The Outskirts of Suburbia

Sunday, April 05, 2026

False Spring Sunrise

Shippensburg, PA.

March 2026

Saturday, April 04, 2026

Elsmere Fire Company No. 1, 1107 Kirkwood Highway, Elsmere, Delaware, New Castle County Station 16. Formed March 18, 1921 as Fairview Fire Company of Elsmere and chartered August 19, 1921 as Elsmere Fire Company No. 1 of Elsmere (since there already was a Fairview Fire Company). Their first station was dedicated September 27, 1924. This station burned, apparatus and all, early morning December 18, 1946. They rebuilt and rededicated in 1951 with additions dedicated May 23, 1964. The current building was built in the side parking lot and dedicated September 12, 1993. Plans were to demolish the old building, but it remains. Elsmere apparatus includes an engine, squad, tower, utilities, two ambulances and two command units.

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Wilmington Fire Department, Station 1

Wilmington Fire Department, Station 1, 400 West Second Street, Wilmington, Delaware, New Castle County Company 10. Volunteer fire service began in Wilmington with the Friendship No. 1 in 1775. The volunteer companies were organized into the Wilmington Fire Department in 1868. A full career department was established November 30, 1921. WFD consists of six engine companies, 2 ladder companies and a marine fire fighting unit with 7 stations, a headquarters and fire marshal. Station 1 was originally on Delaware Avenue at Washington Street, this current firehouse was constructed in 1980/1981 as Station 8 with major renovations in 2008/2009. Station 1 houses Engine 1, Ambulance 1, Ladder 2 and District 2 Battalion Chief. The mural, honoring WFD firefighters and firefighters lost on 9/11/2001, was dedicated November 3, 2007.

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Lifeguard Shed

Round Island Oceanside Beach

Vero Beach, Florida

July 2019

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Union Fire and Hose Company No. 1 - Dover Fire Company

Union Fire and Hose Company No. 1, 30 East Canal Street, Dover, Pennsylvania, York County Station 6. The first fire protection in Dover was the 1844 purchase of a used 1782 hand pumper. A charter was granted November 11, 1907 for Union Fire and Hose Company No. 1 of Dover. A new larger station was dedicated August 31, 1912 on West Canal Street and the current station was opened in late 1952 on East Canal Street. Dover Ambulance Club was formed in 1959. Union FHC1 respond with two engine, a tanker, brush and traffic unit.