Just prior to the 9 o'clock hour, Station 82 was dispatched for a vehicle on fire on Whitehall Dr. Engine 85-3 responded as part of the "staffed engine" MOI. 82-8 arrived and upgraded the response to a box alarm for a vehicle fire with extension to the home. Engine 82 arrived and began fire attack. Engine 85-3 arrived and assisted with fire attack and water supply. Truck 85 arrived and was staged. Command placed scene under control and held the response to the 82 and 85 units.

Just prior to 4 o'clock, Sussex EOC alerted Milton (85) Lewes (82) Memorial of Slaughter Beach (89) and South Bowers (57) fire departments, along with Sussex County Medic 111 and 208 for a water rescue in the Wagamons Pond off of Mulberry St. A-85 and 85-11 (Asst. Chief Millman) arrived within a minute to find a kayak overturned with a patient on top, partially in the water. 85-8 arrived shortly after and assumed Command. As marine units were arriving and beginning to deploy, Trooper 2 arrived and was able to deploy a flotation device from the air to the patient. 85 Marine 1 launched and was able to reach the patient and get him aboard and transported back to the dock to awaiting EMS crews. A-85 transported one patient for evaluation. Fire units cleared. Units responding, 85-8, 85-11, 85-00, 85M1, A-85, 85-3, 82-8, Rescue 82, 89 Marine-2, Airboat 57, Medic 111, 208, Milton PD, DSFP, DNREC.

Crews secured a landing zone for Delaware State Police helicopter.

Members staffed Engine 85-3 and Truck-85 overnight. Crews toured new buildings throughout the district in order to pre plan for potential emergencies.

Just prior to 1700, Sussex EOC alerted Sta. 85 for a vehicle fire on Broadkill Rd. 85-8 arrived to find a paramedic unit well involved inside a carport with a second unit on fire behind the carport. Engine 85-3 arrived and led off with two attack lines for extinguishment. Rescue 85 and Engine Tanker 85-2 arrived and assisted with manpower and water supply. Command requested an engine from Sta. 75 (Ellendale) and a response from DNREC. Ellendale Engine 3 and Engine Tanker 75-8 provided additional manpower and water on scene. Crews placed incident under control at 1800 hours with units clearing at 1832. Scene was turned over to DNREC and the Fire Marshalls Office.

At 1548, Sussex EOC alerted Milton, Lewes (82) Georgetown (77) and Sussex County EMS for an outbuilding on fire in the Lazy Lake development. 85-8 responded and arrived in three minutes to find a 20 x 40 outbuilding with light smoke from the eves. Engine 85-3 and Engine 82-1 arrived and were assigned the 1st and 2nd due engine assignments. Crews ran the 400' line to the building and found a small fire in the workshop. Crews extinguished the visible fire, completed searches, and ventilated the structure. The scene was eventually scaled back to the 85 units and 82-1. Delaware State Fire Marshalls Office is investigating. Units responding, 85-3, Ladder 85, 85-8, 82-8, 82-1, 82-4, Tanker 77, 77-2, B-85, D-91, Medic 111, EMS 100.

Assisted Rehoboth Fire with a structure fire.

Milton Fire handled a fire alarm in the Harbeson area.

Milton Fire assisted Lewes Fire with a commercial fire. 85-8 acted as the chief's aide. Engine 85-3 was assigned as the RIT. Truck-85 was placed in staging and responded to a second working fire.

Tonight just after 6PM, Milton Fire along with multiple mutual aid departments responded to Atlantic Av within town limits for a reported residential fire. Engine 853 arrived as the first engine and Truck 85 arrived as the first special. Crews found and secured a faulty sump pump in the basement. Command then scaled the incident back to Milton units only.

Today Milton Fire along with multiple mutual aid departments responded to a residential fire in the Harbeson area. Engine 85-4 arrived as the first engine and extinguished a small kitchen fire on the second floor. Ladder 83 arrived as the first special and completed search’s which included removing a K9 from the residence. The scene was quickly brought under control shortly after. Deputy-85 had command.

Milton Fire assisted Lewes Fire Department on a commercial fire. 858, Engine 853, and Truck 85 all responded. 858 arrived and assisted at the command post. Engine 853 operated a hand line. Truck 85 assisted as needed. Greenwood Engine 784 covered Milton while crews operated.

Milton Fire rescued three people from a vehicle stranded in flood water early this morning.

Milton Fire handled a vehicle fire at Harbeson Rd & Doddtown Rd.

Milton units handled a motor vehicle accident at Isaac’s Rd and Reynolds Pond Rd. Assistant Chief Millman had command.