This month, members have been busy delivering fire prevention presentations at the various schools and daycares.

Today, Deputy Chief Millman and Assistant Chief Millman, along with Engine 85-3 attended 911 Day and the Sussex County EOC. 911 day is a community event held by Sussex County to showcase the 911 center, County Paramedics, and various first responder agencies throughout the County.

Just before Midnight, Sussex EOC alerted Station 85 along with Ellendale (75), Lewes (82) and Memorial (89) for a residential structure fire on Rosemary St. in Primehook Beach. Asst. Chief Millman (85-17) arrived to find nothing evident with a reported odor of smoke in the residence. 85-8 arrived began an evaluation of the interior of the structure. Engine 85-3 arrived as the first due engine and assisted Deputy 85 with investigating the interior. Engine 75-3 arrived as the second due engine and investigated the crawl space under the home. Crews found no smoke or fire throughout the residence. Asst. Chief Millman placed the scene under control and returned all units when ready. Units responding, E-3, ET-2, E-75, T-75, ET-75, ET-89, T-89, E-82, 85-8, 89-8, A-85, B-89, 85-17, DSFP

Tonight, members participated in the HO Brittingham School Trunk or Treat. Crews passed out candy and fire prevention supplies, and showed off the new engine.

Engine 85-3 provided an Engine Company Cover to Indian River Sta. 80 while they operated on a residential structure in The Pines @ Long Neck community

Tonight, after the Company Meeting, Fire Chief Hopkins presented Probationary Firefighter Conoly with his Firefighter shield. Mason has finished his rookie book and has met all the qualifications to come off probation. The membership voted at tonight's company meeting for promote Mason to a full fledge member. Congratulations Mason.

At approximately 0400, Sussex EOC alerted Station 85 for a MVC at the intersection of Broadkill Rd. & Union St. Engine 85-3 arrived to find a two vehicle accident with no entrapment. 85-8 arrived a short time later and assumed Command. Ambulance 85 arrived and checked all vehicle occupants to find no injuries. Fire police assisted Milton PD with traffic control. Command placed scene under control and returned units. Units responding, E-3, Rescue 85, 85-8, 85-00, A-85, DSFP, Milton Pd.

Today the duty crew handled multiple emergency calls including an MVC involving a school bus. Crews also trained on VES to end the day.

Just prior to lunch, as members were working on various tasks around the Station, Carlise and Memorial Fire Cos. were alerted to an ALS MVC on Coastal Hwy. in the area of Argo's Corner. After a brief discussion, Chief Glasco (89-15) permitted Engine 85-3 to respond as part of the "staffed engine mutual aid agreement". Engine 85-3 arrived shortly after Ambulance 89 to find a moped down in the roadway with one patient. Ambulance 89 and Medic 111 had the patient loaded in the ambulance. The patient was eventually transported by ground to Bayhealth Sussex in Milford. Units responding, E-3, B-89, A-42, C-42, Rescue 89, Rescue 42, Engine 42, Traffic 42, Medic 111, Medic 101, Trooper 2, DSP, DSFP.

Milton Fire was dispatched to 122 Broadkill Rd the Family Dollar for a reported building fire. 85-11, Engine 85-3, Engine/Tanker 85-2, and B-85 all responded. 85-11 arrived to find a large one story strip with nothing evident and Deputy 85 established 85CM. Engine 85-3 arrived, split laid from the Walgreens and assumed the first due engine assignment. Engine/Tanker 85-2 arrived, completed the split lay, and assumed the second due engine assignment. Crews found no smoke or fire throughout the building and believed the odor was from festive decorations. 85CM then placed the scene under control and returned all units when ready.

Engine 85-3 provided a regional cover up at Lewes station two while units operated on a commercial fire. 85-8 was on scene and Deputy-85 operated as 82 command.

Milton Fire along with multiple mutual aid departments responded to Fisher Rd for a reported residential fire. 85-8 arrived to find a one story single family type 5 with nothing evident. Engine 77-4 arrived as the first engine and extinguished a small fire in the kitchen. Engine/Tanker 85-2 arrived as the first special and completed searches. The scene was quickly brought under control and command held the response to the units on scene. Assistant Chief Millman held the command.

Milton Fire is proud to announce that Saturday September 16th, our new 2023 Pierce Saber engine was placed inservice. This unit seats six firefighters, has 1,000 gallons of water, multiple hand lines and various other firefighting tools. Yesterday, crews responded to multiple emergencies throughout the day including assisting Georgetown Fire on a camper fire just after midnight. Engine 85-3 arrived as the first engine and operated two hand lines. Crews operated for approximately one hour before clearing. Membership opportunities are available! Message us on our Facebook, direct message us on Instagram @Miltonfire85, or contact the station at 302-684-8500 to ask about membership and/or ride along opportunities.