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Emergency Dial 9-1-1

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Wilmington
Fire Department

Delaware

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Emergency Operations Center
22 S. Heald Street
Wilmington, DE 19801

[email protected]

(302) 576-3950

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Charlie Back Pain - BLS

Withheld Due to Medical

21/05/2026 15:04 pm

Mutual Aid Response

N Pine St / E 10Th St

21/05/2026 15:26 pm

Medical Emergency

Withheld Due to Medical

21/05/2026 15:04 pm

Delta Breathing Problems

Withheld Due to Medical

21/05/2026 15:10 pm

Meet our Firefighters

Meet Yodali Martinez, Engine Company 6 – A-Platoon

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Requirements

  • 18 Years of age or older
  • Must possess a valid driver's license
  • High School diploma or GED
  • US citizen
  • Good moral character
  • Applicant serving in military must provide DD214

Benefits

  • Starting Salary- $55,289.46
  • After one year probationary period salary- $59,515.98
  • Dental & Healthcare Insurance for employee & family
  • Eye Care Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Savings Plan- Mass Mutual
  • State of Delaware Municipal Police/Firefighters Pension Plan after 20 years of service
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Our mission

To work in partnership with the citizens of Wilmington in an effort to provide an effective and

professional response to all man-made or natural hazards with well trained emergency services

personnel to provide a safe environment and enhanced quality of life for all.