History - Rehoboth Beach Vol. Fire Company

Other recent additions include in 1983, a new compressor system for the Rehoboth Avenue Station. Also in 1983, the RBVFC became the first fire department in Delaware to go with 3-M Traffic Light Control System. The main bridge coming into Rehoboth was closed and the fire apparatus had to use a detour, which involved going through several more traffic signals. As a result of meetings with 3-M and the Delaware Department of Transportation, all RBVFC equipment and intersections would place the system in service.

The year 1986, brought each member, personal bunker gear, including SCBA personal mask, Pals, and hand lights.

Since 1906, each generation has brought their labor and ideas into the company. May the future members of this organization reflect upon the current members, as the current members reflect upon the past members. The tradition continues.

Story was compiled and written by Louis A. Rickards. With special thanks to Chuck Snyder for assistance and photographs.

Mr. Rickards also noted a thanks to the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company for the resources and information to put this story together.

This story was published in The Maryland Fire Dispatch, August 10th, 1993.

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