While members were attending their biannual EMT refresher, Sussex EOC alerted Station 85 for a fire alarm sounding on Harbeson Rd. just outside of town. 85-8 with Asst. Chief Cranford responded along with Engine-Tanker 85-2. Crews arrived to find a light smoke condition in the building due to burnt food. Crews ensured no extension had taken place and naturally ventilated the building.

Crews from Milton responded to a report of a burning odor on Milton-Ellendale Hwy. Crews from Milton found an Exit sign that had some heat damage. Staff also found a seized motor on a HVAC unit. Crews from Milton remained on scene for about a half an hour. Deputy Millman had the Milton Command. Units responding, 85-5, 85-2, Rescue 85, Tanker 85, 85-8, B-85, DSFP.

At 0847 hours, Sussex EOC alerted Milton, Lewes (82), Georgetown (77), Rehoboth (86), Mid Sussex Rescue Squad (91), and Sussex County EMS for a house on fire on Martins Farm Rd. in Harbeson. Deputy Chief Millman arrived on scene to find a single story home with fire through the roof. Engine 82-2 arrived and took the first due engine assignment and began suppression efforts. Indian River Fire was called to assist on scene with a tanker and additional manpower. Units from Milton, Lewes, Rehoboth, Georgetown, and Indian River worked for about 30 minutes before bringing the fire under control. The State Fire Marshals office is investigating. Units responding, 85-2, 85-8, 85-5, Tanker 85, A-85, B-85, 82-2, Ladder 82, 82-9, 77-4, Tanker 77, Tanker 80, Brush 80, C-91, DSFP, DSFM. Millsboro Fire Company stood by at Station 3, providing a regional cover to the Lewes, Rehoboth, and Long Neck areas, while Ellendale Fire Company stood by at Station 85, covering the Milton and Georgetown area.

Just after midnight, Sussex EOC alerted Station 85 along with Rescue Co. 82 (Lewes), Sussex County EMS (M-108), and the County Tech Rescue Team for a MVC with vehicle into a house with entrapment on Harbeson Rd. just outside of Milton. 85-8 responded and arrived on scene within three minutes to find a vehicle fully within a structure with one person trapped. Deputy Chief Millman immediately requested an additional Rescue Company (Georgetown) to assist. Crews from Engine 85-5, Rescue 82, Rescue 77, and the Tech Rescue Team extricated the patient within 18 minutes of arrival. Crews from the Tech Rescue Team secured the exposed wall of the residence. One patient was transported to Beebe. Units responding, 85-8, 85-5, Rescue 85, 85-2, 85-00, Rescue 82, 82-2, 82-3, Rescue 77, Medic 108, EMS 100, Tech Rescue 2, Tech Rescue 1, DSP, DSFP, Milton PD.

Update for this week, the pump for the new engine has arrive. It will not be long now before the truck goes on the assembly line.

Milton Fire assisted Georgetown Fire with this residential fire. Engine 85-4 arrived as the second due engine and stretched a back up line through the bravo side. Rescue-85 arrived as the first due special and conducted a primary search which was negative. Crews worked for approx. one hour before clearing. Engine/Tanker 89-5 provided a cover up to Milton as crews operated.

Milton Fire Department hosted their annual fire prevention awards ceremony on January 25th, 2023. This year we honored 52 students from HOB, MES, MMS and Delmarva Christian schools. The top 3 awards for each grade and school were given a medal, gift card and pizza party for their participation. Milton also had 9 students that were submitted to be judge at the county level. Eddie Pace from Mariner Middle placed first in Milton, first in Sussex County and third for the entire state. Congratulations to all the winners!

Just after lunch, Sussex EOC alerted Sta. 85 to assist Sta. 77 (Georgetown) with a brush fire off of Downs Rd. in Georgetown. Multiple units responded from Milton and assisted as needed on scene. Chief Rogers (77-15) had Command. Units responding from Milton, Engine 4, Engine 5, Brush 85, Tanker 85.

Just prior to the o'clock hour, Sussex EOC alerted Station 85 for a commercial vehicle fire on Union St. Extended just outside of Milton. Engine 85-4 and 85-8 arrived to find a dump truck with a fire in the engine compartment. Crews extinguished the fire with no extension to any other vehicles in the lot. Deputy Chief Millman had the Milton Command.

Just prior to the 5 o'clock hours, Milton along with Sussex County EMS was alerted for a serious MVC on Martins Farm Rd. just off of Harbeson Rd. 85-8 arrived to find a single vehicle, heavily damaged with one occupant out and on the ground. Chief Millman assumed the Milton Command. Bystanders advised that two other patients fled and were bleeding. Ambulance 85 arrived along with Medic 111 and treated the patient on scene. That patient was transported to Beebe. Fire units arrived and secured the vehicle. Ambulance 82 responded and stood by on scene while Troopers searched the area for the additional occupants. None were found. Units responding 85-8, 85-5, Rescue 85, B-85, D-82, Medic 111, Medic 206, DSP, DSFP, Milton PD.

Milton Fire handled this vehicle fire at the Royal Farms in Harbeson.

Below are various pictures that the people of Milton caught of us during the Santa Runs. We appreciate those who sent in pictures to us. If anyone has any pics, feel free to email them to [email protected] and we will post them. We look forward to seeing everyone again next year.

Milton Fire assisted Georgetown Fire on the residential fire. Engine 85-4 arrived as the second due engine, dropping a supply line from E Market St, and pulling a backup line to the attic. Truck-85 arrived as the second due special. Crews worked for approx. one hour before clearing. Engine/Tanker 89-5 provided a cover up to Milton as crews operated.

Milton Fire assisted Lewes Fire on this MVC w/ Entrapment. Crews arrived, assisted with extrication and loading one patient into DT2. Crews operated for approx. 40 minutes before clearing.