IAFF Local 1590

Since December 17, 1965, we have been the local affiliate of the International Association of Fire Fighters. Our Local represents approximately 265 active and retired members of the Wilmington Fire Department. We fight for the rights of firefighters in the City of Wilmington and are dedicated to the betterment of our community. Not only does that involve defending labor rights, engaging in concret

e legislative action, and providing a voice for the firefighters, but it also includes helping our community. Some of our community events include Aid to the families of fallen firefighters and first responders, Wilmington Classic hockey game benefiting the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation, American Cancer Society, Christmas Toy Drive for Nemours AI DuPont Hospital for Children, coat drive, canned food drives, blood drives, and assisting with our local organizations. The City of Wilmington is the State of Delaware's largest city, and the only one with a fully paid professional firefighting brigade. The members of the Wilmington Fire Fighter's Association protect a community of about 71,000 citizens within a 17-square-mile area. Wilmington is comprised of everything from mansions to row homes, schools, and daycare centers, industrial and manufacturing properties, restaurants, hospitals, a prison, various waterways, the Port of Wilmington, a wastewater treatment facility, a landfill, I-95 and I-495, and high-rise offices and residential buildings. Our members work in six (6) fire stations within the City and provide firefighting and emergency medical services, specialized search & rescue services; along with a Fire Marshal's Office for Arson/Fire investigation, and fire education & prevention programs. They respond to over 20,000+ calls for service each year. Local 1590 Mission Statement

The Mission of the Wilmington Firefighters Association Local 1590 is to support our firefighters so that they may provide the highest quality fire, rescue, and emergency medical service to the citizens of the City of Wilmington. The desire is a comprehensive firefighting force that assists members in times of need and positively impacts the community through the department we proudly serve. To accomplish this mission, we shall be committed to:
- Advocating for personnel, training equipment, apparatus, infrastructure, and other resources necessary to enhance public safety.
- Pursue competitive wages, hours, and other work conditions so that we may recruit and retain a talented and diverse workforce.
- Protecting the welfare of firefighter personnel through education, charitable, political, legislative, social, and other community involvement.
- Respecting the rights of our members, employer, and the public in order to promote harmony within the Wilmington Fire Department.

05/19/2026

Early Sunday morning, Wilmington firefighters responded to a devastating fire at the Historic Mother African Union Church.

Mother African Union Church is not only a place of worship, but a cornerstone of Wilmington’s history and community. For generations, it has held deep cultural, historical, and spiritual significance to countless families throughout our city and beyond.

Wilmington Firefighters Local 1590 extends our thoughts and support to the congregation, clergy, and everyone impacted by this fire.

We also want to recognize the tremendous response by Wilmington firefighters and EMS personnel, along with the many New Castle County fire departments that assisted on scene and covered city stations throughout the incident. The cooperation and support shown throughout the response was exceptional and greatly appreciated.

Although the building suffered significant damage, the history and legacy of Mother African Union Church will continue to remain an important part of the City of Wilmington.

05/12/2026

A huge THANK YOU to all of the sponsors, donors, supporters, and volunteers who helped make our 2026 Local 1590 Golf Outing a success!

Special thank you to our Title Sponsor, Catherine Rooney's, for their incredible support of this event and our mission.

Because of the generosity of our sponsors and community partners, this outing continues to grow each year and helps us support firefighters, their families, and the community we proudly serve.

Please take a moment to support the businesses and organizations that support Local 1590. We’ll be tagging all of our sponsors and donors in the comments below.

We also want to thank Leslie Antonelli-Hobbs of L. Antonelli Photography for donating their time and photography services for the event.

Thank you again to everyone who participated, sponsored, donated, volunteered, and came out to support this year’s outing!

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Telephone

+13023650168

Website

http://www.WilmingtonFirefighters.org/

Address

804 Maryland Avenue
Wilmington, DE
19805

IAFF Local 1590

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