Sussex County Department of Public Safety

06/18/2026

Check out the DE AUXCOMM Field Day Event on Saturday, June 27th from 2pm-8pm @ the Public Safety Complex.

Join Sussex County AUXCOMM for Amateur Radio Field Day!

Curious about amateur radio and emergency communications? Stop by and see Field Day in action! Meet local operators, explore live radio demonstrations, and learn how volunteer communicators help keep communities connected when it matters most.

📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Sussex County Department of Public Safety
21911 Rudder Lane, Georgetown, DE 19947

Visitors of all ages are welcome. Whether you're a licensed operator, interested in the hobby, or just looking for something unique to experience, we'd love to see you there!

06/17/2026

Today, we pause to remember one of the most significant, and heartbreaking, days in the history of Sussex County EMS.

Eighteen years ago, on the morning of June 17, 2008, Paramedic Stephanie Callaway, affectionately known as the “Giggle Medic,” made the ultimate sacrifice while caring for others.

Stephanie and her patient, Ms. Betty Jane Hall, both lost their lives following a tragic ambulance crash while enroute to Beebe Hospital.

During her time with Sussex County EMS, Stephanie served as a Paramedic, Field Training Officer, Public Information Officer, and President of the Paramedic Association. Those who knew her remember her infectious laugh, bright spirit, and unwavering dedication to patient care.

As the years pass, more members of our team never had the opportunity to know Stephanie personally. That makes it even more important that we continue to share her story and carry forward her legacy of compassion, professionalism, and service.

In 2023, on the fifteenth anniversary of her passing, Sussex County EMS dedicated a memorial outside the Public Safety Complex in her honor. It stands as a lasting reminder of the “Giggle Medic” and the impact she made on so many.

Today, we ask you to pause and remember Stephanie. Share a story. Smile. Laugh. Giggle. And above all, continue caring for others in the spirit that she embodied every day.

She is remembered. She is honored. She is never forgotten.

06/15/2026

Join us TODAY online at 6:00 PM for our last virtual information session on the Sussex County EMS 2027 Student Paramedic Program.

Learn about the application process, program expectations, benefits, and how you can earn a paycheck while attending paramedic school.

🔗 Register to join the session here:

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We look forward to meeting you and answering your questions!

06/15/2026

WX ALERT Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Sussex County in DE until 10:00pm EDT. http://www.weather.gov/phi/

06/14/2026

WX ALERT Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Sussex County in DE until 1:00am EDT. http://www.weather.gov/phi/

06/13/2026

WX ALERT Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Sussex County in DE until 11:00pm EDT. http://www.weather.gov/phi/

06/12/2026

At our recent quarterly staff meetings, we proudly recognized several outstanding team members for their dedication and achievements. Awards were given to individuals for their years of service, lifesaving efforts through the Phoenix Life Saving Award, and the completion of advanced training certifications. We thank everyone for their hard work and commitment to serving our county, and we congratulate them!

06/11/2026

WX ALERT Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Sussex County in DE until 12:00am EDT. http://www.weather.gov/phi/