Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company

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The Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company was established in 1948. Our fire department is also equipped with many programs.

We are a combination department that provides Fire/EMS coverage to over 15 miles of beach front, as well as communities and assisting neighboring companies. We have a live in program, ride along program, EMS member, and duty crew program. You can be any of these, just inquire with-in.

10/27/2026

Bethany Beach Fire Company Members Train at Delaware State Fire School

Last night, members of the Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company participated in live-fire training at the Delaware State Fire School’s Georgetown Campus. The evolutions gave firefighters an opportunity to practice essential skills in a realistic training environment.

Members worked on forcible entry, searching for and rescuing a victim, deploying hose lines, and extinguishing fire. These hands-on exercises help sharpen individual skills and strengthen teamwork so members are better prepared to respond when our community needs them.

Bethany Beach Fire Company thanks the Delaware State Fire School instructors and staff for providing this valuable training, and our members for their continued commitment to serving the community.

10/27/2026

Bethany Beach Fire Company Members Support Weekend Community Events

Bethany Beach Fire Company members were out in the community this past weekend, providing support at several local events.

On Saturday, members staffed an EMS standby in Rehoboth Beach for the Sea Witch event. Members also provided EMS standby coverage in Bethany Beach during the Wags, Witch, and Warlock event.

On Sunday, Bethany members took part in a static display at the Fenwick Island Boat Show, giving attendees an opportunity to see the apparatus and connect with local firefighters.

The fire company is grateful to its members for giving their time to support community events and help keep residents and visitors safe.

10/17/2026

🚨 UPDATED: NO MINIMUM BID 🚨

The Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company is reopening sealed bidding for its 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 (¾-ton), previously used as the department’s command vehicle.

There is no minimum bid.

Bids must be submitted no later than Friday Nov. 6th 1600 Hrs.

The vehicle is being sold as-is, where-is, with no warranties expressed or implied. Please include your name, contact information, and bid amount in a sealed envelope clearly marked:

“Sealed Bid—2010 Chevrolet Suburban”

Mail or deliver bids to:

Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company
Attn: Chief Tom Moore
P.O. Box 950
Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Physical address:
215 Hollywood Street
Bethany Beach, DE 19930

The Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

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10/14/2026

The Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company is entering a new chapter in its long history as Thomas A. Moore Sr. assumes the role of fire chief, bringing with him 35

10/10/2026

Bethany Beach Fire Company Assists with Fire Prevention at Lord Baltimore School

Bethany Beach Fire Company members joined Millville Fire Company today for its annual fire prevention program at Lord Baltimore School.

The firefighters worked together to help students learn about fire safety and the important role first responders play in keeping the community safe. The annual visit gives students an opportunity to connect with local firefighters and build awareness of how to stay safe at home and at school.

Bethany Beach Fire Company appreciates the opportunity to work alongside Millville Fire Company and take part in this important community education effort. Fire prevention programs help reinforce safety lessons and encourage children to make smart decisions in an emergency.

10/09/2026

Bethany Beach Members Assist Millville with a Garage Fire in Ocean View

Around 1300 hours today, Bethany Beach Fire Company units were participating with Millville Fire Company in a fire prevention program at Lord Baltimore Elementary School when Millville units were dispatched to a reported garage fire on Daisy Avenue in Ocean View.

Firefighters arrived to find a two-story garage with fire on the first floor extending to the second floor. Crews quickly began extinguishing the fire and protecting nearby exposures.

Two firefighters were injured while operating at the scene. Both were treated at South Coastal Hospital and released.

The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.

09/28/2026

Bethany Beach Fire Company Responds to Busy Weekend of Storm-Related Calls

Bethany Beach Fire Company members stayed busy this past weekend as a nor’easter brought challenging conditions to the area. Members responded to reports of downed power lines, helped rescue occupants trapped in vehicles by floodwaters, and handled several automatic fire alarms.

These incidents are a reminder to use caution during severe weather and to avoid flooded roads.

Public Safety Reminder: Turn Around, Don’t Drown

Never drive through floodwater. It can be deeper or faster-moving than it appears, and the road beneath it may be damaged or washed out. Do not drive around barricades. Turn around and find another route.

Please use caution and look out for one another during severe weather.

09/20/2026

Bethany Beach Firefighters Participate in Realistic Training

Members of the Bethany Beach Fire Company recently joined the Millville Volunteer Fire Company for valuable hands-on training in a house scheduled for demolition.

Crews practiced roof operations and vertical ventilation—critical firefighting skills that can be difficult to replicate using traditional training props. Working in an actual structure provided firefighters with a realistic environment to sharpen their techniques, improve coordination, and reinforce safe operating practices.

Thank you to the Millville Volunteer Fire Company for allowing us to participate in this valuable training opportunity. Training alongside our mutual-aid partners strengthens teamwork and better prepares us to serve and protect our communities when an emergency occurs.

Lower East Side—Committed to Excellence.

09/11/2026

🇺🇸 Bethany Beach Fire Company Honors September 11

Today, members of the Bethany Beach Fire Company participated in several 9/11 remembrance events throughout the area, including the ceremony at the VFW in Ocean View, the Seas the Day Memorial and Parade in Bethany Beach, and the 9/11 Memorial in Ocean City.

Each event provided an opportunity to stand alongside our neighbors and fellow first responders as we honored the lives lost on September 11, 2001. We also remembered the courage and sacrifice of the first responders, military personnel, and countless others whose lives were forever changed by the events of that day.

Twenty-five years later, we remain united in our promise:

We will never forget.

09/06/2026

Bethany Beach Fire Company Supports Summer Concert Series

Throughout the summer, the Bethany Beach Fire Company provided a dedicated ambulance and emergency medical personnel at the Bethany Beach Bandstand during music events expected to draw large crowds. This standby coverage allowed our crews to provide a rapid response to any medical emergency that arose during the festivities.

While attending these events, our members also had the opportunity to connect with residents and visitors. Crews welcomed the public to tour the ambulance, view the lifesaving equipment carried onboard, and learn how these tools are used during medical emergencies.

These interactions allowed our members to promote fire and injury prevention, answer questions, and help the community better understand the emergency medical services we provide. The Bethany Beach Fire Company is proud to support local events while strengthening our relationship with the community we are honored to serve.

Address

215 Hollywood Street
Bethany Beach, DE
19930

Telephone

+13025397700

Website

http://www.bethanybeachfire.com/

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