1991 brought a new 1991 Ford/Mobile Medic box style ambulance into service. For the first time since 1968, the unit was trimmed in blue instead of black.

On January 4th, 1992, Rehoboth Beach was hit with a severe coastal storm, which damaged the boardwalk and several structures. On December 11th, 12th, and 13th, 1992, again our community was the victim of a severe "Nor Easter." As always, the RBVFC members and equipment were out in both storms providing ambulance, fire, and rescue service to the community.

A new 1992 Ford/Collins ambulance was received and placed in service in 1992.

In 1993, the Rehoboth Avenue Station received major modeling including a new roof, new apparatus ramps, and a new front entrance. Housed in the new entrance would be the original fire alarm bell used to alert the volunteers of fire prior to the installation of electric sirens. Total cost of renovations was $135,000.

Also in 1993, the company accepted and placed in service a new 1993 Ford/National box style ambulance. Another era would end as the last of the van style ambulances departed the company roster. All three ambulances were now box style, white in color and trimmed in blue.

In October 1992, the company proudly dedicated our second station (Station 2) located at Route 1 and Route 275-A north of Rehoboth. Heirs of the Dodd Estate, company members and neighboring companies stood proudly by as President Donald Messick and The Building Committee proudly unveiled a bronze plaque in honor of the gift of land from the Dodd Estate, which made Station 2 a reality. From an old airplane hanger, our Station 2 has emerged as an efficient and attractive fire station valued in excess of $350,000.

The RBVFC has hosted the Delaware Volunteer Firemen's Convention in 1927, 1939, and 1969. We have sent two members to the President's Office. Colonel E.S. Stayer in 1951 and Richard C. Mitchell in 1984.

The RBVFC has hosted the Delmarva Firemen's Convention in 1967 and 1973. We have sent one member to the Presidents Office, John "Slim" McCormick in 1972-73.

In 1988 to reduce the amount of times the fire sirens were sounded we went to a "crew call" system. On alarms, of a major nature, the dispatch is done over our radio system only. The company's fire sirens are not activated as the alarm is transmitted over our radio and pager system only. On more serious calls the fire sirens are activated along with the pager system to alert members of the alarm.

The Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company provides fire and ambulance protection to three incorporated towns. They are naturally Rehoboth Beach followed by Dewey Beach and Henlopen Acres. The communities of Dewey Beach and Henlopen Acres do not have fire companies and depend on the RBVFC.


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