We Protect And Serve Our Citizens

Proudly serving since 1927

About us

We've been protecting
the community since 1927

In the year of 1925, the young men of Townsend and vicinity realized that the community was in urgent need of fire protection and decided to hold carnivals to raise money for some fire fighting equipment.

Before they could officially organize the fire service, there were some serious fires in town. One of the worst was the “Old Hotel”. The Pennsylvania Railroad company hauled water in their steam engine from a Middletown standpipe.They made several trips before the fire was brought under control. Wilmington’s paid fire company sent down their Ahrens Fox Steam pumper by train early the next day to keep the still burning fire under control.

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Monthly BBQ

Its that time of the year again, starting this Saturday and then every month going forward thru Octo Learn More

Mvc w/Rollover

On Friday January 19, 2024 Station 26 along with Station 4/24 and New Castle County Paramedics were Learn More

MVC - Dupont Pkwy & Appoquinimink River

R/E 26 was on the way back from another call when they came across a MVC involving a tractor trailer Learn More

Fire Police & Life Member Dwaine Haines Sworn in a Delaware Valley Chiefs Association President

On Thursday January 18, Life Member and Fire Police Dwaine Haines was sworn in as the President of T Learn More

Santa Claus is coming to Townsend

Please see the list below of dates and times that Santa will be making his appearance. Learn More

Its that time of the year again, starting this Saturday and then every month going forward thru Octo

On Friday January 19, 2024 Station 26 along with Station 4/24 and New Castle County Paramedics were

R/E 26 was on the way back from another call when they came across a MVC involving a tractor trailer

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Share the Road

"Share the road" means that all users of the road, including drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorcyclists, have the right to use the road safely and responsibly, and must be aware of and considerate of each other. It emphasizes that safety on the road is a shared responsibility. Always think about your blind spot and check for motorbikes when you're changing lanes or at a roundabout, as a motorcyclist could be in the space you are trying to move into, or they could be approaching that area at speed.

LIVE RUN STATUS

Stay informed with real-time updates on active calls and recent emergency responses from Townsend Fire Company. This feed is updated automatically to reflect the latest incidents as they happen. Click below to view detailed call information and location maps.

Fri, Jul 18, 2025 21:37

Nature: Medical Emergency

City: Withheld Due to Medical

Fri, Jul 18, 2025 20:13

Nature: Fire Event Stand By Ems Event Stand By

City: 22170 Great Oak Landing Rd Chestertown Md

Fri, Jul 18, 2025 18:02

Nature: Fire Alarm

City: 15 Kaitlyn Dr

Department Statistics

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Station 26 2024 Stats

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Upcoming Events

July 2025

22 Jul 2025

11:00 pm – 2:00 am: Tuesday Night Duty Crew 1800 - 2200

24 Jul 2025

12:00 am – 3:00 am: Wednesday Night Fire Crew

29 Jul 2025

11:00 pm – 2:00 am: Tuesday Night Duty Crew 1800 - 2200

31 Jul 2025

12:00 am – 3:00 am: Wednesday Night Fire Crew

August 2025

04 Aug 2025

11:00 pm: Board Meeting @1900

05 Aug 2025

11:00 pm – 2:00 am: Tuesday Night Duty Crew 1800 - 2200

07 Aug 2025

12:00 am – 3:00 am: Wednesday Night Fire Crew

12 Aug 2025

11:00 pm – 2:00 am: Tuesday Night Duty Crew 1800 - 2200

14 Aug 2025

12:00 am – 3:00 am: Wednesday Night Fire Crew

19 Aug 2025

11:00 pm – 2:00 am: Tuesday Night Duty Crew 1800 - 2200

20 Aug 2025

All Day: TLA Meeting
Townsend Ladies Auxiliary Meeting

21 Aug 2025

12:00 am – 3:00 am: Wednesday Night Fire Crew

Banquet Hall Rental

Are you looking for the perfect location for your special event? You have found it! The beauty of the Townsend Banquet Hall makes our facility the optimum location for your special event, ie. wedding reception, birthday party, bar mitzvah, private party, corporate event, dinner / auction, etc.