ladder 12 and Battalion 12 responded to a fire in a 2 Story Private Dwelling.
05/11/2026

Engine 12, Ladder 12 and Battalion 12 responded to a fire in a 2 Story Private Dwelling.

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2 E Main Street
Christiana, DE
19702

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+13027372433

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