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Wires Down

June 22, 2023

At 1518, Milton units were dispatched for wires down at the intersection of Lewes-Georgetown Hwy & Harbeson Rd. 85-8 arrived just after dispatch to find a low hanging wire that was struck by a truck. 85 units and fire police closed down Lewes-Georgetown Hwy. from Harbeson Rd. to Prettyman Rd. for a short period while DP & L responded to secure the power. Asst. Chief Millman had command. Units responding, Engine 5, Rescue 85, 85-8, DSFP, DSP.

Commercial Building Fire

June 20, 2023

Today Milton Fire along with multiple other mutual aid departments were dispatched to Collins St for a commercial building fire. 85-8 arrived to find a one story commercial building with fire from the rear of the building and established command. Engine/Tanker 85-2 arrived as the first engine and stretched two hand lines. Engine 85 arrived as the second engine and assisted with fire suppression. Rescue 85 arrived as the first special and completed a primary search. Crews worked for approx. two hours before cleaning.

Vehicle Accident

June 20, 2023

Today crews handled this vehicle accident. A-85 transported one to Bayhealth Sussex. D-85 obtained one refusal.

Assist 82, Upgraded Structure Fire

June 20, 2023

Just after 0200, Station 85 was alerted to assist Lewes (82) with an upgraded building fire at the Chinatown Buffet, Coastal Hwy in Lewes. 85-8 and Engine-Tanker 85-2 arrived and assisted with ventilation and checking CO readings in the fire building and exposure "d". Units remained on scene for a short time before being released by 82 Command. Units responding, 85-8, Engine-Tanker 85-2, Engine 85-5.

MVC, 9 & Cool Spring Rd.

June 16, 2023

At 1959 hours, Sussex EOC alerted Sta. 85 for a MVC on Rt. 9 and Cool Spring Rd. Deputy Chief Millman arrived to find a two vehicle MVC with a total of three patients. Deputy Chief Millman requested two additional BLS from Sta. 82, and Medic 104. Engine 85-5 arrived and secured the vehicles and assisted with traffic. Rescue 85 assisted with road clean up and patient care. A-85, A-82, and C-82 all transported one patient each to Beebe. 85 units cleared.

Engine 85-3 Update

June 15, 2023

Assist Sta. 75, Trailer Fire

June 05, 2023

Just prior to the 9 o'clock hour, Sussex EOC alerted Ellendale (75), Georgetown (77) and Station 85 for a trailer fire on New Hope Rd., off of South Old State Rd. in Ellendale. Engine-Tanker 85-2, Tanker 85, and Engine 85-5 made the response. Crews from Ellendale arrived quickly and made quick work of the fire. Engine-Tanker 85-2 arrived as the 1st due special and assisted crews on scene with primary and secondary searches. Tanker 85 arrived and stood by while Engine 85-5 was cancelled. Milton units remained on scene for about 25 minutes before returning to Milton.

MVC with Entrapment

June 04, 2023

At 1620, Sussex EOC alerted Station 85 for yet another MVC at the intersection of Coastal Hwy & Broadkill Rd. 85-8, under the command of Deputy Chief Millman, arrived to find a two vehicle MVC with the vehicles approximately 1/2 mile apart. Chief Millman confirmed entrapment on one vehicle and requested ALS and the upgrade bringing Rescue Company 82 (Lewes) to the scene. Engine 85-5 and Rescue 85 arrived and completed a "blow out" of the whole driver side, and extricated the patient within six (6) minutes of arriving. 85-00 arrived and secured the northern most vehicle and assisted B-85 with loading their patient. Ambulance B-85 and D-82 transported patients to Beebe. Rescue Co. 82 was cancelled as they arrived. Deputy Chief Millman commanded the incident. Units responding, Engine 85-5, Rescue 85, 85-00, 85-8, B-85, Rescue 82, Engine 82-1, Engine-Tanker 82-4, D-82, Medic 111, DSP, DSFP.

Motor Vehicle Accident

June 03, 2023

At 1341 hours, Sussex EOC alerted Station 85 for a MVC at the intersection Coastal Hwy. & Broadkill Rd. Chief Hopkins arrived a short time later to find a two vehicle MVC with one patient. Engine 85-5 and Rescue 85 arrived and secured both vehicles. Ambulance 85 transported one patient to Beebe.

Fire Nature Unknown

June 02, 2023

At 0738 hours, Sussex EOC alerted Station 85 for a fire nature unknown in the area of Broadkill Rd. & Turkle Pond Rd. Ambulance 85 arrived to find the reporting party on the shoulder advising he saw smoke coming from the rear of a house under construction that was well off the roadway. Engine-Tanker 85 arrived and accessed the lane to the new home. Crews arrived at the home to find nothing evident and began their investigation. Upon completing their 360, crews found a pallet of building materials on fire behind the home. Crews advanced the "bumper line" and extinguished same. Crews also checked the interior of the home under construction to confirm there was no fire or hazard. Units responding, Engine-Tanker 85-2, Engine 85-5, Brush 85, A-85. Chief Hopkins commanded the incident.

Commercial Vehicle Fire

June 01, 2023

At 0420 hours, Sussex EOC alerted Station 85 for a commercial vehicle fire on Coastal Hwy in the area of Truitt Rd. 85-8 arrived to find a gasoline tanker with fire from the rear of the trailer. Engine-Tanker 85 arrived and deployed a 1 3/4 bumper line and extinguished same. Tanker 85 and Engine 85-5 assisted on scene. Coastal Hwy northbound was shut down for a brief period. Chief Hopkins commanded the incident. Units responding 85-8, Engine-Tanker 85-2, Engine 85-5, Tanker 85, A-85, DSP, DSFP.

Residential Fire

May 29, 2023

Milton Fire assisted Ellendale Fire on this residential fire. Engine/Tanker 85 was the third engine and operated a line in the attic. Crews worked for over an hour performing fire ground duties.

Engine 85-3 Update

May 25, 2023

MVC w/ Entrapment

May 25, 2023

Milton Fire assisted Lewes Fire on the MVC w/ Entrapment.

Cape Henlopen Boys Volleyball State Champs

May 23, 2023

Tonight, crews from Milton, Lewes, and Rehoboth Beach fire departments escorted the State Champion Boys Volleyball Team from Cape Henlopen through the streets of Milton, Dewey, Rehoboth, and Lewes to celebrate their championship. Congratulations gentlemen.
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