Five Points Fire Company announced the passing of past-Chief Edward C. Austin on October 10, 2018. In addition to being Chief for many years, Ed was a life member of Five Points as well as past-President of the IAFC-Eastern...
Read MoreIt is with deep sorrow that the officers and members announce the death of Albert Paul Johnson, 53, on October 23, 2017. Paul, a life member, joined the company in 1978, and was very active in the company since the day he...
Read MoreOn October 11, 2017, Ladder 17 was alerted to assist Holloway Terrace Fire Company with a commercial structure fire at the Delaware Solid Waste facility located on Lambson Lane. While Ladder 17 was responding, the incident was...
Read MoreOn March 27, 2017, Wilmington City firefighters on the C-Platoon were dispatched to North Market Street for a commercial fire alarm. Units arrived on scene to find heavy smoke from a three-story commercial structure. Units...
Read MoreIt is with deep regret that the officers and members of Five Points Fire Company announce the passing of Life Member Charles McGonigal. Charlie joined the company in 1966 as a junior, volunteering as a probationary firefighter...
Read MoreOn November 5, 2016, Five Points hosted their first annual Give Back Event for Veterans in the Wilmington area. Lunch was provided by Five Points Fire Company for the veterans who attended, Saint Claire’s health unit was...
Read MoreOn August 25, 2016, Five Points was alerted to cover Brandywine Hundred’s district with an engine as they operated at a working commercial fire at IKO Manufacturing on Hay Road. Engine 17-4 responded with a crew of six, and...
Read MoreOn July 20, 2016, Ladder 17 was alerted to assist Wilmington Manor at a structure fire. First units on scene arrived to find fire showing from the Alpha side of the structure. Ladder-17 responded with a crew of six. Upon...
Read MoreOn April 20, 2016, approximately 15 members from Five Points Fire Company attended structural fire training at the Delaware State Fire School-New Castle Division. Training covered hose handling, attacking the fire, ventilation,...
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