Dover AFB Fire & Emergency Services

03/31/2026

Today we pause in Remembrance.

01/07/2026

Join our team....Dover AFB FES is seeking highly motivated individuals who desire to serve the Dover community. Contact Deputy Chief Pete Bortz at [email protected] with any questions.

01/10/2025

On January 7, 2025 at approximately 17:48, Dover AFB F&ES was alerted to assist Station 41 (Camden-Wyoming) with a working house fire in the 200 block of Wynsome Blvd. While responding, crews received updated information of two subjects possibly trapped in the residence. Command 41 arrived on scene and confirmed one subject trapped in the home. As crews arrived the victim was located and removed from the residence. Quint 58 arrived as the 3rd due Special Service and were assigned to search operations. Crews operated on scene for approximately two hours before clearing the scene. The scene was turned over to the Delaware State Fire Marshals office for the investigation.

01/10/2025

🎉 Celebrating Excellence! 🎉

We are proud to recognize Deputy Chief Pete Bortz on completing the NFA Executive Chief Officer course held at DSFS 🌟

This incredible opportunity recognizes the dedication, hard work, and commitment to Dover AFB F&ES. He joined top professionals wanting to learn, grow, and bring back valuable insights to benefit our team and community.

Delaware State Fire School would like to congratulate the students on their successful completion of the U.S. National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer course!

This comprehensive 6-day course equipped participants with vital leadership skills designed for both new and experienced fire officers. These skills will be instrumental in helping them to prepare their organizations to address the evolving challenges and needs of the communities they serve. The course focused on enhancing the ability to lead effectively and respond to the dynamic nature of emergency services and community expectations.

We commend the students for their dedication and commitment to excellence in leadership and service!

12/25/2024

On Friday we said goodbye to a member who will be truly missed by Dover AFB Fire Department. Thank you Mr. Weisenberger for your 24 years of service to this country and our department. Enjoy your retirement!

11/29/2024

A special Thank You to MISSION BBQ for providing lunch for our members this week. We are very grateful!

11/13/2024

On November 13, 2024 at 10:45 Dover AFB FES units were alerted to respond on Box 41K assisting Camden-Wyoming Fire Company with multiple vehicles on fire and exposure to a residential structure. CV58 (58-16) and Q58 (First Due Special) were assigned to the search. Units operated for 60 minutes. Cause is under investigation by the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office.

11/07/2024

This week Dover AFB FES hosted an Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) Certification Course. We were able to provide top level training to our recently hired members to the ProBoard level. Special thank you to Delaware State Fire School and Senior Instructor Mike Fraizer for making this possible.

11/01/2024

William Henry “Harry” Schriefer, 67, of Kent Island, Maryland, passed away October 30, 2024. Born to the late Laura Elizabeth and George William “Bill” Schriefer Jr. Harry grew up in Arnold, MD, and graduated from Severna Park Senior High School in 1976.

Harry was a true man of service and community, dedicating over 50 years as a volunteer firefighter and EMT. He served with the Arnold Volunteer Fire Department, Cape St. Claire Volunteer Fire Department, and the Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department. His commitment to his neighbors and friends was unwavering, whether through his work with the US Naval Institute, Chesapeake College, Queen Anne’s County Park Rangers, or through his dedication to St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church of Annapolis, Kent Island Methodist Church, and the Celebrate Recovery ministry.

Harry loved life and found joy in simple pleasures. He was an avid baseball and softball player, an enthusiastic fisherman, and loved to shoot pool and bowl with friends. Harry's heart was devoted to his family.

In 1981, he married Karen Seibel Schriefer, and together, they made a life on Kent Island, raising two sons, Bradley and C. Ross, and creating a legacy of love and laughter.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Karen (Seibel); sons Bradley (wife Melissa) and Ross (wife Melynn); cherished grandchildren, Lila, Juliette, Pierce, and Lilly; sisters Doris Schriefer Fordham and Barbara Schriefer; and numerous nieces, nephews, friends, and his beloved dog Tres.

Harry's warmth and kindness touched everyone he met, leaving behind too many friends to count.

In honor of Harry's legacy of service, the family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made in his name to the:
Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department
1610 Main St, Chester, MD 21619
OR
Celebrate Recovery C/O Kent Island Methodist Church.
2739 Cox Neck Rd, Chester, MD 21619

Please join the family as we celebrate the life & love of Harry Schriefer.
Friday, Nov 15, 2024
1 PM
Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department
1610 Main Street
Chester, Md 21619

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween Eagle and Liberty Wings!! 👻 🎃 Be sure to trick or treat safely. Don’t forget to stop by and see Sparky and his fire friends in Eagle Heights. We’ll be at the corner of Avocado Ave and High St. from 1800-2000.

10/18/2024

10/18/2024