In this report, our new Saber custom cab and cab doors are presently in the paint department being prepped for the primer process. The chassis frame rails were received at the Bradenton plant and will be staged for production. The apparatus body is being fabricated and assembled in the body weld shop. The fire pump and pumphouse are being assembled by the pump department team. Next week, expect similar type of work to continue on the apparatus.

In this report, your new Saber custom cab and cab doors were completed in the chassis cab weld department and is presently staged for the paint department for the primer process. The pumphouse and the fire pump are in staging for production.

Just after 1000 hours, Sussex EOC alerted Lewes (82), Milton, Indian River (80), and Rehoboth Beach (86) for a structure fire on Beaver Dam Rd in Lewes. Engine-Tanker 85-2 made the response. Lewes units arrived on scene to find smoke in the building believed to be from the HVAC system. Command scaled the incident back to the Lewes units and Engine-Tanker 85-2. The engine-tanker returned to Milton 30 minutes later.

At 1230 hours, Sussex EOC contacted the "duty officer", Deputy Chief Millman and advised him they received a call about a building fire in the area where there was a reported control burn. Deputy Chief Millman proceeded in 85-8 along with Engine-Tanker 85-2 to check the area. Deputy Chief Millman arrived two minutes later to find smoke showing from behind a group of buildings across the street from the control burn. Upon further investigation, Deputy Chief Millman found a small storage barn on fire with extension to a large area of debris immediately adjacent to the building, and requested the box be filled. Engine-Tanker 85 arrived a minute later and led off with an 1 3/4 inch mattydale line and began extinguishment. Engine 82-2 arrived next and split crews, one crew pulling a second line from Engine-Tanker 85 and assisting with extinguishment and the second crew pulling debris from the pile with hooks. Tanker 77 arrived and assisted with water supply and overhaul. Crews remained on scene for about an hour before turning the scene over to the Delaware State Fire Marshall and DNREC. Units responding, 85-8, Engine-Tanker 85, Tanker 85, Engine 82-2, Tanker 77, B-85, Medic 111, FM-16, DNREC, DSFP.

Today just before 5PM Milton Fire Department was dispatched to assist Lewes Fire with a multi residential fire. 85-8, Engine/Tanker 85-2, and Engine 85-5 all responded. Engine/Tanker 85 arrived as the third due engine and assisted with fire control. Engine 85-5 arrived as the fifth engine and was assigned as the RIT. Crews operated for an hour before clearing.

In this report, our new Saber custom cab started the manufacturing and assembly process in the chassis cab weld department. The pumphouse was fabricated and assembled in the fabrication department. The fire pump is in staging for production.

Today just after 8AM Milton Fire was dispatched to the area of Doddtown Rd for a brush fire. 85-8 arrived to find a small 20x20 area on fire. Brush 85-00 and Engine 85-5 arrived and extinguished the fire. Crews operated for approx. 20 minutes before clearing. Assistant Chief Millman commanded the incident.

Just before 5 PM, Milton units responded to a vehicle accident on Coastal Hwy south of Broadkill Rd. Crews arrived to find a minor accident with minor injuries. Ambulance 85 transported one patient for evaluation. Fire units cleared after a short time and responded to a serious accident on Coastal Hwy in the area of Argo's Corner. Asst. Chief Millman had 85 Command. Units responding, 85-8, Engine 5, Rescue 85, Engine-Tanker 85-2, Ambulance 85.

Due some recent medical issues, Fire Police Officer Paul Caras was unable to attend the company banquet. Paul was the recipient of several awards banquet night. Members got in contact with Paul's wife and was able to surprise him tonight with his own awards ceremony here at the Station.

This morning at 0931 hours, Sussex County EOC alerted Station 85 for a vehicle accident at the intersection of Coastal Hwy & Broadkill Rd. 85-8 responded at 0932 and advised Sussex to have the Lewes "staffed engine" respond. As 85-8 went responding, Sussex advised the call was now upgraded to entrapment with a vehicle on fire. 85-8 arrived a short time later to find a two vehicle accident with one rolled over, no entrapment and no fire. Rescue 82 arrived next and secured both vehicles and assisted the EMS crews with care. Engine 85-5 and Rescue 85 arrived and assisted where needed on scene. Asst. Chief Millman (17) placed the situation under control and returned units a short time later. Units responding, 85-8, Engine 5, Rescue 85, 85-00, Rescue 82, B-85, D-85, E-82, Medic 111, Medic 104, EMS 100, Trooper 2, DSFP, DSP, Milton PD.

At tonight's town council meeting, Ladies Aux. President Mary Ann Warrington received the Town of Milton Volunteer of the Year award from the town council. The officers and members would like to congratulate Mary Ann on this accomplishment. We can't think of someone more deserving. Congratulations Mary Ann!!

This afternoon, crews from Station 85 were alerted for an outside fire in the Cave Colony subdivision. Deputy Chief Millman was in the area and responded directly to the scene. Chief Millman arrived to find a large pile of debris on fire behind the residence. Brush 85 arrived and began extinguishment while the crew from Engine 5 assisted with water supply and overhaul. Crews were on scene for about 20 minutes before returning to service. Units responding, Engine 5, Brush 85, Engine-Tanker 85-2, Tanker 85, Ambulance 85, DSFP.

Rescue Company 85 assisted Lewes Fire on this MVC w/ Entrapment involving a commercial vehicle.

Tonight, members enjoyed the evening off while attending the annual banquet. Several members and employees received various awards for tenure, top responder, and life saving activities. Thank you to Little Creek Fire Co. and Roxana Fire Co. for covering our district so our members could enjoy the evening.

At 1515, Sussex EOC contacted the Duty Crew on the "ring down" line to advise them of a fire alarm sounding on Union Street Extended. Engine-Tanker 85-2, and Duty Officer 85-8 made the response. Engine-Tanker 2 arrived first to find a single story home with a basement with nothing showing. As the officer completed his 360, the nozzle firefighter made entry to the front door and encountered a smoke condition in the home. Crews quickly determined the smoke was due to burnt food on the stove, and was quickly able to determine there was no extension and no need for the upgrade. Crews remained on scene for 30 minutes ventilating the structure. Deputy 85 had Command.