Townsend Fire Company

10/17/2026

🚒 Townsend Rescue Engine 26 is at Lowe’s in Middletown in support of First Responder Month! Throughout October, Middletown Lowe’s is hosting community safety events to recognize and support our first responders.

Thank you to Lowe’s for supporting those who serve and protect our community! 🚒 👮‍♂️ 🏥

10/16/2026

🚒 MVC Response – Townsend

Earlier today, Townsend Fire Company, Station 26, responded to a two-vehicle motor vehicle collision in Townsend. Delaware State Police, Townsend PD, and Delaware State Fire Police NCC assisted with the incident, while Ambulance B26, Rescue Engine 26 and Squad 26 operated on scene.

An ambulance provided patient care and transport.

As the seasons change, please stay alert, allow extra time for travel, and obey all traffic signals. Let’s all do our part to keep our roads safe! 🚗🍂

Stay safe out there!

09/12/2026

09/09/2026

Townsend Fire Company was dispatched to assist Odessa Fire Company with a rollover MVC on Route 13 near Sycamore Lane. Crews from Rescue Engine 26 and Engine 26 assisted with the extrication of one trapped occupant.

While crews were operating, a second MVC involving three vehicles occurred on Route 1 northbound. Engine 26 responded to assist.

One patient from each MVC was transported to the hospital. Both scenes were placed under control.

Patient care, manpower, scene safety, traffic control and transportation were provided by New Castle County Paramedics, Delaware State Police, Delaware State Fire Police, New Castle County, and Delaware State Police Aviation Section.

Please slow down, stay alert, and use caution around emergency scenes. 🚒

08/27/2026

🎉🚒 Happy Birthday to Us! 🚒🎉

Today, we celebrate 99!!! years of proudly serving our community. We are incredibly grateful for the firefighters who answer the call, the dedication and sacrifices made by our members, and the families who support us every step of the way.

Most importantly, we want to thank our community for standing behind us. Your support, encouragement, donations, and trust allow us to continue doing what we do… being there when you need us most.

From all of us at Townsend Fire Company , thank you for your continued support, and Happy Birthday to our fire company! Here’s to many more years of service, teamwork, and commitment to the community we are proud to call home. ❤️🚒🎂

08/02/2026

Station 26 crews responded to a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of DuPont Highway and Blackbird Forest Road.

Upon Deputy 26’s arrival, one occupant was found trapped inside the vehicle. Squad 26 and Engine 26 quickly went to work to safely extricate the patient, with assistance from A-27 and New Castle County Paramedics.

The patient was transported by A-4 for further medical care.

We thank all responding agencies for their teamwork and professionalism, and we wish the injured individual a full and speedy recovery.

06/28/2026

Earlier today, crews from Station 26 responded to a motor vehicle collision. Members of Squad 26 and Engine 26 worked alongside B-26, D-64, and A-4 to assist those involved and ensure the scene was safe.

As inclement weather moves through the area, please slow down, stay alert, and give yourself extra time to reach your destination. Your safety—and the safety of others—is worth it. Stay safe and drive carefully.

06/27/2026

Fire up your appetite and fuel a great cause 🚒 the smoke’s on the grill—not in the neighborhood. Join us for our monthly sizzling summer BBQ.

06/14/2026

THANK YOU to everyone who came out and joined in the fun-filled excitement! From chasing those 💰 cash prizes to scoring BIG in the silent auctions, the energy was incredible and the wins kept coming! 🏆

To everyone tuning in and watching from near and far, thank you for your patience as you anxiously watched the clock and waited to hear your lucky number called! 👀⏰

📣 The FINAL WINNING NUMBERS are attached! Be sure to check your tickets — there may still be an unclaimed prize waiting for YOU! 🍀💵

06/13/2026