Lewes Fire Department Incorporated
Lewes, DE · Sussex County
Lewes Fire Department Incorporated is a Volunteer department serving Lewes, DE (Sussex County), with 3 stations and 115 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 115
- Total personnel
- 3
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(65/dept)
of 57 DE depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Lewes, DE
- County
- Sussex County
- FDID
- 40082
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | EMW2014FO04087 | $165,000 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Delaware average
How Lewes Fire Department Incorporated's personnel count compares to the typical department in Delaware. It is larger than 86% of the 57 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 3
- State fire deaths/yr
- 11
- DE departments
- 80
What This Data Tells You About Lewes Fire Department Incorporated
Lewes Fire Department Incorporated operates as a Volunteer department in Lewes, within Sussex County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 115 total personnel, 3 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Delaware has 80 registered fire departments and 5,215 total personnel, averaging roughly 65 staff per department. Lewes Fire Department Incorporated runs 77% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 7,500 fires, 11 fire deaths, and 70% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Lewes Fire Department Incorporated has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $165,000 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Lewes Fire Department Incorporated have? ▼
Lewes Fire Department Incorporated has 115 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 77% above the Delaware average of 65 per department.
Does Lewes Fire Department Incorporated provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Lewes Fire Department Incorporated provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Lewes Fire Department Incorporated operate? ▼
Lewes Fire Department Incorporated operates 3 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Lewes Fire Department Incorporated? ▼
Lewes Fire Department Incorporated is a Volunteer department serving Sussex County, DE. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Lewes Fire Department Incorporated received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Lewes Fire Department Incorporated has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $165,000 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2015.
How many fire departments are in Delaware? ▼
Delaware has 80 fire departments with 5,215 total personnel. 70% are volunteer departments.
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