9 Del. C. § 1334: County responsibility for fire protection and ambulance and rescue service.

The County Council of New Castle County may make provisions for emergency medical services and the prevention and extinguishment of fires. For such purposes, the County Council of New Castle County may contract with any fire company authorized by the State Fire Prevention Commission, and in such case may make reasonable payments thereto. Provisions for emergency medical services and fire prevention and extinguishment shall be made cooperatively with the State Fire Prevention Commission and the Office of Emergency Medical Services.