The Townsend Volunteer Fire Department is a progressive combination fire department that currently has 86 men and women that are serving as active Volunteer Firefighters, EMT's and Junior Members (cadets) that serve our local and surrounding communities in their times of need. We are supported, between the hours of 5 AM and 3 PM, by 2 Career Firefighter/EMT's, who mainly staff our first due responses for fire and ambulance during this time.
Welcome From the Chief And President
Hello and welcome to the official Townsend Fire Department website! Our department is proud to bring you this new and improved site that is a collaboration of work from all the members, old and young, to make it the best site on the web. Enjoy the site and visit us again later as our site is continually updated and expanding. Thanks, Monty and Andy.
SPRING FLING 2010
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The Townsend Fire Department, in conjunction with the Appoquinimink Chapter of the Delaware Ducks Unlimited, proudly announce tickets are now on sale for the 4th annual Spring Fling Event held at the Harrington Fair Grounds, June 19th, 2010. Any ticket bought prior to April 1st, 2010 is entered into an earlybird special drawing for 10 free tickets for this event. For more information, just click on the lottery balls above, and remember... you don't have to be present to win and can win multiple times!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! On The Job With The TFD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
July 11th 26 Dual Response with 4/24 MVC- Rt. 1/Appoquinimink Creek
Station 26 was dispatched, as part of our joint dual response policy, to assist Station 4/24 with an MVC on Rt. 1 at the Appoquinimink Creek. Rescue 26 arrived to find a 4 vehicle crash in the south bound lanes on Rt. 1. Crews from R26, R24, B4 and B26 worked together to mitigate the scene while TSU26 closed Rt. 1 down at the Rt. 299 exit. 1 patient was transported to Kent General Hospital by B26. Units stood by to control traffic until DelDot arrived. Total scene time was 1 hour, units responding were B26, B4, R26, R24, TSU26, E45, Fire Police, DSP and DelDot.
June 29th Rookie School Field Truck
For today's class the group discussed and trained using the tools that are used during wildland firefighting. Each tool was described in detail about proper usage, cleaning and storage. The group also got to train starting and using the chain saw on some prop doors. Safety and technique were instilled by the Instructors.
June 22nd Rookie School
TheTFD Junior program has evolved into a full Rookie school. The program now runs every Monday from 7 pm to 9 pm. This class was a hydrant class. We cover the different types of hydrants and the proper utilization of Hydrants.
June 20th Spring Fling 2009
People started packing into the Harrington Fair Grounds Ice Arena around 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 20th, for the 4th annual TFC/DU Spring Fling. The event started at 12:55 PM and every 5 minutes a number was drawn for a packed house of about 3000 people. There were a lot of winners present to claim prizes, including the $100,000.00 prize winner. Congratulations to all the winners. More will be posted soon on the 2010 event.
March 21st Structural Evolutions at the NCC Site
With the training schedule in full swing, the Townsend Fire Department performed structural evolutions at the Delaware State Fire School's NCC site. The training was well rounded for young and old, including new Methods of Attack, Overhaul and Ventilation, as well as, Drivers Training on Engine 262 and Rescue 26. A total of 29 members participated. A special thanks to Station 27 (Volunteer Hose of Middletown) for sending AIR 27, their Cascade Trailer, to handle the refilling of our SCBAs throughout the day. Photos
March 14th Joint Marsh Burning with Station 4/24 (Odessa)
On Saturday morning the Townsend Fire Department, along with Members from Station 4/24, assisted the DNREC, Fish and Wildlife Division with burning off marsh phragmites at the Staves Landing site. In total, by the end of the day, a total of 52 sporatic acres were burned. It was a great learning experience in wildfire control. Photos
February 28th Junior and Probie Member Training-Search and Rescue The Junior and Rookie Members of the company participate in weekly training classes held every Saturday night from 7pm-9pm. These classes are designed to give the Junior Members a taste of the business, and give the Rookie Members a step in their upcoming fire classes. This class was Blind Search and Rescue. Photos
Join the Townsend Fire Company Have
you ever needed help from the fire department or emergency medical
service for yourself or a loved one? Do you remember 9/11/2001 and
the powerless feeling of what can I do to help? Have you ever had
the feelings of pride, confidence and self satisfaction as you help
your friends, neighbors and perfect strangers in their time of need?
The Townsend Fire Company is continually accepting
applications to join our team. We offer several types of membership. To
see the different types of membership and the requirements of each type
please CLICK HERE.
We provide FREE training. Fire and EMS training is conducted in house and at the nationally
recognized Delaware State Fire School. We train continuously to maintain
the highest levels of professionalism that we expect from our members
and the community expects from us.
Membership Benefits Delaware State Income Tax Credit of $ 400.00
Pension Plan
Company Benefits
Leadership Opportunities
Self Satisfaction
Belonging to an Extended Family
Saving a Life
Hello and welcome to the official Townsend Fire Department website! Our department is proud to bring you this new and improved site that is a collaboration of work from all the members, old and young, to make it the best site on the web. Enjoy the site and visit us again later as our site is continually updated and expanding. Thanks, Monty and Andy.
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