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.

Today, Engine-Tanker 85-2 and Ladder 85, along with our ambulance assisted Georgetown with a fatal house fire on E. Market St. Units operated for approx. two hours before returning to service. Crews back in Milton handled a MVC with assistance from Lewes Fire Co. as well.

Thank you to everyone who supported Milton Fire!

Rescue Company 85 was staffed and assisted Georgetown Fire on this vehicle accident. Crews secured two vehicles and assisted with patient care before returning to quarters.

Milton Fire responded to the Wagamons West Shores community for an automatic fire alarm. 85-8 arrived to find a two story single family type five with nothing evident. Engine/Tanker 85-2 arrived as the first engine and investigated. Truck-85 arrived as the first special and assisted the engine crew. Crews found a faulty fire alarm system. 85 units cleared shortly after. Assistant Chief Millman held the command.

Just prior to midnight Milton Fire was dispatched to Coastal Hwy in the area of the Broadkill Bridge for an automatic crash notification. 85-8 arrived to find a vehicle on its roof with no occupants in or around the vehicle. Crews searched the area for occupants which was negative. Units cleared the scene shortly after. Assistant Chief Millman held the command.

Milton Fire assisted Lewes Fire on a structure fire this morning. Engine/Tanker 85 operated as the third engine, Truck-85 operated as the second special, and 85-8 assisted at the command post. Crews operated for approximately one hour before returning to service.

Today Milton Fire hosted a Chicken BBQ Fundraiser, attended the Bargains on the Broadkill event, hosted our annual Public Crab Eat, and handled a fire alarm. Thanks to MIllsboro Fire for providing coverage throughout the day.

Rescue Company 85 assisted Lewes Fire Department on a Vehicle Accident w/ entrapment today.

Today Milton Fire took delivery of our new engine. Projected inservice date is September 16th at 08:00. Stay tuned for further information.

Today crews toured the new Bayhealth Total Care Hospital in Harbeson. Crews took time to preplan the facility for any possible emergencies that occur. Lewes Fire will be dispatched along with Milton Fire on any structural responses at this facility.

This week, four members of the truck committee traveled to Florida for final inspection on the new engine. We are looking forward to the unit being in Milton within the next two weeks.

Tonight, Sussex EOC alerted Station 85 along with Ellendale (75), Georgetown (77), and Lewes (82) for a residential structure fire on Duroy Circle, in the Shipbuilders Village Subdivision. Engine-Tanker 85-2 arrived on scene initially with nothing evident, with their own hydrant, and stretched a handline to the "A" side. Ladder 85 arrived at the front of the building and took the first due special. Engine-2s crew found a small fire in the attic from a possible lightening strike. Crews extinguished fire and completed searches that were negative. Crews remained on scene for a short time. The State Fire Marshall is investigating. Asst. Chief Cranford had Command.