Sure, you know your favorite fire department responds to numerous fires, vehicle accidents, and emergencies throughout the day. But did you know that these same people also attend hours of training, drills and community service events?
To help cover the cost of the operations, these companies hold fundraisers, events, cook-offs, bingo games and that’s just for starters. Some of them operate banquet halls that they rent out for meetings, ceremonies, receptions, and all sorts of other gatherings.
Firefighters have the reputation of being great cooks, so food events are a great way to support them. Whether it’s a Beef & Beer, a fish fry, BBQ chicken night or a breakfast buffet you’ll enjoy a satisfying meal while giving back to your community. Some fire companies also team up with popular local restaurants for fundraiser nights. Make sure to check out their event calendars.
Bingo nights are another popular way to support your local fire company. Walking away with the prize money will make supporting these guys and gals that much sweeter.
Another great way to show your support is to donate directly. Most of these companies allow you to donate right on their websites.
In addition to training and drills, these fire companies use the community’s support to maintain the firehouse and purchase other needed equipment.
Below is a list of New Castle County fire companies with links to their community support pages:
Volunteer Hose Company of Middletown
Middletown
Hall Rental
Calendar
Donations
Mill Creek Fire Company
Pike Creek
Hall Rental
Calendar
Donations
Christiana Fire Company
Christiana
Hall Rental
Calendar
Donations
Odessa Fire Company
Odessa
Hall Rental
Calendar
Donations
Aetna Hose, Hook, & Ladder Company
Newark
Hall Rental
Calendar
Donations
Brandywine Hundred Fire Company
Bellefonte
Hall Rental
Calendar
Donations
Claymont Fire Company
Claymont
Hall Rental
Calendar
Donations
Cranston Heights Fire Company
Cranston Heights
Hall Rental
Calendar
Donations
Delaware City Fire Company
Delaware City
Hall Rental
Calendar
Donations
Elsmere Fire Company
Elsmere
Hall Rental
Calendar
Donations
Five Points Fire Company
Five Points
Hall Rental
Calendar
Donations
Good Will Fire Company
New Castle
Hall Rental
Calendar
Donations
Hockessin Fire Company
Hockessin
Hall Rental
Calendar
Donations
Holloway Terrace Fire Company
Holloway Terrace
Hall Rental
Calendar
Donations
Minquadale Fire Company
Minquadale
Hall Rental
Calendar
Donations
Minquas Fire Company
Newport
Hall Rental
Calendar
Donations
Talleyville Fire Company
Talleyville
Hall Rental
Calendar
Donations
Townsend Fire Company
Townsend
Hall Rental
Calendar
Donations
Wilmington Manor Fire Company
Wilmington Manor
Hall Rental
Calendar
Donations
Port Penn Fire Company
Port Penn
Hall Rental
Calendar
Donations
Belvedere Fire Company
Belvedere
Hall Rental
Calendar
Donations
We’ll be adding Kent and Sussex fire companies in the coming days.