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Lewes Fire Department, Inc.

SERVING THE CITIZENS OF SUSSEX COUNTY DELAWARE SINCE 1796

SUSSEX COUNTY STATION 82

Proudly Serving Lewes Since 1796

The Lewes Fire Department, Inc. is a combination volunteer/career fire department that provides fire and emergency medical services to Lewes and surrounding jurisdictions in Sussex County Delaware. Lewes is the busiest fire department in Sussex County and the fifth busiest in the state, not including the City of Wilmington

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RECRUITMENT HEADQUATERS


PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER

Glenn Marshall

[email protected]

(302) 381-1683

Incident Statistics

Latest from LFD

Recent Stories

Passing of Past Fire Chief Robert

August 18, 2025

It is with deep sadness that the Lewes Fire Department announces the passing of past Fire Chief and Honorary Member Robert "Bobby" Palmer.

TA Shipley Scholasrhip Awarded

August 04, 2025

The Lewes Fire Department presented the TA Shipley Scholarship in honor of deceased member Robert "Bob" Kreitzer.

Robert "Robbie" Stephens elected Fire Chief

August 04, 2025

The Lewes Fire Department congratulates Robbie Stephens on being elected to the position of Fire Chief.

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Upcoming Events

September 2025

Friday September 5

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Duty Crew C - Station 3

Duty Crew C – Station 3. All invited to attend.

Thursday September 11

5:00 pm
9-11 Memorial

Friday September 12

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Duty Crew C - Station 3

Duty Crew C – Station 3. All invited to attend.

Fire Safety Info

Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
Carbon Monoxide Safety
Disaster Preparedness
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Smoke Detector and
Fire Extinguisher Safety
FOR KIDS