The current Station 1 was built in 1992 replacing the fire house that was purchased in 1931. This building has many modern features including sleeping quarters for the volunteers and a command center for the City of Lewes for major emergencies. A museum room was added in 2007 to house our 1925 American LaFrance antique pumper along with displaying our history. The original Station 1 was in City Hall and located on West Third Street from the late 1800’s through 1931, currently housing an antique store.
Docking Facility for Marine 1, on the DNREC property at the end of Pilottown Road, north of the Public Boat Ramp
The Lewes Fire Department covers 54 square miles in our first due response district which includes a constantly growing population of 42,000+ residents. Our response district encompasses numerous major roadways including Routes 1, 23, 24 and 9. We are also responsible for 11 miles of coastline. The 3 areas containing 82 Fire illustrated on the map, are L.F.D.’s response district. We also respond mutual aid to Milton, Indian River, Rehoboth Beach, and Millsboro.
The Lewes Fire Department seeks dependable
and accountable individuals interested
in joining as EMTs and Firefighters.