Delaware lawmakers are advancing legislation aimed at protecting emergency vehicles and supporting first responders by strengthening penalties for vandalism.

The Salisbury Fire Department is experiencing challenges when it comes to recruiting firefighters. The department, like many across the country, are faced with undesirable budgets and shrinking pools of applicants.

The Ocean City Fire Department conducted hands-on ice rescue training on local bay waters today as freezing temperatures continue to impact Delmarva.

As the temperatures continue to drop, the Ocean City Fire Department is reminding property owners to take special precautions to avoid frozen and busted water pipes and sprinkler systems.

WBOC has learned that Lewes Fire Chief Bill Buckaloo has resigned and had his Lewes Fire Department membership suspended amid allegations of making what the Fire Department called a “derogatory comment.”

The Ocean City Fire Department has reported a crash that has halted traffic on the Route 90 Bridge.

A new bill making its way through the Delaware General Assembly could give high school students an elective graduation credit for volunteering with local fire departments.

Four months after the loss of firefighter Thomas Berry III, who died on August 13 while responding to a crash on Route 9, the Georgetown Fire Company is keeping his memory alive with a heartfelt holiday tribute.

First responders from the Georgetown Fire Company responded to two brush fires in less than 24 hours; one on Sunday evening and one on Monday morning. With dry conditions continuing across the peninsula, fire officials told WBOC it's essential that communities continue following the enacted burn ban. 

The City of Salisbury is looking at an ordinance that would expand parking enforcement duties to additional city agencies, following a surge in parking violations. At a recent City Council workshop, the proposal, introduced by the Salisbury Police Department, received backing from emergency response agencies.