Larry Crawford both feel that they have enough manpower in their station, and believe there are enough people in the village of Delaware at all times to respond to an emergency if needed. Both these men have been on the fire squad since the early 1970s. Delaware station finds itself responding to vehicle accidents then physical fires, but no matter what the emergency, there is always someone around to answer the call. This availability is the biggest criteria Mann looks at when recruiting. Anyone can apply to become a volunteer firefighter, as long as they are between 18 ans 65 years of age.
All applicants have to live within the fire area in order to be eligible.
The equipment in the Delaware station, according to Mann and Crawford, is in good shape. They say the life span of a truck is about 20 years at which time the truck becomes outdated. In year 2006, Delaware will be receiving a new pumper truck, similar to the one recently delivered to the Ilderton Station. The Ring Road idea being floated again by the City of London is being received in Middlesex Centre like ring around the bathtub - messy, unnecessary, and should be removed immediately. The London Long Term Transportation Protection Study identifies roadway corridors required to address the city's long term transportation needs.