Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company

Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company is primarily staffed by dedicated volunteers with some career personnel and serves as a local fire department in Bethany Beach, DE. Operating out of 2 stations and classified as a Mostly volunteer organization. Headquartered at 215 Hollywood ST, Bethany Beach, DE, 19930.

302-539-7700

302-539-7572

PO Box 950

PO Box PO Box 950

Mailing: Bethany Beach, DE, 19930-0950

68 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

12

Volunteer Firefighters

25

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

31

Total Calls
380
Fire Calls
19.5%
EMS Calls
0%
Other Calls
80.5%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
7m 9s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.9
Most Common Call Type
Alarm system sounded, no fire - unintentional
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (97 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
34m 40s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 2nd 2024 to December 31st 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
19.5% (74 calls)
Total EMS Calls
0% (0 calls)
Total Other Calls
80.5% (306 calls)
Generic Call Type
False Alarm & False Call
Most Common Call Type
Alarm system sounded, no fire - unintentional
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Month
August (62 calls)
Busiest District
70 (265 calls)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (97 calls)
Avg. Response Time
7m 9s
Avg. Call Duration
34m 40s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.9
Mutual Aid Received
28
Mutual Aid Given
105