Ellendale Fire Company

05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives defending our freedom. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.
“Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.” — Unknown
This Memorial Day, the members of Ellendale Fire Company stand in gratitude for the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Please take a moment today to remember the fallen, honor their families, and never forget the cost of freedom.
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05/19/2026

🚑 EMS Week 2026 🚑

This week, we recognize and thank the dedicated EMTs and Drivers who answer the call day and night to care for our community.

At the Ellendale Fire Company, our EMS providers are more than just responders — they are caregivers, problem solvers, and a calm presence during someone’s worst day. Whether it’s a medical emergency, motor vehicle accident, or helping a neighbor in need, they are always ready to serve with professionalism and compassion.

EMS is not just a job — it’s a commitment to the people we serve.

Please join us in thanking all EMS personnel for their hard work, sacrifice, and dedication during EMS Week.

From all of us at the Ellendale Fire Company — thank you to our EMTs and Driver for everything you do every single day. 💙🚑

05/19/2026

Today, members of the Ellendale Fire Company joined with the Georgetown Fire Company , Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company , and Sussex County Department of Public Safety at MISSION BBQ to honor the life and legacy of Thomas Berry III.
Today was a reminder that Thomas’s impact continues to live on through the people he served beside, the friendships he built, and the community that continues to remember him.
We would like to sincerely thank Mission BBQ for the beautiful dedication and for helping keep Thomas’s memory alive. His service, dedication, and brotherhood will never be forgotten.

05/09/2026

🚑❤️ The Chain of Survival Saves Lives ❤️🚑

During a cardiac emergency, every second matters. The Chain of Survival is a series of critical steps that gives someone the best chance at survival:

❤️ Early Recognition & Call for Help
❤️ Early CPR
❤️Rapid Defibrillation (AED)
❤️Advanced EMS Care
❤️Post-Cardiac Arrest Care

Bystander CPR can double or even triple a person’s chance of survival before EMS arrives. Learning CPR and knowing how to use an AED could help save the life of a family member, friend, coworker, or even a stranger.

Thank you to all EMS providers, firefighters, dispatchers, call takers, nurses, doctors, and everyday citizens who are part of the Chain of Survival every day. 🚑
As we head into EMS Week next week, I want to take a moment to highlight the importance of CPR and recognize all EMS providers who are part of the Chain of Survival. 🚑
Everyone who was on the call today thank you for making a difference

04/21/2026

🚑 Join Our Team – Ellendale Fire Company 🚑
Ellendale Fire Company is currently seeking to fill a full-time EMT position.

📅 Application deadline: May 8th at 1700 hours
We are also looking to add qualified EMTs to our part-time roster.

If you’re interested in serving your community and being part of a dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you!

📧 Contact us at: [email protected]

04/21/2026

On Friday, April 17, 2026 at 12:03 pm the Ellendale Fire Company along with Sussex County Department of Public Safety paramedics and a helicopter from Delaware State Police Aviation Section were alerted to a serious motor vehicle collision on DuPont Blvd (US 113) in the area of Earth Chi Lane in Redden.

Past Chief Walton arrived on location at 12:06 and advised a single vehicle off the road from the southbound lanes with vehicle on fire and CPR in progress.

Passersby utilized fire extinguishers from their vehicles to allow the driver to be removed and immediate bystander CPR was started.

Ellendale Ambulance A-75 and Sussex County Medic 108 arrived on location and began patient care. Engine 75-2 arrived on location and deployed a 1 3/4” attack line to extinguish the vehicle fire as Engine/Tanker 75-8 and Ellendale Fire Police were utilized to close all lanes of southbound US 113. Engine 75-3 from the Lincoln City Fire Station Ellendale Station 2 station arrived and manpower assisted with overhaul and clearing the roadway.

EMS transported the patient by ground to a local hospital. Fire Police remained on scene assisting DelDOT with the road closure while Delaware State Police investigated the incident. All crews were back in station by 13:49.

Ellendale units responding: Ambulane A-75, Engine 2, Engine 3, Engine/Tanker 8, Fire Police

Assisting agencies:
Milton Fire Department Inc. Sta. 85 Fire Police
Memorial Fire Company Sta 89 Fire Police
Sussex County EMS Medic 108, EMS 200, EMS 26
Delaware State Police Trooper 2

03/16/2026

There is a Tornado Watch for our area until 7:00 pm. If you receive weather alerts to your phone, please pay attention to any warnings or directions you receive, and heed any Emergency Alert System information broadcast over television or radio.

Affected Area: Kent, DE; New Castle, DE; Sussex, DE; Caroline, MD; Kent, MD; Queen Anne's, MD; Talbot, MD; Atlantic, NJ; Burlington, NJ; Camden, NJ; Cape May, NJ; Cumberland, NJ; Gloucester, NJ; Hunterdon, NJ; Mercer, NJ; Middlesex, NJ; Monmouth, NJ; Morris, NJ; Ocean, NJ; Salem, NJ; Somerset, NJ; S...

02/23/2026

Governor Matthew Meyer has issued a Statewide Level 3 Driving Ban for Kent and Sussex counties beginning at 10 p.m. This state-mandated Driving Ban will remain in place to keep emergency responders and other essential motorists safe by minimizing nonessential travel during severe weather and perilous road conditions.

Read more at: https://ow.ly/nNBe50Yk3ir

02/22/2026

The latest update for our area from the US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly has us in a Blizzard Warning and on the border of the 12”-18” and 18”-24” of snowfall.

A blizzard warning means reduced visibility of 1/4 mile or less for at least three hours with sustained winds greater than 35 mph.

Please take time this morning to prepare with food, fuel, charging your electronics, and be prepared to stay off the roadways for extended periods so that plows and emergency vehicles can get to you and your neighbors without stuck and abandoned vehicles blocking roadways.

Stay warm, stay safe.

02/18/2026

The Ellendale Fire Company would like to take a moment to recognize and share our Auxiliary’s page and give a huge shoutout to our amazing Auxiliary members for the outstanding job they do year-round.

Our Auxiliary provides meals before drills and keeps our crews fed during large-scale alarms and extended incidents. Their dedication, hard work, and support behind the scenes make a tremendous difference for our members. We truly work hand in hand with them every single day, and we are incredibly grateful for everything they do for our company.

They have several exciting fundraisers planned for this year to support our mission — be sure to check them out and show your support!
Please take a moment to follow their page and help us thank them for all they do for our firefighters and our community.

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